The stage is set for the 2024 Afriskaut NLO Cup, featuring 25 top teams from the nation's third-tier football league. The tournament, scheduled to take place from October 5th to 20th in Abuja and Ijebu-Ode, will showcase the champions of the regular Division One and U19 Youth League season.

This year's edition marks the second installment of the NLO Cup, with Afriskaut taking the reins as the organizing body. Leveraging its expertise in data-driven football scouting and player analytics, Afriskaut aims to elevate the competition to new heights.

The participating teams have been divided into conferences, with the Northern Conference comprising:

1. Barau FC (Kano)
2. FC Basira (Lafia)
3. Jnr Danburan FC (Katsina)
4. Dan Lawan FC (Adamawa)
5. Yalo FC (Bauchi)
6. Mamba Pro FC (FCT)
7. Global Peace FC (Jos)
8. Gimzsoca FC (Jigawa)
9. Atlantic Integral FC (Niger)
10. FC Taraba (Taraba)
11. Kogi United (Kogi)
12. FC Zamfara (Zamfara)

The Southern Conference features:

1. J.Atete FC (Delta)
2. Akwa Starlets (Akwa Ibom)
3. Ibom Youth FC (Akwa Ibom)
4. Godosky FC (Rivers)
5. Cynosure FC (Rivers)
6. FC Ebedei (Ogun)
7. Ijebu United (Ogun)
8. Olisa FC (Enugu)
9. Delta Force (Delta)
10. Nnewi United (Anambra)
11. Ozalla FC (Imo)
12. Akure City FC (Ondo)
13. FC One Rocket (Osun)

The 2024 Afriskaut NLO Cup promises to be an exciting display of football talent, with the 25 teams vying for top honors in the third-tier league.