Harosa Football Competition Begins In Alimini

The second edition of the Harosa Football Competition in Alimini kicked-off at the weekend at Elele-Alimini Town in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State with Mgbu Anyim FC beating Omuorihuru FC 4-0 in an encounter that was witnessed by the 10 competing villages of Alimini as well as dignitaries.

In his address at the opening ceremony, the cup donor, Mr Harold Owhochukwu Orisa noted that the competition was to foster unity and peaceful co-existence in the communities, fish out young talents and engage them in meaningful activities.

The former representative of Alimini in Total Oil Company (OML 58) stressed that apart from creating an avenue for recreation, the competition serves as a check on youth restiveness and cult related activities.

He also reiterated that the football tournament had exposed some of the youth who had been opportuned to play in various club-sides abroad including France, Holland and Germany.

The sports promoter and soccer enthusiast stated that various awards and consolation prizes had been earmarked for the closing ceremony slated for 31st December 2012 at the Community Secondary School Field, Elele Alimini.

They include N50,000 for the overall winner, N30,000 and N20,000 for the second and third positions respectively as well as consolation prizes for the best behaved team, best goal keeper and best player of the tournament.

Among the dignitaries that witnessed the opening match were: the Commanding Officer 343 Air Defence Artillery Regiment (ADAR) Army Barracks Elele, who took the kick-off.

Area Commander, Area Command Police Headquarters Ahoada, Dividional Police Officer (DPO), Rumuji Police Station and the councillor representing Ward 9, Elele Alimini.

Others were members of the organising committee which include: Mr Joseph Agbarakwu, Technical Adviser, Chibuike Woka, Tony Chianuka (Treasurer) Chinedu Dike, Director Gbasam and Moses Elenwo.

Jacob Obinna