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The 10th Senate President Cup, on Thursday, has named Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen and esteemed coaches Patrick Udoh, and Daniel Amokachi, Peter Rufai, and former Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa as ambassadors ahead of kickoff.
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The Tournament Coordinator, John Bassey Ekpenyong, in a statement, emphasized the strategic selection of these ambassadors, citing their roots in grassroots football programmes as a key factor in their appointment.
Ekpenyong expressed confidence in the ambassadors’ ability to resonate with the tournament’s grassroots ethos.
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He said: “Their background as products of grassroots initiatives aligns perfectly with the core values of the tournament, and we believe their involvement will significantly enhance its impact.
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“The inclusion of these esteemed football personalities is poised to infuse the Senate President Cup with heightened excitement and credibility as it gears up for its scheduled dates from November 10 to 17 in Abuja.
“With a primary focus on fostering unity and unearthing emerging talents, the tournament is primed to deliver a captivating experience for football enthusiasts across the nation.
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“It would be recalled that during the Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio’s era as the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, over 200 talents were discovered, nurtured, and exported to different leagues across the globe.”
He added that the Senate President Cup is poised to deliver an unforgettable spectacle to ignite the aspirations of the next generation of Nigerian football talents.
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