The qualifiers for the 2nd edition of the 1XBET CUP has just been concluded. The 1XBET CUP is a brain child of Waidi Akanni Nigeria Ex -International Started in the year 2023 .
The 1XBET CUP 2024 QUALIFIERS which commenced on Monday July 05, has finally come to an end yesterday Friday July 19, 2024.
The tournament which witnessed three matches a day was full of action courtesy the sponsors 1XBET.
The last day of the qualifiers paraded the following teams: Ikorodu Eagles vs Crusader FC with Ikorodu Eagles subduing their opponents Crusader FC to a score of 4-1 at full play while the second match to be played was between Eagle Star and Wazola, the teams locked horns in a 1-1 draw at the end of play leading to award of penalties shootout where Wazola showed pre-eminence and took its pride of place. The final match of the day was between Meadows Saka and G12 with G12 taking the day.
On ground on the final day was a parade of soccer friends, fans and Ex -Internationals like Gbenga Dosunmu, Emmanuel Davies a.k.a World 5, Wasiu Ipaja, Oloyede Jide, Monday Kanu and Green Richard Babatunde.
Medals were also awarded to the best players and Coaches. One of the team Coaches that bagged a medal was Valentine Akpofure team Coach of Ikorodu Eagles who clinched the medal as the best Coach of the game.
1X BET Cup group stage draws for 20 teams to determine which group each team falls into for the tournament proper will take place at the Radisson Blue Hotel Ikeja next week.
The 1XBET Cup of 20 playing round robin proper will get under in August at the National Institute for sports, National Stadium Surulere.