Tournament scope
64 public and private secondary schools from across Lagos State. Home and away matches are played at each school's premises, promoting local community engagement and reducing logistical costs.
EKO CUP Season 1
Principals Cup
EKO CUP Season 1 — uniting 64 secondary schools across Lagos State in a prestigious football tournament. Building competitive spirit, school pride, and athletic excellence.
The programme
Built for Lagos youth. Played in the city.
EKO CUP Season 1 — uniting 64 secondary schools across Lagos State in a prestigious football tournament. Building competitive spirit, school pride, and athletic excellence.
64
Secondary schools
51
LGAs represented
1000+
Young players
March 2026
2nd – 30th
EKO CUP Season 1
Principal Secondary School Challenge
A prestigious inter-school football tournament presented by the Lagos State Government through the Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Lagos State on Grassroot Sports Development, Hon. Adebanji Adeoye Atewogboye.
Finals venue
Semi-finals and finals will be held at Legacy Stadium, Surulere, Lagos — a grand stage for the best schools to compete.
Tournament dates
2nd – 30th March, 2026. A month-long celebration of youth football and school pride across Lagos State.
Chief host
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu
Governor of Lagos State
Contact
+234 915 555 6811
+234 915 555 6822
Why it matters
Why Principals Cup
The work on the pitch, the board, the bike, and the sand is character work too.
School recognition
Showcase your school's athletic talent on a prestigious platform.
Youth development
A competitive stage for young football players to excel and grow.
Community pride
Build school spirit and strengthen bonds within your community.
In action
Principals Cup moments
Real photographs from the programme — unpolished, loud, and Lagos.
Get involved
Register your school
EKO CUP Season 1. Home and away across Lagos, finals at Legacy Stadium, Surulere.