2026 CRS Governor's Cup to Kick Off November 8
The Organising Committee of the 2026 Cross River State Governor's Cup Competition has released the full fixture for this year's tournament tagged "Prince Otu Cup For Consolidation/Continuity".
The competition, reserved for grassroots teams will kick off November 8, 2026 with an opening match between Hilltop football club vs Ekabokom stars at the U. J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar.
A total of 24 teams will be competing in 8 centers across the 3 senatorial districts of the state.
52 matches matches will be played in whole beginning from Nov. 10 to Dec 8 2026.
The Committee noted that the competition is strictly for grassroots players, with only four league players (NPFL, NNL, Nationwide) allowed per team, and only three allowed to play at a time.
It added that no team shall play without stamped and laminated licence, with violators to pay a fine of N200,000.
The 8 centers designated for the competition are Hope Waddel, UJ Esuene Stadium, Govt Sec. Sch. Adiabo, Ikom Stadium, Obubra Stadium, Govisco Ikom, Unicross Yala and Bekwarra Govt Sch Ukpa.
