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We will tell you about the bright show of the largest Nigerian amateur football competition.
Beating the champion
On September 26, a real sports festival unfolded at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. Along with hundreds of enthusiastic fans, famous Nigerian celebrities and athletes attended the second 1xBet Cup Nigeria main matches. Adding to the significance of the event, Mr. Anthony Adeboye, SSA to the honorable Minister for Sport in Nigeria, was the guest of honor. The presence of Nigeria’s first female commentator, Suo Chapele, sports blogger Bi Benard, and renowned boxer Mike Edwards further elevated the occasion. These celebrities also graced the awards ceremony, sharing in the joy and triumph with the winners..
In the game for third place, Emaljus FC beat Emiloju FC in a penalty shootout with a 5-4 score after a goalless regulation time. In the final, FC Bethel Sporting achieved a dramatic 2-1 victory over Gunners Link FC, becoming the 1xBet Cup Nigeria 2024 winner! Remarkably, there was something like a power transfer, as FC Bethel Sporting knocked out SB LFC, the 1xBet Cup 2023 champion, in the quarterfinals!
Passions in the decisive struggles reached boiling point. The teams competed not only for the honorable trophy and fans’ recognition but also for substantial 1xBet Cup prize money in Nigeria. FC Bethel Sporting received 10,000,000 NGN, Gunners Link FC earned 5,000,000 NGN, and the efforts of Emaljus FC were rewarded with 3,000,000 NGN! The fans also benefited – the tournament matches were presented in the 1xBet line!
In addition to team prizes, individual achievements were recognized. Winners in personal categories, including the Best Player of the Tournament, Best Coach, and other key performers, also received financial rewards for their outstanding contributions to the competition.
1xCup Nigeria has a bright future
The 1xCup is already becoming a tradition and takes its honorable place in Nigeria’s football culture. Everyone is eagerly waiting to see what the organizers will surprise them with next year. The 1xBet Limited chairman, Dr. Femi Balabola, has shed light on the new grand prospects: “Next year, the 1xBet Cup will be even better and bigger. We want the tournament to be more inclusive and plan to increase the number of participants.”
You can be sure that 1xBet will stick to its policy and invest in grassroots football in Nigeria, conquering new heights!
1xBet Cup Nigeria 2024 was colorful not only on the football pitches
The decisive matches were complemented by a rich cultural program featuring famous musicians and performers. Not only the football players who shared the 1xBet Cup prize money in Nigeria felt like winners. All participants of the memorable show left with happy faces!
1xCup 2024 is not just about football. Supporting grassroots football in Nigeria is not the only task the tournament organizers were dealing with – social interaction and community development are no less important. However, football is an excellent tool for uniting people and creating a great mood.
“I think we have mostly achieved our objectives. We wanted to make Nigerians happy, especially our youth. Because if we do not take grassroots football to the next level, it will be difficult to find and develop talented footballers,” said Dr Femi Balabola.
Franklin Oluwasegun, the founder of KIRAA Football and KIRAA Football Academy, spoke about supporting grassroots football in Nigeria: “You could see a mix of young and more experienced players. It makes the game more exciting and has turned the 1xBet Community Cup into an important sporting event. I am grateful to 1xBet for creating a platform for Nigerian grassroots football development. I also encourage other sponsors to invest in grassroots football in Nigeria. Together, we will make the future of Nigerian football bright.”
We invite everyone to the tournament website to experience all the 1xBet Cup Nigeria 2024 emotions again! Keep our media source in your bookmarks, as the competition team is already planning 1xCup 2025!
