Gold Cup Preseason
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| Organiser(s) | Tunde Shamsudeen |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
| Region | Nigeria and West Africa |
| Teams | Varies |
| Current champions | Sporting Lagos |
| Most championships | NA |
The Gold Cup Preseason, also known at various times as the Optima Energy Gold Cup and the Ogunjobi Gold Cup Preseason, for sponsorship reasons, is an annual football preseason tournament held in Nigeria. The competition features clubs primarily from the Nigeria Professional Football League and other professional divisions in Nigeria, with occasional participation from clubs in other West African countries.[1][2][3][4]
The tournament was founded and coordinated by Nigerian football administrator Tunde Shamsudeen, and serves as a preparatory competition for professional clubs ahead of the Nigerian football season. There is participation from several top clubs including Enyimba F.C., Kano Pillars F.C., Rivers United F.C., Shooting Stars S.C., Rangers International F.C.and Remo Stars F.C.[5][6]
The tournament reached its 13th edition in 2025.[7]
