Gold Cup: Kano Pillars In As COD Utd Replaces FC Ifeanyi Ubah

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 (COD) 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;

FEBRUARY 4

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)

FEBRUARY 6

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)

FEBRUARY 8

SUPREME COURT vs. FC EBEDEI 4.PM (Main Bowl)

FC YARMALIGHT  vs. SHOOTING STARS 4.PM (pitch A)

FEBRUARY 9

KANO PILLARS vs. SHOOTING STARS (Pitch B)

FEBRUARY 10

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;

FEBRUARY 4

IKORODU UTD vs. REMO STARS 

4.PM (Pitch A)

FEBRUARY 5

CROWN FC vs.C.O.D UTD FC 4.PM (Pitch B)

REMO STARS vs. LOBI STARS (4.PM) (Main Bowl)

FEBRUARY 6

IKORODU UTD vs. LOBI STARS (Pitch B)

FEBRUARY 7

REMO STARS  vs. CROWN FC 4.PM (Pitch A)

C.O.D UTD FC  vs. IKORODU UTD 4.PM (Pitch B)

FEBRUARY 8

LOBI STARS vs. C.O.D UTD FC 4.PM (Pitch B) 

FEBRUARY 9

IKORODU UTD vs. CROWN FC 4.PM (Main Bowl)

C.O.D UTD FC vs. REMO STARS 4.PM (pitch A)

FEBRUARY 10

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)

FEBRUARY 13

FINAL FINAL FINAL 4.PM (Main Bowl)

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