Nigeria National League NNL referee Jacob James and his colleagues will be he match officials for the opening fixture of 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup today at the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Stadium, Kaltungo between the defending champions, Balanga United and Junge United.

The tournament which kicks off at 3:00pm this afternoon will have Jacob James who's been officiating for about six years in the Nigeria's second tier league as arbiter. 

James will also be assisted by his counterparts from the NNL: Philip Lakwara (1st Assistant Referee), Soul Kombo (2nd Assistant Referee) as well as Gaius Abdu (the fourth official).

The defending champions of the tournament, Balanga United will strive to begin their title defence on a winning note today against Junge United who will be out to create an upset at the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Stadium, Kaltungo.