{
  "id": 17313123,
  "title": "6th Amanyanabo Football Tournament Set to Mark Bonny Kings’ 30th Anniversary",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/6th-amanyanabo-football-tournament-set-to-mark-bonny-kings-30th",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-31T00:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/31/6th-amanyanabo-football-tournament-set-to-mark-bonny-kings-30th-anniversary/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 6th edition of the renowned Amanyanabo Football Tournament is set to commence, commemorating the 30th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty, the King of Bonny Kingdom, Amanyanabo of Bonny. This year's tournament boasts a revamped Under-18 format and an expanded roster of 20 teams, aligning with the King's vision to empower, develop, and showcase young athletic talent in Bonny Kingdom.\n\nOrganized by Grafton Entertainment, the event is sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited and supported by the Bonny Local Government Council. To nurture talent, the Under-18 category will witness a competitive playoff round, featuring eight teams in matches on November 14th and 15th, 2026. The top four teams will claim the remaining four main tournament spots, joining 12 seeded teams for the main competition beginning November 28, 2026, culminating in the final on December 13, 2026.\n\nInternational and local football scouts are anticipated to attend, providing aspiring players from Bonny Kingdom with an exceptional platform to exhibit their abilities on a global stage and potentially forge professional sports careers.",
  "summary": "The 6th edition of the prestigious Amanyanabo Football Tournament has officially been announced, featuring a revamped Under-18 format and an expanded 20-team lineup. This milestone coincides with the historic 30th",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}