Fausat Balogun Memorial Cup: Eight teams fight for glory

By Saheed Afolabi

The maiden edition of the Fausat Balogun Memorial Cup is scheduled to kickoff on Monday 12th of March 2023 at Igbowu mini stadium, Olu Aina street, Mushin.

The tournament will see eight women grassroots team square up against their selves to get the eventual champions of the tournament.

Speaking to the Press, the LOC chairman of the tournament, Mathew Mayate urged the participating clubs to abide by the rules of the game as remuneration benefits will be given to the clubs.

“I urge the participating clubs to abide by the rules of the game, this is an invitational tournament.

“Let the clubs stick to time and avoid coming late to match venues because we have an arranged process for the matches to be played.

“We have assured the clubs that referees will give a good account and they will not be biased in their officiating because we also want a tournament devoid of controversies.

“As you can see, we already have a fixed date for all the matches, that’s to show you that we are fully prepared for the tournament, the final is on the 20th of March and the opening game is on the 13th of March.”

For the Match Day one, Ghetto Tigers will battle SGH Sport Academy Amazons on Monday by 3pm, while Future Stars will exchange tackles with Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens by 5pm

On Match Day two on Tuesday, Phoenix Queens square up against English Queens by 3pm, while Nakamura FA will slug it out with Aseyori Queens by 5pm same day.

The winner between Ghetto Tigers Ladies and SGH Sport Academy Amazons will face the winner between Future Stars and Eletu Queens in the first semifinal match on Thursday 16 March 2023 by 4pm.

While the triumphant team between Phoenix Queens vs English Queens will trade tackles with the winner of the match between Nakamura FA and Aseyori Queens in the second semifinal on Friday 17 March 2023 by 4pm.

The final of the Fausat Balogun Memorial Cup is scheduled to be on the 20th of March 2023 by 4pm.

Ghetto Tigers Ladies vs SGH Sport Academy Amazons (Monday 13th March 2023 by 3pm)

Future Stars vs Eletu Queens (Monday 13th March 2023 by 5pm)

Phoenix Queens vs English Queens (Tuesday 14th March 2023 by 3pm)

Nakamura FA vs Aseyori Queens (Tuesday 14th March 2023 by 5pm)