Last updated : Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Introduction
GRASSROOT SPORT DEVELOPMENTS SOKOTO is an amateur football league in Sokoto, Nigeria. It was founded in 2010 with the goal of providing opportunities for young people to play football and develop their skills. The league currently has over 20 teams competing in various divisions.
History
GRASSROOT SPORT DEVELOPMENTS SOKOTO was founded in 2010 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The league was originally intended to provide opportunities for young people to play football and develop their skills. However, it has since grown to become one of the most popular amateur football leagues in Sokoto.
The league has been successful in promoting football in Sokoto. It has also helped to develop the skills of many young players, some of whom have gone on to play professionally.
Structure
GRASSROOT SPORT DEVELOPMENTS SOKOTO is divided into three divisions: the Premier Division, the First Division, and the Second Division. The Premier Division is the top division, and the Second Division is the bottom division.
The teams in each division play each other once during the regular season. The top two teams in each division at the end of the regular season qualify for the playoffs. The winners of the playoffs are promoted to the next higher division, and the bottom two teams in each division are relegated to the next lower division.
Competitions
In addition to the regular season and playoffs, GRASSROOT SPORT DEVELOPMENTS SOKOTO also organizes several other competitions, including a cup competition and a youth tournament.
The cup competition is open to all teams in the league. The winner of the cup competition qualifies for the Nigeria Amateur Football Association Cup.
The youth tournament is open to players under the age of 17. The winner of the youth tournament qualifies for the Nigeria Football Federation Youth Cup.
Sources
- GRASSROOT SPORT DEVELOPMENTS SOKOTO | League Details
- Grassroot Sport Developments Sokoto (Facebook)
- Grassroot Sport Developments (Sokoto State Government website)
