Suspense Builds Ahead of Naija Super 8 Wildcards Unveiling, Draws in Lagos

• The Naija Super 8 tournament draws will be unveiled on Thursday in Lagos as anticipation builds
• Two wildcard teams will be also be revealed during the tourney's draw, based on stringent criteria
• The Naija Super 8 tournament will be held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos from July 7 to 16

Flykite Productions, organisers of the Naija Super 8 , have announced that the maiden edition of the tournament, as well as two 'wildcard' teams, will be unveiled on Thursday, June 29.

The announcement was made in a release issued on Wednesday. According to the statement, the two wildcard teams were selected based on stringent criteria that would be revealed alongside the tournament draws.

Jenkins Alumona, managing director of Flykite Productions, explained the wildcard teams would complement the clubs that have already qualified for the Naija Super 8 finals through the playoffs, which ended at the Eket Township Stadium on Sunday.

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These qualifying clubs are Lobi Stars, Remo Stars, Yobe Desert Stars, Enyimba Football Club, Katsina United, and Rivers United.

Alumona said, as per Thisdaylive:

"This tournament remains committed to providing football fans an ultimate stadium experience and this is why we have prudently selected two wildcard teams that will strengthen the quality of the tournament and play exciting football that would enrich the stadium experience for the fans using stringent parameters that will be explained at the draws."

From what was seen in the playoffs, Alumona was excited about the tournament.

"...I can assure the fans that they are set for unrivalled local football experience when [the] Naija Super 8 tournament commences."

The tournament will be held at Lagos' Mobolaji Johnson Arena from July 7 to 16. The games, which will also feature musical performances by top Afrobeats acts, will broadcast live on SuperSport.

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Sports Brief also reported on Katsina United defeating Kano Pillars 1-0 in the Naija Super 8 qualifiers at the Eket Township Stadium, Akwa Ibom State.

It was a fight to the finish on the day of the game, with Samson Olasofo scoring the lone goal to give his side all three points against the Sai Masu Gida.

The crucial goal for Katsina United came six minutes before regulation time concluded, after the forward tucked the ball into the net from close range.