N32.5m up for grabs in Betsy Obaseki pre-season tourney

The Edo State First Lady, Mrs Betsy Obaseki Tuesday announced that the prize money for the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT), will gulp a whopping N32.5 million

Addressing journalists in Benin, Mrs  Obaseki, said the winner of the tournament will smile home with the star prize of N10 million while the first, second and third runners-up would receive N7 million, N5 million and N3 million respectively.

According to the first lady, each of the 10 other participating teams will get a consolation prize of N750,000.

She said the pre-season tournament was her personal initiative in collaboration with private sector partners to groom and empower the girl-child.

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“The competition is aimed at engendering grassroots sports development in Edo State and Nigeria.

“14 teams, including two international female teams from Benin Republic would be participating in the tournament slated for October 2-13 in Benin City,” she said.

The first lady listed the participating teams to include, Edo Queens FC, Fortress Ladies FC, Rivers Angels FC, Nasarawa Amazons FC,  Naija Ratel FC,  Heartland Queens FC, FC Robo and Ekiti Queens FC.

Others are Delta Queens FC, Confluence Queens FC, Bayelsa Queens FC,   Abia Angels FC, Espoir FC de Cotonou, Benin Republic and Aigle Royal d’Adjara – Benin Republic.

She said since the tournament debuted in 2020, it has grown remarkably, making a significant impact by providing a platform for young girls to dream big and pursue their passions.