BY: NEWS DESK, JULY 23, 2026/ 12:25PM

The Borno State Football Club Owners Association, BOSFCOA, through its Strategic Planning Committee, has announced August 13, 2026, as the date for the final of the ongoing Oriental Energy Competition in the state.

The committeechairman, Abubakar Abdulazeez, popularly known as Bolori, disclosed this to our reporter on Thursday.

According to Bolori, the final will be played a day after the birthday of Alhaji Muhammad Indimi, founder and CEO of Oriental Energy Resources.

'The finals will mark the birthday of our father, the CEO of Oriental Energy Resources,' Bolori said.

He added that the semi-finals will take place on July 28 and 29 at Ramat Square Field, Maiduguri.

In the first semi-final, FC Karimo will face Young Generation FC, while Sahara City will battle CP Strikers in the second.

Bolori noted that the competition will be played annually to commemorate the birthday and achievements of the business mogul.

Registration for subsequent editions is expected to open later in the year, with organizers targeting wider participation across the state.