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By Emma Jemegah
The annual Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Mini-Tournament (SACMT) enters its 9th edition with over 1000 kids expected to participate at this year’s event slated for the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan on Friday, December 23.
According to a statement signed by Olajumoke Akinwunmi, the chairman of the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation Board of Trustee, the will be a landmark celebration in recognition of Barrister Seyi Akinwumi’s 60th birthday, in addition to the display of excellent grassroots football where 60 children will benefit from a nationwide scholarship programme.
The football event will bring people together in a convivial atmosphere to enjoy the round leather game whilst raising funds for the education and care of indigent children in the society.
The Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation (SACF), Olajumoke Akunwunmi says, has over the past eight years enabled over 40 children (aged 12-15 years) remain in school by supporting their education and related needs, while also through their local FA’s highlight and nurture their football skills.
The Foudation has also supported the education of more than 200 indigent intelligent children in collaboration with Courage Education Foundation (CEF) which was also conceived and co-founded by Seyi Akinwunmi over 17 years ago.
