Defending Champions, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, have been drawn against Sudanese top side, Al-Merrikh of Sudan, as they aim for a successful defense of the trophy.
At the impressive draw ceremony held at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, the Ibadan soccer lords were placed in Group A, alongside the Sudanese side and the duo of Beyond Limit and Ikorodu City.
It is going to be a big test for the Oluyole Warriors as they will be facing a tough challenge against the Sudanese giants, who are the first foreign side to compete in the tournament.
It is also going to be a rematch between the Ibadan soccer lords and Beyond Limit, who have just been promoted to the Nigerian top flight.
Both sides battled to a 1-1 draw at the group stage, before Shooting Stars secured a 2-0 win over the young lads in the final to take home the trophy.
It is going to be the first meeting between Shooting Stars and Ikorodu City, who got promoted to the NPFL, alongside Beyond Limit.
Group B will see Remo Stars face Kwara United, Rivers United, and Ijebu United.
The tournament will kick off tomorrow with two matches held each day at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.
The groups at a glance:
Group A
Beyond Limit
Al Merrikh
Ikorodu City
Shooting Stars
Group B
Remo Stars
Kwara United
Ijebu United
Rivers United
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