BAYELSA KIDS CUP: SPORTS COMMISSIONER RECEIVES BRANDED JERSEY


22/05/2024

Bayelsa State Commissioner for Sports, Champion Daniel Igali, on Wednesday received a branded jersey of the Kids Cup.

The jersey was presented to the Commissioner by the organisers of the Bayelsa Kids Cup led by its Coordinator, Ada Gwegwe, on Wednesday at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, in Yenagoa.


Receiving the jersey, Hon. Igali expressed his gratitude to the organisers for the honour, and the them to ensure a smooth and successful competition.

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