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Agbeyewa Cup Ignites New Wave Of Youth Empowerment As 2025 Finals Draw Near

Agbeyewa Farms has intensified its commitment to grassroots sports and youth development as the 2025 edition of the Agbeyewa Cup enters the semi-final stage in Ekiti State.

The company hosted a media briefing in Ikere-Ekiti where officials unveiled branded kits, match balls, and other materials in preparation for the highly anticipated finals at the Olukismet Stadium.

The Director of Community Engagement at Agbeyewa Farms, Alhaji Dauda Lawal, explained that the tournament was designed as a platform to build character, discipline, and opportunities for young athletes across the state.

He noted that the initiative, conceived by the company’s Chairman, Mr. Niyi John Olajide, reflects a long-term vision to use sports as a tool for empowerment and social transformation.

Lawal announced that the 2025 edition would reward the overall champion with ₦1 million, while the first, second, and third runners-up would receive ₦750,000, ₦500,000, and ₦250,000 respectively.

He added that all four semi-finalist schools would also benefit from branded kits and special gift packages as part of the company’s effort to motivate student-athletes.

The Deputy Director of Schools Sports at the Ekiti State Ministry of Education, Mr. Isaac Elegbeleye, revealed that 150 schools participated in this year’s competition, representing all sixteen local government areas of the state.

He disclosed that Aramoko District High School will face Efon High School, while Igogo Commercial High School will take on Eporo High School in the semi-final clashes scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Elegbeleye commended Agbeyewa Farms for reviving the excitement of inter-school sports, noting that the competition has restored enthusiasm and healthy rivalry among students.

Head of Marketing and Communications at Agbeyewa Farms, Mr. Rotimi Wusu, said the company is building a legacy through the Agbeyewa Cup, describing the final as a carnival-like celebration of youth, sportsmanship, and community pride.

He stated that the initiative aims to rekindle the values once associated with the Principal’s Cup by promoting teamwork, discipline, and academic excellence through football.

Lawal further hinted that the company plans to establish an Agbeyewa Sports Academy to groom promising athletes discovered through the competition for both local and international exposure.


He emphasized that Agbeyewa’s long-term goal is to expand into multiple sporting disciplines and produce world-class athletes capable of representing Nigeria globally.

Chairman of the Referees Committee in Ekiti State, Mr. Kayode Onilearo, assured that the Nigerian Referees Association is fully ready for the upcoming matches and pledged to ensure fairness and professionalism in officiating.

Now in its third year, the Agbeyewa Cup has grown into a movement that blends sports, education, and corporate social responsibility, reinforcing Agbeyewa Farms’ reputation as a major force in youth empowerment and community development.

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