Olofa of Offa, His Royal Majesty, Oba Mufutau Muhammed Oloyede Gbadamosi (Okikiola Ajagungbade I, Esuwoye II) has thrown his weight behind the first edition of the Olofa Cup.
The football championship which will be hosted in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State got the blessing from the Royal Father and it is poised to promote grassroots players.
Organisers of the Olofa Cup and owners of Gene6 Football Academy in Lagos paid a courtesy visit to Olofa Offa recently, with a view of seeking his approval for the proposed grassroot football tournament.
The Royal Father who expressed his delight with the management of Gene6 Football Academy for their visit and plans for the Olofa Cup, affirmed his royal seal on the competition, as it will go a long way empower, educate, expose the numerous football talents in Offa and nurture them into becoming a super superstar game.
The Director of the Lagos based academy, Mr. Olaniyi Popoola informed that the essence of the Olofa Cup was to promote grassroots players, making the youths channel their energy into productive acts and develop talents and children that have hopes.
Give the youth an educative seminar with a view of making them shun street violence and also participate in international tournaments at all levels.
Above all, the championship will help to bring togetherness among youths in the community.
Meanwhile, the kickoff date for the competition was yet to be fixed but the organisers are working towards it and would communicate to the media once an agreement for the kickoff is reached.
