Aleto Unity Cup Set To Kick Off Sunday

Preparations are on top gear to commence Aleto Unity Cup Soccer Competition scheduled to hold this weekend.
Chairman of Aleto Football Association, Michael Ejire, while speaking with journalists, on Monday shortly after the draws of the competition said the tournament was aimed at fostering peace and unity among the youths of the area
Ejire said every logistics have been put in place to make the tournament memorable and remarkable, adding that the competition will provide the platform for upcoming footballers in the area to showcase their potentials and talents.
He further  said the cardinal aim and objective of the tourney is to discover fresh talents and nurture them to stardom.
On his part, the Secretary of Aleto Football Association, Deacon Gomba Osaro Prosperous, said the tournament is sponsored by the Aleto Clan Association to promote the development of grassroots football among the communities and sub clans in the area.
He pointed out that part of the dividends accruing from the equity shares of Indorama Eleme Petrochemical host communities is being used to bankroll the tournament in line with the obligation of the Aleto clan association and trustees managing the shares.
According to him, Aleto is one of the host communities of Indorama Eleme Petrochemical and the Aleto Clan Association deemed it necessary to sponsor the competition from the dividends accruing the equity shares.
Deacon Prosperous further disclosed that the overall winner of the tournament would get the sum of one million naira as prize money while the runners-up will console them with the sum of eight hundred thousand naira, adding that second runners up will receive five hundred thousand naira.
He said notable dignitaries, prominent and eminent sons and daughters of Aleto clan are expected to grace the opening ceremony of the tournament where Ollorte FC will play Konwi FC.