The official football esports program of the **Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL)** is set to be part of the **EA SPORTS FC™ Pro elite tournament program** for the first time this season. In collaboration with **Integral**, Africa’s leading innovative sports management and marketing company headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, the all-new **eNPFL** will give **EA SPORTS FC 24 players** the chance to represent NPFL clubs in the competition.
Action-Packed Tournament Across Four Regions
This year, the action-packed eNPFL tournament will be hosted across **four regions**, with players representing the **20 NPFL clubs** across these regions. The qualifiers are scheduled to take place from **March 9th to April 13th, 2024**, in Ibadan, Abuja, Port-Harcourt, and Enugu. The Grand Finale event will be held in Lagos on **April 27th, 2024**.
Grand Prize and World Championship Opportunity
The finalists will compete at the Grand Finale for a **winner-takes-all grand prize of $15,000 (USD)**. Additionally, the winner will be awarded a seat in the Play-Ins to the **EA SPORTS FC Pro World Championship 2024**.
Honoring NPFL Fans and Gamers
Commenting on the planned esports program, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, Chairman of the NPFL board, expressed excitement: “We are thrilled to be part of this landmark series of events that allow NPFL fans to compete at the esports tournament representing NPFL clubs, thanks to our partnership with Integral! With Integral’s innovative expertise, the eNPFL tournament is sure to be engaging and thrilling both for gamers and fans. It is a thing of pride that with this partnership with Integral, the NPFL becomes the first West African league to be part of the EA SPORTS FC™ Pro esports program for 2024!”
Integral's Role
Integral's Managing Director, Deolu Lamikanra, shared his enthusiasm: “After a successful first-ever EA SPORTS licensed event last season,
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