The much-anticipated 2025 Governor’s Cup Football Competition is officially set to kick off on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the prestigious U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, by 4:00 PM.
This year’s 2025 Governor’s Cup Set to Kicks Off this November As Excitement Builds Across the Stateedition promises to be one of the most thrilling yet, bringing together top football talents from Akpabuyo, Calabar, Ikom, and Ogoja, representing the Southern, Central, and Northern Senatorial Districts of Cross River State.
The competition is designed to promote unity, sportsmanship, and grassroots football development across the state while showcasing the incredible talents of young Cross Riverians.
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⚽ Match Schedule
📍 Preliminary Matches
🗓️ November 17th – 21st, 2025
📌 Designated Centres Across the State
📍 Second Round Matches
🗓️ November 25th – 26th, 2025
📌 Designated Centres
📍 Quarter-Finals
🗓️ November 29th – 30th, 2025
📌 Designated Centres
📍 Semi-Finals
🗓️ December 4th – 5th, 2025
📌 Designated Centres
📍 ORSFA AGA
🗓️ December 14th, 2025
📍 Calabar
📍 Third Place Final
🗓️ December 15th, 2025
📍 U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar
📍 Grand Finale
🗓️ December 15th, 2025, 7:00 PM
📍 U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar (Carnival Route)
The Cross River State Governor’s Cup is a unifying football tournament that brings together youths from all 18 Local Government Areas, fostering peace, talent discovery, and community engagement through sports.
The 2025 edition is expected to draw a massive crowd of fans, scouts, and stakeholders from across the country, as Cross River continues to position itself as a hub for sports and youth development.
Football lovers are encouraged to come out in large numbers to cheer their local government teams and enjoy the electrifying atmosphere of live matches.
📞 For inquiries and participation details:
Call: +234 803 407 2191
