In a significant move to reignite grassroots football development in Nigeria, leading global betting brand 1XBet, in the company of former Nigerian international footballer Waheed Akanni, paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) to present their proposal for the 1XCup Tournament — an initiative aimed at rekindling the spirit of community football and discovering Nigeria’s next generation of football stars.
The visiting team, led by senior executives of 1XBet, shared with the LSLGA the overarching vision behind the tournament: to revive the culture of street and community football, create platforms for young talents to be scouted, and ultimately contribute to the development of football at the grassroots level in Nigeria. The 1XCup, they explained, is more than just a competition — it is a legacy project designed to showcase raw talent, provide structure and visibility for local players, and pave the way for international opportunities.