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Africano FC Launched in Lagos with Brazil-Nigeria Football Partnership by Dada Babajide Razak  Nigerian football gained a fresh boost on Thursday as Africano Football Club was officially launched at the Brazil Consulate in Victoria Island, Lagos. The club, founded five months ago with its parent team in São Paulo, Brazil, is focused on nurturing players aged 15–17 and preparing them for exchange programmes with Brazilian clubs. Speaking at the unveiling, Brazil’s Consul-General to Nigeria, Manuel Dos Santos, praised the initiative as a reflection of the strong cultural and sporting bond between both nations, expressing hopes that the youngsters could rise to the level of stars like Neymar and Vinícius Júnior. Club President Ambassador Samuel Ikpea, also National Chairman of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, described the launch as “a historic milestone” for grassroots football. The event drew prominent figures including Waidi Akanni, Charles Anazodo, George Aluo, and Prince Har...

  Rain, Goals and Drama as 1xCup2025 Group Stage Wraps Up at Inspire Sports Arena It was a dramatic close to the group stage of the 1xCup2025 yesterday at the Inspire Sports Arena, Cappa, where a light drizzle set the stage for a day packed with thrills and tension. In Group A’s concluding clash, Community Gunners FC turned on the style with a commanding 4–0 victory over Africano FC, stamping their superiority against the group’s whipping boys. The win pushed Community Gunners to 7 points, level with Natt Boys, but goal difference handed Natt Boys the edge with 10 goals to the Gunners’ 9. Collins Edewin FC followed closely on 6 points to remain in the hunt for a wild card, while 36 Lions (5 pts) and Africano (1 pt) bowed out. The second game of the day saw Emaljus FC and Young Strikers battle to a hard-fought 1–1 draw in Group B. Ikorodu FC remained on top with 8 points to claim the group’s quarter-final ticket. Behind them, G. Innovation FC and Emaljus FC (5 pts each) nudged past ...

Seamoriow U15 League Championship, Ikotun, Lagos, Ends in Fireworks as Home Team Runs Riot The 4th Edition of the Seamoriow Sports U15 League Championship 2025 came to a dramatic close on September 7th at the buzzing Seamoriow Sports Complex, Islamic Bus Stop, Ikotun Egbe It was a festival of football where passion met artistry, and the home team—Seamoriow Sports FA—etched their name in gold, stunning the defending champions with an emphatic 6–1 demolition in front of over 3,000 roaring fans. The champions-elect had hinted at their fiery form in the semi-finals, where they pulled off one of the greatest comebacks in the tournament’s history. Trailing 3–0 against Adhoc Football Academy, Seamoriow staged an electric fightback to level 3–3 before sealing victory 4–2 on penalties, sending the crowd into wild jubilation Earlier in the day, Adhoc Football Academy recovered from that heartbreak to clinch the third-place playoff with a solid 3–1 victory over debutants, 36 Lion Football Club Th...

  Lagos Football Summer Camp 2025: Akinsaya Foot-Soldiers’ Coordinator Applauds Program Initiator The Coordinator of the Akinsaya Foot-Soldiers in Igando-Ikotun LCDA, Comrade Raimi Olasunkanmi (ROLAG), has showered encomium on the organisers of the just-concluded Lagos Football Summer Camp 2025, held at the vibrant Inspire Sports Arena, Cappa, Oshodi. Speaking with journalists on Friday at the closing day of the camping exercise, Comrade Olasunkanmi described the two-week football fiesta as a laudable initiative and a bold step in the right direction toward uplifting grassroots sports, particularly football. He revealed that he personally attended most of the sessions and observed the rigorous yet transparent screening exercises that grouped participants into U-13, U-15, and U-17 categories. According to him, every child gained valuable lessons, skills, and exposure that would shape their journey toward a successful career in football and beyond. Highlighting the active involvement...

Lagos Legends Light Up Lagos Grassroots Summer Camp with Inspiring Coaching Clinic The Lagos Legend Club, under the dynamic leadership of Chairman Waheed Akanni, brought a wave of excitement to the Lagos Grassroots Summer Football Camp as they hosted an intensive coaching clinic for eager participants and a few additional invitees who joined through an online call. In a show of commitment to grassroots development, the former football icons donated branded jerseys to support the initiative championed by the Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Grassroots Sports Development, Bamji Atewogboye. Led by ex-international Monday Kanu, the Legends split the young footballers into groups, guiding them through fundamental drills, tactical lessons, and motivational talks designed to mold them into future superstars. The club pledged to make the clinic a quarterly program, ensuring continuous support in shaping tomorrow’s football heroes. The Legends applauded the vision of the ...

  Interactive Town Hall: Hon. Musibau Strengthens Trust with Jobs, Welfare, and Dialogue  * _Apapa Constituency 02: Hon. Musibau Aina Lawal Empowers Residents with Jobs, Lashma Insurance, and Business Support_*  It was a day of joy, gratitude, and community bonding as Hon. Musibau Aina Lawal, Member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Apapa Constituency 02, hosted his annual constituency stakeholders’ town hall meeting. The gathering was not just about speeches—it became a lively and interactive session where residents openly engaged their representative, applauded his interventions, and shared their personal testimonies of empowerment. Real Impacts, Real Stories ✅ Business Support: 50 petty traders received cash assistance to strengthen their businesses. ✅ Health Insurance: 300 indigent residents were enrolled under LASHMA, giving them access to quality healthcare. ✅ Employment Opportunities: More than 100 constituents have secured jobs in various governmen...

 *1XCUP 2025: Qualification Still Wide Open as Final Group Matches Beckon*  The thrills of 1XCUP 2025 continued this week with tension, excitement, and flashes of brilliance as teams battled fiercely to secure maximum points and keep their quarter-final dreams alive. The day’s opening fixture was a Group B showdown between G. Innovation FC and ECAS FC, a tightly contested encounter decided by a single goal in favour of G. Innovation. The hard-earned victory lifts G. Innovation to five points from four games, while ECAS remains on three points. With Ikorodu City already sealing the top spot in the group with eight points, the battle for second place is wide open. G. Innovation’s fate now hangs in the balance, while the clash between Emaljus FC and Young Strikers FC next week promises to be a make-or-break affair. A draw could doom both sides, while a win for either will send shockwaves through the group standings. In Group C, Utility Sports FC and ISAGT Athletics produced an en...