Troost-Ekong Foundation Secondary Schools Football Tournament Begins Today in Uyo

The 2026 William Troost-Ekong Foundation Secondary Schools Football Tournament begins today, Thursday, August 27, with the boys’ semi-finals taking place at the Uyo Township Stadium.

The tournament is organised by the William Troost-Ekong Foundation in partnership with the Akwa Ibom State Football Association (AKSFA) to provide young footballers with an opportunity to showcase their talents while continuing their education.

Eight secondary schools are taking part across the boys’ and girls’ categories, with six matches scheduled throughout the competition.

The boys’ semi-finals will take place today, with Etinan Institute, Etinan facing Community Secondary School, Ikot Oku Ubo at 2pm.

In the second semi-final, St. Brian College, Uyo, will meet Apostolic Secondary School, Ikot Oku Nsit at 4pm.

The winners of both matches will meet in the boys’ final on September 1 at 3pm.

The girls’ competition will begin on Friday, August 28, with Community Secondary School, Aka Offot facing Secondary School, Adadia at 2pm, while Methodist Secondary School, Ibiaku Ishiet will take on Community Secondary School, Ikot Oku Ikono at 4pm.

The girls’ final will be played on September 1 at 1pm.