The build-up to the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) season, scheduled to commence on April 10, 2026, has intensified with growing competition at the Oriade FC NLO Pre-Season Tournament. The tournament organizers has officially confirmed the participation of host club Oriade FC alongside the battle-hardened Ijẹ́sha Warriors FC, further strengthening an already competitive lineup.
As the hosts, Oriade FC enters the tournament with the ambition of keeping the trophy at home. Known for their robust youth system and recent participation in the Skouted Youth League, the “Host with the Most” aims to use this tournament to finalize a squad capable of securing promotion in the upcoming NNL campaign.
Ijesha Warriors FC (Ilesha) is a seasoned NLO side with a reputation for grit and tactical discipline. Based in Ilesha, the Warriors are coming off a high-intensity season where they recorded vital wins against regional rivals like Telu FC and Igbajo United. Their inclusion brings an “Ijesha flair” to the tournament that fans are eager to witness.
With these additions, the tournament field now represents a diverse cross-section of NLO talent:
Participating Teams and Location:
NA Royal FC, Kwara State
Oriade FC , Osogbo
Ijesha Warriors FC, Ilesha
Hammola FC, Ido-Osun
ASE Ridyem FC , Osogbo
Telu FC, Iwo
Ejigbo City FC, Ejigbo
Victory FC, Lagos
Dokkal Khairu FC, Ilesha
Kama FC, Osogbo
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