As part of the highlights of the grand finale, 3rd edition of the United Nigeria Airlines – Ndigboamaka Traders Cup tournament a novelty match will be played between Ndigboamaka All-stars football team and the Nigeria Customs Service Team at the National Stadium, Surulere on November 14, 2026.
The Grand-Finale of the competition kicks-off by 12:00 noon.
Other side attractions at the event will include music, cultural displays, presentation of trophies, medals and cash prizes.
Organisers said that the novelty match is aimed at strengthening cordial relationship between traders and the Nigeria Customs Service (NIS) on ease of doing business and national development
The tournament, which kicked off earlier in October, brought together football teams from major markets including Alaba International, Ladipo, Trade Fair Complex, Computer Village and other affiliate markets under Ndigboamaka.
The Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association (NPMA) is the umbrella body of major market associations in Lagos State.
The organisers affirmed that the competition has lived up to its theme of Unity, Health and Peaceful Co-existence among traders.
Speaking on the tournament, President of NPMA, Hon. Comrade Chinedu Ukatu, expressed satisfaction with the discipline, sportsmanship and brotherly love displayed by all participating markets.
According to the President, all roads will now lead to the Grand Finale on Saturday November 14, 2026, at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, starting from 12:00 noon prompt.
The President has therefore invited all traders, market leaders, captains of industry, football lovers and the general public to come out en masse and witness the grand finale.
“We are using football to unite our markets, promote healthy living and strengthen collaboration with government agencies that facilitate trade. This final will be historic. Come and cheer your market to victory,” Ukatu said.
The tournament is sponsored by United Nigeria Airlines led by its Chairman and National Grand Patron of Ndigboamaka, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, OFR (Dikeora)
