Goals, Drama and Big Performances: What Defined the Start of the 1xCup 2026 Group Stage?

The group stage of the 1xCup 2026 kicked off with nine matches played from September 15 to 17, resulting in 22 goals. Joel Emanuel scored a brace for Vido 99 FC, while Emeka Sylvester netted a hat-trick. BYT Academical FC made an impressive comeback, and both Newhope Maija FC and Kiraa FA kept clean sheets. The match between Ecas FA and AUX FC ended 0-1, with a goal from Aron Ogodogbo.