The 10th edition of the Prince Ukeme Ukpong Unity Cup competition gets underway, today, Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Akwa Ibom State.
Sponsored by the CEO of Prince Ukeme Ukpong Mega Foundation, the tournament has been in existence since 2013 and is played among villages in ward 1/2 of Obot Akara Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
The all-green playing turf of the Comprehensive High School, Ikpe Mbak Eyop which has hosted all previous nine editions of the competition will once agian play host to plethora of guests and football enthusiasts for the opening ceremony of the 10th edition today.
To get the games underway, Nsit Ikpe who are current holders will face Uruk Uso. with both teams keen-rivals who will look to begin their campaign on a winning note.
To grace the occasion, the Honourable Commissioner for Youths Development and Sports In Akwa Ibom State, Sir Monday Ebong Uko and his dear wife Lady Blessing Uko are designated to serve as Father and Mother of the day while Mrs Inemesit Uwah, wife of the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, is listed as Special Guest of Honour.
Other confirmed guests for the opening ceremony of the 10th Prince Ukeme Ukpong Unity Cup competition are: The Honourable Special Adviser to the Akwa Ibom State Governor and Immediate past House of Assembly member, Rt. Hon. [Prince] Idongesit Ntepere, Sir Isantim Kenneth, Transition Chairmen of Ikot Ekpene and Obot Akara LGA, Hon. John Cleton and Hon. Anietienteabasi Akpan, Chairman of Akwa United FC, Elder Paul Bassey and a host of eminent personalities and football enthusiasts.
The opening ceremony will begin by 3pm, while official kick-off to signal the commencement of the 10th edition is expected by 4pm.