ABOUT US
About M5 Competition
Uniting Mgbowolese through the beautiful game
The Mgbowo Unity Football Cup Competition (M5) was founded in 2018 by Dr. Princeton Akachukwu Steve Akachukwu (Kpakpando 1 of Mgbowolese) with a vision to use football as a veritable tool for peace, unity, and harmonious relationships amongst the five villages of Mgbowo.
This annual competition brings together six teams representing Amata, Alachara, Ezioha, Inyi, Imama, and Ohaire United FC, creating a platform where football dreams take shape and champions are made daily.
Our Vision
- To unite Mgbowolese through football
- To produce Mgbowo players for international football
- To serve as a stepping stone towards establishing a functional football club
- To discover talented players in Mgbowo
- To project the image of Mgbowo Community positively to the outside world
our features
Building unity through competitive football
M5 Unity Football Cup Competition brings together six teams from five villages, creating a platform for unity, talent development, and community growth through organized football.
Fostering Unity & Peace
Promoting sustainable unity and peaceful co-existence amongst the five villages of Mgbowo through the beautiful game of football.
International Player Development
Producing Mgbowo players who can compete on the international stage, serving as a stepping stone for talented players.
Talent Discovery Platform
Discovering talented players through competitive matches, with live streaming to expose players to European scouts.
Community Image Projection
Projecting the image of Mgbowo Community positively to the outside world through organized football competition.
Beyond the game
Training talent passion, precision future
Our club is dedicated to nurturing raw talent through expert coaching, discipline, and teamwork. prepare every player not just for the game
Stronger Together, Fierce Forever
Our club is dedicated to nurturing raw talent through expert coaching, discipline, and teamwork.
One Team, One Dream, One Drive
Our club is dedicated to nurturing raw talent through expert coaching, discipline, and teamwork.
United We Train, United We Win
Our club is dedicated to nurturing raw talent through expert coaching, discipline, and teamwork.
Pure Passion, True Teamwork, Bold Play
Our club is dedicated to nurturing raw talent through expert coaching, discipline, and teamwork.
FAQs
Everything you need to know about M5
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To be eligible, a player must fill and submit the player's eligibility form at least two weeks before the competition commences. A player is only permitted to play in a team of either his mother or father's village of origin. Players must provide their NIN for digital verification. Violation of eligibility rules shall attract automatic disqualification and a 2-year ban from all M5 competitions.
The six participating teams are divided into two groups of three teams each. After group stage matches, the first and second placed teams from each group qualify for the semi-finals. The two teams that win the semi-finals play in the final match, while the losing teams play for third place. The two teams that placed last in each group are eliminated at the group stage.
Match abandonment is highly prohibited and attracts severe penalties. Any team that abandons a match or refuses to start shall be disqualified for two years. If a team fails to show up 30 minutes late from the scheduled kick-off time, walk-over formalities shall be conducted, awarding 3 goals and 3 points to their opponents. If a team fails to turn up on two different occasions, they shall be banned for 2 years and pay a fine of ₦400,000.
M5 presents several individual awards including: Best Player of the Tournament (selected by Technical Committee from finalists), Highest Goal Scorer, Best Goalkeeper (lowest goals conceded), Best Young Player, Best Coach (coach of the winning team), and Best Behaved Team (least card offences). All award winners are selected by the seven-member Technical Committee based on performance statistics and conduct.