Calabar, Cross River State – The 2024 Governor’s Cup Soccer Competitors in Cross River State will see 32 groups face off for the coveted trophy, with the event’s official attracts held on the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar.
The collaborating groups embrace 18 native authorities groups and 14 non-public golf equipment from throughout the state.
The Chairman of the Cross River State Soccer Affiliation, Apostle Essien Ayi, introduced the lineup throughout the occasion.
Represented by Greg Abang, the First Vice Chairman of the affiliation, Apostle Ayi confirmed that matches could be hosted at varied venues in Calabar, Awi, Ekori, Ikom, Ogoja, Yala, and Obudu, guaranteeing broad participation throughout the state.
Honourable Agnes Atsu, the Commissioner for Sports activities Growth, formally declared the attracts open on behalf of Governor Senator Bassey Otu.
In her tackle, she emphasised the federal government’s dedication to selling native sports activities expertise and offering platforms for neighborhood engagement by means of soccer.
Non-public soccer golf equipment collaborating this yr embrace notable groups corresponding to Peace Angels FC of Yala, Achu Olaye FC of Bekwarra, Flying Stars of Ikom, Bakor United of Ogoja, Ababene United of Obubra, and a number of other golf equipment based mostly in Calabar, together with Diamond Stars, Liberty Lions, E-World FC, Crystal Academy, and Prince 7 FC, amongst others.
The occasion noticed a big turnout from the sports activities neighborhood, together with Ekanem Ekpenyong, Particular Adviser to the Governor on Sports activities Growth, and Etta Lawrence, Senior Particular Assistant on Sports activities. Board members of the state soccer affiliation, representatives from every collaborating membership, referees, match commissioners, and coaches have been additionally in attendance.
Attendees voiced issues over safety measures and the necessity for enough medical help on the venues.
Ekpenyong reassured them that the federal government has made provisions to make sure a secure and safe event with medical response groups on standby in any respect match areas.
The Governor’s Cup guarantees to be an thrilling showcase of native expertise, with followers throughout Cross River eagerly anticipating the competitors’s kickoff.
