Adekunle Salami 
All is now set for the maiden Edition of Bright Osayi Samuel under 13 Football tournament, as matches begin on Tuesday, August 13th 2024 across the three senatorial districts of Edo state.
The Football carnival organised by the Edo State Football Association, in honour of the Nigeria international who ply his trade in Turkey, will have Public Field Auchi for teams in Edo North, while Eguare Primary School Ekpoma will be venue for teams in Edo central. The Crescent Sports Centre, third in Benin City will host the matches for Edo South teams.
According to the Fixtures released by the organisers, Elite Stars FC and Shooting Arrow FC will open the stage by 9 am in Benin City on August 13th, while Edo Young Stars will face Shavik FA by 10 am.
The third match of the day is between Bright Wave Fc and Dynamic Stars fixed for 11 am, just as Freedom Fc will take on Royal FA by 12 noon to round up matches for the first day of the tournament.
Ahead of the start of the event, The Edo State Football Association chairman Fred Newton Erhunmwunse, stated that the Edo FA is ready to deliver as promised a well-organised tournament while asking for the cooperation of the participating teams.
” I want to thank our brother Bright Osayi Samuel for this golden opportunity given to the kids in Edo State to showcase their talents where future Osayi Samuel will be discovered, on our part, we shall deliver as promised during the draws ceremony of the tournament, but we ask for the corporation of the participating teams, especially the coaches, managers, please let’s play by the rules Erhunmwunse posited.
The FA boss said all logistics have been put in place for a successful tourney, describing the Bright Osayi Samuel under 13 Football tournament as a wonderful platform for talent discovery.
The overall winner of the tournament will take home one million naira courtesy of the Super Eagles and Fenerbache Star.
