1st edition of the Bolakale Adisa Mogaji (Black Lee) U-13 Unity Football Cup 2025 has officially kicked off in Ilorin with thrilling matches and impressive displays of young football talent from various academies across the state.
The competition, which aims to foster unity and promote grassroots football development among children under 13 years, has already produced exciting results in its opening fixtures.
Day One Results:
1️⃣ King FA 2–0 Covenant FA
2️⃣ Young Pro 0–3 Apex FA
3️⃣ Legend FA 3–2 Elite FA
4️⃣ Unique FA 2–0 KShood FA
5️⃣ Ideal FA 0–3 Shooting FA
Day Two Results (Sunday, 5th October 2025):
1️⃣ Covenant FA 2–0 Parrow FA
2️⃣ Juventus FA 1–3 Flash Boys
3️⃣ Classic FA 1–1 Musty FA
4️⃣ Ozil FA 1–1 African Kid FA
5️⃣ United Star FA 1–0 Champion FA
6️⃣ Hawars FA 1–6 King FA
The tournament, organized under the supervision of Coach Saka Bola Morrow, continues to attract attention from football lovers, coaches, and scouts who are eager to spot emerging talents.
Fixtures for This Week (Saturday, 11th October 2025):
1️⃣ Apex FA 🆚 Monaco FA – Group B (9:00–10:00am)
2️⃣ Focus FA 🆚 Legend FA – Group C (10:00–11:00am)
3️⃣ Standard FA 🆚 Unique FA – Group D (11:00–12:00pm)
4️⃣ King FA 🆚 Gidado FA – Group A (12:00–1:00pm)
5️⃣ Honesty FA 🆚 Ideal FA – Group E (1:00–2:00pm)
The official opening ceremony of the championship is scheduled to hold this Saturday 11th of October ,2025, promising to be a colorful event that will bring together football stakeholders, parents, and fans to celebrate youth sports and community unity.
Speaking on the significance of the tournament, Mallam Saka Bola Morrow, head of the organizing committee, emphasized that the Unity Cup goes beyond competition, describing it as a celebration of legacy and a platform for youth empowerment.
He further noted that the competition reflects the values Mallam Mogaji stands for discipline, unity, and excellence, adding that the event will continue annually to sustain his vision for grassroots growth and community harmony through sports.
According to Coach Saka Bola Morrow, the organizer, the tournament is not only a platform for discovering future football stars but also a means of instilling discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship among young players.
