According to the secretary of the state FA, Joseph Eberefe, who
conducted the draws the competition was sanctioned by the FA because of its innovative idea of providing opportunities for grassroots players to be exposed.
“Most tournaments played now focused on School players and clubs, those involved in community competition hardly have opportunities of playing at the big stage, this is why we are happy that Firstline Sports Management is coming up with this competition and in reality invited local teams at the grassroots to be a part of it".
He said the FA Chairman was really excited to know that the organizers could be so concerned about talents, who are rotting away at that
level because they don’t have a platform to exhibit their talents.
A spokesman for the masters agent, Mr Utibe Emmanuel confirmed that they were committed to ensuring that the competition run smoothly and players discovered are encouraged to further their career by providing the desired assistance.
He thanked the State FA and the organizers Firstline Sports for the excellence conduct of the draws and bringing top sports personalities across the state to witness the event.
In an interview Mr. Sammy Etuk, the operations director of Firstline Sports described the tournament as a premier scouting championship where the players will have a platform to showcase their skills to potential employers and sponsors.
“These players may be the nest Lionel Messi but in our clime there are no facilities and sponsors to prop them up and exposed them to the world, this is the essence of this championship league".
Some of those who graced the occasion included former Flying Eagles coach, John Obuh, Patrick Udoh, a former Eagles goalkeeper, Charles Bassey, MON, Comrade Felix Udoh, a foremost labour leader and member of the state FA board.
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