The draw for the maiden edition of Dapo Abiodun football competition put together by Abeokuta south local government been held in the state capital.

The draw attracted football stakeholders and All Progressives Congress, APC members across the 15 wards in the Abeokuta south local government.

The 15 wards were drawn into four groups from the two constituencies in Abeokuta south local government.

Group A comprises teams from Wards 3, 5,7 and 4 while group B is made of teams from Wards 6, 1 and 2.

Group C consists of teams from Wards 14, 15,10 and 13 while teams from wards 12, 11, 9 and 8 are in group D.

Speaking at the event, APC Chairman, Abeokuta south local government, Honourable Tunji Fagbenro said the competition was part of the events to engage the youths in sporting activities.

Honourable Fagbenro also explained that the football events was designed for the reelection bid of Governor Dapo Abiodun in the forthcoming polls

He announced that necessary logistics had been put in place towards the success of the competition.

Also, the Governor Lisaon Officer in the local government, Mr Kayode Olalekan encouraged party members to the competition as an avenue to nurture and develop young players.

Mr Kayode plans were on to follow up on the exceptional players discovered during the competition with the intention of taking them beyond the shores of the country.

The competition will kick off in September with matches in group A at MKO international stadium, Kuto Abeokuta.