Ex-international and Igbobi College Lagos alumni, Tajudeen Ajide could not contain his excitement as his school came back from a goal down to draw with Government College Kaduna in the curtain raiser for the revived National Principals Cup.
An elated Ajide who was on ground at the Agege Stadium Lagos to cheer on his former school team, said he was proud of the players who fought back to equalize in the second round.
Declaring the 2021 Principals Cup open, the Minister of youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare, who is also the brain behind the revival of school football competition said; “It’s a dream come true to be here today, to watch young stars kick off the National Principal Cup. We are so proud of what they’ve done today. It is my hope that young talents will be discovered from this tournament will to become the likes of Daniel Amokachi , Franklin Howard, Tajudeen Disu, Waidi Akanni who are here as a source of inspiration to these young stars.”
The Some products of the Principal’s Cup include Segun Odegbami ,Daniel Amokachi, Henry Nwosu, Tajudeen Disu , Ali jeje who became notable internationals.”
Notable dignitaries who graced the occasion include Deputy Governor of Edo state; Comrade Phillip Shaibu, Honourable Minister of State for Education Chief Emeka Nwajiuba, NFF Vice presidents Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi, Shehu Dikko, Daniel Amokachi, President of Nigerian Olympic Committee and a host of others .
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