{"id":6942,"date":"2025-10-09T23:35:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T22:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faca.com.ng\/web\/2025\/10\/09\/road-to-glory-begins-32-teams-set-for-the-8th-edition-of-the-ibro-peckham-marlians-cup-defending-champions-juvenile-fc-miss-out\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T23:35:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T22:35:16","slug":"road-to-glory-begins-32-teams-set-for-the-8th-edition-of-the-ibro-peckham-marlians-cup-defending-champions-juvenile-fc-miss-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faca.com.ng\/web\/2025\/10\/09\/road-to-glory-begins-32-teams-set-for-the-8th-edition-of-the-ibro-peckham-marlians-cup-defending-champions-juvenile-fc-miss-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Road to Glory Begins! 32 Teams Set for the 8th Edition of the Ibro-Peckham Marlians Cup \u2014 Defending Champions Juvenile FC Miss Out"},"content":{"rendered":"


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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s edition comes with a major talking point \u2014 defending champions Juvenile FC will not participate, leaving room for a new team to rise and claim glory.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Marlians Cup 2025 Group Stage Draw<\/p>\n

GROUP A
\u25aa\ufe0f Ajax SC (Obada)
\u25aa\ufe0f Sugar FC (Ilepa)
\u25aa\ufe0f Ultimate Bomber (Abeokuta)
\u25aa\ufe0f Bocca FC (Ijoko)<\/p>\n

GROUP B
\u25aa\ufe0f Fackson Pro FA (Lagos)
\u25aa\ufe0f Femmco FC (Ifo)
\u25aa\ufe0f Favour-Rite FA (Sango)
\u25aa\ufe0f Fortune FA (Oshodi)<\/p>\n

GROUP C
\u25aa\ufe0f Olomu FC (Ifo)
\u25aa\ufe0f Evolution FC (Papa)
\u25aa\ufe0f Onitigbo United (Onitigbo)
\u25aa\ufe0f Mama of Africa FC (Ifo)<\/p>\n

GROUP D
\u25aa\ufe0f Great Vision FA (Sango)
\u25aa\ufe0f Integrity FC
\u25aa\ufe0f All Stars Sango (Sango)
\u25aa\ufe0f Sunshine FA (Lagos)<\/p>\n

GROUP E
\u25aa\ufe0f D\u2019Classical FA
\u25aa\ufe0f Retro FC (Ilaro)
\u25aa\ufe0f Harkila FC
\u25aa\ufe0f Sporting Talent FC (Joju)<\/p>\n

GROUP F
\u25aa\ufe0f Femmco Feeders FC (Ifo)
\u25aa\ufe0f Kowope FC (Ifo)
\u25aa\ufe0f NRC FC (Ifo)
\u25aa\ufe0f Fantastic FC (Ijoko)<\/p>\n

GROUP G
\u25aa\ufe0f Prime Star FA (Ifo)
\u25aa\ufe0f Flamingos FC
\u25aa\ufe0f Excel FA (Alakuko)
\u25aa\ufe0f Platinum FC (Ifo)<\/p>\n

GROUP H
\u25aa\ufe0f Arewa United (Ifo)
\u25aa\ufe0f Young Stars FC (Papa)
\u25aa\ufe0f Ilerika FC (Ayobo)
\u25aa\ufe0f Dialight FA<\/p>\n

In Group C, last season\u2019s runners-up Olomu FC headline a competitive section that also features Evolution FA, Onitigbo United, and Mama of Africa FC (MOA FC) \u2014 setting the stage for early fireworks.<\/p>\n

As anticipation builds, fans can expect weeks of thrilling grassroots football, local rivalries, and rising stars eager to make their mark.<\/p>\n

The Marlians Cup 2025 is more than just a tournament \u2014 it\u2019s a celebration of community, talent, and passion.
Let the road to glory begin in Ifo, Ogun State!<\/p>\n


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