Jagaban Cup 2022: Organizers Roll Out Format for the Competition

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 Jagaban Cup 2022: Organizers Roll Out Format for the Competition





Jagaban Cup 2022: Organizers Roll Out Format for the Competition

Organizers have today rolled out the format for the much publicized Jagaban Cup 2022.


Tournament Director, Mr. Wale Joseph explained that the competition is billed to hold for four days from November 15th, when there will be six games  be played at Mobolaji Johnson Arena.


He informed newsmen that Day two of the competition will see six matches take place at the same venue.


Day three of the Jagaban Cup shall also witness six games being played. The last day will then see the third place and final holding.


He further stated that games on the 15th, 16th, and 17th will be played f7 am 7 am to 2 pm, while also confirming that there shall be no semi-final games. Winners of each Group will proceed to the final.


"Two runners up of each group shall play the third place match2 pm 2 pm kickoff on the Fr, day November 18th, the reason for the November 14th check-in is for every club to arrive on time and not be held up in the morning rush hour traffic," the experienced Journalist and Administrator added.


Meanwhile, teams participating at Jagaban Cup have been confirmed their readiness for the competition with Hotels fully booked.


For easy movement during the competition, teams would lodge at some of the best Hotels on Lagos Island.


Ikorodu City, Messiah FC, MFM FC, Olukismet, Badagry United, De Potters, FC Bethel, Jo Sportyne, Smart, City, and 36 Lion have all confirmed their participation at the tournament.


 The arrival of European scouts has been confirmed. It is guaranteed that two of them will touch down in Nigeria on 13th November.


Media parley and draws would hold on 14th November inside the SWAN Hall of the National Stadium Surulere by  3 pm.


Five thousand T-Shirts would be distributed for free on the day of the Grand Finale.


Clubs would be divided into two groups of 5 teams each round-robin in a style format of 70 minutes per match.


The winner of each group shall meet in the final of 40 minutes half-game game (80 minutes).


The runners-up of each group shall play the 3rd place match of 40 minutes per half.


Japaban Cup will hold from November 15th to 18th at Mobolaji Johnson Arena.


The project is an initiative of 36 Lion Investment, Diamond Sports, and Lagos Enigma.

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