4 June 2026 · By Admin
Next week, the group stage of Nigeria’s biggest amateur football tournament will kick off. Players will battle it out for the trophy, and you can show off your betting skills by placing winning bets on the 1xCup 2025 on the 1xBet platform!
On August 6, the Radisson Blu Hotel in Lagos was packed to the rafters. The 1xCup 2025 group stage draw and the presentation of the tournament format attracted the attention of well-known Nigerian football personalities, club owners, and ordinary fans. The event was hosted by 1xBet ambassador and the country’s first female pidgin sports commentator, Suo Chapele, as well as the charismatic showman MC Babajide Guerrero. A highlight of the program was a performance by an illusionist, which added magic and excitement to the evening.
Over the years, the 1xCup has become part of the country’s football culture and attracted serious media attention. Premium Times, PM News, Leadership, Blueprint, PM Express, ScoreNigeria, The News, Opera News, AIT, OnTV, Sports Newspapers Editors, ThisDay, Punch, Guardian Nations, Telegraph, Complete Sports, Daily Independence, Sunnews, Vanguard – this is an impressive list of media outlets covering the tournament draw.
“We needed to ensure a high level of organization for both the event and the draw procedure. Honesty, transparency, and fair play are the most important principles of the 1xCup 2025. The tournament doesn’t end outside the pitch, but football is the main part of the celebration,” a member of the 1xCup 2025 organizing committee stated.
“A year ago, I attended the draw and was pleasantly surprised by the publicity it attracted. But this time, the event was even more impressive. There were so many journalists in the hall that I felt like a celebrity for a moment. Now we’re even more eager to prove ourselves at the tournament,” the coach of one of the participating teams said.
Get ready for the football marathon and remember the most important dates!
Group A: Community Gunners FC, 36 LIONS FC, Collins Edwin FC, AFRICANO FC, NATH BOYS FA Group B: EMALJUS FC, IKORODU CITY FA, G- INNOVATION FC, YOUNG STRIKERS FA, ECAS FA Group C: EMILOJU FC, DOSU JOSEPH FA, UTILITY FC,
SOCCER CARDINALS FA, ISGATGroup D: FC BETHEL SPORTING, INSPIRE SPORTS ACADEMY, DIVINE PRAISE FC, VINMO ENERGY FA,
BRIGHTON FC
Group stage: from August 12 to September 10
Wild Card round: September 16 and 17
Quarter-finals: September 23 and 24
Semi-finals: September 30
Final: October 9
This is the third edition of the rapidly growing tournament. A year ago, more than 160 teams applied to participate in the 1xCup, which seemed like a large number. However, this year, over 450 teams expressed interest in participating in the 1xCup 2025!
1xBet is delighted to see how popular the tournament has become with footballers and fans. The 1xCup provides hundreds of young players with an opportunity to prove themselves – a chance they never had before. 1xBet created the tournament not only for football but also for community development. It’s no surprise that the draw was attended by journalists representing both sports media and general news outlets. The 1xCup isn’t just about goals and results; it’s about bringing joy to fans and improving relations between communities.
Visit 1xcup.ng – the official website where you can find the most comprehensive information about the tournament. The more details you know about the teams, the higher your chances of placing winning bets on the 1xCup 2025 on the 1xBet platform!