AAUA Mass Comm. HOD's Cup Kicks Off January

By Daniel Akinte

The Head Of Department (HOD) tournament of the Mass Communication Department at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), is set to begin in January 2025.

The announcement was contained in a recent statement issued by the Department's Sports Director, Olaniyi Olatigbe.

According to the statement, the tournament will involve all levels across the department.

Olatigbe urged passionate sports players in the department to showcase their talents and skills in the upcoming HOD's tournament.

He said, "It's home passionate sports players across all levels showcase their skills in the process of winning the championship for their team respectively."

Furthermore, alongside the male events, female events will also take place as part of the tournament in both track and field events.

"Also, the female football tournament across all levels is coming up as well. The tournament will require 7 players per level 100-300 level. It's a 5-aside game with 2 substitutions.

"In addition, track and field events would be observed for both males and females across all levels, 100 metres male and female, and relay race for both male and female," Olatigbe added.

Stating the tournament format and prizes attached to the tournament, "THE TOURNAMENT FORMAT MALE FOOTBALL CATEGORY: Two leg games between various teams. The team with the highest points in the championship will emerge as the winner of the tournament.

"The registration for the tournament requires; 15 players and a coach across each level. Means of identification. Any of the following: School ID card, Press ID, Course Reg, or Biodata.

“Prizes to be won include; Medals for the winning team both male and female, male best player of the tournament, female best player of the tournament, young best player of the tournament, top soccer award, most clean sheet award, female goalkeeper of the tournament."

However, he encouraged members of the National Association of Mass Communication Students (NAMACOS) to resume on time to partake in the tournament, wishing them compliments of the season.