The 2025 Lagos Supremacy Cup has once again delivered on its promise of spotlighting exceptional grassroots talent, as the chairman of the Lagos State Football Association and convener of the tournament, Hajji Liameed Gafar, announced the list of twenty-six young players chosen for international trials.
This year’s edition showcased four days of uninterrupted football intensity, youthful hunger and impressive tactical quality. Fourteen matches were played at top tempo, and fifty goals were scored, reflecting the tournament’s growing reputation as the most competitive youth scouting platform in Nigeria.
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At the conclusion of the event, twenty-six outstanding players earned invitations for professional trials in six European countries as well as Azerbaijan and Brazil. These selections represent some of the brightest prospects emerging from Lagos-, Ogun- and Oyo-based academies and grassroots clubs, many of whom have been monitored by scouts throughout the competition.
Below is the full list of selected players and their respective clubs.
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Ikorodu City FC
Chiemerie Ezeaka Central Defender
Samuel Ezekiel Striker
Taiwo Alao, Winger
Tripple Forty Four FC
Shedrach Bitrus Winger,
Broad City FC
Emmanuel Odah Central Defender
Freedom Istifanus Right Back
Hanif Sanusi, Winger
Uche Ezugwu, Striker
Dosu Joseph FC
Opeyemi Samuel Ogunlade, Midfielder
Beyond Limits FA
Peter Celestine Right Back
Rawa Mohammed Defensive Midfielder
Waris Hassan Defensive Midfielder
Abass Olasunkanmi, Midfielder
Emmanuel Adeboyejo, Midfielder
Yusuf Saka, Winger
Thirty Six Lion FC
Azuka Alatan Left Back
Olayinka Ogunleye Central Defender
John Alex Pankere Attacking Midfielder
Opeyemi Oluwafemi Central Midfielder
Eniye Hitler Attacking Midfielder
Seun Lawal, Winger
Okwuosah Chuks, Striker
Lekan James Defensive Midfielder
Mavlon FC
Jibril Ladan Defensive Midfielder
Samson Adeniyi, Midfielder
Real Sapphire FC
Victor Nnamdi Right Back
These young players have earned well-deserved recognition for their performances and have shown that they are prepared for the next stage of their football journey. Their trial processes are expected to begin immediately as preparations for international travel commence.
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Awijare News congratulates every selected player and wishes them success as they take this major step toward professional football careers.
