Principal’s Cup: Organisers Unveil Competition Format

Organisers of the revived Principal’s Cup competition for secondary schools in the country, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has unveiled the format for the competition which would run from the states to the zones, culminating in the finals billed for Abuja.

According to the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Dr Ademola Are, “All is now set for the states, zonal and grand finale of the revived National Principal’s Cup. The states finals would run from March 8th- 12th, with four teams per state, State champions will proceed to the zonal finals across the six geopolitical zones from March 18th- 22nd , while the national final takes place from April 1st- 4th in Abuja.

“We are working round the clock to ensure a hitch-free competition. The NSSF, ANCOPSS and YSFON, are working
with the Main Organizing Committee to stage a seamless competition.”

According to the President of the Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF), Mrs Olabisi Joseph, “The final fixtures would be unveiled on Monday March 8th when all the states would have put in all their entries. 22 events will be competed for in Athletics with 44 athletes expected per state in Football, Athletics and Table Tennis. Already, the NSSF’s state chapters have registered more than 132 schools from 33 states for the competition, and more are still coming .

“We want to achieve success in this competition, so the rules of eligibility will be strictly adhered to.”

The ceremonial flag -off the competition took place on 26th February, 2021 at the Agege Stadium, Lagos with Igbobi College, Lagos and Government College, Kaduna playing to a pulsating 1- 1 draw.

Three events, Football, Table Tennis and Athletics will be competed for.