Organisers of the ValueJet Cup, an off-season football tournament designed to help prepare Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs for continental engagements and domestic league season have budgeted N2 million for the winners.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that eight Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs are expected to participate in the tournament scheduled to hold between Aug. 4 and Aug. 10, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun.
The participants are the country’s representatives in the CAF Champions League Enyimba International FC of Aba and Remo Stars FC as well as and Confederation Cup representatives Rivers United and Insurance FC of Benin.
Other NPFL clubs interested in the tournament are free to participate in the tournament which is in its second edition.
The Chairman of the ValueJet Cup, Otunba Tade Azeez, said there would be a 100 per cent increment in the revenue share for the participating clubs.
“We have increased the pool of revenue for the participating clubs; there will be 100 per cent increment in the appearance and logistics fee.
“Each participating club will earn N500,000, while the winner will take home N2 million as prize money.
“The second and third-place teams will get an improved amount of N1.5 million and N1 million respectively; we want to improve the organisation of the tournament yearly,” he said.
Azeez added “We will broadcast all the games and produce content for the football fans.
“Our dream is to make the tournament a hub for clubs in Africa to prepare for the new season and we are excited about our growth.
“We appreciate our sponsor ValueJet Airline for their premium support,” Azeez said. (NAN)
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