The African Union Sports Council has thrown its weight behind the Delta Senators U19 Unifier Cup, a youth football tournament aimed at discovering and promoting talented young players from the grassroots.
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A strategic meeting was held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, where top officials of the African Union Sports Council were officially unveiled in support of the tournament.
The meeting, convened by Amb. Onoriode Omagufi, saw the unveiling of Chief Michael Shamsu Mustapha, Secretary General of the African Union Sports Council, and Mr. Abdoul-Rafiou Assoumanou, Senior Sports Officer.
The focus of the meeting was on strengthening collaboration between the African Union Sports Council and the tournament organizers to provide opportunities for young Nigerian talents to be seen by international scouts and professional football clubs.
The African Union Sports Council delegation will be present throughout the 10-day tournament in Delta State, providing institutional support and observing the event as part of its commitment to youth sports development across Africa. Amb. Onoriode Omagufi emphasized that the tournament is not only about football competition but also about youth empowerment, unity, and creating international pathways for young Nigerian talents.
The officials of the African Union Sports Council commended the initiative and expressed their readiness to support programs that advance grassroots football and sports development on the African continent.
The meeting ended on a positive note with a shared commitment to ensure the success of the Delta Senators U19 Unifier Cup and to continue promoting youth development through sports.
