Army Discovers Talents Through Football

The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu is now bubbling as a football competition for U-15 players drawn from Enugu metropolis and its environs which began at the weekend and runs to September 2, 2011 at the Division’s Sports ground, Abakpa cantonment and at the ultra-modem Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium, Enugu, the capital city of Enugu state takes centre stage.

A statement issued in Enugu, signed by Lt. IA Shittu, on behalf of the Assistant Director Public Relations 82 Division, Lt. Col. S. Musa, and made available to Sports Writers made it clear that the championship “is aimed at strengthening the cherished civil-military relationship which is an integral part of democratic soldiering”.

The tournament, the statement went on, would also serve as forum for talent hunt and development of young talented players within and around the capital city of Enugu.

Continuing, the statement went on to say that the competition is featuring 12 clubs of under 15 boys made up of Dragon football club of 82 Division, Enugu, Vision Stars Football club of Abakpa, Ebony football club of Gariki, River Lance football club of GRA, Young Stars football club of Iva Valley and Dynamos football club of Emene. Others are Zola football club of Amechi, Lionnaires football club of Obigu, Supper strikers football club of New Layout, ND Academy of Awkunanaw, Golden United football club of Abakpa, and Hi-Stars football club of Abakpa.

The opening ceremony featured march past of all the participating teams, as well as the opening match between the Dragon football club and the Vision Stars football club, while the group and quarter final matches and the closing ceremony would take place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium, Enugu on September 2,2011, the statement further added.