By John Egbokhan
The Governor of  Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio will today lead members of the State Executive Council to the final of the 6th edition of  the Akpabio Cup for Under-18 boys at the Uyo township stadium.

According to organizers of the competition, Governor Akpabio will be joined by Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, Daniel Amokachi, former Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, Ikpe Ekong, Charles Bassey amongst other dignitaries who are expected to grace the event.

According to Uko Akpabio, Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, the state executive council members would play against awardees before the final kickoff.

He also hinted that Kanu, Keshi and Amokachi would later have an open session with participants after the final match.

On his part, the initiator of the competition, Hon. John Ekpeyoug, said a capacity crowd is expected to grace the final match and the award ceremony.

He thanked Governor Akpabio for his large heart in hosting youths from within and outside Nigeria and promised a better outing next year.