Fashola, Ambode Draw Curtains On Ethnic Unity Cup

 

Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola and the All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Lagos, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode are expected to grace the final ceremony of the second edition of Ethnic Unity Cup Championship which will hold at the Navy playground, Ajegunle, Apapa on Thursday.

 

The final of the tournament which kicked off early this month will be played between Team Isoko and Team Ijaw by 3:30p.m, while the third place match between Team Isale Eko and Tean Ukwuani at 12:30p.m.  Team Isoko had in the semi final match played Tuesday beat Team Isale Eko 1-0, while Team Ijaw defeated Team Ukwuani 2-0.

 

Chief Coordinator of the tournament, Anthony Ikhator said the final ceremony expected to be colourful with side attractions from Ogele Band and a popular comedian to entertain Governor Fashola and Ambode, who will be presented with souvenirs by the organisers.

 

“We want to thank the Lagos State Government for the support since the first edition and we believe that our incoming Governor would see the need to continue with this innovation that keeps people of different ethnic group together. The most interesting thing about this tournament is that coaches of each team came to the field of play with the attires of their ethnic group. There is no differentiation, we are all one,” Ekhator said.

 

According to Principal Coordinator of the completion, Enebeli Matthias, awards of recognition will be given to the Best Goalkeeper, Best Defender, Best Midfielder, Highest Goal Scorer and Best Coach of the tournament 

 

Gold, Silver and Bronze trophies with handsome prize monies will be won by the overall winners, first and second runners up respectively, while participatory prize will be given to the fourth place. 

 

Matthias commended all the teams that took part in the competition, which was organised to foster mutual relationship between the ethnic groups in Lagos State, adding that the organisers really appreciate the spirit of sportsmanship exhibit by the players and their fans.