The Edo state Football Association, organizers of the maiden edition of Bright Osayi Samuel under 13 football tournament has fixed July 11th 2024 for the press briefing and presentation of trophies and other items as made available to Nigeriasoccernet.com. Speaking to the media in his office at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin City, Edo FA chairman, Fred Newton Erhunmwunse stated that the tournament will run from July 30th to August ending in Benin City, with 64 teams from across the three senatorial districts of Edo state Participating.
"As you can see, we are set for the maiden Edition of Bright Osayi Samuel football tournament for under 13 boys in the state, but we shall begin with the Press briefing, presentation of trophy, and other items, then a media parley with the organizers ( Edo FA) and the cup donor/sponsor, here at the media centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium", Benin City Fred Newton Erhunmwunse stated. 
"Stakeholders of the game and sports journalists from across Nigeria will be here for the event, the organizers and the participating teams can't wait for the tournament to begin", the Edo FA boss added.
The Nigeria Super Eagles and Fenerbache of Turkey star Samuel Osayi was in Benin City early June 2024 with his parents to meet with Edo state Governor Godwin Obaseki and former Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan who was in Benin City during the time.
The young talented Nigeria international who said he is delighted to return to his roots during his visit cut his teeth playing Street football in the UK at 11 years. He said he is giving back to the society through the tournament that will be an annual event, adding that the tournament is aimed at catching them young, nurture and develop them for future challenges.
Bright Osayi Samuel who is from Oredo Local Government Area of Edo state has promised the organizers his full support to ensure the kids gets the best from the tournament.
Meanwhile, the Edo state football sssociation chairman Fred Newton Erhunmwunse said there are lots of gifts items for the winners, such as winning prizes, trophies, medals, individual awards for best coach, best goalkeeper, fair play team and many others, while calling on participating teams to visit the Edo FA secretariat for more information about the tournament.
Credit: Edo FA Media