Ibom Air Anniversary Football Tournament Begins May 9 in Uyo

The Ibom Air @7 Anniversary Football Tournament will begin on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Uyo Township Stadium in Akwa Ibom State.

The competition is part of activities marking the seventh anniversary of Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline. Kick-off time for all matches is 4pm.

The opening semi-final match will see Lagos take on Calenport on Saturday, May 9, before Abuja face Uyo in the second semi-final on Saturday, May 16.

The final of the tournament is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, at the same venue.

Organisers confirmed that all matches in the competition will be played at the Uyo Township Stadium.

The football tournament also highlights Ibom Air’s growing interest in sports development. Last year, the airline entered Nigerian football after signing a record-breaking sponsorship agreement with 2021 Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Akwa United FC.

After the tournament, Ibom Air and Akwa United will clash in a friendly match on May 30, 2026, at the Uyo Township Stadium.

Ibom Air, owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, began commercial operations on June 7, 2019, and currently operates domestic and regional flights.

Earlier this month, the airline also airlifted the maiden international flight from the Victor Attah International Airport, marking another major achievement for the company.