...As Competition Kicks Off In Style
Agegepulse Magazine
As this year's RenewElephant Cup fiesta resumes for the year 2018/ 2019 this Sunday, 21st October, the Chairman of this year's edition, Mr. Ajanaku Felix has raised the hope of football lovers in Agege and Lagos to expect quality and world class football at grassroot level.
Felix Ajanaku who commended the organizers of last year edition, having recorded a huge success, promised that this year's edition will be more rewarding and fun-filled to entertain lovers of the round leather game.
In a brief chat with AgegePulse, Ajanaku revealed that the committee had promised to reward Best Manager and Best Behaved Coach this year as part of new innovations introduced into the annual fiesta.
RenewElephqnt Cup Competition is a 5 aside football game, it has over the time been a platform for young, aspiring footballers across Agege, Lagos State to showcase their God given talents at grassroot level.
Super Eagles players, Sylvester Emeka Igbohun Sly of FC Ufa, Russia, Jamiu Alimi, Kano Pillars, Aremu, Stephen Odey of FC Zurich, Akinyemi of MFC FC, have all featured in what some fans in Agege tagged as "Agege Champions League" with other young promising footballers within the said community and environs.
The Football fiesta kicked started with a colourful opening ceremony that has dignitaries in attendance. JB Oju Oja FC Vs Great Achievers FC opened the tournament in an entertaining match which ended 1 - 1 draw
Sango FC and TMR FC completed the day activities in an exciting 1-2 win in favour of TMR FC after coming from one goal down.
The competition continues this weekend at the palace sqaure of Ologba of Ogba Asade palace with an opening game between Unique FC and Small Royal FC by 9.00am
