The 12th edition of the Optima Energy Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament is set to kick off on Thursday, August 15, with eight top teams confirming their participation. The tournament, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s most prestigious football pre-season events, will take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne and the FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu.
Organized as a platform for teams to prepare for the upcoming football season, the Optima Energy Gold Cup has earned a stellar reputation within Nigerian domestic football. It offers clubs from across the three tiers of the league a competitive environment to hone their skills ahead of the new season. This year’s tournament promises to be as exciting as ever, with top-tier clubs and rising talents set to compete.
According to Tunde Shamsudeen, the General Coordinator of the Optima Energy Gold Cup, the teams confirmed for this edition include ASVO FC from Benin Republic, Shooting Stars SC, Beyond Limits FA, Ikorodu City, Osun United Football Club, Ijebu United FC, FC Ebedei, and Nationwide League One (NLO) side, Kasam FA.
These teams will compete in what has become a prestigious event, attracting esteemed sponsors and supporters from the football community. The tournament’s rich history and the caliber of participating teams make it a key fixture in the Nigerian football calendar, eagerly anticipated by fans and players alike.
As the kickoff date approaches, excitement is building, with all eyes on which team will emerge victorious in this year’s Optima Energy Gold Cup.
