1XBET Cup Football Tournament To See 40 Lagos Amateur Teams Compete for N5m Star Prize

1XBET had announced that it is set to organise its 1XBET Cup Football Tournament expected to see 40 Lagos amateur teams compete for N5 million and other consolation prizes.

Announcing the competition, Business development manager of 1xBet Nigeria Ewuzie Nnanna, noted that the 1XCUP will be held from October 3 to November 17.

According to Nnanna, It would feature eight amateur football teams of 40 squads in total from the five Lagos districts: Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Lagos Mainland, and Lagos Island.

“I am pleased to announce a fantastic initiative by the bookmaker 1xBet, bringing an actual holiday to all players and fans in Lagos. We hold a 1XCUP for amateur teams and give the winners substantial cash prizes. 1xBet will ensure that every 1XCUP match turns into a football festival. The footballers will play in professional stadiums while fans will experience unforgettable emotions and take part in many promos and contests.”

Nnanna explained that at the group stage, teams will be divided into two groups of four and the conference winner is chosen in a match between the two groups’ leaders.

“Lagos Mainland Conference (Nitel Stadium): group stage October 3-11, region final on October 13; Badagry Conference (LASU Stadium), group stage October 17-25, region final on October 27; Ikorodu Conference (Strong Tower Academy), group stage October 17-25, region final on October 27; Epe Conference (Odion Ighalo Stadium), group stage October 31 – November 8, region final on November 10 and Lagos Island Conference (Island Campos Stadium): group stage October 31 – November 8, region final on November 10.

“Each conference winner and three teams from the group stage will advance to the final part to get a Wild Card. The quarter-finals and the semi-finals will be held from November 13 to November 15 at the Nitel Ground, while the final and third-place match will be on November 17, 2023 at the Onikan Stadium.

“The 1XCUP prize pool is N5 million:First place – 1,000,000 NGN, Second place – 500,000 NGN, Third place – N300,000, Best team of the tournament – N200,000, Tournament most valuable player – N150,000 NGN, Best scorer – N150,000, Best Goalkeeper – N150,000, Winner Trophy cost is N2 million and Medals cost is N550,000. 1xBet is the sponsor of tournaments under the auspices of Confédération Africaine de Football and the Nigerian football club Akwa United F.C. The bookmaker supports aspiring football players and amateur squads.

“Nigerians not only love but adore football! The football passion has become part of the Nigerian national culture. In any city, on any suitable site, you can see football players kicking the ball. I am happy that 1xBet invests in Nigerian football development and support,”

According to Nnanna, 1xBet invites all Lagos residents to the stadiums to support their local teams and enjoy the 1XCUP. The organizers will make this event an actual sports holiday!

1xBet Cup: sport for everyone!