The AfriSportPro Youth League formally kicked off on Monday, 18 August 2025, on the Uyo Township Stadium with thrilling matches and spectacular performances.
Willnam-Professional FC opened the marketing campaign with a 2-0 win over Artisan FA. Victor Gilbert and Ekemini Mfon received the objectives, with Gilbert voted Participant of the Match.
Within the second fixture, Blackpool FA additionally began robust, defeating VIFA Academy 2-0. Hope Jacob scored within the seventh minute earlier than Orji Ginika doubled the lead within the nineteenth minute. Ginika’s commanding show earned him the Participant of the Match award.
The ultimate match of the day noticed Blessed Stars come from behind to beat Pillar Sports activities FA 3-1. Godfrey Ekpo gave Pillar Sports activities an early lead, however objectives from Utibe Okon, Usman Yusuf and Emmanuel Nwaeze turned the sport round. Nwaeze was named Participant of the Match.
The colorful opening ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Akwa Ibom State Soccer Affiliation, Mr Samuel Umoh, who praised the organisers for bringing the league to Akwa Ibom. He inspired gamers to point out self-discipline and sportsmanship as they showcase their abilities.
The Uyo Convention will run till November 2025 with twelve groups: Artisan FA, Willnam-Professional FC, VIFA Academy, Blackpool FA, Blessed Stars, Pillar Sports activities FA, Nichin FA, Blessed Expertise FC, De Ark Academy, Immortality FC, Full Life Academy and Krane FC.
Matches proceed on Tuesday, 19 August, with Nichin FA dealing with Blessed Expertise FC, De Ark Academy taking part in Immortality FC, and Full Life Academy taking over Krane FC.
In accordance with the organisers, the AfriSportPro Youth League goals to find and promote younger footballers by connecting them with scouts, expertise managers and worldwide golf equipment, with the imaginative and prescient of constructing a world-class youth soccer league throughout Africa.
