High Chief Higgins played host to members of Yala United FC and Yala Queens at his residence in Oba, Okpoma, Yala Local Government Area, in celebration of their impressive performance at the recently concluded Her Excellency Bishop Eyoanwan Otu Queens Cup. The event served as a warm gesture of appreciation to the teams for their dedication, discipline, and spirited representation of Yala on the state football stage.
The reception attracted an array of dignitaries including Hon. Brain Odey, Hon. Mike Usibe, Rt. Hon. Tom Agi, and the Director General of the State Electrification Agency, Hon. Francis Ekpo. Speakers at the event commended the teams for their hard work and encouraged greater investment in grassroots sports to further develop young talents across the state. The gathering also emphasized the role of sports in promoting unity, discipline, and youth engagement within local communities.
In his remarks, High Chief Higgins expressed immense pride in the athletes and pledged continued support for sports development in Yala. He described the performance of Yala United FC and Yala Queens as a reflection of the area’s potential and resilience.
