1xCup: Introducing The Participants And Tournament Schedule!

One of the biggest football events in Lagos once again opens its doors to talented players. Get ready to support your community with 1xBet, the best betting site in Nigeria, and the 1xCup amateur football tournament partner!

Participants and old friends

This year, the selection was held from June 21 to July 5. The tournament caused high interest — 162 teams applied. The organizers had to work hard to choose the top 40 that met all the criteria. Those squads would go through knockout matches for 10 places in the main draw of the group stage.

Another 10 teams will qualify directly for the group stage:

• 36 Lions
• FC Team360 football club
• Young Striker
• FC Dominion Hotspur
• FС Collins Edwin sports club
• Eleven football Academy
• Emiloju Football Club
• Royalty Football Club

Last season’s champion and finalist, SBLFC Somolu Bariga and LFC Ighalo football academy, also confirmed their participation. Let’s remember that the previous year’s 1xCup final was held at MJ Arena. In the game for gold medals, SBLFC Somolu Bariga beat LFC Ighalo football academy with a 2-0 score and won the main prize — a check for 1,000,000 NGN.

Increased prize pool and new opportunities

This year, the teams will be even more motivated. In addition to fighting for their region’s prestige, they will compete for an increased 20,000,000 NGN prize pool, and the winner will receive 10,000,000 NGN. But money isn’t everything. For participants, 1xCup 2024 will be the first step to a successful sports career and new opportunities that can change their lives.

Match schedule

The first stage of knockouts will be held from July 15 to 17, and the second from July 17 to 19. You can watch all the struggles live on the Legacy Pitch and Nis Grass Pitch.