The Akwa United/AKSFA Pre-Season Tournament began on Thursday, August 20, 2025, with three exciting matches at the Uyo Township Stadium.
Akwa United started their campaign with a 1-0 win over Blackpool FA, while Covenant FC lost 1-2 to P-Sports FA. The day’s biggest result came from Godswill Akpabio FC, who thrashed Immortality FC 6-0.
The tournament’s opening ceremony was attended by the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, the Chairman of the State Football Association, Mr Samuel Umoh, as well as Akwa United’s new chairman Mr Joseph Eno and Prince Ukeme Ukpong of Ibom Angels FC. Other football stakeholders and fans were also present.
Akwa United and Godswill Akpabio FC are using the tournament to prepare for the new Nigeria National League (NNL) season, while Blackpool FC, champions of the Akwa Ibom State League, are getting ready for the Nationwide League One (NLO) promotion playoffs starting on 10 September.
Matchday Two Fixtures (Saturday, 23 August 2025):
- 10:00am: Blackpool FA vs Immortality FC
- 12:00pm: Covenant FC vs Akwa United
- 2:00pm: Godswill Akpabio FC vs P-Sports FA
All matches will take place at the Uyo Township Stadium.