All is now set for the final matches of the 2024 Africa Academy Stars Tournament hosted in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Capital.
Powered by Island Stars Academy, Lagos, the tournament is set for an exciting grand finale on Sunday, June 2, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
Following the opening ceremony on Friday, the tournament has brought together over 700 young footballers from various states across Nigeria, showcasing their talents and passion for the sport.
After the keenly contested preliminary round games, Island Stars Academy, Blessed Stars, Greater Tomorrow, Pillars Sports, Full Life, Murphy Stars and Regnant queens are set for Africa Academy Stars tournament finals in five different categories.
Tournament Overview:
The tournament kicked off with great fanfare, featuring the presence of Super Eagles Vice-Captain William Troost-Ekong. His attendance underscored the significance of the event in nurturing the next generation of Nigerian players and highlighted the tournament’s role in promoting youth football and development.
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Day Two Results:
- Under 10:
- Greater Tomorrow 5-0 Dynamic SPMD
- Island Stars 1-2 Blessed Stars
- Greater Tomorrow 0-1 Island Stars
- Dynamic SPMD 0-2 Blessed Stars
- Under 12:
- Pillars Sports 0-0 Blessed Stars
- Greater Tomorrow 3-1 Full Life
- Pillars Sports 0-1 Full Life
- Greater Tomorrow 2-0 Blessed Stars
- Under 14:
- Pillars Sports 1-0 Rockers FC
- Full Life 2-1 Island Stars
- Rockers 0-1 Full Life
- Pillars Sports 4-1 Island Stars
- Female:
- Greater Tomorrow 1-0 Island Stars Amazon
- Under 16:
- Immortality FC 0-1 Blessed Stars Academy
- Sparrow FC 1-2 Murphy Stars
- Murphy Stars 2-2 Immortality FC
- Blessed Stars 1-0 Sparrow FC
Final Fixtures:
- U-16 Final:
- Murphy Stars vs. Blessed Stars Academy
- 9 am
- U-14 Final:
- Pillars Sports vs. Full Life Academy
- 10 am
- U-12 Final:
- Greater Tomorrow vs. Blessed Stars
- 10 am
- Female Category Final:
- Regnant Queens vs. Greater Tomorrow
- 11 am
- U-10 Final:
- Island Stars vs. Greater Tomorrow
- 11 am
The grand finale promises to be an exhilarating conclusion to the three-day competition, starting at 9 am. It will feature final matches in five different categories, along with team and individual awards, and certificates for all participating teams, recognizing their efforts and achievements.
With the stage set for the final day, young talents will vie for top honors in their respective categories, making it a thrilling and memorable event for all involved.
