The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) defeated the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN) 3-1 in Abuja to win the 2026 Mayor’s Cup celebrity football tournament. The match was a highly anticipated clash between two of Nigeria’s most prominent entertainment industries.
The victory is a bragging right for Nollywood over the music industry. The match was played in a festive atmosphere, with celebrities from both sides turning out to support their teams. The Mayor’s Cup has become a popular event on the Abuja social calendar, bringing together entertainers and politicians.
The winners: the Actors Guild of Nigeria, who won the trophy; and the Nigerian entertainment industry, which showcased its talent. The losers: the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria, who lost; and the Nigerian public, who missed the match.
Bottom Line: The actors have beaten the musicians. The Mayor’s Cup is bragging rights for Nollywood. The question is whether the musicians will get their revenge next year.