1xBet community football championship: team that won 1,000,000 NGN determined
The final of the first amateur 1xCup tournament ended in victory for Bariga FC.
Finalists and first trophy winner
The grand final occurred on November 23 at the MJ Arena and was an excellent end to the sports festival. In the gold medal match, Bariga FC beat Odion Ighalo Academy 2-0. In the struggle for third place, Young Strikers from Lagos Island overcame the resistance of De Elite FC from the Epe Conference and won bronze medals.
Participants
The amateur football tournament 1xCup started on October 3. The championship was attended by 40 amateur teams from 5 different areas of Lagos: Badagry, Epe, Ikorodu, Lagos Mainland and Lagos Island.
The tournament was organized by the world-famous bookmaker company 1xBet, a regular partner of tournaments under the auspices of Confédération Africaine de Football and the title sponsor of the Nigerian football club Akwa United FC. The company actively promotes sports development on the African continent and supports aspiring athletes. The list of official partners of 1xBet includes FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, La Liga, Serie A and the Confederation of African Football.
Match of Legends and prize draw
Before the final match, viewers saw the 1xBet Legends Game, with the participation of Daniel Amokachi, Friday Ekpo, Victor Agali, Samson Siasia and many others. After the match, spectators could try to score against the Nigerian stars and win branded gifts from 1xBet.
Battle for 1,000,000 NGN
Each team had serious motivation to win. Talented football players fought not only for the prestige of their regions but also for a substantial cash prize of 1,000,000 NGN. The second-place team received 500,000 NGN, while the bronze medalist was 300,000 NGN richer.
Justice Ohanusi from Odion Ighalo Academy was recognized as the best player of the tournament, while Wasiu Salami became the best goalkeeper. Each of them received a cash prize of 150,000 NGN.
With this money, the winners can buy sports uniforms and balls, rent a good field and improve their football skills. Also, all participating teams received a set of bibs, and playoff participants received an additional set of jerseys.
Representatives of 1xBet noted that the tournament became part of the company’s great work to support and develop youth and sports in the country. Thanks to him, young football players could believe in themselves and put their sports skills into practice. The company plans to continue moving in this direction and offer new and exciting projects to Nigerians.
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