CEDAR FOOTBALL ACADEMY 4-NATION TOURNAMENT ENDS IN A GRAND STYLE IN PORT HARCOURT

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The maiden edition of the 4-Nation Holiday Tournament in Port Harcourt for U-13 and U-10 boys, organized by Cedar Football Academy, ended in a grand style at the Nigeria Television Authority football pitch in Port Harcourt on Saturday, 9th August 2025. Opening remarks by the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Mr. John Ijeoma Barigha, welcomed all participant teams and parents who came out to support their kids. He expressed his joy with parents of the various kids, thanking them all for their support. According to him, today's tournament would not have been successful without them. While acknowledging the role the parents play, he promised that the next edition will be bigger than this.
The special guest of the day, a renowned grassroots coach and football administrator, Mr. Ada Gwegwe, was full of praise. According to him, "You can only see this in Europe where parents will come as supporters' clubs to support their own kids." In his words, "This is encouraging, and if we must get it right in our football, grassroots football development is the key." Coach Gwegwe also emphasized that at this age, participation is the most important thing in grassroots football development. "In grassroots football development, participation is paramount because it lays the foundation for future talent, promotes physical and mental well-being, and strengthens communities. It's not just about finding the next superstar; it's about fostering a love for the sport, developing life skills, and creating a positive environment for all involved." Coach Ada Gwegwe thanked and appreciated the Director of Cedar Football Academy of Port Harcourt for his love and support for grassroots football development in Rivers State and Nigeria at large.
The Coach said Yenagoa City Football Academy, Bayelsa, will enter into a partnership agreement with Cedar Football Academy to promote the development of grassroots football in the Niger Delta and Nigeria generally. According to the Director of Cedar Academy, Mr. James Ladi, on behalf of the management and the organizing committee, thanked and appreciated Coach Ada Gwegwe for honouring his invitation. Mr. James, who was filled with emotional joy, said he was short of words to express how fulfilled he is. According to Mr. James, he started the Cedar Academy because of his love and passion for kids and grassroots football development. Welcoming the partnership offer by the CEO of Yenagoa City Football Academy, he said this will enhance the growth of his Academy and create more opportunities for young talents.

The maiden edition of the 4-Nation Holiday Tournament was won by Cedar Football Academy, who defeated King David Academy 7-6 on penalty kicks after a 1-1 draw. Speaking to the coach of Cedar Academy, Ume Ero, he praised his lads for winning the competition and said this was as a result of hard work and dedication of the players in training. He also thanked the director of Cedar Academy and all the support given, and not forgetting all the wonderful parents for their role in supporting their children.

Dignitaries present at the one-day tournament include Mr. Frank Chiorlu, CEO F.J. Marriott Hotel and Suites, Mr. Charles Amechi, CEO Port Rock Hotel and Suites, Engr. Eze Okere, Coordinating Member, Rivers State Ministry of Works, parents of the kids, and other dignitaries.

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