The preparations for the 2014 President Cup are well underway, with Lomé set to host the first edition of this sub-regional competition from April 19 to 28 as part of Togo’s Independence Day celebrations. Five West African teams are expected to participate in the tournament, including Benin, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria.
The tournament’s draw was conducted two weeks ago, placing Togo in Group A alongside Benin and Ivory Coast, while Group B consists of Nigeria, Niger, and Mali.
The full schedule of matches has been revealed by the Organizing Committee in collaboration with Ufoa (Union of West African Federations), zone B. All matches will be held at the Lomé municipal stadium.
Here’s the program:
April 19:
- 2 p.m. Togo vs. Benin
- 4 p.m. Nigeria vs. Niger
April 21:
- 2 p.m. Niger vs. Mali
- 4 p.m. Benin vs. Ivory Coast
April 23:
- 2 p.m. Nigeria vs. Mali
- 4 p.m. Ivory Coast vs. Togo
April 25:
- 2 p.m. 1st semi-final: 1st group B vs. 2nd group A
- 4 p.m. 2nd semi-final: 1st group A vs. 2nd group B
April 27:
- 2 p.m. Classification match: Loser of 1st semi-final vs. Loser of 2nd semi-final
- 4 p.m. Final
Tags: Benin, Faure Gnassingbe, Independence Togo, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, organization, President Cup 2014, Togo, UFOA_B
