32 teams to participate in Bet9ja Ibeju-Lekki Cup

A total of 32 teams are expected to take part in the maiden edition of Bet9ja Ibeju-Lekki Football Tournament which kicks off on 23, August 2025 in two centers at Ibeju-Lekki axis in Lagos State.

This was confirmed by the organisers at the draw ceremony and presentation of trophy in Lagos.

Speaking at the event, Executive Director Bet9ja, Albeto Cuomo, who acknowledged the pool of talents abound in the country, said they sponsored the tournament so as to provide a platform for young players to showcase their talents.

“We take a very much pride in sponsoring Nigerian sports at all levels and the sponsorship of this tournament in Ibeju-Lekki is a reflection of the type of initiatives we’ve been doing across Nigeria. We have been sponsoring this type of events across different states, and we will continue to do so because sports is in our hearts and sponsoring local community events is something we take very much pride of. 

"This tournament is very important to us because we love sponsoring this type of initiatives. There are pools of talents in the country but there’s lack of platforms where they can showcase their talents which we are trying to provide through this tournament,” Cuomo said.

In her speech, Senior Marketing Manager Bet9ja, Mrs Jennifer Olatunji reiterated company's commitment to grassroots football in the country.

Olatunji said the winners of the tournament will receive the sum of N500, 000 with a giant trophy, while first and second runner up will pocket the sum of N300, 000 and N200, 000 respectively.

Also, the best goalkeeper will be rewarded with the sum of N30, 000 while best coach and best supporters’ club will get the sum of N50, 000 each.

The sum of N20, 000 will be given to Most Valuable Player of the tournament while the two coaches in the final would be sent to National Institute for Sports (NIS) for coaching course courtesy of Bet9ja Betting Company.

Meanwhile, Tournament Coordinator, Victor Akinmoyo expressed heartfelt gratitude to the sponsor and promised the title sponsor hitch free tournament.

Akinmoyo said the competition would bring opportunities for the young players to come to the limelight and urged the teams to play according to the rules and regulations governing the competition.