Former Nigeria U-23 Star Godspower Aniefiok Powers Tower Unity Cup Tournament in Uyo

The 2026 Tower Unity Cup will get underway on Sunday, May 31, at Primary School, Ikot Ntuen Oku, with an exciting opening fixture between Ibiono Ibom Pro and Mayflower All-Stars.

The grassroots football competition is sponsored by former Akwa United and Nigeria U-23 midfielder Godspower Aniefiok, popularly known as Tower, who currently plays abroad.

The opening match is expected to provide an entertaining start to the tournament as both teams boast a blend of experienced players and promising young talents.

Although this will be the first meeting between Ibiono Ibom Pro and Mayflower All-Stars, both sides are known for their attacking style of play and ability to score goals. With quality players expected to be on display, football fans can look forward to an open and competitive contest.

Tower, a product of Greater Tomorrow Football Academy, enjoyed two spells with Akwa United and also featured for several clubs in Nigeria and overseas during his playing career. He represented Nigeria at U-23 level and remains passionate about the development of grassroots football.

According to the organisers, the competition is aimed at promoting grassroots football development in Akwa Ibom State and creating opportunities for young footballers to showcase their talents.

Seven teams are participating in this year’s tournament. They include Tower & Friends, Ibiono Ibom Pro, Royalty FC, Dynamic SPMD, Mayflower All-Stars, Greater Tomorrow Academy and Immortality FC.

Following the opening game, Dynamic SPMD will face Royalty FC on June 2, while Greater Tomorrow Academy will take on Immortality FC on June 3.

The organisers disclosed that the competition will feature players currently playing both in Nigeria and abroad alongside emerging grassroots talents. They expressed confidence that the tournament will produce exciting football and help discover future stars.

The first-round matches will be played on a home-and-away basis, with teams battling for places in the next stage of the competition.

Football fans across Akwa Ibom are expected to turn out in large numbers as the Tower Unity Cup begins with what promises to be an entertaining showdown between Ibiono Ibom Pro and Mayflower All-Stars.