KUTH Soccer Fiesta — Season 2
FESTAC 2013 — Zero-Tolerance for Social Vices
“Enthusiasts, nay aficionados of the now-nationally renowned annual privately-sponsored football tournament in Nigeria's premier elite neighborhood, Festac Town (Lagos), knew it could not be any less of a jamboree if it was KUTH.”
More Than a Tournament
Building on the success of the maiden edition, KUTH Soccer Fiesta Season 2 returned to Festac Town in 2013 with an expanded prize pool and enhanced anti-vice programming. The tournament was paired with intensive anti-vice motivational sessions, where peer educators engaged participating youth on drug abuse prevention, cultism resistance, and academic focus.
KUTH Foundation Football (KUTH-FF) carnival Season II rolled off to grand annals-reckon showpiece end-January 2013 at the Federal Housing Authority playfield in Festac Town. Organizers tagged it FESTAC 2013. That grand event came to a grandiose close on the last Saturday of the month, with FESTICO FC of Festac Town carting home the winner-trophy and the ₦650,000 cash prize attached.
Zero-Tolerance for Social Vices
The week-long carnival had as its theme, the core objective of KUTH Foundation: “Zero-Tolerance for Social Vices among Youths.” Using sports, motivational talks and entertainment in developing the minds and affecting the behavioral patterns of the youths by the Foundation was central to her vision and this was sustained throughout the duration of the program.
Tournament Facts
Prize Structure
Prize Presentation — Dummy Cheques
The moment of glory for the top three teams
1st Place — ₦650,000 dummy cheque. FESTICO FC.
2nd Place — ₦400,000 dummy cheque
3rd Place — ₦250,000 dummy cheque
The Carnival Touch — Artistes & Performers
It was difficult to say where the revelry was greatest — whether it was in winning the soccer diadem or in the excitement provided by the large array of up-coming and established artistes and sundry entertainers who gave the event the carnival touch.
Dignitaries in Attendance
Hon. Sultan Adeniji-Adele
Member, Lagos State House of Assembly (Amuwo-Odofin Constituency I)
Mr. Michael Emordi Ojede
President/CEO, Pearl Hospitality Services
Mr. Bemigho Eyeoyibo
President/CEO, Roseview Court
Other Notable Personalities
Norbert Okolo • Sanni Momoh • Oska Orji Omolu • Michael Ubah • Bar. Emeka Oji • Wale Faniyi (Mr. Bite) • Chris Ndeze • Alvin Marcus • Michael Odili • Iyabo Ojo • Chibuike Victor Duru • Aaron Williams Arigbe • Okwudili Ifediora • Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ibe • Jones Obodoechina • Charles Okey Okonkwo
Novelty Matches
In adding pep to the old saying that, “the teacher was once a student too,” two novelty soccer matches were staged on the opening and closing days, respectively, between Dagogo & Friends FC and Festac XI and the Coaches' Team. Curiously, both encounters ended one goal-apiece on each occasion.
Beyond the Pitch
Entertainment and engagement activities at the tournament
Key Moments — Season 2
Building on Success
Moments from FESTAC 2013
Capturing the spirit of Season 2
Live performance at FESTAC 2013
1st Place — ₦650,000 dummy cheque. FESTICO FC.
2nd Place — ₦400,000 dummy cheque
3rd Place — ₦250,000 dummy cheque
Artiste performing on stage with anti-vice awareness banner
Artiste in red t-shirt performing
Artistes posing backstage at KUTH Soccer Fiesta
Team in navy jerseys seated on pitch before match
Flyng Sport Academy team photo
Celebrities including Burna Boy watching the match
Spectators under tent watching the tournament
Trophy presentation ceremony
Large crowd of spectators at the venue
Artiste performing to crowd with dignitaries seated
Team in red and black striped jerseys
Artistes seated watching the match
Teams lined up before kickoff
Massive crowd turnout at the venue
Referees and team lined up before match
Match officials ready for duty
Trophy and award presentation
Red and black striped team walking onto pitch
Dignitaries and crowd watching the tournament
Burna Boy (center) at KUTH Soccer Fiesta 2013
Performer on stage during daytime
Artist performing at night concert
Energetic night performance
Artist entertaining the crowd at night
Artist striking a pose on stage
Performer interacting with seated crowd
Energetic crowd engagement
Performer addressing the audience
Match action - player heading the ball
Players in red jerseys on the pitch
Player showing ball control skills
The Fiesta Grows
From FESTAC 2013 to community institution.
Story by Francis Chilaka, Programs Director
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