1xCup 2026 Group Stage Draw Set for September 11 in Lagos

The draw ceremony for the group stage of the 1xCup 2026 is scheduled for September 11 at 12:00 noon at The Providence Hotel in Lagos. This event follows thrilling qualifying matches where Nigeria’s best amateur football clubs competed for a chance to win the 1xCup 2026 trophy and a ₦20 million prize pool.

The tournament organizers announced that the draw will be attended by representatives from the participating clubs, sponsors, and notable figures in Nigerian football, including Nigerian football legend and LaLiga Ambassador Mutiu Adepoju, football veteran Dimeji Lawal, sports analyst Biola Kazeem, and various senior special assistants to the Lagos State Governor. The media will have opportunities to engage with the teams and learn more about the tournament, which combines football with socially significant initiatives.

Last year's draw ceremony was pivotal in setting the tone for the competition.