As part of efforts to increase the growing participation of young people in the game of football, the Gunjur Junior Nawettan Organising Committee have taken a bold step by  staging a major competition for the junior category.

The 2008 edition of the championship, sponsored by Basiru Ndong, which kicked off recently has reached knockout stages.

In the matches played so far, Juventus lost to World 11 4-3 on penalties after both teams played out a goaless draw.

Oxford and Manchester United encounter ended 1-0. Gambega defeated Sebandinto  1-0, Passamai   surprise Jannehkoto 1-0. Medina Kunkuding squeezed a 2-0 win over Kulkochi FC.

In the upcoming weekend matches, AC Milan will take on Asaleme on Friday. Saturday’s encounter will feature Jujuba United and GLC FC. Arsenal will battle it out will Young Chelsea on Sunday.