Benin Unity Cup Kicks Off: Senator Imasuen's Initiative Gets Rave Reviews

Benin Unity Cup Kicks Off: Senator Imasuen's Initiative Gets Rave Reviews

Habiba Sam 
The maiden edition of the Benin Unity Cup, initiated by Senator Neda Imasuen, has taken a significant step forward with the unveiling of the trophy and the conduct of the draw ceremony. 

The event, held at the Media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, was attended by key stakeholders in the state's sports sector.

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, commended Senator Imasuen for the initiative, describing it as a laudable effort that aligns with the state's vision for sports development. 

Enabulele emphasized the importance of nurturing young talents discovered during the competition through sustained development programs.


Senator Imasuen stated that the Benin Unity Cup was conceived to empower young people through sports by providing a structured platform for them to showcase their abilities. 
He assured that international scouts would be present to identify and develop the talents of the young players.
The draw ceremony, conducted by the Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Charity Amanyaevbo, grouped the participating teams into two groups. Group A consists of Ovia North East, Ikpoba-Okha, Egor, and Uhunmwode, while Group B comprises Oredo 1, Ovia South West, Orhionmwon, and Oredo 2.

The Director General of the National Institute for Sports, Comrade Philip Shaibu, lauded Senator Imasuen for the initiative, describing it as unique and inspiring. He disclosed that the NIS would soon establish zonal centers across the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria to drive grassroots sports development.

The Benin Unity Cup is set to kick off on November 20 and climax on December 20, 2025. Each participating team will receive a full set of jerseys for 22 players. 

The champion will receive ₦1 million, the runner-up ₦700,000, the third-placed team ₦500,000, and the fourth-placed team ₦300,000. 

With its focus on grassroots talent and youth empowerment, the Benin Unity Cup is poised to become a key platform for discovering and nurturing the next generation of football stars from Edo State.

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