Team360 FC chairman, Hamzat Akeem Oladimeji, popularly known as AK 360, says his team is fully prepared to challenge for the 2026 1XBET Cup and secure a place in the group stage of the prestigious grassroots football tournament as Team 360 set for opener against Franceex United on Thursday at 12:15 pm.
Oladimeji described the 1XBET Cup as one of the biggest platforms for grassroots footballers in Nigeria, praising the organisers for providing an avenue for young talents to showcase their abilities in a professionally structured competition.
According to him, the quality of organisation surrounding the tournament has raised the standard of grassroots football competitions in the country.
“It’s one of the biggest platforms for grassroots players and for grassroots footballers who are looking forward to showcasing their talent in a well-organised competition,” Hamzat Akeem Oladimeji told sportsbeat.ng in Lagos.
The Team360 FC chairman went further to describe the tournament as the “World Cup of grassroots football”, highlighting the quality of its organisation, media coverage and live streaming.
“It’s the World Cup of grassroots football. Talk about the organisation, media, livestream of the matches, all is top-notch.”
Team360 FC will begin its 1XBET Cup 2026 campaign against Franceex United on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the Inspire Sports Complex, Oshodi, Lagos, with kick-off scheduled for 12:15 p.m.
Oladimeji expressed confidence in his squad, revealing that the team has stepped up preparations with the ambition of going further than it did in last year’s competition.
“We are looking forward to doing better than what we did last year. We have prepared for this and the boys are ready to go all the way and qualify into the group stage.”
With the tournament offering another major platform for emerging talents to attract attention, Team360 FC will be hoping its preparation, ambition and experience can translate into a strong campaign.
For AK 360 and his players, the objective is clear make a statement, progress into the group stage and ultimately challenge for the 2026 1XBET Cup title.
