The Edu Football Council in conjunction with the Lafiagi Emirate Council has announced plans to host the Lafiagi Emirate Sports Festival 2026.
The festival is designed to promote grassroots sports development, discover budding talents and foster unity across the Lafiagi Emirate.
According to the organizers, the festival will feature seven sporting events, providing a platform for young and emerging athletes to showcase their talents and promote a strong sporting culture within the Emirate.
The sports lined up for the competition are:
- Football
- Table Tennis
- Marathon Race
- Track Events (Short Races)
- Horse Race
- Cycling
- Badminton
The combination of conventional and traditional sports is expected to give the festival a unique identity and allow athletes with different interests and strengths to participate.
While football, table tennis, athletics and badminton will be major attractions, the inclusion of horse racing and cycling will add variety and reflect the rich sporting and cultural heritage of Lafiagi.
Registration for participants will open on Saturday, November 7, 2026, and close on Tuesday, November 17, 2026.
The partnership between the Edu Football Council and the Lafiagi Emirate Council highlights the importance of collaboration between sporting institutions and traditional leadership in driving grassroots sports development.
Beyond competition, the festival will serve as a tool for youth engagement, community interaction, talent discovery and the promotion of peaceful coexistence within the Emirate.
It will also provide an opportunity to identify and nurture promising athletes for future participation in local, state and national competitions.
The Lafiagi Emirate Sports Festival 2026 is a strategic initiative aimed at using sports for community development, youth empowerment and talent discovery that will bring honour to the Lafiagi Emirate and Kwara State at large.
Interested participants, sports enthusiasts and stakeholders are advised to take advantage of the registration window.
For enquiries and registration, contact: 0806 716 4662, 08064433331
