“Despite the fact that we are not focused on giving these young players money, we have set aside N4m for the winners, while the second-placed team will receive N3m. The third- and fourth-placed teams will get N2m and N1m respectively,” he said.

He added that 18 outstanding players will be selected at the end of the tournament and will embark on a tour of Liverpool FC’s International Academy in the United Kingdom.

Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Mr Dotun Coker, hailed the initiative, noting that the tournament will also feature female teams from across the 57 local governments and local council development areas in the state.

He added that the FA would provide the necessary technical support for the competition.