Edo FA Unveils Bright Osayi-Samuel As U-13 Football Championship Ambassador
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By Edward Oseghe
The Edo State Football Association (Edo FA) has unveiled Super Eagles’ right-hand back, Bright Osayi-Samuel as the Ambassador for the upcoming Edo State FA U-13 Football Championship Tournament, the Nigerian Observer Sports exclusively reports.
The unveiling ceremony of the Super Eagles international star was held in Benin City, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
In his opening remark at the unveiling event, the Chairman, Edo State Football Association, Fred Newton Erhunmwunse stated that the Bright-Osayi-Samuel U13 Football Tournament will take place in Benin City, the Edo State capital, with the State’s 18 Local Governments participating.
According to Fred, “Edo State Football Association is glad to unveil the giant trophy for the maiden edition of Bright Osayi Samuel U-13 Football Tournament across the three senatorial districts.
“It’s an honour to unveil this trophy today and to say a big thank you to the cup donor, Bright Osayi Samuel who is also a grassroots ambassador to the state. He is a man to be emulated and someone the youths are happy to see moving from stage to stage. He has brought hope to the youth; because he started his career at the tender age of eleven years and today he is the star man of the national team and he also plays for one of the biggest Turkish teams Fenanberche FC.
“We appreciate Mr. Osayi Samuel for returning home to give back to the youths.”
The Edo FA Chairman stressed that youth football is key to any football generation.
He further said, “As this tournament begins, we are going to discover some other Osayi-Samuel, we will discover other players that will also dorn the national team’s colour and make Edo State proud.
“We are so grateful as a board, we are so grateful to this young man, and we pray that the good Lord will continue to strengthen him, and his football career will move to greater heights every time. We rebuke every injury that will sideline him at the time of his career peak.”
Fred stated that the Bright Osayi-Samuel Tournament will begin in late July, noting that Edo FA will hold a press release where all stakeholders will discuss more about the tournament and the procedures.
The Edo FA Chairman full of appreciation said, “We say a big thank you to Mr. Nelson Osayi, the father of Bright Osayi-Samuel, and the mum for encouraging and supporting this laudable project. Thanks to Bright Osayi-Samuel and his family, and Edo people for making this possible”
Fred explained that if possible, Bright Osayi-Samuel, who is the president of the competition, would travel to Nigeria to unveil the trophy to the general public when the tournament begins, and should he not be available, his father and his agent, Mr. Nelson Osayi, would handle the unveiling.
“The competition is set to inspire young talents and bring out promising footballers in Edo State. We aim to make stars of these young players,” Fred emphasised.
In an exclusive interview with The Nigerian Observer Sports Editor, Edward Oseghe, Bright Osayi-Samuel encouraged the U-13 players and upcoming young football talents to believe in themselves, enjoy their time on the pitch, and use any negative comments as motivation to improve.
“Just keep believing, always enjoy yourself on the pitch, make every moment count. Everyone that says you can’t do it, make sure you take that comment as a challenge and a motivation to improve yourself,” Bright said.
The Super Eagles international star’s father, Mr. Nelson Osayi, a former football player, also offered words of wisdom to the young generation.
“Keep your head up high, dream big, don’t ever let anyone make your dream look like it’s not worth it. Ensure you do your best and leave the rest to the almighty God,” he advised.
The maiden edition of Bright Osayi-Samuel U-13 Football Tournament is a project, a tournament that would be played annually.
It promises to be a significant event, fostering the discovery of the next generation of football talents in Edo State.
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UNVEILING CEREMONY:
L-R: Super Eagles’ right-hand back, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Chairman, Edo State Football Association, Fred Newton Erhunmwunse and father of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Mr. Nelson Osayi, during the unveiling ceremony of Bright Osayi-Samuel as Edo FA U-13 Championship Ambassador, in Benin City, on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.
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