….Okosisi FC battles Captain Marvel FC in grassroots football showdown
By Silvernews
The Ministry of Sports Development, under the leadership of Hon. Obinna Onyeocha, is set to host the grand finale of the Under-13 Football Tournament tagged “Catch Them Young” on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Old Stadium, Tetlow Road, Owerri.
The final match will see two promising youth sides, Okosisi FC and Captain Marvel FC, go head-to-head in a keenly anticipated clash designed to showcase the best of grassroots football talent.
Hon. Onyeocha, the Commissioner for Sports Development, described the tournament as a key initiative to identify and nurture young talents from an early age, emphasizing that the future of Nigerian football lies in strong youth development programmes.
He urged sports lovers, scouts, and the general public to come out and support the youngsters, adding that the initiative is part of a broader strategy to revamp sports from the grassroots up.
Kickoff time is 2:00 PM.
