The 2014 Lagos Traders Cup kicked
off over the weekend with a glamorous opening ceremony and 8 matches at
Campos Square in Lagos. The competition, powered by leading telecoms
provider MTN features competing teams made up of traders drawn from the major markets across Lagos who turned out in large numbers with colorful fans and supporters in tow.
MTN
ambassador and superstar musician thrilled fans with an appearance at
the opening ceremony, surprising onlookers with a few football tricks of
his own which drew loud applause. The opening ceremony was attended by dignitaries including Tsola Barrow
Acting CEO, MTN, Fehintola Mustapha, MTN GM, Deji Tinubu, NFF member
,Sola Aiyepeku, CEO SNT Selsports and Seyi Akinwunmi, Chairman, Lagos
State FA.
In some of the games played on a day of heavy downpour, Ilasamaja 4
defeated Dosunmu 1-0 while Oluwole played 1-1 with St Peters. Idi Araba
defeated EDAN FC 2-0 amongst other results.
The winners of the Traders Cup,
powered by MTN will be rewarded with an all expense paid trip to Brazil
in June. One lucky fan will also win a trip to Brazil while prizes like
ipods, phones and recharge cards can also be won through raffle draws
held on every match day. The competition holds every Sunday from 20th April, Saturday April 26th, Sunday May 4th and the closing ceremony holds May 11th.
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