The 2026 Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO SELECT Pre-season Tournament produced 3 results at Rangers Camp, Liberty Estate on Friday, August 7, as attention now shifts to quarter-final action on Saturday.
U.C Diamond FC had a roller-coaster day. They edged Elite Space 3-2 in a keenly contested game, before running into a buzzsaw against Ingas FC who hammered them 4-0.
Abakaliki FC also picked up maximum points, beating Elite Space 3-0.
With the group phase winding down, the tournament enters its knockout stage on Saturday, August 8, 2026 with two quarter-final matches headlining the day.
At Liberty Estate, former NPFL champions Rlangers FC take on former tournament winners Great Achievers FC at 11:00AM in Quarter-Final Match 2.
At St. Patrick’s College, Emene, Apex Krane FC face Udi Stars FC at 9:00AM in Quarter-Final Match 1.
Other Saturday Fixtures
Doma United FC vs Flight FC- 11:00AM – St. Patrick’s College, Emene
Elite FC vs Ingas FC – 1:00PM – Liberty Estate
Diana-Emi FC vs Apex Krane FC- 3:00PM – St. Patrick’s College, Emene
Fans are expected in large numbers as teams battle for semi-final spots in the Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO SELECT Tournament.
