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Imo FA Cup 2026: Kun Khalifat Academy faces early test as senior team advances automatically

Posted : 18 March 2026

Kun Khalifat Academy will begin its campaign in the 2026 Imo State FA Cup with a first-round clash against Evermore FC, following the official draw held on Tuesday at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri.

The academy side, also known as Kun Khalifat B, is scheduled to take on Evermore FC on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the OISA Stadium, Okpala, with kickoff set for 3PM. The encounter represents the club's first step in its push for dominance in this year's competition.

In contrast, the senior team, Kun Khalifat FC, has been handed a significant advantage after drawing a bye in the opening round. The NPFL side will now enter the tournament at the second round stage as they aim to reclaim the title they previously won.

The opening day of fixtures will also see Campos FC B square off against Captain Marvel FC at 1PM, ahead of the Kun Khalifat Academy fixture later in the day.

Organisers confirmed that the competition will follow a knockout format from the first round through to the final, with the finalists earning qualification to represent the state at the 2026 President's Federation Cup.

Supporters and stakeholders have been urged to turn out in large numbers to back the teams as the race for the state's most prestigious cup competition gets underway.

The 2026 Imo State FA Cup is set for an exciting opening round, with fixtures confirmed and teams already preparing for their campaigns. Kun Khalifat Academy faces an immediate challenge against Evermore FC, while the senior side enters from the second round carrying the weight of title ambitions. 

With a straight knockout format and a place in the President's Federation Cup on the line, the stakes are high for every club involved.

 

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