Former Premier League Champions, Kano Pillars Football Club have shown interest to be part of the third edition Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament.
Following FC Ifeanyi Ubah, withdrawal from the tournament, the organizers have replaced the Anambra Warriors with National League side, City of David Football Club of Lagos.
FC Ifeanyi Ubah were reported to have withdrew from the tournament as the team is bill to travel to Europe next week as stated by top club official.
“We had been consulting with all the teams we invited, but FC Ifeanyi Ubah won't be participating because the team is traveling abroad. We understand the teams’ position and make them sure that in future tournaments we will give them the opportunity to participate,” Tunde Shamsudeen, the General Coordinator of the tourney said.
"We were unable to resist Kano Pillars, when the club chairman and Coach Babaganaru called showing interest to be part of the modest pre-season tournament."
The favourite pre-season tournament is set to begin on Thursday February 4, at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode.
There is a giant befitting trophy for the winner courtesy of Senator Dr. Abdul Fatai Buhari, and the two finalist will be entitle to brand new jerseys courtesy of OWU Sportswear Venture.
Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament Fixtures Feb 4 - Feb 13;
Group A
SHOOTING STARS FC of IBADAN
FC EBEDEI of SAGAMU
FC YARMALIGHT of GOMBE
SUPREME COURT FC of ABUJA
KANO PILLARS FC of KANO
Fixtures;
SHOOTING STARS vs. FC EBEDEI 4.PM (Main bowl)
FC YARMALIGHT vs. SUPREME COURT 4.PM (Pitch B)
FEBRUAY 5
KANO PILLARS vs. FC YARMALIGHT 4.PM (Pitch A)
FC EBEDEI vs. FC YARMALIGHT 4.PM (Main Bowl)
SUPREME COURT vs. SHOOTING STARS 4.PM (Pitch A)
FEBRUAY 7
FC EBEDEI vs. KANO PILLARS 4.PM (Main Bowl)
SUPREME COURT vs. FC EBEDEI 4.PM (Main Bowl)
FC YARMALIGHT vs. SHOOTING STARS 4.PM (pitch A)
KANO PILLARS vs. SHOOTING STARS (Pitch B)
KANO PILLARS vs. SUPREME COURT (Pitch A)
Group B
IKORODU UTD of LAGOS
REMO STARS of IKENE-REMO
CROWN FC of OGBOMOSHO
LOBI STARS of MAKURDI
C.O.D UTD FC of LAGOS
Fixtures;
IKORODU UTD vs. REMO STARS
4.PM (Pitch A)
CROWN FC vs.C.O.D UTD FC 4.PM (Pitch B)
REMO STARS vs. LOBI STARS (4.PM) (Main Bowl)
IKORODU UTD vs. LOBI STARS (Pitch B)
REMO STARS vs. CROWN FC 4.PM (Pitch A)
C.O.D UTD FC vs. IKORODU UTD 4.PM (Pitch B)
LOBI STARS vs. C.O.D UTD FC 4.PM (Pitch B)
IKORODU UTD vs. CROWN FC 4.PM (Main Bowl)
C.O.D UTD FC vs. REMO STARS 4.PM (pitch A)
CROWN FC vs. LOBI STARS 4.PM (Pitch B)
FEBRUARY 11 SEMI-FINALS
WINNER GROUP A vs. RUNNER UP GROUP B 4.PM (Pitch A)
WINNER GROUP B vs. RUNNERS UP GROUP A 4.PM (Pitch B)
FINAL FINAL FINAL 4.PM (Main Bowl)
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