By Ado Salisu, Kano
The YAYI Sports Group, through its Local Organising Committee (LOC), is set to officially unveil the YAYI Unity Cup & All APC Candidates 2027 (YUCAAC 2027), a statewide grassroots sporting initiative designed to promote youth development, community engagement, sporting excellence and unity across Ogun State in support of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI) and All APC Candidates in Ogun State for the 2027 election.
The initiative will bring together football teams representing the 20 Local Government Areas of Ogun State, providing a platform for young talents to demonstrate their abilities, build relationships, and participate in organised sporting activities.
YUCAAC 2027 is also designed to encourage greater participation of youths and women in community development, sports, and constructive civic engagement.
The tournament official unveiling will run from 16th to 22nd November 2026, with the press conference and official unveiling on 16th November, opening activities on 17th November, qualification matches from 18th to 20th November, semi-final on 21st November and grand finale on 22nd November.
The grand finale will feature the main football competition alongside a table tennis exhibition involving invited dignitaries and stakeholders, as well as an athletics relay race to showcase sporting diversity and encourage wider participation.
The YAYI Sports Group believes that sports remain a powerful instrument for youth empowerment, talent discovery, social integration, unity, and community development.
The initiative also provides an opportunity for political stakeholders, corporate organisations, sports administrators, traditional institutions, and well-meaning individuals to collaborate in creating meaningful opportunities for young people.
The Local Organising Committee invites corporate organisations, sponsors, media houses, community leaders, sports enthusiasts, and residents of Ogun State to identify with and support this initiative.
Speaking ahead of the event at the MKO Abiola Stadium Abeokuta on Monday, the LOC Chairman, Otunba Olusola Orelaja, emphasised the importance of using sports as a vehicle for grassroots engagement, youth inclusion and positive community participation.
He called on stakeholders across Ogun State to support the initiative and make YUCAAC 2027 a memorable statewide sporting event.
