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2026 Plateau State Governor’s Cup: Last Edition’s Bronze Medalists Held To A Draw As Former Semi Finalists Battle Themselves Today.
The love for football by Plateaunians and the power the game possesses to unite and promote peace was once again brought to the fore yesterday as the 2026 Plateau State Governor’s Cup, tagged: Solidarity Cup, kicked off in Mikang Local Government Council.
The match, which was played at the Government Secondary School playground in Tunkus, Mikang Local Government Council headquarter, saw host, Mikang local government football team holding last season 2nd Runner’s Up, Langtang South local government football team to a goalless draw.
The match, that saw a mammoth crowd never expected in a small town like Tunkus, saw the Executive Chairman of Mikang LGC, Hon(Dr) Benard Soepding Alkali alongside the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly and Member, representing Mikang Constituency, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel Gapyil with the ceremonial kickoff of this year’s tournament that promises to be exciting and explosive on the pitch of play.
The Chairman of Mikang expressed his appreciation to the Plateau State Football Association for picking Mikang as the venue for the kick-off of the competition.
The Chairman described sports as a powerful platform for youth development, talent discovery, unity and peaceful coexistence, noting that competitions such as the Governor’s Cup provides young people with opportunities to showcase their talents while building lasting relationships across communities.
He encouraged the participating teams to demonstrate discipline, sportsmanship and respect throughout the competition, stressing that the Governor’s Cup should not only be about winning but also about discovering and nurturing young talents.
Dr. Benard commended the Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, for his commitment to youth development and for creating opportunities that keep young people engaged through sports.
He also appreciated the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, the Plateau State Football Association, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, fellow local government chairmen, officials, players, supporters and all stakeholders for gracing the kick-off in Mikang.
Meanwhile, the competition continues today 2024 semi finalists, Jos South Local Government football team, will battle it out with last edition semi finalists, Wase Local Government Football Team at 3pm at LEA Primary School, Rantya, Jos South LGC.
Wase LG Football Team vs Jos South LG Football Team
Venue: LEA Primary School playground, Rantya, Jos South LGC
Time: 3pm
