2nd Annual Oganenigu Unity Cup Kicks Off December 14

The 2nd annual Oganenigu Unity Cup, football tournament organized to promote unity and community spirit in the Oganenigu ecosystem in Dekina local government area of Kogi State, is set to kick off on Saturday, December 14, 2024.

The kick off ceremony scheduled to take place in Awujeje football pitch, a home ground of the defending champions Awujeje FC, promised to be even bigger and more exciting than the inaugural edition as organizers have been working hard to make sure everything is in place for a successful and well-organized event.

The two-weeks community-based unity tournament, featuring 11 teams, will climax December 27, 2024 with the final match slated for St Joseph Catholic Church’s football field, Ugbabo.

The participating teams were split into three groups, as determined by the draw with last year’s 2nd runners up Ojuwo Ile FC drawn in Group A alongside Aloko FC and newcomers, Oti FC.

Defending champions Awujeje FC are in Group B alongside last year semi-finalists Ogane- uge FC, Ugbabo FC and Otutulu FC, while Group C comprise Agbada FC, Odolu-efu FC, Ojianawo FC and Ojapata FC.

As fans and supporters eagerly await the start of the tournament which has become a highly anticipated annual fixture in Oganenigu sporting calendar, players  will use the platform to showcase their football talents, fostering camaraderie and goodwill between the different communities in Oganenigu ward.