No fewer than 160 secondary schools across the 16 Local Government Areas of Ekiti State will be competing for glory and honour in this year’s football competition sponsored by leading agriculture firm Agbeyewa Farms.
The tournament commenced on October 6 and would be rounded off with the final on October 28, 2028 at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium was put together to foster healthy rivalry, discipline, and sportsmanship among students in the state.
According to the fixtures from the Directorate of School Sports at the Ekiti State Ministry of Education, the 2025 tournament will kick off with preliminary rounds across local government areas from October 6 to 14.
The 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 Director of Community Engagement in Agbeyewa, Dauda Lawal, in a statement on Thursday, explained that the third edition of the competition is expected to raise talents that would transform the state’s and country’s football industry.
Lawal said, “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.
“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.
“As part of its corporate social responsibility, Agbeyewa Farms, through its directorate of community engagement, remains committed to championing initiatives that strengthen communities and transform lives across Ekiti State.
“One of its flagship initiatives is the Agbeyewa Cup, a prestigious annual football tournament for secondary schools organised 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.”
The tournament, since its inception, has Christ School, Ado-Ekiti, emerging champions in the inaugural edition in 2023, and Omuo-Ore High School lifting the trophy in 2024.
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