We tell you about the latest events at the largest Nigerian amateur football tournament.
How 1xBet Cup Nigeria reaches new stage
The best bookmaker in Africa saw the success of the first tournament and did not rest on its laurels. The policy to invest in grassroots football in Nigeria means raising the competition’s status at all levels. As part of the Nigerian grassroots football development strategy, not only the championship participants should feel like winners, but also everyone involved in the 1xBet Cup.
Reaching a new level required significant information support. 1xBet made all the necessary efforts and launched a special tournament website. It coped brilliantly with the increased load, as the media and fans’ interest in the games’ results and news of the participating teams constantly grew. The people’s excitement was so great that 1xBet even opened a line to bet on the event matches!
There were many videos of training sessions, games, interviews with football players, and other interesting content on social media. More than 500 fans took part in competitions on the 1xBet Cup 2024 pages. The winners received 4 promo codes for 5,000 NGN and 3 cool headphones.
The excitement about the tournament has attracted celebrities’ attention. The 1xBet Cup Nigeria 2024 matches were attended by famous Nigerian blogger Bi Benard, the country’s first female commentator, Suo Chapele, and former Nigerian winger Wasiu Ipaye.
The total 1xBet Cup prize money in Nigeria has increased fourfold – from 5,000,000 NGN to 20,000,000 NGN.
At the end of each match, the best player was chosen. It was an innovation compared to the 1xBet Cup 2023, which additionally motivated the football players.
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Why should you attend the 1xBet Cup Nigeria final?
It is your chance to contribute to supporting grassroots football in Nigeria and get the most out of the decisive games!
On September 26, you will see:
- Final match
- Free entry to the MJ Arena stands
- Competitions with valuable prizes
- Famous performers and entertainment program
- Cocktails, snacks, informal communication with celebrities, brand ambassadors and influencers.
Who will play in the final?
It will be hot at MJ Arena in Onikan on September 26. The cozy stadium will host the main tournament struggles:
- Match for 3rd place: Emaljus FC v Emiloju FC (13:00)
- Final: Gunners Link FC v FC Bethel Sporting (15:00)
The strongest teams that survived the 10-month football marathon reached the decisive games. 40 squads played in the group stage, and more than 160 were applied to join the 1xCup.
The competition level rose to the top of Everest! No one wanted to compromise, and in the semifinals, we again saw incredible dedication and displays of strong character from the athletes. Gunners Link FC did not give up after Abubakar Kuburat failed a penalty against Emaljus FC at the end of the game. The match ended goalless and went to a penalty shootout, during which Gunners Link FC pulled themselves together and secured a ticket to the final. The coach of the happy winners, Adefila Careca, said the right words: “It’s football: sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. A failed penalty does not make anyone a bad player. We are here only for the cup, and this is our goal – not a dream, but a goal!”
The second finalist, FC Bethel Sporting, is also worth noting. Like Gunners Link FC, this team successfully passed the test of a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in the semifinal regulation time against Emiloju FC. FC Bethel Sporting is motivated not only by the victory in the tournament but also by the desire to avenge Gunners Link FC for the defeat in the group stage. After that game, the squad noticeably improved. In the quarterfinals, FC Bethel Sporting knocked out SB LFC, the 1xBet Cup 2023 winner.
Follow the hot 1xBet Cup Nigeria 2024 and attend the decisive matches!
