The 2026 edition of the Femmco Football Championship began on an exciting note in Ifo, Ogun State, with Matchday 1 delivering competitive action across the U10, U13, and U15 categories.
Organised by Femmco 01 International, the grassroots tournament immediately lived up to expectations, showcasing young talents eager to make their mark.
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In the U10 category, Ultimate FC suffered a 2-0 defeat to Okeola Concord FC. Goals from Jolaoso Afeez and Ogundare Emmanuel secured a confident opening win for Okeola Concord. In the second fixture, Mico FC edged Dominion Star 1-0, with Elemo Semilore scoring the decisive goal in a tightly contested encounter.
The U13 division saw a standout performance from Femmco FC, who defeated Solace FA 3-1. Akanji Jibola stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick, while Victor Olaleye grabbed a consolation goal for Solace FA. In the other U13 fixture, Musty FA of Kwara State secured a 2-0 victory over Dominion Star, with Afolabi Quoyum contributing a goal and an assist, alongside a strike from Olohunoje Abd’Afeez.
In the U15 category, Ultimate FC bounced back from their U10 loss to record a narrow 1-0 win over Young Star Iyana-Ilogbo. Buhari Taiye’s lone goal proved decisive in a closely fought contest.
Matchday 1 highlighted the competitive spirit and emerging talent within the tournament, setting the tone for an exciting championship. With more fixtures to come, attention now turns to the next round as teams aim to build momentum and secure qualification from their respective groups.
