The Akwa Ibom State Referees Council has expressed its gratitude to former Tremendous Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong following the donation of officiating kits to the Council by way of the Troost-Ekong Basis.
The kits had been offered throughout the grand finale of the Troost-Ekong Basis Secondary Colleges Soccer Match in Uyo on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
In a press release signed by its Publicity Secretary, Nsikakabasi Akpan, the Akwa Ibom State Referees Council described the donation as a considerate gesture and a transparent demonstration of Troost-Ekong’s continued dedication to the event of soccer in Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria.
The Council stated it was “deeply grateful” for the assist, including that the donation would additional assist referees in finishing up their duties professionally.
Talking after receiving the kits, Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Referees Council, Elder Joseph Bassey, praised the Troost-Ekong Basis for the donation, describing it as a “considerate and precious gesture”.
He reaffirmed the Council’s dedication to sustaining excessive requirements of officiating and making certain good {and professional} officiating in all competitions.
The Council additionally expressed its appreciation to the Mr Samuel Umoh-led Akwa Ibom State Soccer Affiliation for its position in constructing and strengthening the partnership with the Troost-Ekong Basis.
In keeping with the Council, the partnership is already producing vital outcomes and creating alternatives for the expansion of soccer at totally different ranges.
The appreciation got here throughout a vibrant grand finale which noticed Etinan Institute and Group Secondary Faculty, Aka Offot, topped champions of the boys’ and ladies’ classes respectively.
Within the ladies’ closing, Group Secondary Faculty, Aka Offot, defeated Methodist Secondary Faculty, Ibiaku Ishiet, 5-0 to efficiently defend the title they gained in 2025.
The victory gave Aka Offot back-to-back titles within the competitors organised by the Akwa Ibom State Soccer Affiliation in partnership with the Troost-Ekong Basis.
Within the boys’ closing, Etinan Institute defeated St Brian Mannequin Faculty 1-0 to say the championship.
The grand finale additionally coincided with Troost-Ekong’s thirty third birthday and introduced collectively faculties, soccer officers, authorities representatives, dad and mom, supporters and different stakeholders.
The champions obtained trophies, medals and money prizes, whereas the runners-up had been additionally offered with medals and money prizes. Particular person awards had been offered for the perfect participant, greatest goalkeeper and highest objective scorer in each classes.
All 4 finalists obtained sports activities gear from the Troost-Ekong Basis, whereas the Basis additionally prolonged its assist to all taking part faculties as a part of its dedication to grassroots soccer growth.
The Akwa Ibom State Referees Council as soon as once more thanked William Troost-Ekong, the Troost-Ekong Basis and the Akwa Ibom State Soccer Affiliation for the gesture.
“We’re grateful,” the Council stated.
