The General Coordinator of glamorous Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament, Tunde Shamsudeen, has appreciated the distinguish Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Dr. Buhari Abdul-Fatai, for his maximum support all through the tournament.
“I want to appreciate Senator Buhari, for his maximum support from the commencement of the tournament to the tail end. He has been a major pillar to ensure the tournament was successful.”
Shamsudeen also went further to appreciate Nigeria Football Federation Executive Committee Member, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, foremost betting company, Bet9ja, for their huge and massive support for the competition.
He also heaped praises on the teams that participated in the 5th edition of the Nigeria’s first Pre-Season Tournament.
The event tournament which started from November 15, through November 24, 2017 has successfully seen Pillars as the champions after defeating the defending champion Lobi Stars 1-0 in the final game of the tournament
Meanwhile, Benue State Government has declared it’s interest to host the 2018 edition of the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tourney.
The iconic Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi is expected to host matches of the Nigeria’s most prestigious domestic club event, the Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament.
General Coordinator of the tourney, Tunde Shamsudeen, disclosed to Gold Cup Media Team after Kano Pillars were crowned champions of the 5th edition with 1-0 triumph over defending champion Lobi Stars FC to claim their second Gold Cup trophy in three years courtesy of a 33rd minute strike from Rabiu Ali.
“The next edition of the Gold Cup could be moved out of Ilorin, Kwara State, capital. We are delighted to announce that the Food Basket State have signified its intentions to host the next edition of the Gold Cup.
“Reason had been that, we want to spread it to other Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fans state. You would agree with me that there’s a good follower-ship of our three tier leagues in Makurdi.
“We all know that we can’t talk about our domestic football without mentioning Benue State or teams and sports administrators that have come from the state.”
