Akwa United chairman Joseph Eno and head coach Paul Offor have thrown their support behind the 11th edition of the Immortality FC Pre-Season Cup, adding cash incentives that have sharpened the race for the tournament’s individual awards.

Eno, who also owns Campgee Hotel, pledged a brand new pair of football boots and a ₦20,000 cash prize for the competition’s top goalscorer, and donated a further ₦50,000 toward the organisation of the tournament. Offor added his own incentive, announcing a ₦20,000 cash reward for the player voted Most Valuable Player.

Both men have attended matches regularly since the competition began, offering encouragement to the young players involved and backing the initiative organised by Immortality FC chief executive Coach Ubong Okon James. Eno has been a consistent supporter of grassroots football in Akwa Ibom State, having also backed the recently concluded Comfort FM Neighbourhood Football Fiesta through his hotel business.

The 11th Immortality FC Pre-Season Cup kicked off on Monday, July 13, at the Uyo Township Stadium.

Matchday Two Results

Animity FC opened their campaign with a 4-0 win over Tarasco Sports Club, with goals from Akaneno, Emmanuel Sunday, Samuel, and Kufre Solomon. New Flame FA and Regnant FA played out a goalless draw in their opener, while hosts Immortality FC were held 0-0 by Full Life FA, who have now drawn both their opening matches.

Blessed Talent FC kept their perfect start intact with a 2-1 win over Super Leggers FA, and De Ark FA thrashed Artisan FA 3-0, with David Jacob’s hat-trick moving him to the top of the tournament’s scoring charts. FC ONE Rocket also made it two wins from two, beating Unity Stars FC 2-0 to move level on points with Blessed Talent FC at the top of Group A.