All is set for the kick-off of the 6th IJapo Ages Stars FC Intra-Club Competition on Saturday, August 22, at the Ijapo Housing Field in Akure, the Ondo State capital.
Members of the club have been divided into five teams: Team A, Algeria; Team B, Burkina Faso; Team C, Cape Verde; Team D, DR Congo; and Team E, Egypt.
This medium reports that Team Cherry won the 5th edition of the Intra-Club Competition.
According to a statement by the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Mr Henry Olonimoyo, made available to newsmen by the Secretary of the Committee, Mr Michael Karimu, Team Algeria will trade tackles with Burkina Faso in the opening match of the competition.
Cape Verde will take on DR Congo in the second match of the opening day, while Egypt will be on a bye.
The competition is expected to run for about six weeks.
The Organising Committee said the Intra-Club Competition is designed to strengthen the spirit of unity, friendship, mutual respect and sportsmanship among members of the club.
The committee admonished team leaders to rein in their players and encourage them to compete with determination, passion and a winning mentality, in line with the rules of the competition.
Participants are expected to uphold the highest standards of discipline, fair play and respect for match officials, teammates, opponents and spectators.
The committee noted that healthy competition brings out the best in individuals and provides an avenue to discover talent, improve individual and team performance, build confidence and foster lasting relationships.
“We should all remember that beyond the result on the field, the true victory lies in promoting love, togetherness, physical fitness and the enduring bond that makes our team one united family,” the statement said.
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