Road to Glory Begins! 32 Teams Set for the 8th Edition of the Ibro-Peckham Marlians Cup — Defending Champions Juvenile FC Miss Out

The excitement is back and the countdown has officially begun as 32 grassroots teams prepare to battle for supremacy in the 8th Edition of the Ibro-Peckham Marlians Football Competition, popularly known as the Marlians Cup.

The 2025 season promises intensity, drama, and local pride, as top football academies and community clubs from across Ogun State and neighboring regions gear up for what has become the largest grassroots football tournament in the area.

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The group stage is set to kick off in the first week of November 2025 at the Champions Arena, Nawarudeen Primary School Playing Ground, Olose Ifo, Ogun State.

This year’s edition comes with a major talking point — defending champions Juvenile FC will not participate, leaving room for a new team to rise and claim glory.

The final draw ceremony, held on October 9, 2025, at Quality Event Center, Okenla, Ifo, brought together football stakeholders, coaches, referees, journalists, and team representatives in a lively and passionate atmosphere.

Among the dignitaries present were Raufu S.I, Odelana Phillips, Boluwaji Victor Bavis, Odelabu Love, and Kola Olojede, alongside several respected figures from the local football community.

Marlians Cup 2025 Group Stage Draw

GROUP A
▪️ Ajax SC (Obada)
▪️ Sugar FC (Ilepa)
▪️ Ultimate Bomber (Abeokuta)
▪️ Bocca FC (Ijoko)

GROUP B
▪️ Fackson Pro FA (Lagos)
▪️ Femmco FC (Ifo)
▪️ Favour-Rite FA (Sango)
▪️ Fortune FA (Oshodi)

GROUP C
▪️ Olomu FC (Ifo)
▪️ Evolution FC (Papa)
▪️ Onitigbo United (Onitigbo)
▪️ Mama of Africa FC (Ifo)

GROUP D
▪️ Great Vision FA (Sango)
▪️ Integrity FC
▪️ All Stars Sango (Sango)
▪️ Sunshine FA (Lagos)

GROUP E
▪️ D’Classical FA
▪️ Retro FC (Ilaro)
▪️ Harkila FC
▪️ Sporting Talent FC (Joju)

GROUP F
▪️ Femmco Feeders FC (Ifo)
▪️ Kowope FC (Ifo)
▪️ NRC FC (Ifo)
▪️ Fantastic FC (Ijoko)

GROUP G
▪️ Prime Star FA (Ifo)
▪️ Flamingos FC
▪️ Excel FA (Alakuko)
▪️ Platinum FC (Ifo)

GROUP H
▪️ Arewa United (Ifo)
▪️ Young Stars FC (Papa)
▪️ Ilerika FC (Ayobo)
▪️ Dialight FA

In Group C, last season’s runners-up Olomu FC headline a competitive section that also features Evolution FA, Onitigbo United, and Mama of Africa FC (MOA FC) — setting the stage for early fireworks.

As anticipation builds, fans can expect weeks of thrilling grassroots football, local rivalries, and rising stars eager to make their mark.

The Marlians Cup 2025 is more than just a tournament — it’s a celebration of community, talent, and passion.
Let the road to glory begin in Ifo, Ogun State!

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