AfriSportPro Youth League: Blessed Stars Lead the Way in Akwa Ibom Conference After Week Seven
After seven weeks of action in the maiden AfriSportPro Youth League, Blessed Stars Football Academy sit top of the Akwa Ibom Conference with 18 points, just one point ahead of Blackpool Football Academy, with four rounds of matches left to play.
Coach Ubong Vincent’s Blessed Stars have been impressive, with standout displays from captain Victor Benjamin, Emmanuel Nwaeze, Isa Abdullahi, Isaiah Adeoye, Emmanuel Nwoke, Daniel Henry and the in-form Chikamso Udefuna, who has scored decisive goals in their last two matches.
While they are among the highest scoring sides, Blessed Stars’ strength has been their solid defence, anchored by Idris Suleiman and goalkeeper Solomon Dominic. They have conceded only four goals so far — the best defensive record in the Akwa Ibom Conference.
Their toughest test came in week five, when Blackpool FA handed them their only defeat of the season. Blackpool remain strong contenders for the top spot, while Krane FC, currently third, boast the best attacking record with 19 goals.
Week Seven Results (Akwa Ibom Conference):
- De Ark Academy 0–3 Full Life Academy
- Blessed Talent FC 1–1 Immortality FC
- Blessed Stars 2–1 Nichin FA
- Krane FC 3–0 Artisan FA
- Blackpool FA 3–2 Pillar Sports FA
- Willnam-Pro FC 1–1 Vifa Academy
League Table After Week Seven:
- Blessed Stars – 18 pts
- Blackpool FA – 17 pts
- Krane FC – 15 pts
- Nichin FA – 11 pts
- Pillar Sports FA – 10 pts
- Vifa Academy – 9 pts
- Willnam-Pro FC – 9 pts
- Blessed Talents FC – 8 pts
- Immortality FC – 8 pts
- Full Life Academy – 6 pts
- De Ark Academy – 4 pts
- Artisan FA – 1 pt
The Akwa Ibom Conference, which kicked off on 18 August at the Uyo Township Stadium, features twelve teams. The league will run until November and is part of AfriSportPro’s mission to provide a structured platform for young footballers across Africa.
According to the organisers, the competition is designed to connect emerging talents with professional scouts, managers, and international clubs, helping the next generation of African footballers showcase their abilities on a bigger stage.
