Much-anticipated Bolakale Adisa Mogaji (Black Lee) U-13 Unity Cup officially kicked off on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the GDSS Karuma (Wembley Stadium), Akerebiata, Ilorin, with 25 grassroots football academies from across Kwara State participating in the maiden edition.
The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Adisa Mogaji, performed the ceremonial kickoff, marking the official commencement of the youth football championship dedicated in his honor.
In his remarks, Mallam Mogaji expressed heartfelt appreciation to the chairman of the organizing committee, Alhaji Saka Bola Morrow, for deeming him worthy of such recognition through the tournament.
The opening ceremony attracted several dignitaries and sports stakeholders, including Alhaji Dele Abubakar Seleto (MON), Permanent Member of the Kwara State Sports Commission representing Kwara Central; Hon. Abdullahi Yunusa Lade, Permanent Member representing Kwara North; and Hon. Olaide Ahli, President of the Kwara Development Group and Sports Officer of the Kwara State Sports Commission, among others.
Following the colorful opening, thrilling matches took place as part of the day’s schedule, producing exciting results.
Results of Matches Played (Saturday, 11th October 2025):
1️⃣ Apex FA 1 🆚 1 Monaco FA
2️⃣ Focus FA 0 🆚 5 Legend FA
3️⃣ Standard FA 1 🆚 2 Unique FA
4️⃣ King FA 0 🆚 1 Gidado FA
5️⃣ Honesty FA 4 🆚 0 Ideal FA
The tournament continues on Sunday, 12th October 2025, at the same venue, with the following fixtures:
Sunday Fixtures (12th October 2025):
1️⃣ Gidado FA 🆚 Covenant FA — 10:00–11:00am
2️⃣ Elite FA 🆚 Classic FA — 11:00am–12:00noon
3️⃣ Kingshood FA 🆚 Ozil FA — 12:00–1:00pm
4️⃣ Shooting FA 🆚 United Star FA — 1:00–2:00pm
The Bolakale Adisa Mogaji U-13 Unity Cup stands as a remarkable initiative aimed at discovering future football stars, promoting community unity, and celebrating the enduring legacy of a man whose leadership has transformed sports administration in Kwara State.
