Hopeland FC 2–0 Ekwulobia City. Two goals, a clean sheet and 6,100 voices in Nnewi — the journey to the NPFL begins.
Hopeland open NNL account with 2–0 win over EkwuGoals either side of half-time seal a winning league debut in front of 6,100 at the FC Ifeanyi Ubah International Stadium.
2 Aug 2026 · First Team
Academy campus Phase 1 breaks ground in NnewiDormitories, classrooms and two new pitches begin construction — the heart of the club's scholarship pathway.
30 Jul 2026 · Club
Hopeland Queens confirmed for NWFL registrationThe club's women's side will compete from the 2026/27 season, with trials completed across Anambra State.
28 Jul 2026 · Women
Diaspora membership passes 1,000 members worldwiSupporters in the UK, US and Europe join the club's digital membership in its first month.
25 Jul 2026 · Club
Scouting network reaches 20 scouts across the SoCoverage now spans Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Abia and Ebonyi — every talented boy and girl within reach.
22 Jul 2026 · AcademyOne pipeline from grassroots to the world stage — run with the discipline of Nnewi's famous industry.
Modern analytics applied to undervalued Southeast Nigerian talent, backed by a 20-scout network.
Football, education and life skills together. Talent is never turned away for inability to pay.
A young squad — at least 60% under 23 — competing for promotion to the NPFL by season three.
Players move abroad only from age 18, with the club protected by sell-on clauses on every contract.
Private ownership, an independent board and audited accounts from year one.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owerri Athletic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Hopeland FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Aba Giants | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Abakaliki Rovers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Onitsha Mariners | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Ekwulobia City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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