Luizote Triumphs as Município Supports Vibrant 2026 Campeonato Amador in Uberlândia

The Sociedade Esportiva Luizote captured the 2026 Campeonato Amador title by defeating América Futebol Clube 4-1 in a thrilling final held at Estádio Airton Borges on November 15, 2026. With more than 7,000 spectators in attendance, the match showcased Luizote's strength as Dudu, Tiaguinho, Dener, and Geovani scored the goals that sealed their championship victory. América's Yan netted the lone goal for the runners-up.

Charles Pimenta of Kubanacan earned the tournament's top scorer accolade, having scored 10 goals, while Floresta secured recognition for the best defensive record by conceding just six goals across ten games. The overall championship highlighted community enthusiasm with over 100,000 attendees spanning 313 matches held on weekends, featuring over 1,000 participants including players, coaches, and officials.

The Prefeitura de Uberlândia played an instrumental role in the tournament's success by investing over R$550,000 to support refereeing and field maintenance, as well as providing 12 facilities at no cost to teams. Edson Zanatta, director-general of the Fundação Uberlandense do Turismo, Esporte e Lazer (Futel), emphasized the importance of amateur football in fostering community integration and offering leisure opportunities.

This robust municipal backing and wide community engagement underscored the significance of grassroots football development in Uberlândia, highlighting the Campeonato Amador as a key sporting and social event for the city.