Unity Preseason Tournament: A Comprehensive Overview

The Unity Preseason Tournament, set to commence on August 12, 2024, promises to deliver a thrilling start to the new football season. With a well-structured fixture list and competitive matchups, this tournament will showcase emerging talents and team strategies as clubs prepare for the upcoming season.

Group Stage Breakdown

The tournament features two distinct groups, Group A and Group B, each comprising five teams.

Group A

• Nasarawa United, Lafia
• Like Minds FC, Gwagwalada
• Ejike Ugboaja FC, Abuja
• Atlantic Integral, Suleja
• CKD FC, Abuja

Group B

• EFCC, Abuja
• Niger Tornadoes, Minna
• 2YK, Abuja
• Conanc FC, Nasarawa
• AC Midlands, Jos

Each team in the group stages will play four matches, with the aim of finishing in the top two positions of their respective groups to advance to the semifinals.

Match Schedule

Monday, 12 August 2024

• Nasarawa United vs. Ejike Ugboaja FC (4:00 PM)
• Like Minds FC vs. Atlantic Integral (12:00 Noon)
• EFCC vs. 2YK (10:00 AM)
• Niger Tornadoes vs. Conanc FC (2:00 PM)

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

• CKD FC vs. Like Minds FC (8:00 AM)
• Atlantic Integral vs. Ejike Ugboaja FC (12:00 Noon)
• 2YK vs. Niger Tornadoes (2:00 PM)
• Conanc FC vs. AC Midlands (10:00 AM)

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

• AC Midlands vs. EFCC (4:00 PM)
• Conanc FC vs. 2YK (2:00 PM)
• Nasarawa United vs. Atlantic Integral (10:00 AM)
• Ejike Ugboaja FC vs. CKD FC (12:00 Noon)

Thursday, 15 August 2024

• Nasarawa United vs. Like Minds FC (10:00 AM)
• Atlantic Integral vs. CKD FC (8:00 AM)
• Niger Tornadoes vs. EFCC (2:00 PM)
• 2YK vs. Conanc FC (12:00 Noon)

Friday, 16 August 2024

• AC Midlands vs. Niger Tornadoes (10:00 AM)
• Conanc FC vs. EFCC (12:00 Noon)
• CKD FC vs. Nasarawa United (2:00 PM)
• Like Minds FC vs. Ejike Ugboaja FC (4:00 PM)

Semifinals and Final

Saturday, 17 August 2024 – Semifinals

• 8:00 AM: Winner of Group A vs. Runners-Up of Group B
• 10:00 AM: Winner of Group B vs. Runners-Up of Group A

Sunday, 18 August 2024 – Final

• 3:00 PM: Final Match

The Unity Preseason Tournament offers a valuable opportunity for teams to test their form and tactics ahead of the competitive season. With a blend of early matches and strategic showdowns, the tournament is set to be a spectacle of footballing talent and enthusiasm. Fans and teams alike will be eagerly anticipating which squads will rise to the occasion and secure their place in the final.