With preparations for the inaugural edition underway, Varsity Cup, Nigeria’s first annual national university football competition for men’s and women’s teams has confirmed several top universities to host its matches for the 2024 Men’s Football season.
In line with the mission at Varsity Cup to build a platform for the country’s brightest student-athletes to thrive, this season will be hosted by some of Nigeria’s most prestigious and competitive universities, including the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), University of Benin (UNIBEN), and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), among others.
The organisers of the Varsity Cup have gone to great lengths to ensure that this competition sets a new standard in Nigeria’s collegiate sports, as the championship is expected to not only boost the profiles of the participating athletes but also to foster unity and healthy competition among Nigerian universities.
The host varsities, having scaled a comprehensive selection process, expressed their enthusiasm and readiness to provide accessibility to their facilities and all support services including medical, security and student bodies, thereby creating unforgettable firework experiences for all players, officials and fans.
Dubbed “The Champions League of Nigerian Universities”, Varsity Cup Men’s Football 2024 will feature some of the country’s best 10 university teams in 26 thrilling football matches across the geo-political zones in Nigeria.
Each match will be a display of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship, as the teams vie for the coveted Varsity Cup title.
The stakes are high, as the two least-performing teams will face relegation, adding an extra layer of intensity to the competition.
