Mayedero Cup Enters Q- Final In Lagos

The ongoing second edition of Mayedero Football Competition has reached the quarter final stage on Saturday.

The three weeks tournament is taking place at Igando palace football playground, Alimosho, Lagos.

The competition, which kicked off some weeks ago, is being sponsored by Chief Iyk Madu Obi and organized by Prince Gas Football Association.

In the quarter final pairings released recently, Young Elite FC tackle Hadijat FC, while Samjason Feeders trade tackle with IGFC (Saturday). On Sunday, action continues as Royal Stars FC battle Christ Embassy FC, while Samjason FC confront Sholly FC on Monday.

Commenting on the matches played so far, match coordinator, Prince Sulaiman Gbadamonsi explained that all the teams lived up to expectations, adding that this year’s edition is better organized  which attracted spectators.

“Of course, the tourney is the talk of the town in Alimosho. Football fans have been enjoying all the matches played so far and they are looking forward to the quarter final matches. I am using this medium to urge the fans to shun violence that can affect the tourney,” he said.

Meanwhile, sports philanthropist, Obi has promised to increase the prize money to make the tourney competitive among the participating teams.

Gbadamonsi confirmed that the cup donor, Obi was ready to splash big amount of money to the winners and outstanding players that will distinguish themselves in the tournament.

He disclosed that the cup donor had promised to give the total sum of N150, 000 to be shared among the champions, first and second runners up.

Gbadamonsi however thanked the cup donor for his contribution to the football development in Lagos and urged the participating teams to play the game according to the rules and regulations and wished all the teams best of luck in their outings.