1YEDI, Special Olympics Nigeria hold ‘Kick Against Malaria’ tourney

In commemoration of this year’s World Malaria Day, the Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (YEDI) in partnership with Special Olympics Nigeria, is set to organize a community tournament tagged, “Kick Against Malaria Football Tournament,” targeted at combating the Malaria scourge using the power of football.

The competition, which will take place at Finbarr’s College, Akoka Lagos, tomorrow morning, would also involve other activities, including free Malaria testing and treatment, free distribution of long lasting insecticidal treated nets, family health forum, health talk on Malaria, music and refreshment, among other activities.

The third edition of the Grassroots Soccer initiative, according to the organizers of the event, is a viable means to showcase the power of soccer as an effective teaching platform for mobilizing and empowering young Nigerians with relevant information about HIV/AIDS, Malaria prevention and treatment, as well as basic life-saving skills.

ExxonMobil and Coca-Cola Nigeria power the event.