The sporting spirit is set to soar as thirty-two teams gear up for the much-anticipated 2023 editions of Emir of Ilorin Cup.
This thrilling football competition is slated to kick off on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with a grand opening ceremony at Queens School in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
A diverse range of teams is lined up to participate, making this tournament a spectacular display of talent and sportsmanship.
Among the contenders are Barrier Football Academy, Police Machine, Okaa Sports Football Academy, Corporate Ballers Football Academy, Kwara Poly Football Club, Oladumi Football Club, Adezzy Football Academy, One Love FC, Sunrise Football Club, and Unilorin Warriors FC, to name a few.
The journey to victory promises to be intense as two teams with the highest points from each group will advance to the second round.
The official draws ceremony, where groupings and fixtures will be revealed, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 7, 2023, inside the Conference room of the Sports Commission within the Kwara State Stadium Complex in Ilorin.
This remarkable tournament is not just about football; it’s a celebration of the eleventh anniversary of Emir of Ilorin Mai-Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR’s reign.
As he approaches his 28th year on the throne, the final match of this competition is fittingly slated for November 11, 2023, the same date as this auspicious milestone.
The Emir of Ilorin Cup promises to be a memorable sporting spectacle that pays tribute to tradition and talent