SWAN COMMENDS BET9JA OVER SUPPORT FOR GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL
OGHENETEJIRI NYERHOVWO
Bet9ja, agents and representatives of Myron Topclass Sport Outfits consultant firm oganisers of Bet9ja Royal Cup has been commended for being at the forefront of reviving grassroot football in Delta State.
This commendation was given by Com. Azuka Chiemeke,chairman Sports Writers Association of Nigeria(SWAN), Delta state chapter, while playing host to the competition’s organising committee in Warri, he said that the tournament which will involve 32 teams from all local government areas in the state is the first its of kind.
The ace TV/Radio sports presenter stated that grassroot football in Nigeria is in dire need of developmental attention adding that the talents from the tourney will form bulk of the country’s football national teams very soon.
Com. Chiemeke assured the 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup organising committee of the support and coverage of the tournament by members of SWAN in the state, he commended the Royal Cup family, who started the tournament originally in Udu Local Government and Bet9ja Agents led by Super Agent Marvel Dick for their great input to make the championship a unique grassroot platform.
Responding, Mr. Marvel Dick, head of the committee said they would be pleased to work with the state chapter of SWAN, he then invited the body(SWAN) to cover their maiden press conference in Asaba slated for Wednesday, July 10, 2019.
Mr. Dick disclosed that they are passionate about the growth of football from the grassroot level in the state, adding that their relationship with Delta SWAN would impact positively on this passion.
Present during visit were some top Bet9ja agents and representatives of the Myron Topclass Sport Outfits, who are the consulting firm putting the competition together.
Registration for the 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup is on at the moment at various Bet9ja agents’ shops across Delta State.
Qualifying match for the competition will kick off on Saturday, September 14, 2019.
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