By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
The Tadu All Football Tournament moves into its second and third days of action this weekend with a lineup of highly anticipated matches. Following a successful kickoff that brought life back to the local pitch in Tadu, the competition is picking up speed as teams fight for early dominance.
The excitement resumes this Friday at 2:00 PM when the Young Boyz of Tadu go head-to-head against Faakui FC. This marks the first time these two teams will meet in this year’s tournament, and both sides are eager to make a strong impression.
They will be looking to replicate the success of Meluf FC, who set the pace in the opening day by defeating Tadu FC with a narrow 2-1 victory on March 26. Beyond the tactics on the field, a massive crowd is expected to fill the stands, as the community remains hungry for the high-energy football that has been missing for quite some time.
The action continues on Sunday with another double-header across different disciplines. In the football category, Buh FC will take on Simonkov at 1:00 PM in what is expected to be a physical and competitive encounter.
Meanwhile, the handball tournament enters its second day of play, featuring a matchup between Mbonghas Ladies and Tadu Ladies. The handball discipline has already proven to be high-scoring and intense, especially after the opening day performance where Simonkoh Ladies thrashed Buh Ladies with a commanding 10-1 scoreline.
The 2026 edition of the Tadu All Football Tournament is particularly significant as it marks the return of organized sport after a long absence due to ongoing socio-political conflicts. Organized by the Tadu Development Association with strong backing from local elites and the diaspora, the event serves as a symbol of recovery.
Currently, the tournament features eight football teams and six handball teams, all competing under a shared mission to promote social cohesion, improve local infrastructure, and enhance security through the power of community-led initiatives. The Competition is taking place under the theme, “Kicking for Peace, Scoring Unity! Tadu All Football Tournament: Where Love Meets the pitch, and Reconciliation is the Goal!”
Fans in Tadu and its environs are encouraged to arrive early and bring their loudest cheers to support the athletes as they help write the next chapter of Tadu’s sporting history.
2026 List of Football teams
- Tadu FC
- Young Boyz Tadu
- Fakui FC
- Simonkoh FC
- Buh FC
- Meluf FC
- Levelland FC
- Mbonghas FC
2026 List of Female Handball Teams
- Tadu Ladies
- The Tigress Ladies of Buh
- Simonkoh Ladies
- Mbonghas ladies
- Levelland ladies
- Mboshua Ladies
