The stage is set for the 2026 Sen. Oluremi Tinubu/APC Unity Cup, which kicks off Monday with three matches at the Ikorodu Divisional FA. 

The grassroots tournament billed for the five FA divisions in Lagos State is powered by Hon. Tajudeen Ajide in conjunction with Jarili Global Topworld Limited, APC, and the Lagos State Football Association.

With 80 teams drawn from Epe, Ikorodu, Ikeja, Badagry, and Lagos, and N2million prize money at stake, the tournament promises to be explosive.   

According to the fixtures, the group stage will begin with three matches at the Ikorodu DFA. Shola FA will battle Simario FA at 12 pm, Brighton FA will face Yomaraz FC at 2pm, while FC Victory takes on Arise & Shine FA at 4pm.

Hostilities continue in Badagry DFA on Tuesday with four crackling ties. Fast Lane will lock horns with Rivas at 10:00 am, while Ultimate FC battles Seedorf at 12:00 pm. APA Youth FC will face Prime Star at 2:00 pm, and Masters FC will clash with Leeds FC at 4:00 pm.

On Wednesday, action will return to the Ikorodu DFA and it will be the turn of Leader FA vs Cottage FC at 12pm, Rebirth Sport FA vs Comfort Edge FC at 2pm, and Iziaq FC vs St. Charles Athletic FC at 4pm.   

Ikorodu DFA will round off the Preliminary Stage on Thursday, November 5, with Noah Ark FC vs Borrusia FC at 2pm and Edunz FC vs Mighty Blaster FC at 4pm, while action continues on Friday, November 6, with another four matches. Rikay FC will take on Suntan FC at 10:00 am, Sisco will slug it out with Divine Blessed at 12:00 pm, Hot Bees face Badagry United at 2:00 pm, while 36 Lion and Sea Lion FC will light up the 4:00 pm fixture.