PAOC: 2026 Edition to Kick Off in July as Tournament Reaches Knockout Stage After Ramadan The Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup has continued to strengthen its reputation as one of Ekiti State’s leading grassroots football competitions, with plans already in place for the fifth edition of the tournament in 2026. Sponsor of the competition, Hon. Akintunde Oyebode, announced that the next edition of the youth football tournament will kick off in July, a move aimed at sustaining the momentum of talent discovery and development through football across the state. Oyebode explained that the July start date was deliberately chosen to align with the football calendar and school holiday period, allowing young players to fully participate while ensuring continuity in the development of grassroots football after the current champions emerge. He expressed satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing fourth edition, particularly the standard of play during the group stage, noting that there has been a r...
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