Sixteen grassroots football teams drawn from six local government areas of Kwara State are set to compete for cash rewards and other prizes in the AIEDU Inter-Local Government Area Peace and Unity Football Tournament (AIPUFT 2026). The competition is aimed at fostering peace and youth engagement through sports.

Sponsored by Aliyu Issa Aeidu, the tournament features teams from Edu, Patigi, Moro, Ifelodun, Baruteen, and Kaiama local government areas. Speaking on the initiative, the sponsor stated that the tournament was conceived as a peace-building and youth development platform designed to encourage peaceful coexistence among young people, promote community interaction, and harness football as a tool for social cohesion across communities.

He explained that participation was limited to 16 teams to ensure a well-coordinated competition structure and to enhance the quality and competitiveness of matches throughout the tournament. At stake is a cash prize of N500,000, a set of jerseys, and five FIFA standard balls for the overall winners.

The first runner-up will receive N400,000, a set of jerseys, and four footballs, while the second runner-up will go home with N300,000, a set of jerseys, and three footballs. Individual awards, including the Golden Boot, Golden Glove, and Man of the Match, will also be presented to outstanding performers during the tournament.

According to the sponsor, beyond the prizes, the competition is expected to serve as a scouting platform for identifying talented players and exposing them to opportunities for further football development. The final of the grassroots tournament is scheduled to be held on 14 February.