The countdown to the maiden edition of the Invincible Cup 2026 officially began on Tuesday as the Local Organising Committee (LOC) successfully conducted the tournament’s draw ceremony, unveiling the fixtures and competition guidelines ahead of what promises to be one of the biggest grassroots football championships in Ifo, Ogun State.
The colourful ceremony, held at Top Choice (Semiaq Royal) Hotel and Suites, Ifo, brought together key stakeholders in the local football community, including the Chairman of the Ifo Football Council, Mr. Raufu S.I, Football Council Secretary Mr. Odelana Phillip, competition organisers, coaches, club representatives, referees, and football enthusiasts.
Sports247 reports that addressing participants, Mr. Raufu praised the organisers for initiating a platform aimed at discovering and developing young football talents. He urged all participating teams to uphold discipline, punctuality, and the spirit of fair play throughout the competition, while reminding coaches to continually update themselves on the evolving Laws of the Game to ensure professionalism on and off the pitch.
Also speaking, Football Council Secretary, Mr. Odelana Phillip stressed the importance of teamwork and strict compliance with the tournament regulations. He warned that clubs failing to honour match schedules would face disciplinary sanctions and encouraged coaches to educate their players on the latest football rules to minimize unnecessary misconduct during the championship.
Speaking on behalf of the host community, Chief Okanlawon Jamiu, popularly known as Uchelona, appealed to participating clubs to preserve the Nawarudeen Primary School Playing Ground, currently the only functional football facility in Ifo. He assured stakeholders that necessary improvements would be completed before the tournament kicks off.
The draw produced two exciting groups. Group A features Lukamide FC, Adeseg FC, God’s Own FC, and Youngstar FC, while Group B consists of Santos Sports Academy, Primestar Football Academy, Winning Star Football Academy, and Femmco FC.
With the fixtures now confirmed and expectations building, the Invincible Cup 2026 is set to provide an exciting platform for grassroots talents to showcase their abilities while strengthening football development across Ifo and its environs.
