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Dangote Ports Operation Secures Wildcard for 2024 Ships & Ports Maritime Cup

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The upcoming 2024 Ships & Ports Maritime Cup Competition is set to witness an exciting addition with Dangote Ports Operation earning a wildcard entry.

The team will compete in Group C alongside formidable competitors, including defending champions Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), 2010 winners Micura Stevedoring Services, and Trucks Transit Parks (TTP). This inclusion adds a fresh layer of excitement to the prestigious tournament, which runs from October 15 to November 6, 2024.

The competition now features 12 teams competing in three groups.

Group A includes the 2009 champions Nigerian Navy, Apapa Bulk Terminal Limited (ABTL), the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), and 2019 champions ENL Consortium Limited.

Group B comprises five-time champions Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), APM Terminals, the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, and Comet Shipping Agencies Nigeria.

Maritime Cup 2024 Coordinator, Muyiwa Sonuyi said 2024 edition of the tournament underscores the competition’s commitment to fostering unity and collaboration within Nigeria’s maritime sector.

“The tournament offers players and stakeholders the opportunity to network outside their professional environments, promoting team-building, communication, and camaraderie.

“Beyond competitive football, the tournament also serves as a platform to spotlight young talent, with a strong focus on health, sportsmanship, and discipline. The event attracts participation from some of the largest companies and government agencies, creating a vibrant space for stakeholders to form bonds that strengthen the sector’s overall progress,” Sonuyi said.



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