The inter-primary schools football competition for the Comrade Rodney Nathan Cup, organised by the Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), got underway on Friday in Yola.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the competition which is in its first edition kicked off with Zone H defeating Zone B 5-1 in the opening match.
The competition, which is being organised by the Yola North branch of the NUT, has the 24 primary schools in its domain grouped into eight zones.
Each of the zones has three primary schools under it.
Speaking on the competition, Mohammed Mailaspy, the Chairman of Yola North branch of NUT, said it was aimed at promoting grassroots sports in the area.
Mailaspy also said that the competition was a demonstration of the concern and welfare for pupils entrusted under teachers’ care.
“The competition is a mark of appreciation to the state leader of the union, Rodney Nathan, for his remarkable achievements as the chairman of the state wing of NUT.
“We therefore urge members of the public to watch the tournament with keen interest so as to identify potential football talents,’’ he said.