Season 7 of the 2018 GTBank Masters Cup being organized by the leading African financial institution, Guaranty Trust Bank plc competition kicked off with a total of 42 teams, out of which 8 teams remain in the male and female categories, respectively.
The GTBank Masters Cup is an annual football competition for first generation and missionary secondary schools geared towards discovering young football talents and inculcating in young people, the values of sportsmanship, camaraderie and fair play.
Commenting on the Masters Cup, Segun Agbaje, Managing Director, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, said; “Sport plays a major role in the development of life skills and this competition paves the way for youths to cultivate their sporting talents and aptitudes.
‘‘We are proud to organize this tournament that provides an avenue for students to showcase their talents and passion for the game of football even as they remain committed to their academics.”
GTBank is a leading African financial institution, and has an unwavering support for sports education, infrastructure development and scholarships.
Since inception, the GTBank Masters Cup Tournament has discovered and developed outstanding football talents, some of whom are currently on scholarships with football clubs and academies in Nigeria and beyond.