Fixtures for the Ajide/APC Unity Cup have been set after draws were completed across Lagos State’s five divisional football associations from Monday, 19 October, to Friday, 23 October 2026.
Key takeaways
- The draw process involved the Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Division and Epe Division Football Associations.
- Ikeja was the first division to stage its draw on 19 October, with Epe concluding the schedule on 23 October.
- The competition champions will earn ₦1 million in prize money.
- The losing finalists will receive ₦500,000.
- Former international Hon. Tajudeen Ajide said the event aims to involve young people in sport and electoral participation.
Draw schedule completed across Lagos
The exercise produced match pairings for the grassroots teams taking part in the tournament, as organisational preparations continued across the state.
Under the adjusted timetable, the Ikeja Football Association held its draw on Monday, 19 October. Badagry followed a day later, on Tuesday, 20 October, before Ikorodu conducted its own event on Wednesday, 21 October.
Lagos Division completed its fixture draw on Thursday, 22 October, while the Epe Division Football Association brought the five-day programme to a close on Friday, 23 October.
Prize money and youth engagement focus
The tournament winners will collect a ₦1 million cash award, while the runners-up are set to receive ₦500,000.
Ajide, the championship sponsor and a former football international, said the Unity Cup was created to provide engagement for youths throughout Lagos State while also promoting their participation in the electoral process.
