Sheriff Oborevwori U-17 Unity Football Cup Final Holds Sunday in Delta Central
The grand finale of the Sheriff Oborevwori U-17 Unity Football Cup for Delta Central Senatorial District will hold on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the Ekpan Police Station Football Field, bringing months of grassroots football excitement to a thrilling close.
The championship, powered by Arthur Ferdinand Limited, kicked off in August 2025 and has since provided a vibrant platform for youth engagement and sports development across the district.
According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), former Super Eagles star Edema Fuludu, the final match between Uvwie and Ughelli North will commence at 2:00pm. Earlier in the day, Ethiope East and Ethiope West will clash in the third-place playoff scheduled for 12 noon.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, alongside top government officials, the tournament sponsor Chief Idama Amurun, management of Arthur Ferdinand Limited, football administrators, and other dignitaries are expected at the closing ceremony. The event will be chaired by Hon. Prince Godwin Ejinyere, Director-General of the Warri, Uvwie and Environs Special Area Development Agency (WUEDA).
Road to the Final
The semi-final fixtures delivered intense competition. Uvwie secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Ethiope West on January 25, 2026, at the Ogor Technical College Football Field, Otor-Ogor. In the second semi-final played on February 1, 2026, at the Ekpan Police Station Football Field, Ughelli North recorded a commanding 4-0 win against Ethiope East. Both matches kicked off at 3:00pm.
Beyond the Trophy
The LOC described the tournament as more than a quest for silverware, noting that it has served as a vital tool for unity, youth empowerment, job creation, and grassroots sports development in Delta State and Nigeria at large.
In a further boost to youth football, sponsor Chief Idama Amurun has announced plans to expand the competition to an U-18 category featuring 16 teams, including the eight local government areas of Delta South.
Organisers emphasised that the competition has become a launchpad for young talents aspiring to careers in domestic and international leagues. They expressed optimism that with discipline, teamwork, and dedication, participating youths can leverage football as a pathway to global opportunities.
The LOC Chairman, Edema Fuludu, and Adviser Hon. Prince Godwin Ejinyere commended Chief Idama Amurun for his unwavering commitment to youth development through sports, while also appreciating Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for providing the enabling environment that ensured the tournament’s success.
