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The organisers of the Oyo Unity Cup SD 2019 have announced the postponement of the competition sponsored by the Hounourable Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, until January 2020.
A statement on Sunday by the Project Director, Shittu Olaitan, said
the postponement is to give room for proper preparation towards making the tournament a unique one .
According to Shittu,the tournament is to develop, promote and support sporting activities at all levels in a bid to promote peace and unity.
The Project Director also noted that the tournament is to complement efforts of government in driving sports development and embrace sporting activities as a tool for nation building.
“The Football tournament, which comprises of teams representing each federal constituency in Oyo state, including Oyo state NYSC and Oyo state NUJ is also aimed at promoting Unity and uplifting grassroots football.
“All inconveniences as a result of the postponement is highly regretted,”Shittu added.
The new date for the commencement of the tournament is January 26,2020