ABOUT THE EVOLUTION CUP
The Evolution cup is a pre-season tournament that reconvenes 10 Nationwide League One (NLO) clubs and communities to come together for days of competitive fun, to develop and make progress, with their fellow club members and friends while practicing and preparing for the new season!
The Seven-day long competition will be played at the ultra-modern Remo Stars stadium at Ikenne, Ogun State with the objective being to attract over 1,500 spectators at each match venue.
The 10 participating clubs represent about 250 players who will be competing in 2 groups and playing more than 20 matches. Building on the success of the maiden edition, the tournament is expected to receive increased national exposure through various media channels such as newspaper and online news, TV and sports blogs, social media, and word of mouth.
All the matches will be Live Streamed with further live updates on Facebook and Twitter, plus daily Press releases for club fans and spectators.
A WIN - WIN PLATFORM
For your brand, the Evolution Cup is a platform for placing your message and product in front of numerous players, football enthusiasts, the local communities, and the online public.
CONNECT WITH YOUTHS AND SPORTS
Becoming a key partner of the Evolution Cup provides you with a singular opportunity to connect with the Nigerian football community, build brand awareness from the grassroots level and show your company’s engagement in our youths and grassroots activities.
CONNECT WITH YOUTHS AND SPORTS
Becoming a key partner of the Evolution Cup provides you with a singular opportunity to connect with the Nigerian football community, build brand awareness from the grassroots level and show your company’s engagement in our youths and grassroots activities.
AUDIENCE
Public officials, Youth teams, football lovers, bloggers and influencers, specialised press media.
VISIBILITY
Promotional and marketing opportunities are available at match venues.
Brand presence on the Tournament’s website, across the Evolution social media platforms, and in launch announcements and press materials.
Brand executives will be present during Press meetings and at the unveiling of Evolution cup ambassadors.
VISIBILITY
Promotional and marketing opportunities are available at match venues.
Brand presence on the Tournament’s website, across the Evolution social media platforms, and in launch announcements and press materials.
Brand executives will be present during Press meetings and at the unveiling of Evolution cup ambassadors.
CORE VALUES
Integrity
Service to the community
Grassroots sports development
KEY STATISTICS
An annual National Tournament.
Top-notch football facilities at Ikenne (Ogun State) as the main venue.
10 Nigerian division 3 registered football clubs as participants.
250+ players plus 20+ football matches.
Daily 1000+ match venue spectators and 700+ hits on Social Media.
Key media partnerships (with influencers and bloggers) will reach over 25000 hits.
MERCHANDISING
The organisation Evolution cup football tournament will include a range of merchandising to promote the participating league clubs, the town of Ikenne (Ogun State), and the premium sponsors.
For the 2023 edition, it is projected that over 1000 (free) branded tickets will be distributed each match day with placements for brand messaging.
By becoming the competition’s major sponsor your organization will be able to have your logo (or band message) on the ticket and on any official Evolution cup merchandise.