Emiloju FC Set To Launch 2026 1xCup Campaign With Evolution United Test
By Sportsgister
Emiloju FC will begin their quest for 2026 1xCup glory on Thursday, August 6, when they face Evolution United at the Inspire Sport Arena, Lagos, with kick-off scheduled for 11:00 a.m.
The Lagos-based side heads into the competition with renewed confidence after unveiling a balanced squad comprising experienced campaigners and exciting young talents across all departments.
The team will be led by coach Onome Akpobome, who will be looking to guide the Emiloju Boys to a winning start.
The squad features goalkeeper Wisdom Chima, defenders including Ololade Olarenwaju, Samuel Igwe, Ebube Emmanuel, Samuel Akande, Asiegbu Micheal, Olayinka Olayemi, Aluko Segun, Adebayo Quadri, Asim Yusuf, and Valentine Ezeifeduba.
In midfield, Emiloju FC will rely on Ufeli Chukwudi, Benard Greatness, Oluwasanmi Pelumi, Elijah Ogundeji, Richard Aninan, and Waris Adetunji, while the attacking line boasts Timothy Bassey, Abraham Bankole, Abel Egwu, Adekunle Temiloluwa, Abdulqadri Malik, Jeremiah Andong, Umar Bartholomew, Azeez Kudus, and Faruk Abubakar.
Ahead of the opening fixture, Chairman Alhaji Musiliu Jimoh Alao expressed confidence in the team’s preparedness and urged the players to justify the hard work invested during preparations.
“We are fully prepared for this tournament and believe in the quality of our players and coaching crew. I have confidence that the boys will give their best, play with discipline and determination, and make Emiloju FC proud.
“Our target is to start with a victory against Evolution United and build momentum as the competition progresses,” Alao said.
The Emiloju FC chairman also called on supporters and football enthusiasts to turn out in large numbers to cheer the team, stressing that the players would draw inspiration from the fans’ backing.
Emiloju FC has built a reputation as one of Lagos’ ambitious grassroots football clubs, and the 2026 1xCup presents another opportunity for the team to showcase its quality and compete for honours.
All eyes will now be on the Inspire Sport Arena on Thursday as the Emiloju Boys begin their campaign against Evolution United, determined to make a positive statement in their tournament opener
Sedara Philip is a Sports writer, an administrator,Journalist,and editor
