The 2012 Soccerfest champions League season 5 begins September 23 at the Nigeria Institute of Sports soccer pitch, National Stadium, Lagos with Praise God Christian Chapel taking on.Christ Image Assembly in the opening match.

The second match will feature Christian Pentecostal Mission against The Redeemed Christian Church of God.

Speaking at the pre-event media parley which also witnessed the unveiling of a new logo for the competition, tournament co-ordinator, Adeolu Adeyemo said this year’s competition was being supported by Zenith Sports and called on prospective sponsors to identify with the programme which is aimed at identifying talented young footballers who could grow to become useful to themselves and the nation in future.

He said, “soccerfest vision is to ensure unity in the body of Christ and strategically positioned for grassroots soccer development and youth empowerment in Nigeria.”

On the new logo, Adeyemo said it was aimed at promoting “sport merchandising and business through merging soccer and entertainment.”

Also speaking at the occasion, Pastor David Ahove who is a member of the board of Trustees of Soccerfest said the championship needs financial support from the corporate community.