The organizers of the Oriade Pre-Season Football Tournament have officially released the fixtures for the 2026 edition. The tourney, set to kickoff on the 16th of March, 2026, at Osogbo (Osho) Grammar School Pitch, serves as a premier scouting ground and a critical conditioning platform for clubs ahead of the new Nationwide League One (NLO) football season.
The three-day opening schedule, as released by organizers promises a grueling test of skill, featuring a mix of established powerhouses and ambitious rising clubs. With matches kicking off as early as 10:00 AM daily, we are all set for a feast of grassroots football.
The tournament kicks off with a high-stakes encounter between the champions of the previous edition, NA Royal FC from Kwara State and Ijesa Golden Warriors FC. The afternoon sees the hosts, Oriade FC, take to the pitch in what is expected to be another cracker.
Day two introduces Kamal FC and AAYK Football Academy into the fray, while Ijesa Golden Warriors FC returns for a back-to-back challenge.
The final day of the opening block will see teams looking to solidify their standing. Victory FC and Gold FC will close out the day in a match that many are marking as a potential “group decider.”
 Grammar School Pitch, serves as a premier scouting ground and a critical conditioning platform for clubs ahead of the new Nationwide League One (NLO) football season.){kind=link}