The 3rd edition of the Agbeyewa Cup Football Tournament for Secondary Schools in Ekiti State goy underway Monday , October 6th, with over 160 secondary schools across all 16 Local Government Areas of the state.
Sponsored by Agbeyewa Farms, the competition is designed to promote youth development through sports thereby fostering healthy rivalry, discipline and sportsmanship among students.
Winners of this year’s edition stand to receive substantial rewards, with the champions taking home N1 million, the first runner-up N750,000, the second runner-up N500,000, and the third runner-up N250,000. In addition, each local government winner will be awarded N30,000, while the best player will also receive N30,000.
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Speaking on the competition, Dauda Lawal, Director of Community Engagement at Agbeyewa, expressed enthusiasm about the tournament.
“We are delighted to host the 3rd edition of the Agbeyewa Cup. Nigerians, particularly those in Ekiti, can look forward to a vibrant showcase of talent and excitement at every stage of the tournament,” he said.“ Beyond football, the Agbeyewa Cup is about building character, resilience and community spirit among young people.
“This reflects our Chairman, Niyi John Olajide’s vision of empowering the next generation to thrive both on and off the field,” he added.
According to the fixtures from the Directorate of School Sports at the Ekiti State Ministry of Education, the tournament kicked off with preliminary rounds across local government areas between October 6 and 14. Victorious teams will then progress to the knockout stages, with the Round of 16 scheduled for Thursday, October 16, followed by the Quarterfinals on Tuesday, October 21, and the Semifinals on Thursday, October 23.
The competition will culminate in a thrilling grand finale at the Kayode Oluyemi Stadium, Ado-Ekiti, where the third-place match and the final will be played on Tuesday, October 28—a fitting climax to what promises to be an exciting showcase of grassroots football talent.
The tournament has steadily grown in prestige since its inception, with Christ School, Ado-Ekiti emerging champions in the inaugural edition in 2023, and Omuo-Ore High School lifting the trophy in 2024.
As part of its corporate social responsibility, Agbeyewa Farms through its directorate of community engagement, remains committed to championing initiatives that strengthening communities and transforming lives across Ekiti State. One of its flagship initiatives is the Agbeyewa Cup, a prestigious annual football tournament for secondary schools, organized in partnership with the Ekiti State Ministry of Education.
The tournament serves as a platform to nurture young football talent while strengthening community engagement, with participation from secondary schools across all 16 local government areas of the state. Over the years, it has grown into one of the most anticipated youth sporting events in Ekiti, reflecting Agbeyewa’s dedication to empowering the next generation.