UGHELLI, Delta State – Excellent Football Academy emerged champions of the Ifeanyi Ekwueme Under-18 Super 4 Cup 2026 after topping the group with 4 points and 7 goals.
The two-day grassroots tournament kicked off on May 26 at the Ughelli Stadium in Delta State, bringing together four state teams for a high-profile competition organized in honour of former Nigerian international Ifeanyi Ekwueme. The event was aimed at identifying and nurturing emerging talents while strengthening youth football structures across the participating states.
According to Tournament Director Mr. Onome James, the competition provided a competitive platform for players to gain exposure, develop their skills, and attract attention from scouts and football stakeholders.
Match Results
Day 1
- Excellent FA 6-0 Dominion FC
- Up Lift FC 0-0 Hazon FA (Up Lift FC won 4-3 on penalties)
Day 2
- Hazon FA 2-0 Dominion FC
- Excellent FA 1-1 Up Lift FC
Final Standings
1. Excellent FA – 1st Place 🏆🥇, 4 points, 7 goals
2. Up Lift FC – 2nd Place 🥈, 4 points, 4 goals
3. Hazon FA – 3rd Place 🥉, 3 points, 5 goals
At the close of the tournament, six players were selected from the two-day scouting exercise and have been invited to report to Enugu this Sunday for trials.
The Ifeanyi Ekwueme U-18 Super 4 Cup continues to serve as a key platform for youth development and talent discovery in Nigerian football.
Written by Charles Mayuku
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