Idama also avered that football games is also capable of discovering hidden talents and potentials from the grassroots.
He made this assertion on Sunday in preparation for the maiden program sponsored by him and schedules to commence on August 3.
"The Sheriff Oborevwori under 17 UNITY CUP for the 8 local government Areas that made the Delta Central senatorial district will begin on August 3"
"The competition is been sponsored by the Chairman of Arthur Ferdinand Ltd , Chief Amurun Idama Esq, the tournament will be played on a round robin format among the 8 local Government Areas , "
"The inauguration and draws for the competition was held on Sunday the 13th of July 2025 with the sponsor inaugurating the local organising committee members of 15 major LOC and 16 sub- COMMITEE members at the Kariot hotel and suites with alot of notable dignitaries were also present among whom are the Director- General of the Warri UVWIE Environmental Development agency, Chief Godwin Ejiyere , Delta state football Association former and present Chairman , the Chairmen of the various local Government football councils and heads of coaches in all the local government areas."
" These LOC members were fully kitted by the sponsor, gifting them ,Jerseys ,face caps , canvas etc , the local govt teams were not left out , as they were also kitted with a complete sets of Jerseys with lots of prizes and individual prizes to be won , Details of Prizes to be won are as follows-"
Appearance fee of 1million each to be given to all 8 local Government areas
All head Coaches and assistant coaches and secretaries of all 8 local government fully kitted with Jerseys, canvas , tracksuits etc
The finalist gets another sets of Jerseys + football boots all round.
The last four teams( semi-finalist ) gets another sets of Jersey + 1 million each
Prizes are as follows
1st Prize - 5m with a giant gold trophy + Golden medals
2nd Prize - 3m with a silver trophy + silver medals
3rd Prize - 2m with bronze medals
4th Prize - 1m.
Other consolatory and individual prizes
Highest goal scorer award
Best goal keeper award
Best player award
Most valuable team award
Best coach award .
The tournament is scheduled to kick off on the 3rd of August 2025 at the Ekpan Police Station football field with Ethiope East vs Ughelli North at 3pm .
Various committees have also been created for ease of work schedules by the Chairman of the LOC, the tournament will be taking place every weekend at the different designated venues around the delta Central region .
The Chairman of the local organising committee LOC is Ex Nigeria international , Mr Edema fuludu Mon , The Vice Chairman and head of technical is Mr Victor Odairi, Chairman UVWIE football council , while the secretary is Mr Peter Ospiro .
