The national body of Youth Sports Federations of Nigeria (YSFON) has unveiled a new national football completion named after the Ibadan based renowned sports resort, and tagged: Ilaji National Under-16 Boys Soccer Tournament designed to be played annually by all states of the Federation at the Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resorts, Akanran Ibadan Oyo State.
This was revealed in a letter signed by the National Secretary of YSFON, Patrick Okpavuerhe and sent out to all State chapters of the body, stating Monday 27th November for the arrival of all the participants, while the closing ceremony has been scheduled for December 3rd 2023.
The football tourney was put together according to the organizer to further restate the commitment of Engr. Dotun Sanusi, the Chairman of the Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort to the development of grassroots sports in Nigeria and create more opportunities for young lads aspiring to realize their dreams of making a living via the round leather game.
