In an effort to enhance connectivity among its members and forge unity in the Catholic church the Catholic Men Organisation, Lagos Archdiocese has floated the Archbishop Alfred Adewale Matins Football tournament.

The opening ceremony of the UBA sponsored tournament which will be played among the 34 Parishes across the state was performed at St Gregory’s College Obalende last weekend. The ceremonial match between the Archbishop’s team and the CMO team saw victory going the way of the former. The Archbishop’s team won CMO by a lone goal.

The President of the Catholic Men Organization (CMO), Lagos Archdiocese, Chief Emeka Asoegwu said “This tournament is not intended to showcase talents that would win laurels for the country in the future, rather, it is designed to further unite and strengthen the CMO in the Archdiocese and Parishes respectively.

“It is hoped that CMO members would take advantage of this to exercise their bodies and have access to a healthy living in a hectic cosmopolitan city like Lagos.”
He assured that the tournament would strictly adhere to standard international practices.

He pleaded with corporate bodies and private individuals for support in form of sponsorship and donations.
Also speaking, Arch Bishop Alfred Adewale Martins stated that there is need to bring together all men in various parishes in order to ignite bonding. He also stressed the need for regular body exercise to keep the body healthy.