By: Sonaike Peter

SIGMA Club, University of Ibadan, is set to hold its 2024 football tournament game.

The club made this known on Friday, 8th November, 2024, during a press conference held at the SRC Chamber, Students Union Building.

The press conference provided details about the forthcoming tournament, set to commence on Monday, 18th November to Friday, 29th of November, 2024, at the Students’ Union pitch.

The tournament, according to the organizer, will feature sixteen (16) teams, with separate male and female categories.

Each male team will consist of 18 players, while the female teams will have 10 players.

During the press briefing, Sigma Chief’s League Committee chairman, Loyalist Afolabi Gideon, outlined the structure and arrangements for the tournament.

He stated that medical services would be made available throughout the tournament, while confirming that referees would be provided by the Oyo State Football Association.

According to him, the tournament has been endorsed by the Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sport, as well as the Oyo State Football Association.

The grand prize for the tournament will be disbursed a day after the competition.

Additionally, Mr. Afolabi stated that there would be individual awards, including prizes for the Player of the Tournament, the Highest Goal Scorer, and the Most Supportive Fans.

He also mentioned that the competition would involve participants from at least four faculties to foster unity among students.

“The tournament is endorsed by the Oyo State Ministry of Youth and Sport and Oyo State Football Association,” Mr Afolabi said.

“The Grand prize will be provided to a sole winner of the tournament for both male and female category a day after the competition,” he added.