Benue FA Boss Doles Out N2m As 10 Clubs Battle For Chairman’s Cup

The chairman of Benue State Football Association (FA), Barr. Paul Edeh, has announced a participation fee of N200, 000 to each of the 10 clubs battling for glory at the ongoing maiden FA Chairman’s Cup in Makurdi, the state capital.

The cash donation to the 10 clubs that eventually made it to the tournament after emerging tops from their various local government areas and constituencies of the adjourning Zone A, B and C of the state, means that a total of N2 million have been handed out by the BSFA Chairman, who is also the sponsor of the competition.

Aside the participation fees, another total sum of N2 million has been earmarked as prize money for the competition for the would-be overall winners (N1 million), runners-up (N700, 000) and N300, 000 for the third place side. There are also a giant trophy and individual awards available for grabs.

At the official kick-off of the tournament symbolically performed by the state commissioner for youth, sports and creativity, Rt. Hon. Ikyange Terkimbi, the Benue State FA chairman affirmed that grassroots football development under his watch will surely experience the three tripods upon which the round-leather game is instituted by FIFA at the global level which cascade to the continental, national, states, local government and communities.

He then assured that from 2024, more grassroots football competitions including the U17 tournament will be triggered in parts of the state.

He said, “Our vision remains to build a football association that is investment-driven, self-sustaining, and that can develop the game at the grassroots. I believe that with the ball we have set rolling today, it is going to lead to an enduring impact in footballing in Benue state.”