The Abuja All-Stars has held its maiden edition of the veterans clubs tournament draws scheduled to kick-off on May 22, 2021 at the at the FIFA Goal Project Package B, MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Mr Desmond Ikwuje, the Chairman Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the tournament during the draw said that eight veteran clubs are participating in the tournament.
Ikwuje said the ultimate objective was to promote unity among veteran clubs in FCT, national associations and for the development of sports in the country.
The Chairman said the FIFA Goal Project offers tailored-made programs designed to suit the individual country’s needs implemented by FIFA experts in close cooperation with the national associations.
However, he, maintained that the tournament will also offer help in the area of coaching, sports medicine, refereeing, talent promotion infrastructures, education among others in the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that All Stars International FC has been drawn to clash with USF while Indomitable Capital Sportiff Sports Club will lock horns with Like Minds FC, Kuje.
Also, Metro City will confront Nyanya All Stars while CKSC will face Kuje All Stars at the first leg of the tournament at the FIFA Goal Project Package B, MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. (NAN)
