Nigeria To Host Inaugural Phygital Championship January 25th

By Samuel Luka

As a member of the prestigious World Phygital Community (WPC), Infinity Citizens Ltd is set to unveil the inaugural Phygital Nigeria Championship Tournament, scheduled to take place on January 25, 2025, at the NIS Indoor Sports Hall, National Stadium Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.

Infinity Citizens Ltd becomes an Official Member of World Phygital Community WPC – Games of the Future which is a milestone achievement marking a significant step forward in the integration of physical and digital sports in Nigeria.

This groundbreaking event will feature 16 teams competing in the unique football discipline, featuring a hybrid of physical sports and the digital world known as ‘Phygital’, aiming for a chance to represent Nigeria at the esteemed Games of the Future 2025 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Phygital Nigeria Championship, overseen by World Phygital Community (WPC), will center on the sports discipline of phygital football, hosting 16 carefully selected teams.

Phygital football combines a 5v5 soccer match with a PlayStation 5 football simulation, a thrilling two-stage soccer competition that will test the players skills on and off the pitch, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for participants and spectators alike.

Infinity Citizens Ltd. CEO Jeremiah Oluwaseun Adeniran expressed his admiration for the innovative idea of phygital sports and encouraged gamers, sports enthusiasts and stakeholders to embrace the revolutionary fusion of physical and digital sports.

“Imagine a world where boundaries between reality and virtual realms blur, where people from all walks of life come together to compete and thrive in the esports industry. We’re talking about a fusion of innovative skills, both in real life and in the virtual world for a unique phygital experience”, Adeniran explained.

The Games of the Future event stands as an iconic annual international competition that melds the realms of physical and digital sports, serving as the pinnacle of phygital sports worldwide.

The upcoming Phygital Nigeria Championship promises to attract a diverse audience of gamers, sports enthusiasts, and fans from across the nation, reinforcing the integration of traditional sports with digital gaming.

In this thrilling opportunity, winners of the championship will earn the esteemed privilege of representing Nigeria on the global platform in UAE Dubai, showcasing the nation’s exceptional talent within the realm of phygital football.

The Phygital Nigeria community is encouraging active participation by stakeholders and partners in the upcoming championships, assuring a dynamic fusion of athleticism, gaming expertise, and sportsmanship.