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Ramadan Cup Kicks Off 5 May In Lagos

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SUNDAY AKINTOYE

Organisers of this year’s Ramadan Cup have announced the dates of the competition.

 Chairman Organizing Committee, Prince Sulaiman Gbadamosi said the committee has fixed 5, May, 2019 for the commencement of the competition, adding that that opening match would be played between Glory FC against Westfield FC.

Sixteen teams, according to Gbadamosi, would take part in the competition sponsored by the Managing Director of Evergreen Groups Limited, Chief Iyk Madu-Obi. Group A comprises Glory FC, Divine FC, Westfield FC and Citadel FC.

Group B is made up of Sammy FC, Kenny FC, Sharp Strikers and Blessed FC. In Group C are Aje United, Kingbest FC, Oredegbe FC and Amuda Lotto FC, while Group D consists of IGFC, Future Stars, FC Pinnacle and EFCC.

Gbadamosi confirmed that the forthcoming Ramadan Cup would be sponsored by Madu –obi who has contributed to the football development in Igandoland. He urged all the participating teams to abide by the rules and regulations of the game.

 Some of the coaches who spoke to journalists expressed delight with the cup donor, who used his financial resources to support the competition annually. They prayed that God will give him the grace to sponsor the tourney in many years to come.

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