Nigeria Police and AfriSportPro to Host Anti-Cultism Match

The AfriSportPro Youth League and the Nigeria Police Force are collaborating to organize a novelty football match on November 21, 2026. This event aims to raise awareness about the dangers of cultism, drug abuse, and other social vices, while promoting positive youth engagement through sports.

The match will precede the inaugural National Convention of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), scheduled for November 25, 2026, themed “Strengthening Preventive Policing through Community Partnership, Youth Empowerment and Collective Action for National Security.” SP Orvenonne Ikwen, the POCACOV National Coordinator, stated that the convention aims to draw national attention to preventive campaigns against these issues. Chukwuebuka Ugwu, Founder and CEO of AfriSportPro, emphasized the importance of using sports as a platform for youth education and empowerment, aligning with POCACOV's mission.

The partnership aims to leverage AfriSportPro's sports network to reach young people effectively.