The Edo State Football Association has announced the 10th edition of the Coronation 8-Team Invitational Football Tournament in honour of His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Benin Kingdom.
The prestigious football tournament is set to bring together football stakeholders, enthusiasts and members of the public for a celebration combining sports, culture and the rich heritage of the Benin Kingdom.
The tournament activities will officially commence with the draws and press parley scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 12 noon at the Media Centre of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.
The tournament itself will kick off on Saturday, October 10, with eight invited teams expected to battle for honours in what promises to be a keenly contested football competition.
The climax will come on Sunday, October 18, 2026, with the Royal Grand Finale at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.
A special novelty match will also serve as the curtain-raiser for the grand finale, with the exhibition game organised specifically in honour of the Oba of Benin.
The Edo FA said the tournament is designed not only to promote football but also to celebrate culture, unity and the enduring institution of the Benin monarchy.
Government officials, traditional institutions, football administrators, sports stakeholders, media professionals and football enthusiasts are expected to grace the various activities of the tournament.
The 10th Coronation 8-Team Invitational Football Tournament is proudly supported by QSL Gas & Power.
The Edo State Football Association urged football lovers and other stakeholders to turn out in large numbers as Benin City prepares for another major celebration of football and royal heritage.
