The final stages of the Delta State Principals Cup competition organised for all secondary schools in the state begin on Wednesday.
This is the 4th edition of the youth developmental competition revived three years ago and four centres have been listed for the quarterfinal ties billed to take place simultaneously on Wednesday.
At the Jay Jay Okocha Stadium, Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South, Okpanam High School Okpanam, from Oshimili North will clash with Zappa Mixed Secondary School, Asaba, from Oshimili South while Springate International School, Umutu, from Ukwuani local government will take on Destiny Secondary School, Ughelli, from Ughelli North local government at the Kwale Township Stadium, Kwale, in Ndokwa West local government.
In another fixture also slated for Wednesday, College of Commerce, from Warri South local government will tango with Alaka Grammar School, Ozoro, from Isoko North local government in an encounter slated for Ughelli Township Stadium, Ughelli.
Also same day, Ogulagha Secondary School, Ogulagha, from Burutu local government area will take on Okotie-Eboh Grammar School, from Sapele at the Hussey College Warri.
All the matches will start at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, told newsmen that all arrangements for the tournament would be at another level from Wednesday.
Ukah said: “We assured that a true winner must emerge and so we have to involve top referees from this stage, the attires would change while screening continues to ensure only legitimate students are taking part.
“As we move on, we up the standard in all areas till we get to the final of the event later this month.”
The winners of the matches billed for Wednesday will qualify for the semis of the Principals Cup scheduled for November 13.
The final of the tournament is scheduled to take place at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on November 21.
