The football tournament which is sponsored by the Member representing Itu in the State House of Assembly is aimed at discovering young talents at the grassroots level within and outside Akwa Ibom state.
Performing the kick-off at the Uyo International Stadium the Deputy Speaker of Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly Mrs. Felicia Bassey commended the sponsor Mr. Idong Ituen for his commitment to sports development in the state.
The sponsor of the Cup Prince Idong Ituen in his speech noted that the tournament is born to encourage the State Governor’s drive to see the citizens of the state rise to achieve excellence. He noted that it was important to key in the vision of the state Governor and help discover raw footballers at the grassroots level. He expressed optimism that the tournament will grow to become one of the best football tournaments in Nigeria.
The opening match witnessed an entertaining and keenly contested football between Ituen FC and ASJ Football Academy of Imo State.
Dignitaries who attended the kickoff match include the Honourable Commissioner for Transport and Petroleum Mr. Orman Esin, Akparawa Monday Etokakpan, Coach Bitrus Bewarang.
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