U11 Soccer Academy Wins Peter Rufai Under 13 Tournament

Elliot Udoh, captain U11 Soccer Academy (middle)  receives the trophy from Mr. Bosun Falore, Chairman, Mind Builders School (left), after U11 Soccer Academy lifts the Peter Rufai U-13 Soccer Tournament

The U11 Soccer Academy won the inaugural Peter Rufai (Staruf) Under 13 and Under 8 Soccer Tournament last weekend at the Mind Builders. School, Omole Phase II, Lagos State.

The week- long event involved soccer clinic sessions and graced by football legends such as Peter Rufai, Fatai Amao, Friday Ekpo, Taribo West and John Dosu.

On the final day of the tournament , the U11 Soccer Academy of Gbagada defeated the Atico Football club by penalty shoot out in a keenly contested match. In the Under 8 category, the U-11 Soccer Academy ran away as winners over Peter Rufai Academy by 2-1.

“The U11 Soccer Academy nurtures boys and girls aged 5-13 to become champions in all aspects of life not just football,” according to the promoter of the team, Mr. Joseph Udo. He added, ‘The tournament was fun for the kids and they learnt a lot from the legends of the game during the week-long event. We are really proud of the kids and wish to say a big thank you to the organisers of the tournament for giving lots of children the opportunity to express themselves and showcase their talents.”

Peter Rufai, ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper and captain, said he was satisfied at the level of the competition, noting that it was easy to spot talents who would grow into super stars. He urged the kids to remain committed and focused as they would get to the top of the game.

Rufai expressed his appreciation to Mind Builders School and other sponsors for their support towards the success of the tournament.