2 December 2008
Lagos — Confederation of Africa Football (CAF's) President Issa Hayatou will witness the finals of the Ibori Cup competition currently holding four cities of Delta State. President of the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Dr. Amos Adamu revealed that Hayatou is expected to arrive in Nigeria on December 6 and would be housed in one of the prestigious hotels in Delta State stressing that the CAF president has been following the development in
WAFU and has accepted to witness the closing ceremony.
"I'm particularly excited with the tremendous support extended the WAFU by the Delta State government by allowing us use the facilities in the State. The Delta State government also provided logistics support that has ensured that there are no hitches.
"All the matches have been held and the players, coaches and other technical officials associated with the competition have marvelled at the quality of facilities found in Delta State.
"I will embark on a visitation tour of the four venues next week to physically feel the pulse of the players. But what I have gathered from some of their officials and the players that I have seen their matches, they are happy to be in Nigeria.
"With what we have seen, WAFU executive are further encouraged to start the process of looking for funds to run the WAFU inter-club competition from next year, early next year to be specific. The inter-club competition is relatively cheaper," Adamu said.
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