BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE
It was a day of celebration and jubilation among football fans in Lagos after Collin Edwin Football Academy defeated Beyond Limits Football Academy 1-0 in the final of Lagos Supremacy Cup.
The final ceremony which held on Thursday morning saw thousands of football fans and students witnessing the grandfinale at the FIFA legacy pitch of National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
Rasheed Jimoh scored at the close range in early pulsating tie when he superbly converted a ball from the right flank to send Lagos fans into wild jubilation.
Beyond Limits were equally gave a good account of themselves but their opponents were tactically discipline in defence throughout the encounter watched by football stakeholders and some APC chieftains who were invited to the final.
Speaking after the match, team manager of Collin Edwin, Azuka Hugo could not his feeling saying that he was proud of the coaching crew and players for their impressive performance in all their matches.
He boasted that his team deserved to be crowned champions after disappointing outing at the just concluded 1X Cup and thanked the organisers of the Supremacy Cup for giving them the opportunity to participate in the Supremacy Cup.
“First and foremost, we extend our sincere appreciation to Diamond Sports – CEM SAGAR, and Hajji Gaffar (Lion 001) the supremo of Lagos Football , the organisers of the Lagos Supremacy Cup 2026, for their vision, commitment, excellent organisation and dedication to the development of grassroots football. Your efforts have provided a valuable platform for young football talents to showcase their abilities and attract opportunities.
“Our special appreciation goes to the Lagos State Football Association, for their presence, support and continued commitment to the growth of football in Lagos State.To all the foreign scouts and football representatives who graced the tournament, we sincerely appreciate your presence and interest in discovering and nurturing emerging talents. Your participation has given many young footballers renewed hope and motivation to pursue their dreams, he said.
Tournament convener, who doubles as Lagos State Football Association, Liammed Olawale Gafar has expressed his profound gratitude to God for the success of the tournament.
He noted that the unquiness of this year’s edition was only impressive attendance but attributed the tournament success good organization,superb play by the participating teams and commitment of the organising committee since tournament kicked off.
He also thanked the students from various tertiary institutions in the state who came in large numbers to watch the closing ceremony.
He however thanked Lagos State Government led by Babajie Sanwo-Olu for his contributions to the social, economic and sports development in the state noted that the achievements of the All Progressive Party, APC both in state and national cannot be swept under the carpet and declared his support for the APC party in the forthcoming general elections comes next year.
A total of eight teams participated in the Supremacy Cup known also as Supremacy Cup four days ago at the FIFA legacy pitch of National Stadium, Surulere.
To qualify for the final stage, Beyond Limits secured six points to top the group A while Collins Edwin secured seven points to top the group B.
In the third place match played earlier, defending champions, Ikorodu City Academy humbled 36 Lion 4-1.A total of eight teams participated in the championship which lasted for four days in Lagos.