Delta Ethnic Peace & Unity Cup: Mulade Approves October 27 for Draws, Fixtures, Sports Kits Distribution

Warri, Delta State — The Convener of the 2026 Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup, Chief Comrade Sheriff Mulade, PhD, has approved Tuesday, October 27, 2026, for the official draws, fixtures and distribution of sports kits to participating teams.

The event, scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m., will take place at the Africa for Peace Games Village, Ugolo, near Osubi Airport, Delta State.

The Local Organising Committee (LOC), led by Ken Nwaomucha as Chairman and Comrade Edema Fuludu, MON, is coordinating activities ahead of the event, which is expected to bring together representatives of participating teams in preparation for the tournament.

In a notice to participating teams, the LOC directed all team coaches to attend the exercise with their respective team registration forms and player licences.

The committee emphasised the importance of punctuality and urged coaches to ensure that all required documents are available for verification and proper coordination.

The draws and fixtures exercise is expected to provide participating teams with details of their match arrangements, while the distribution of sports kits will support their preparations for the competition.

The 2026 Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup is an initiative designed to promote peaceful coexistence, unity, cultural integration, youth empowerment and grassroots football development among the diverse ethnic communities of Delta State.

Organised by the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), in partnership with Africa for Peace Sports Academy, the tournament seeks to use football as a platform to strengthen relationships among communities and sustain peace across the state.

With the theme “Unity in Diversity,” the competition continues to promote the message that sports can serve as a powerful instrument for building bridges across ethnic divides, discovering young football talents and encouraging lasting unity among the people of Delta State.

The LOC called on all participating teams to cooperate fully with the organisers to ensure a smooth and successful exercise.