Ships & Ports Maritime Cup Kicks Off with Clash Between NPA, Micura

The highly anticipated 2024 Ships & Ports Maritime Cup Competition, Nigeria’s premier maritime sporting event, is set to commence on Tuesday, 15th October 2024, with an electrifying opening match between defending champions Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and 2010 winners Micura Stevedoring Services in a high-stakes encounter.  

The competition, organised by leading maritime public relations and media firm, Ships & Ports Communication Company, brings together top-tier companies and government agencies from both the private and public sectors, making it the only competitive sporting event in the Nigerian maritime industry. 

Officiated by FIFA-badge referees from the Lagos State Referees Council, the 15-year-old tournament will be fiercely contested, as participants compete for the prestigious trophy from 15th October to 6th November 2024. 

The CEO of Ships & Ports Communication Company, Dr. Bolaji Akinola, said the importance of the Maritime Cup competition to the Nigerian maritime sector cannot be overstated. 

“Beyond the competition, it serves as a platform to foster unity, teamwork, and collaboration among stakeholders. It encourages friendship and networking, promoting a sense of community and cooperation that is crucial for the growth and development of the maritime industry.  

“The tournament also provides an opportunity for participants to bond outside of their usual work environments, enhancing communication and building stronger relationships across the sector. Through the Maritime Cup, players and supporters alike come together in a spirit of healthy competition, further solidifying the sense of togetherness that is vital for the progress of Nigeria’s maritime industry,” Akinola said.