Eket To Host 2026 N-Youth League Super 8 Championship

Eket will take centre stage in Nigerian youth football as the city has been selected to host the N – Youth League Cup National Super 8 Championship 2026.

The tournament will hold from May 26 to May 31, 2026, at the Eket Township Stadium, bringing attention and football action to the oil-rich city.

The championship will feature the best eight youth teams from across the country competing for the national title in a high-level competition.

Eket is expected to enjoy a busy football week, with teams, officials, scouts, and fans arriving from different parts of Nigeria. The event will also boost local activities such as hospitality, transport, and small businesses.

Organisers say the tournament will include live match coverage, digital streaming, and full media analysis, making Eket a centre of attention in Nigerian youth football during the period.

The event is part of efforts by the N – Youth League Cup to grow youth football and create more opportunities for young players.

With the Super 8 Championship coming to Eket, the city is set to experience one of its biggest youth football events in recent years.