By; AYO OJEDOKUN Lagos
The Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) has announced that the maiden edition of Ilaji National U-16 Boys Football Tournament will hold from November, 27 to December 3, 2023 at Ilaji Stadium & Resort Center, Akanran, Ibadan, Oyo State.
According to a statement from the Federation, signed by its National Secretary, Patrick Okpavuerhe, state chapters are advised to get their teams made up of 20 players ready for the competition.
The statement noted that the players should be under the age of 16 years as at December 15, 2023 with body weight of 58 kg and height of 175 meter with three officials; one of whom must be from YSFON.
States were also reminded that arrival date is Monday December 27, assuring that a member of the national organising committee and Oyo State YSFON official shall be on ground to receive the teams just as it advised states to confirm their team list on or before Friday November 17, 2023, to enable the national secretariat make necessary arrangement for materials like t-shirts.
The statement further explained that accommodation will be provided at Ilaji Sports Hostels for all participating teams, while screening of players shall take place on Tuesday November 28, with advise to the teams to come with their best players as scouts from Europe will be on ground throughout the duration of the tournament.
