For years, the Lagos Supremacy Cup has been the perfect stage for emerging stars, scouting opportunities and unforgettable grassroots football narratives. On a bright Thursday morning at the Legacy Pitch in Surulere, another chapter was written as Ikorodu City dethroned defending champions Beyond Limits in a final that lived up to every expectation.
The stands were filled with international scouts, club representatives and lovers of developmental football. The atmosphere crackled with tension even before the first whistle, and Ikorodu City wasted no time asserting their intent. Just 20 minutes into the encounter, the Oga Boys took the lead when an effort from the lively Ezekiel Samuel took a deflection and found its way into the net.
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Beyond Limits responded with the kind of resilience that has defined their recent dominance in youth football. After piling pressure on the Ikorodu defence, they found their equalizer in the 59th minute through Daniel Arierhi, one of the standout performers of the tournament.
The joy of parity was short lived. Barely three minutes later, Ezekiel Samuel struck again with a confident finish to restore Ikorodu City’s lead and secure his brace on the biggest day of the competition. But the drama was far from over.
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With less than one minute left on the clock, Beyond Limits forced their way back into the game when defender Muhammed Abdullahi Ferinyaro sent a powerful header into the net to level the score. The final whistle confirmed a 2-2 draw, sending the match into the nerve-wracking realm of penalties.
Ikorodu City held their composure when it mattered most. Their players walked up with calm determination and converted four of their kicks, while their goalkeeper produced the decisive moment. The shootout ended 5-4, sealing a famous victory and crowning Ikorodu City as champions of the 2025 Lagos Supremacy Cup.
It was a victory that underlined character, discipline and hunger. Ikorodu City showed the perfect balance of flair and grit, and their triumph will be long remembered in Lagos grassroots football.
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36 Lion Secures Third Place with Dominant 4-1 Win Over Triple 44
Earlier in the day, 36 Lion delivered a commanding performance to secure third place after a 4-1 victory over Triple 44. It took just thirty seconds for Triple 44 to stun the crowd as Agim Covenant scored inside the box. But 36 Lion quickly responded, regrouped and took total control of the match.
A brace from the sharp and energetic Muhammed Auwal turned the game around before Daramola Olasunkami produced a stunning free kick to widen the gap. James Lekan then added the fourth with a fine strike from the edge of the penalty box.
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The win confirmed 36 Lion’s consistency and quality at this year’s edition of the competition.
