The much awaited principal cup finally got underway on Friday as Igbobi college and and Government College Kaduna raised the curtain on the competition in a grand style at the Agege stadium, Lagos.

According to the Minister of youth and sports development Mr. Sunday Dare who is the brain behind the revival of the principal cup “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 principal cup 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.”

He further said “The
Principal’s cup brought friendship and fostered unity, therefore we want to bring back its lost glory. Some products of the Principal’s cup include Segun Odegbami ,Daniel Amokachi, Henry Nwosu, Tajudeen Disu , Ali jeje who became notable internationals.”

While reiterating his Vision, he said “Part of my vision when I assumed office is talents discovery . I will be glad if talents discovered here can become world stars like The Amokachis, Ekejia, Odegbamis, Adokiyes of this world.”

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.

The Minister concluded by saying “The principal cup has come to stay.
The students must combine football with education , they should emulate ex internationals who combined education with football like Segun Odegbami, Adokie Amiesimaka, Dr Felix Owolabi, Patrick Ekeji, Seyi Olofinjana and others”.

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Media office of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development

All is set for the ceremonial kick off of the National Principal’s Cup on Friday with the match between Igbobi College, Lagos and Government College, Kaduna at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.

The Minister of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare is expected to take the ceremonial kick off, even as Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo–olu, Director General of NYSC Brigadier General Ibrahim Shuaibu, Chairman of Remo Stars Football club Honourable Kunle Soname are expected to grace the event.

According to the Director of Grassroots Sports in the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Dr Ademola Are
The revival of the Principals Cup is one of the cardinal programmes of the Minister of Youth and sports Development Mr Sunday Dare aimed at reviving schools sports development and grooming of young talents in the country.

Apart from footbal , table tennis, Badminton, and Atheletics will be competed for among all the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The State finals will hold from 8th- 12th March, Zonal Finals 18th- 22nd March, while the finals takes place from 1st- 5th April 2021.

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Media office of the Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports Development