Oba of Benin Under-18 Tournament
31 Dec
Hon. Esosa Iyawe, Member representing Oredo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has demonstrated his unwavering dedication to youth development and sports with the donation of a bus to the Edo State Football Association (EFA). The announcement was made during the grand finale of the Oba of Benin Under-18 Football Tournament held at the…
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