Lagos referees drum support for Ottasolo Pre-season Tourney

October, 28 2021.

Credit: Ottasolo Media

The Coordinator, of 2021 Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament Bashir Badawiy, says the organizers are leaving no stone unturned ahead of the prestigious tournament.

The seasoned administrator confirmed that the Nigeria Referee Association have thrown their weight behind the tournament and they will be available for the entire duration.

The Ottasolo Pre-season Tourney will debut on the 1st of November and matches will be played at the Mobolaji Johnson arena, Onikan, Lagos.

Nine Topflight clubs along with hosts Ottasolo International FC will compete in the seven days tournament.

In a chat with the Ottasolo Pre-season media, the Coordinator, Bashir Badawiy, said all the Clubs are bracing up for the challenge, including the Referee Association.

“I received assurance from the president of the NRA, Otunba Tade Azeez, that referees in the state would be available for the competition,” he said.

“This is a big boost for the pre-season as we count down to the first day of the tournament, and that are Monday, November 1.

“We already have assurance from the clubs that they will be in Lagos for the championship, and I want to reiterate the fact that we are almost ready."

“I want to use this opportunity to thank the chairman of Ottasolo International FC, Gabriel Davies, for putting his weight behind the pre-season tournament, and I am sure it will be a success.”