By Amaechi Agbo
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Lobi Stars U-19 Talent Hunt Chaired by the Technical Director of the Club Harry Yachi with Team Manager Finbar Yanmelu, Mac Imenger, Emmanuel Jekelle as members and the Principal Media Officer, Austin Tyowua as Secretary officially released the fixtures for the 2026 edition of the programme, setting the stage for a four-day football showcase designed to identify and develop the next generation of talents for the club.
The exercise will take place from 9th to 12th June, 2026, bringing together 24 football academies and youth clubs across the state. The competition will provide a platform for young players to display their abilities before Lobi Stars’ technical observers and talent assessors.
At the conclusion of the tournament, outstanding players will be selected to form the Lobi Stars U-19 Team. The selected players will subsequently undergo an additional screening process aimed at identifying the most exceptional prospects for further development within the club’s youth structure.
In line with its commitment to youth football development, Lobi Stars Football Club will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with academies and youth clubs whose players earn selection. The agreement will clearly define the benefits and responsibilities of all parties, ensuring a structured pathway for player growth while safeguarding the interests of the respective clubs.
Match Fixtures
Match Day One – Tuesday, June 9, 2026
– Shadoo FA vs Talented FA – 2:00 PM
– Agan United vs SAF Youth – 3:30 PM
– Undaunted Stars vs Elite Dreams – 5:00 PM
Match Day Two – Wednesday June 10, 2026
– EmmyJeks FA vs Greg Legacy FA – 2:00 PM
– Future Stars vs BBL Hawks – 3:30 PM
– DAP FA vs Shining Light FA – 5:00 PM
Match Day Three – Thursday, June 11, 2026
– Lions FA vs Mighty Stars – 2:00 PM
– Mindset FA vs Gofan FA – 3:30 PM
– Michaelites FA vs DocBoys FA – 5:00 PM
Match Day Four – Friday, June 12, 2026
O.O Rangers FA vs Young Mayors FA – 2:00 PM; Young Stars vs Firebrand FA – 3:30 PM and Unity FA vs Super Rails FA – 5:00 PM
The Lobi Stars U-19 Talent Hunt forms part of the club’s long-term strategy to discover, nurture and promote emerging football talents capable of progressing into the club’s developmental and senior teams.
Football stakeholders, academy operators, scouts and supporters are encouraged to follow the programme as the search begins for the next generation of players to wear the colours of Lobi Stars Football Club.
