BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, MARCH 30, 2026/ 08:00AM
The Borno State Football Club Owner's Association (BOFCOA) has announced that the Oriental Energy Cup will kick off on April 6, 2026, in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The tournament, which is expected to be sponsored by Oriental Energy Resources Nigeria, will feature 48 teams competing in 103 matches, following the new World Cup format.
Chairman strategies and planning committee of the cup, Abubakar Abdulazeez (Bolori), revealed that new changes will be implemented in the tournament.
The cup aims to promote harmony and peace in the state, and it's expected to be an annual event.
Bolori has called on all Borno State residents to come out en masse to witness the kick-off of the inaugural Oriental Energy Cup.
The event is expected to be backed by philanthropist Dr. Muhammad Indimi, Chairman of Oriental Energy Resources Company.
Bolori wished all participating teams a successful tournament.