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Lagos Tigers FC and Edu Foot enjoyed a victorious end to the 2024 Islanders Supa Liga.
It was a day of celebration and jubilation at the Meadows Hall in Lekki as the Islanders Supa Liga reached its thrilling conclusion, with Lagos Tigers emerging as champions of the prestigious under-9 tournament.
In front of Pulse Sports Nigeria and an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, the young Tigers sealed their title triumph with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against rivals Lagos Bright Stars in the final round of matches.
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Udiba Gift proved she’s a real Cristiano Ronaldo fan, winning two awards to lead her school Leadforte Gate to a deserved victory in the U15 Girls Inter-Secondary School Football Tournament.
Lagos Tigers roar to victory
Despite going behind to a stunning LBS opener, the Tigers showed the heart of champions to roar back and secure the point they needed to finish top of the Gold group standings.
It capped a sensational campaign for the Tigers, who ended with five wins from their seven matches, scoring an impressive 13 goals along the way.
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The final between Lagos Tigers and LBS (in red).
Inevitably, their free-scoring 10-goal top marksman Nico Onyejianya walked away with the tournament’s MVP award after a series of dazzling displays up front.
In the Silver group, Edufoot proved unstoppable as they secured the silverware with a commanding performance to defeat Juventus NG on the final day.
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Edu Foot before their final against Juventus NG
But it was Lagos Tigers who stole the show in Lekki, continuing the production line of emerging talent in Nigeria’s sprawling metropolis.
The youngsters provided an exhibition of fearless, entertaining football to thrill the watching parents, who all want them to play football, and underline the bright future that could lie ahead.
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The Islanders Supa Liga MVP, Nico, scored 10 goals for his Lagos Tigers side.
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The future stars of Nigeria.
With Islanders Football organisers championing grassroots initiatives, competitions like the Supa Liga provide an invaluable platform to unearth the next generation of superstars.
As Onyejianya, his teammates and the Edu Foot kids celebrated at the final whistle, it was another reminder that Nigeria’s football pedigree remains richly stocked at the fledgling age-grades.
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