Royal Ambassadors · 2026Gideon 1
Football Competition
A brotherhood on the pitch. Faith, fair play and football. Submit your chapter's squad and bring out your strongest boys for the championship.
Unlimited Squad
Each chapter may register an unlimited number of eligible boys.
Verified Rosters
Director & MMU President must sign off on the final roster.
Top 4 Advance
2 group matches per team — top 4 head to the semi-finals.
Tournament Schedule
2 matches per team · knockout spots decided
Top 4 compete · Saturday showdown
Championship decider
All matches at Shepherdhill Baptist Church, Obanikoro, Lagos
Format & Points
Group Stage
- Each team plays 2 matches in their group.
- Win: 3 pts · Draw: 1 pt each.
- Two halves of 25 minutes · 10-min halftime.
Knockout Stage
- Top 4 advance to the semi-finals.
- Halves of 35 minutes · 30 mins extra time if drawn.
- Penalty shootout decides any tie after extra time.
- All group-stage cards are cancelled — clean slate.
Tie-Breakers
Goal Difference → Goals Scored → Head-to-Head → Fair Play Record → Penalty Shootout
Play with honour
Spiritual & Ethical Conduct
Matches open and close with prayer. No foul language, insults, or ungodly gestures. Respect referees, teammates, opponents and spectators — Christ-like conduct at all times.
Team Composition & Eligibility
11 starting players. All Junior & Intermediate Ambassadors eligible. A maximum of 5 Senior Ambassadors (Ambassador Extraordinary and above) on the field at any time.
Match Duration
Group stage: 2 × 25 min. Semis & finals: 2 × 35 min, with 2 × 15 min extra time if drawn, then penalties.
Disciplinary & Cards
Yellow = warning · 2 Yellows = Red + expulsion. Red card = next-match suspension. All group-stage cards are cancelled before knockouts.
Punctuality
Arrive 30 mins before kick-off. 15+ mins late = forfeiture.
Medical & Crowd Conduct
First aid on-site; players participate at their own risk. Spectators must behave respectfully — no abusive chants or violence.
Awards & Acknowledgements
Frequently Asked
Where is the venue?
Shepherdhill Baptist Church, Obanikoro, Lagos.
What are the tournament dates?
Group Stage: Saturday 18 July, Saturday 25 July & Saturday 15 August. Semi Finals: Saturday 22 August. Final: Sunday 30 August. Only the final is played on a Sunday.
Who is eligible to participate?
All Junior and Intermediate Ambassadors. Senior Ambassadors (Ambassador Extraordinary and above) are allowed with a maximum of 5 on the field at any time.
How do I register my chapter?
Chapter registration is now closed. Registered chapters upload their final roster — signed by their Director and MMU President — on the Squad page using the squad code shared by the organisers.
How many players can we register?
Unlimited. Include as many eligible boys from your chapter as you want on your signed roster.
What if a team is incomplete or absent?
A walkover will be awarded to the opponent (3-0 default score).
When are yellow and red cards cleared?
All cards from the group stage are cancelled before the knockout round begins. Players start the knockout stage with a clean slate.
What happens if a knockout match ends in a draw after extra time?
A penalty shootout is played. The winner advances to the next round.
How long are the semi-finals and finals?
Semi-finals and finals are 35 minutes per half (70 minutes total). Extra time is 15 minutes per half if needed.
Ready to play?
Get your boys on the team sheet. Submitting your squad takes less than a minute.
Submit Your Squad