The 3rd edition of the 1XCup concluded in dramatic fashion at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Waterfront, where Ikorodu City Football Academy were crowned champions after a hard-fought 1–0 victory over ISAGT FC.
The final was a showcase of grassroots football brilliance, featuring tactical discipline, intensity, and moments of individual brilliance that kept fans on edge from start to finish.
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Ikorodu City started the encounter brightly, creating an early chance in the fifth minute when Peter David sprinted down the left flank and whipped in a dangerous cross. Mutiu Babalola came agonizingly close to giving his side the lead, but his outstretched foot narrowly missed the ball.
Moments later, Ikorodu City were forced into an early substitution as Adekunle Ismaila replaced the injured Babalola in the 27th minute, yet the tempo remained high as both teams battled to break the deadlock.
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The second half began with renewed urgency. John Matthew nearly gave Ikorodu City the advantage in the 47th minute with a beautifully struck free kick that curled inches wide of the post, drawing gasps from the stands.
Coach Washington Egor made a decisive tactical move in the 57th minute, bringing on Okeh Emmanuel and Adeshina Afeez for Adekunle Ismaila and Peter David. The change proved inspired.
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Just five minutes later, relentless pressing from Bada Moses forced a costly defensive mistake in ISAGT’s box. Emmanuel reacted quickest, curling home a stunning finish in the 62nd minute to give Ikorodu City the all-important lead — a goal ultimately worth Ten Million Naira.
That strike sealed the win as Ikorodu City FA held firm to lift the 1XCup 2025 trophy, walking away with the grand prize of Ten Million Naira, while ISAGT FC settled for Five Million Naira as runners-up.
In the individual awards, Nath Boys’ right-back Adewale Quadri was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament, earning ₦300,000, while Abdullahi Sulaimon was honored as the Best Goalkeeper, taking home ₦250,000.
Ikorodu City head coach Washington Egor capped off a remarkable tournament by winning the Coach of the Tournament award, also pocketing ₦250,000 for his outstanding tactical acumen.
Earlier in the day, the third-place match saw Dosu Joseph FC claim ₦3 million after staging a brilliant comeback to defeat Nath Boys 2–1. Despite conceding an early goal, second-half strikes from Olurinde Salami and Akindele Ayatu turned the game on its head.
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The 1XCup 2025 not only showcased emerging football talent across Lagos and beyond but also reaffirmed the city’s growing reputation as a hub for grassroots excellence.
With Ikorodu City FA’s triumph, another chapter of determination, teamwork, and football passion has been written in Lagos’ ever-vibrant sporting story.
