1xBet Cup Nigeria 2024 grand finale set for Thursday

The 1xBet Cup Nigeria 2024, the country’s largest amateur football tournament, is set for an exciting conclusion this Thursday, September 26, at MJ Arena, Onikan. This year’s edition, which has seen tremendous growth and enthusiasm, promises to deliver an unforgettable experience for grassroots football fans across the country.

Grassroots Football Takes Centre Stage

The success of the inaugural edition of the 1xBet Cup inspired the organisers to elevate the tournament’s status, with a renewed focus on grassroots football development in Nigeria. The 1xBet team ensured that all aspects of the competition, from the players to the fans, felt involved in the growing football culture. As part of this strategy, a dedicated tournament website was launched to keep pace with increasing media and fan interest. The demand for news and updates about participating teams was so high that 1xBet even opened a line for betting on the matches.

The tournament’s digital presence extended across social media, with training sessions, interviews, and match clips shared widely. Over 500 fans took part in competitions hosted on the 1xBet Cup 2024 social media pages, with winners walking away with promo codes worth 5,000 NGN and headphones. The growing excitement also attracted several notable Nigerian figures, including blogger Bi Benard, the country’s first female football commentator Suo Chapele, and former Super Eagles winger Wasiu Ipaye.

Big Prizes and High Stakes

This year’s tournament saw a significant increase in prize money, with the total rising from 5,000,000 NGN in 2023 to 20,000,000 NGN in 2024. Additionally, in a move to further motivate the players, the organisers introduced a ‘Best Player’ award for each match, an innovation aimed