The Ekiti State Football Association (EKSFA) on Thursday
restated its commitment to a bigger and better support for the state-organised
Bet9ja Football League.
Mr Olabayo Badmos, Chairman, Bet9ja Ekiti Football League, said that the
postponement of the earlier kick-off date for the competition was for logistics
reasons and to allow a bigger and better-managed tournament.
“The earlier date for the competition was moved forward to
the new date in a bid to make it better, having taken cognisance of logistics
necessary to make it meet with the global best practices.
“The eagerly anticipated football competition, which was
earlier scheduled to begin July 27, 2019, with 16 teams, was moved to Aug. 6,
with the participating teams increased to 18.
“We are trying to be meticulous in the preparations and organisation of the
competition. Among other things that we want to have in place are the quality
standard of the pitches.
“We also did the inspection of match venues and facilities provided by teams
across the state. We have duly approved the ones that met with our demands to
hold the matches”, he said.
Badmos noted that the organising committee had lined up
series of events to herald the competition proper which include a seminar,
draws and distribution of customised jerseys for all teams.
According to him, the statistics also included a total of 15 penalty kicks
taken during regulation time: 11 in round one and four in round two.
“The participating teams include; Phoenix ASC, Ikole United FC, Ifishin Development FC, Ekiti East United FC, Ajibade FC, Patemmal FA, United FC, Ileona, Flying Angels FC and Ifaki United FC.
“Others are, EKSU Galacticos, Kola Babes, Soccer Academy, Ojorube FC, Gbosa FC, Ikere United FC, Moyero FC, Ijero United FC and Bridgewaters FC,”
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