The 2023 edition of the ECN U17 Coaches Cup will begin on 31 August 2023 in Gwagwalada Abuja. 

 

According to the Chairman of the Organizing Committee Nuhu Moses, nine Youth Teams within Gwagwalada, FCT will be taking part in the tournament.

 

Nuhu said the teams have been drawn into 2 groups of four and five teams each. He said two teams will qualify for the semi finals.

 

Group A has the likes of Sensational Stars Academy, Diplomatic Academy, Ejiwumi Academy, ECN Global Academy, and Medical Strikers. Sheikhadam Academy, Young Stars FC, Bucknor Academy and Diamond Academy will battle for honours in Group B.

 

Quoting his words, the Organizing Committee Chairman said "ECN U17 Coaches Cup is one of the holiday programs been organized by the Coaches in Gwagwalada as initiated by the Leadership of the FCT Coaches. It is one of those holiday programs that are meant to keep the boys busy all those the long vacation. Here in Gwagwalada, we have the U13, U15 and the U17. So, all the players are kept busy all through the period" he concluded.