The long anticipated sporting event, ”Makinz Football Academy Invitational Tourney” has come and gone in Abuja, on Saturday 28th November, 2020.
The tourney which took center stage at Makinz Football Academy home ground Abuja, had colourful highlights, interesting moments, and impressive display from the four participating teams: AbleGod football Academy, Ondo State, Makinz Football Academy, Abuja, Uke Football Academy, Nasarawa state, Young Stars Football Academy, Abuja.
Notable dignitaries such as: Hon.Dr. Biola Peter Makinde(MHR), ably represented by his Personal Assistant, Hon. Peter Amira, Mrs Ekpeyong (Ministry of Youths & Sports), Mr Alli Moshood (Special Assistant on Media to Hon. Dr. Biola Peter Makinde), Mrs Abigail Samson (CEO, World Web Trade Commerce) were also present at the the remarkable tourney.
The aims of the tourney, which is to discover young, aspiring and potential football talents were achieved, as the four teams displayed class when the games were played.
After the highly competitive games ended, the winning team, AbleGod FA emerged. Makinz FA came second; Young stars Football Academy came third, while Uke FA sat in the fourth position.
A total of six games were played and two potential football stars were rewarded with scholarships for their outstanding performance after the tourney.
The performance from the guest artist, Bolarinwah kept both players and spectators at the edge of their seats. One of his popular tracks “Peace and love” kept all spectators salivating for more.
Bolarinwah, thank you for the energy and those pleasant tracks.
One of the most captivating moments of all, was when the trophy was presented to the winner by Mrs Ekpeyong from Ministry of Youths and Sports.
Some media houses like Africa Independent Television, (AIT), Voice of Nigeria (VON), Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) and Kakaki FM were present during the event.
Our appreciation goes to the brain behind this laudable competition, Mr Akinboni K. Benson(Osebaba 1), Head Coach/Coordinator of Makinz Football Academy, Abuja/ Makinz Sports Promotions LTD respectively.
Kudos to you Sir.
