Music, comedy, dance at 1xBet trophy unveiling

It was an afternoon of electrifying performances of dance, comedy, and music at the trophy unveiling and draws of the first 1XBET Football Tournament held in Lagos, recently.

Football greats such as former Super Eagles striker, Daniel Amokachi, popularly known as ‘Dan Di Bull’, former Eagles coach, now Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Eguavoen, among others were on ground to lend their support to the event.

The supporters club band, in their usual tireless and energetic manner, kept the venue lively with their music, which the audience enjoyed at interludes.

The comedian Desktop cracked jokes that sent the audience into a frenzy and a dance group crowned it all with their electrifying performances that would remain a memorable one.

In his remarks, the Chairman 1XBET, Dr Femi Babalola said the organisation was taking the event seriously as its corporate social responsibility to society.

He added, “It is also to show how seriously we are taking this event that we brought together such football heavyweights. We want to go to the grassroot and help talented players showcase their skills.”

Consultant to the Competition, Waidi Akanni, who is also a former Eagles player, said that football is a source of entertainment despite its money-spinning.

“Football is a big industry but it is also entertainment. You can see what we have done at the trophy unveiling, which had former stars in attendance, is to use music, comedy and dance to entertain the audience.”