...Edel FC, Ozalla FA, Judex FC and Rising Stars FC emerge group winners
The group stage of the 2026 Akubudike Anambra State Football League has ended, with 13 teams securing qualification from the four groups for the next phase of the competition.
The final group standings released by the Anambra State Football Association (ANSFA) show that Edel FC, Ozalla FA, Judex FC and Rising Stars FC finished top of their respective groups.
In Group A, Edel FC emerged winners with 15 points from six matches, finishing ahead of Zikite FC, who also accumulated 15 points but settled for second place following goal difference. Peace FC finished third with 13 points to claim the group’s best loser qualification spot.
Young Stars FC placed fourth with eight points, followed by Game Changers FC with seven points. Kings & Queens FC and Fraternity FC finished sixth and seventh, respectively, with one point each.
The final round of matches in the group saw Peace FC defeat Kings & Queens FC 4–0, while Zikite FC edged Edel FC 2–1. Game Changers FC also recorded a convincing 4–0 victory over Fraternity International FC.
In Group B, Ozalla FA finished top with nine points from four matches, while Bon FA secured second place with eight points after recording two wins and two draws without a defeat.
Obosi United FC finished third with seven points, Dragons FC placed fourth with four points, while Selected FC ended the campaign without a point.
Ozalla FA sealed their group-winning position with a 2–0 victory over Obosi United FC, while Bon FA defeated Selected FC 3–0 in their final fixture.
Judex FC dominated Group C, finishing unbeaten with 14 points from six matches after recording four wins and two draws. I. Pentecost FC finished second with nine points to secure the group’s best loser qualification place.
Scouting Talent FC ended the group stage in third position with six points, while Martial Eagles FC finished bottom with five points.
In the final group matches, Martial Eagles FC held Judex FC to a goalless draw, while I. Pentecost FC defeated Scouting Talent FC 2–1.
Rising Stars FC emerged as the only team to qualify from Group D, finishing top with 14 points from six matches without suffering a defeat. The team recorded four wins and two draws to finish ahead of Lampada FC and Dynamics Sports Academy, who both accumulated eight points.
Agulu FA finished bottom of the group with two points.
The final fixtures in Group D saw Lampada FC defeat Agulu FA 4–0, while Dynamics Sports Academy played out a goalless draw with Rising Stars FC.
With the group stage concluded, attention now shifts to the next phase of the competition, as the qualified teams prepare to continue their quest for the 2026 Akubudike Anambra State Football League title.
The competition is sponsored by Akubudike Energy and organised by the Anambra State Football Association.
Source/ANSFA Media.
