Defending Champions, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan have been drawn against Sudanese top side, Al-Merrikh of Sudan, as they aim for a successful defence of the trophy.
At the impressive draw ceremony held at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, the Ibadan soccer lords were lumped in Grouo A, alongside the Sudanese side and the duo of Beyond Limit and Ikorodu City.
It is going to be a big test for the Oluyole Warriors as they will be facing a tough one against the Sudanese giants who are the first foreign side to compete in the tourney.
It is also gping to be a rematch between the Ibadan soccer lords and Beyond Limits, who have just been promoted to the Nigerian topflight
Both sides battled to a 1-1 draw at the group stage, before Shooting Stars secured a 2-0 win over the young lads in the final to cart home the trophy.
It is going to be the first meeting between Shooting Stars and Ikorodu City who got promoted to the NPFL, alongside Beyond Limit.
Group B will see Remo Stars face Kwara United, Rivers United and Ijebu United
The tournament will kick off tomorrow with two matches holding in each day at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.
The groups at a glance
Group A
Beyond Limits
Al Merrikh
Ikorodu City
Shooting Stars
Group B
Remo Stars
Kwara United
Ijebu United
Rivers United
Tosin Omojola
Media Officer, 3SC
Oyo State ICT
July 23, 2024
