The annual Zenith Bank sponsored Delta Principals’ Cup Football competition starts today in Asaba.
The competition, a developmental initiative between the Delta State Government and the sponsors, Zenith Bank, is organized for all secondary schools in the state.
Osadenis Mixed Secondary School, Asaba is expected to square up with Ugbolu Secondary School, Ugbolu in the opening match slated for St. Patrick College, Asaba.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, is billed to lead other top functionaries of the state including Commissioner for Basic Secondary schools, Mrs Rose Esewu, to the event.
Football stars and also top officials of the sponsors are also expected to grace the kick-off ceremony in Asaba.
The organisers, Hideaplus, have also assured that there were a few innovations lined up for this edition of the competition.
CEO of Hideaplus, Tony Pemu, said arrangements had been concluded for the full digitalization of the event just as there will be scouts at various centres to get talented kids good enough to start a professional youth career.
“We are also expecting Laliga officials to be around to see the players from Quarterfinals because we want to encourage the talented ones to start young in a proper way,” Pemu said.
The preliminaries of the tournament take place between October 20 and November 10 while zonal eliminations take place between November 20th and 22nd.
Quarterfinals and semis of the event are billed for November 24th and 27th respectively while the Third Place and final match for this edition will be held on November 30th at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.
All schools in the 25 Local governments in the state are involved in this grassroots football competition.