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Defending-champs-bow-out-early-as-1xCup-Wild-Card-round-ends.md
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| <br>A surprise turn of events has unfolded in the 1xCup 2025, as the reigning champions FC Bethel Sporting have failed to defend their title, crashing out during the Wild Card round. Bethel, who lifted the trophy in 2024, were unable to advance, meaning a new champion will be crowned this year. | |||||
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| <br>Only two of last year’s top four managed to progress beyond the group stage. Several underdog teams secured Wild Card slots, [setting](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/player-profiles/) up [intriguing](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-training-and-coaching/) knockout fixtures in the next phase. | |||||
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| <br>The Wild Card matches highlighted the increasing competitiveness of grassroots football in Nigeria, with smaller clubs delivering memorable [performances](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/player-profiles/) and toppling pre-tournament favourites. | |||||
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| <br>The knockout rounds now beckon, and with the former champions out, the 1xCup title is wide open. | |||||
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| <br>Editorial | |||||
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| <br>We find the early exit of FC Bethel Sporting from the 1xCup remarkably telling. It underscores the unpredictable nature and rising standard of grassroots [football](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/sports-betting/casino-games/) in Nigeria. The fact that last year’s champions could not navigate past the Wild Card round speaks volumes about how swiftly the balance of power can shift in this competition. | |||||
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| <br>From our perspective, Bethel’s elimination also [demonstrates](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/local-clubs-and-academies/) that no club can afford complacency—not even those with a strong pedigree. The Wild Card round isn’t just a second chance | |||||