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They are defending champions 3SC, Sudanese champions Al Merrikh, Remo Stars, Rivers United, Kwara United, and Ijebu United.

The draws for the tournament were made in Ikenne on Tuesday, pitting the eight clubs in tough group stage battles.

Group A has 3SC, Ikorodu City, Beyond Limits, and Sudanese champions Al Merikkh, while Remo Stars, Rivers United, Kwara United, and Ijebu United will compete in Group B.

Chairman of the tournament, Tade Azeez, said that the increase in the pool prize of the tournament from the previous edition was up to 300 per cent.

“Our objective is to create a top-level tournament for clubs preparing for their CAF games and the league season. We are also injecting funds into the tournament, and we have sustained the policy of increasing prize money every season. The pool for this year’s prize monies is up to N16m, about a 300 per cent increment in the prize and participation monies.

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