The race for the quarter-final places in the ongoing Akubudike Anambra State Football League 2026, sponsored by Ichie Jim Martins Nwabueze Akubudike, has reached a decisive stage, with group leaders emerging and final qualification battles set to light up centres across Anambra State tomorrow.
Football followers are in for an exciting weekend as clubs battle for group supremacy and the coveted best-loser ticket.
GROUP A: Edel FC Through, Zikite And Peace Battle For Position
Edel FC U-19 are through to the last eight after a perfect campaign of five wins in five matches, accumulating 15 points to establish themselves as the undisputed giants of Group A.
The battle for the remaining slot is intense.
Zikite FC occupy second place with 12 points and face already-qualified Edel FC in their final fixture, while Peace FC in third must defeat Kings & Queens FC and hope Zikite drop points against Edel to overtake them.
GROUP B: Obosi United vs Ozalla FA – A Qualification Final
Group B presents the most intriguing showdown.
Obosi United FC currently lead with seven points but face a decisive final encounter against Ozalla FA at Obosi Stadium tomorrow. It is effectively a qualification final — winner tops the group and secures a quarter-final ticket.
BonFA remain firmly in contention, with a victory in their final match enough to guarantee qualification.
Obosi United, Ozalla FA and BonFA all have everything to fight for.
GROUP C: Judex FC Oko Makes History, Pentecost Eyes Best-Loser Ticket
Newcomers Judex FC Oko have emerged as the giant-killers of Group C.
With 13 points, they have secured the group’s sole automatic quarter-final ticket — an impressive feat for a new entrant.
I. Pentecost FC are now banking on their final home fixture against Scouting Talent FC Nnewi to strengthen their bid for the best-loser ticket.
GROUP D: Rising Stars Qualify, Dynamic Sports Chases Lifeline
Rising Stars FC have also secured the automatic ticket in Group D with 13 points.
Dynamic Sports Academy Aguluizigbo still have a chance. A victory over the already-qualified Rising Stars in their final fixture will put them in a strong position for the best-loser slot.
The Last Eight Beckons
With automatic places gradually decided, attention shifts to tomorrow’s fixtures where every goal and every point could make the difference.
The Akubudike Anambra State Football League continues to showcase the enormous football potential across Anambra communities, providing a platform for grassroots clubs and emerging stars.
The Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) commended sponsor Ichie Jim Martins Nwabueze, Akubudike, participating clubs, match officials, local councils and supporters for driving grassroots football development.
Action continues tomorrow across all centres.
GROUP A FIXTURES
Saturday, 31st October 2026
Kings & Queens FC, Umudioka vs Peace FC Awka
Kick-off: 12:00 noon.
Zikites FC vs Edel FC U-19
Kick-off: 3:00 PM.
Sunday, 1st November 2026
Fraternity Int’l FC, Nimo vs Game Changer FC, Awka
Kick-off: 10:00 AM.
Venue: Group A match venues remain Awka City Stadium.
GROUP B FIXTURES
Sunday, 1st November 2026
Selected FC, Nsugbe vs Bishop Owen Nwokolo Football Academy (BONFA)
Venue: Otuocha Stadium.
Kick-off: 3:00 PM.
Ozalla FA, Obosi vs Obosi United FC
Venue: Obosi Stadium.
Kick-off: 3:00 PM.
GROUP C FIXTURES
Sunday, 1st November 2026
Martial Eagles FC, COOU Uli vs Jude’x FC, Oko
Venue: Odoata Central School, Ihiala.
Kick-off: 2:00 PM.
I. Pentecost FC vs Scouting Talent FC, Nnewi
Venue: Community High School, Aguluizigbo.
Kick-off: 2:00 PM.
GROUP D FIXTURES
Sunday, 1st November 2026
Lampada FC, Igboukwu vs Agulu FA
Venue: Igboukwu Youth Social Stadium.
Kick-off: 4:00 PM.
Dynamic Sports Academy, Aguluizigbo vs Rising Stars FC, Igboukwu
Venue: Community High School, Aguluizigbo.
Kick-off: 4:00 PM.
