Teams Battle For Million Naira Prize As Betway 5s League Playoffs Continue

Monday, 29 October 2018

Following a successful end to the regular season of Betway 5s League, a first of its kind 5-a-side football competition, international sports betting platform, Betway, on Saturday, 27, October 2018, treated soccer fans to a day of drama and thrilling football action as the league headed into the playoffs. Matches on the day were held at Opebi Primary School Ikeja, Gbaja Boys Junior High School, Surulere, Pitch & Court, Lekki, and Greenfield School, Lekki 2.

At the end of the preliminary stage, 189 goals were scored in 60 games, with teams from both the Island and Mainland divisions having produced exciting football action. Four teams emerged as group winners in their various divisions. Ikeja All-Stars topped the Mainland division (Ikeja), while TNF 2 reigned supreme at the Island division (GFC Lekki). VIC FC dominated the Surulere group and G12 FC emerged winners at P&C Lekki. The winners of each group have automatic qualification into the finals and will not participate in the initial stage of the playoffs, which features only the 2nd and 3rd placed teams.

The playoff stage of Betway 5s League features 12 teams competing for a place in the final, where ultimately, the winning team will walk away with N1 Million prize money and other gifts. The playoffs are also designed to home and away format.

“It is an honour to be part of this initiative, where communities are provided with a rare opportunity to form bonds on the field of play and across towns,” said Mr Lere Awokoya, Country Manager, Betway.

“Betway is always looking for ways to fortify the bonds of belonging and true friendship in the world of sports. We believe that this Betway 5s League is an ideal platform to sustain significant community interactions.” Lere concluded.

Judging by the goals scored so far and the overall quality of play from the various teams competing in the playoffs stage of Betway 5s league, it is expected that more exciting skills, fabulous goals and neat flicks will be seen from the players in the coming weeks.

To follow the progress of Betway 5s League, fans can visit www.betway5sleague.com, while match highlights can be viewed on @Betwayng on Instagram.