Over 160 secondary schools from the 16 local councils of Ekiti State are competing for glory at the third Agbeyewa Cup Football Tournament for Secondary Schools, a flagship initiative designed to promote youth development through sports.

Agbeyewa Farms announced that the competition, which commenced on October 6, 2025, seeks to foster healthy rivalry, discipline, and sportsmanship among students.

According to the organisers, winners of this year’s edition stand to receive substantial rewards, with the champions taking home N1 million, the first runner-up N750,000, the second runner-up N500,000, and the third runner-up N250,000.

In addition, each local council winner will be awarded N30,000, while the best player will also receive N30,000. Speaking on the competition, the Director of Community Engagement at Agbeyewa, Dauda Lawal, expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming edition. He said Nigerians, particularly those in Ekiti State, can look forward to a vibrant showcase of talent and excitement at every stage of the tournament.

Lawal said beyond football, the Agbeyewa Cup is about building character, resilience, and community spirit among young people, which reflects the Chairman, Niyi John Olajide’s vision of empowering the next generation to thrive both on and off the field.

According to the fixtures from the Directorate of School Sports at the Ekiti State Ministry of Education, the 2025 tournament will kick off with preliminary rounds across local government areas from October 6 to 14.

Victorious teams will then progress to the knockout stages, with the Round of 16 scheduled for Thursday, October 16, followed by the Quarterfinals on Tuesday, October 21, and the Semifinals on Thursday, October 23.

Lawal said the competition will culminate in a thrilling grand finale at the Kayode Oluyemi Stadium, Ado-Ekiti, where the third-place match and the final will be played on Tuesday, October 28, 2025.