Four teams have officially secured qualification for the semi-finals of the ongoing 2nd Oriade Pre-Season Football Tournament following the conclusion of an intense and highly competitive group stage phase.
The qualified teams are:
Na Royal FC, Ilorin
AAYK Football Academy , Ilesha
All Stars Football Club Ikirun
Hammola FC, Ido-Osun
The semi-final fixtures are scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with matchups confirmed as follows:
Na Royal FC (Ilorin) vs All Stars FC (Ikirun)
AAYK FC (Ilesha) vs Hammola FC (Ido-Osun)
(*Fixtures time and venue to be announced very soon by Organizers)
The tournament, which kicked off earlier this week in Osogbo, featured 12 teams drawn into four groups, with only the top team from each group advancing to the semi-finals, underlining the high level of competitiveness throughout the group stage .
In the group stage breakdown:
Group A included Na Royal FC, Kamal FC, and Ijesha Golden Warriors
Group B featured AAYK FC alongside Telu FC and Oriade FC
Group C had All Stars FC, Ridyem FC, and OB12 FC
Group D comprised Hammola FC, Victory FC, and Gold FC
With only group winners progressing, every match carried significant importance, leading to fiercely contested fixtures and standout performances from the eventual semi-finalists.
The Oriade Pre-Season Football Tournament, organized as part of preparations for the upcoming Nationwide League One (NLO) season, continues to serve as a vital platform for clubs to fine-tune tactics, integrate new players, and build competitive momentum ahead of the new campaign .
As anticipation builds, football fans can expect thrilling encounters in the semi-finals, with all four teams eyeing a place in the grand finale scheduled for March 22, 2026.
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