Ex-Super Eagles mercurial play maker and chairman of the Delta State Football Association, Austin a Jay-Jay Okocha will be the Special Guest at the opening ceremony of the Basalt Cup competition for primary schools in Anioma South, Delta State.

The Inter-Primary School Football Competition is only open to Primary Schools in Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, christened “BASALT CUP.

Okocha

According to a release issued by the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, BASALT CUP 2015, Mr. Mike Okwuechime, the opening ceremony and kick-off is slated for Sunday 7, June at Ezemu Girls Grammar School (Play ground) Ubulu-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area.

An official said the competition was being organized and sponsored by Basalt Oil and Gas Limited it’s contribution towards the promotion and development of sports particularly, football in the area. “It is also aimed at identifying raw talents that would be groomed to become future stars,” he added.

The ceremony promises to attract the who is who in the sports industry both within and outside the shores of Nigeria. Okocha will be honored on that day along side another ex-international, Monday Odiaka.