2024 Afriskaut NLO Cup: FC Basira Battles First Bank In Final

FC Basira and First Bank FC have set their sight to be crowned 2024 Afriskaut NLO Cup champions as the final holds on Friday in Abuja.

Both teams are expected to bring excitement to Bwari Stadium in Abuja after remaining unbeaten in the Northern and Southern Conferences, earning their spots in the final stage of the Afriskaut NLO Cup.

First Bank FC and FC Basira overcame tough play-off finals to get within reach of the ultimate prize after 13 days of intense football at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium and Bwari Stadium.

First Bank FC secured their spot in the final through a thrilling penalty shootout against a 10-man Ahudiyannem FC, who managed to draw 1-1 with the last kick of the ball in 90+6 minutes.

Meanwhile, FC Basira secured their place in the final by scoring the only goal against Jnr Danburan FC on Wednesday.

The Afriskaut NLO Cup was organized for champions – teams that gained promotion in the regular Division One and U19 Youth League seasons.

A total of twenty-five top teams from the nation’s third-tier football league participated in the 2024 Afriskaut NLO Cup edition, which began on October 5th.

The 2024 campaign marked the 2nd edition of the NLO Cup, the first under Afriskaut, which utilized its cutting-edge expertise in data-driven football scouting and player analytics.