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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 46232, member: 636"] Ikorodu City plans to compete against seven other teams during next month's pre-season competition. The Nigerian Premier Football League club announced their participation through social media. The team will use the tournament to prepare for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Coach Nurudeen Aweroro expects the matches to help develop his tactical approach. The club views the competition as essential preparation before league play begins. The Eko International Cup takes place from July 6 through July 13 next year. All games will happen at Mobolaji Johnson Arena located at Onikan. Lagos will host the week-long football event. Teams from five different African countries will participate. The venue has previously hosted major Nigerian football matches. Hearts of Oak represents Ghana at the tournament. Dadje arrives from the Republic of Benin to compete. Sierra Leone sends Kallon FC to join the competition. SuperSport United travels from South Africa. Four Nigerian teams complete the eight-team field. Shooting Stars joins Ikorodu City as another NPFL representative. Enyimba brings their experience to the tournament. Remo Stars rounds out the Nigerian clubs participating. The mix of domestic and international teams provides varied competition. Each club seeks valuable match experience before their respective seasons start. The tournament offers teams competitive preparation without league pressure. Coaches can test different player combinations during these friendlies. New signings will have opportunities to integrate with their teammates. The competition allows clubs to identify areas needing improvement. Teams benefit from facing opponents with different playing styles. [/QUOTE]

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