Action will begin in the first edition of the 1XBET Cup today in the DBI Conference as Capital Avalanche takes on Cheche Star FC, while Soccer Touch will lock horns with Fackson FC at the NITEL Sports Ground in Oshodi.
It will be the turn of Group B teams on Wednesday at the same venue as Bariga FC and G. Innovation do battle in their first game while Ifako FC and Emiloju FC takes to pitch for the second game.
On Thursday, Group A matches will resume as Cheche Stars Fc takes on Soccer Touch, while Capital Avalanche confronts Fackson FC. The conference will, once again, come alive on Friday as
Bariga FC test their might against Emiloju FC, while G. innovation dares Ifako FC in Group B.
Hostilities will continue in the Conference next Tuesday to determine the two teams that will proceed to the 1X final eight.
Chairman of 1XBET, Dr Femi Babalola, urged the teams to adhere strictly to the the rules of the competition, show their skills and eschew violence.
He noted that 1XBET was ready to take take its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes to the grassroots.
He said,” We are excited to be the sponsor of this football tournament that will ensure grassroots participation. The players must play according to the rules of the tournament. I will also urge the teams to eschew violence and give their best at all times.
Coordinator of the tournament, Waidi Akanni said the competition would have five conferences with eight teams, out of the 40, qualifying for the 1X final eight. He also said that the idea behind the tournament is to give non-league players an opportunity to showcase their talent.
“We are ready to begin the tournament and I am hopeful that the non-league players who will be involved will see this as an opportunity to show what they can do. It strictly a community-based programme and what happens to the players after the tournament will be strictly a personal thing,” he added.
