Five states will converge on Akure this week for the fifth edition of the South-West Veterans Zonal Football Qualifiers, with hosts Ondo State aiming to secure the region’s sole ticket to the national competition.
The three-day tournament, organised by the Ondo State All Stars Football Veterans, begins on Friday, September 4, with participating teams expected to arrive in Akure on Thursday.
President of the Ondo State All Stars Football Veterans, Rafiu Yusuf, disclosed this at a press briefing in Akure, the Ondo State Capital.
Yusuf, who was flanked by the other executive members of the association, said Ondo, Lagos, Ekiti, Oyo and Osun states would battle for the sole South-West qualifying ticket, while Ogun State has already secured automatic qualification as host of the national competition.
He explained that the draws would be held at the Ondo State Sports Complex Hall by 5pm upon the arrival of the participating teams, with the competition kicking off on Friday.
