{"id":12950,"date":"2026-10-17T21:02:52","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T21:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/?p=12950"},"modified":"2026-10-17T21:28:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T21:28:08","slug":"ndigboamaka-football-tournament-enters-exciting-stage-grand-finale-slated-for-november-14th-at-national-stadium-surulere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beadysword.com.ng\/blog\/2026\/10\/17\/ndigboamaka-football-tournament-enters-exciting-stage-grand-finale-slated-for-november-14th-at-national-stadium-surulere\/","title":{"rendered":"NDIGBOAMAKA FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT ENTERS EXCITING STAGE – GRAND FINALE SLATED FOR NOVEMBER 14TH AT NATIONAL STADIUM, SURULERE"},"content":{"rendered":"

NDIGBOAMAKA FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT ENTERS EXCITING STAGE – GRAND FINALE SLATED FOR NOVEMBER 14TH AT NATIONAL STADIUM, SURULERE<\/p>\n

*FEATURING NOVELTY MATCH: NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE TEAM VS NDIGBOAMAKA TRADERS ALL-STARS*\"\"\"\"<\/p>\n

The Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association (NPMA), umbrella body of major market associations in Lagos State, is pleased to announce that the 3.0 edition of the *United Nigeria Airlines – Ndigboamaka Traders Cup 2026* is currently ongoing and has entered its most exciting phase.<\/p>\n

The tournament, which kicked off earlier this month, has brought together football teams from major markets including Alaba International, Ladipo, Trade Fair Complex, Computer Village and other affiliate markets under Ndigboamaka. The competition has lived up to its theme of Unity, Health and Peaceful Co-existence among traders.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the tournament, the President of Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association, *Hon. Comrade Chinedu Ukatu*, expressed satisfaction with the discipline, sportsmanship and brotherly love displayed by all participating markets.<\/p>\n

According to the President, all roads will now lead to the *Grand Finale on Saturday November 14th, 2026, at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, starting from 12:00noon prompt.*<\/p>\n

Highlight of the finale will be a *Special Novelty Match between the Nigeria Customs Service Team and Ndigboamaka Traders All-Stars*, aimed at strengthening cordial relationship between traders and the Nigeria Customs Service for ease of doing business and national development.<\/p>\n

The President therefore invites all traders, market leaders, captains of industry, football lovers and the general public to come out en masse to witness the grand finale.<\/p>\n

“We are using football to unite our markets, promote healthy living and strengthen collaboration with government agencies that facilitate trade. This final will be historic. Come and cheer your market to victory,” Hon. Ukatu said.<\/p>\n

The tournament is proudly *Title Sponsored by United Nigeria Airlines*, led by its Chairman and National Grand Patron of Ndigboamaka, *Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, OFR (Dikeora)*.<\/p>\n

Side attractions include music, cultural displays, presentation of trophies, medals and cash prizes.<\/p>\n

*Come One, Come All!*<\/p>\n

Signed:<\/p>\n

*Hon. Comrade Chinedu Ukatu*
\nPresident
\nNdigboamaka Progressive Markets Association (NPMA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

NDIGBOAMAKA FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT ENTERS EXCITING STAGE – GRAND FINALE SLATED FOR NOVEMBER 14TH AT NATIONAL STADIUM, SURULERE *FEATURING NOVELTY MATCH: NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE TEAM VS NDIGBOAMAKA TRADERS ALL-STARS* The Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association (NPMA),...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12952,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t