The 2019 TIDA (Abidjan District International Tournament), an under-18 competition, is currently underway in the Ivorian capital, and the opening matches set the tone for an exciting event. Defending champions ASEC Mimosas lived up to expectations in their first game, dominating Togolese side Future Stars d’Agoe with a convincing 4-0 victory. Their strong performance signals that they are intent on retaining their title.
In the same group, Racing Club secured a 2-0 win over Elites, keeping pace with ASEC Mimosas and setting up a highly anticipated clash between the two clubs on Friday. Group B saw FOLA edge Derby du Mali 1-0, while Volcan Junior narrowly defeated Deportivo 3-2 in a thrilling encounter. Group C opened with Ghana’s WAFA defeating Ivoire Académie 2-0, establishing themselves as early contenders in the competition.
Friday’s schedule promises several exciting matchups. Racing Club will face ASEC Mimosas in a decisive group clash, while Future Stars aim to recover from their heavy defeat against Elites. San Pedro takes on WAFA, Deportivo meets Derby, and Fola squares off against Volcan Junior.
All matches are being held at the Treichville Sports Park, providing a central venue for fans to follow the action and witness the rising talent across West Africa. With competitive teams from multiple nations, the 2019 TIDA is shaping up to be a showcase of the continent’s top under-18 football talent.
