BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE
No fewer than 32 teams have been drawn to participate in the 2024/25 Lagos Divisional Football Association League billed to commence later this month at the Maracana Stadium, Ajegunle.
At the press and draw ceremony held on Wednesday, teams were drawn into four groups and eight teams each with the top two teams in each group qualifying for the super eight playoff.
The season-ending super eight playoff will determine two teams that would represent the division at the Lagos State League.
Group A consists of Amsterdam FA, Future Star FC, Begi Stars FC, Sistus FC, Elite Stars FC, 12 Angels FC, City Sports and King FC of Ikoyi.
Group B made up of Ayicrip Nelis FA, FC Phoenix Boys, Ikorodu City FA, F8Ballers Africa, Varsity FC, Mojisola Adetoro FC, Adebayo Abdulamin FC and Awatown FC.
Others in the group C are Honour FC, Olufunke FC, Active FC, Windy City FC, Foursquare FC, Spring Soca United, Michael FA and JS Sports FC.
While group D are made up of Grace Sports Chanel FC, Baraka FA, Royal Empire, Triple A Goshen, FC Gemstone, Divine Praise Feeders, Anthony City FC and The Future Academy.
Speaking after the draws, Chairman of the LDFA, Saheed Bakare affirmed his commitment of the association to stage a hitch free tournament,while commending the league organizing committee under the guidance of the LDFA Technical Committee Chairman, Remmy Awosanya for his dedication and technical support for the success of the draws.
Bakare also noted that the league as a platform to develop grassroots football in the division and vowed that the association will uphold the standard of the competition.
The LDFA admonished the teams to adhere to the rules and regulations guiding the league and assured the clubs of top notch organization and quality officiating during the tournament.
He however promised adequate security for the teams, fans and spectators throughout the league matches.
Representatives of participating clubs were in attendance at the draws ceremony held at the conference room of the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, formerly Onikan Stadium.
While commending the LDFA board on their plans for the forthcoming league, officials of participating clubs expressed optimism that the tournament will give talented players platform to showcase their skills and get scouted by professional clubs.
The LDFA League is scheduled to run for three months with all matches, holding at the Maracana Stadium.
