The long awaited kick off of the Amanyanabo Football Tournament is taking place tomorrow, Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Government School field, Bonny, Rivers State.

According to the organizers, Grafton Entertainment, ex-football legends, captains of industry, traditional rulers, among others are expected at the kick off which begins by 3pm.

Chief Executive Officer of Grafton Entertainment, Tonye Ibiama told Kristina Reports over the telephone that defending champions, God Bless United FC will lock horns with Genuine FC at the opening match.

“We’re having the chiefs, business leaders, ex-football legends, and many others come in to watch the opening match.”

“We will also have international scouts come in from the semi-finals stage which is from the 12th of December to the finals. It promises to be an interesting tournament.”

The annual tournament, which winner goes home with a prize money of N3 million, is sponsored by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG).

To NLNG it is a corporate social responsibility in honour of the Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of Bonny Kingdom and as an empowerment initiative to youths of the area.