Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports activities Improvement, Elder Paul Bassey, was amongst soccer stakeholders who witnessed the opening day of the 2026/2027 AfriSportPro Youth League Akwa Ibom Convention on the Uyo Township Stadium on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Bassey, a CAF/FIFA-licensed Match Commissioner and Vice President of the African Golf equipment Affiliation, was on the stadium alongside different soccer stakeholders, together with Akwa United FC Chairman, Mr Joseph Eno; Akwa United Vice Chairman, Elder Ini Edoho; and Vice President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Lawrence Iquaibom.
The Commissioner watched the ultimate two matches because the opening day produced 9 objectives throughout three video games.
Akwa United FC Head Coach, Paul Offor, additionally took the ceremonial kick-off earlier than the primary sport of the season. His presence supplied additional help for the younger gamers and groups participating within the competitors.
The opening sport noticed newly shaped CampGee Soccer Academy make its league debut in opposition to Krane FC U19.
CampGee took the lead within the twelfth minute when Saviour Francis transformed from the penalty spot to attain the primary aim of the brand new season within the Akwa Ibom Convention.
Krane FC U19 responded by way of Christian Samuel, who equalised to make it 1-1. Samuel was later named Participant of the Match.
Within the second sport, Nichin Soccer Academy recorded a 4-0 victory over Wilnam Professional Soccer Academy.
Fidelis Effiong, Ifiok George, Ubong Peter and Love Essien scored for Nichin Academy, with Ifiok George named Participant of the Match.
Solo Wonders Academy accomplished the opening-day fixtures with a 2-1 win over Eagle Aptitude Academy.
Victor Eyakeno scored twice for Solo Wonders and was named Participant of the Match. His brace made him the primary participant to attain two objectives in a single sport within the Akwa Ibom Convention this season.
Eagle Aptitude’s Promise Nwachukwu scored a late penalty, however it was not sufficient to earn his facet a degree.
The 2026/2027 AfriSportPro Youth League is being performed throughout ten states, offering academy and grassroots groups with a structured platform for younger gamers to develop and acquire visibility.
The Akwa Ibom Convention has 12 groups, with Matchday One unfold throughout two days on the Uyo Township Stadium.
Matchday One continues on Sunday, with 2025 Akwa Ibom Convention winners Blessed Stars Academy going through De Ark FA at 12 midday.
Palm Syrup Feeders will tackle Pillar Sports activities FA at 1:45pm, whereas Eagle Eye FA will meet Environment friendly FA at 3:30pm.
