Top NPFL sides invited for 2023 ValueJet Cup in Ikenne in August

As many as eight clubs, including Nigeria Premier League teams have been invited for the 2023 ValueJet Cup scheduled to take place next month at the Remo Stars stadium in Ikenne, Ogun state.

The offseason football tournament which was designed to prepare clubs for the new NPL season and continental tournaments will kick off on August 10, 2023, according to Tade Azeez, the chairman of the competition’s organizing committee.

‘We have invited eight clubs for the tournament and the communication with the clubs have been positive.

‘The list of the invited clubs includes those that will compete in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup alongside top NPFL clubs,’ said Azeez who revelead the first edition of the competition was a huge success.

‘We are looking forward to the second edition of the ValueJet Cup. The maiden edition last year was glamorous,’ he added and revealed the main objective of the competition.

‘Our objective is to create a competitive tournament for the clubs and help them prepare for the 2023/2024 NPL season and continental tournaments.

‘We want to appreciate our sponsor ValueJet airline for contributing to the growth of domestic football in Nigeria.

‘We can’t wait to connect with the football community in Ogun state this year. The support we got from the football fans last season was overwhelming.’

Remo Stars are the defending champions of the ValueJet Cup. They defeated Smart City 3-0 in last year’s final game.