Lagos Supremacy Cup 24”: 24 New Stars Identify

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The Lagos Supremacy Cup 2024 has once again fulfilled its mission of discovering and promoting grassroots football talent on an international level.

 

Under the leadership of Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), the tournament has reached a significant milestone: 24 players from various grassroots clubs have been selected for international trials.

 

Reflecting on this remarkable achievement, Hajji Gafar mused, "We have a clear goal. Our considerable investment in scouting demonstrates our dedication to nurturing talent."

 

"This year, we exceeded our expectations, with 24 players chosen from a pool of 200 boys—an accomplishment that establishes a new benchmark for West Africa."

 

"These promising athletes, hailing from clubs such as Beyond Limits, Dino SC, Broad City, and others, are set to pursue opportunities with clubs in Europe and South America. Their dedication, talent, and enthusiasm have opened doors for them to excel on a global stage."

 

"Players are preparing for trials in January and the summer transfer window of 2025, with letters of invitation expected to arrive soon," the LSFA Chairman added.

 

The Lagos Supremacy Cup has established itself as a breeding ground for talent, cultivating stars poised to make their mark internationally. This success highlights the commitment of the LSFA and its collaborators in elevating grassroots football to a global phenomenon.

 




INTRODUCING THE FUTURE STARS

BEYOND LIMITS.

1. Mohammed Rawa

Number 6, Defensive Midfielder - Selected for Belgium.

2. Meliga Promise

Number 11, Winger - Selected for Belgium or Czech Republic.

3. Olasunkanmi Abbas

Number 8, Central Midfielder - Selected for Brazil.

DINO SC

4. Samuel Umor

Number 17, Winger - Selected for Czech Republic.

5. Ikechukwu Friday

Number 22, Striker - Selected for Czech Republic or Bosnia.

6. Samuel Asogbon

Number 26, Left Back - Selected for Bosnia.

 

BROAD CITY

7. Akomolede Babatunde

Number 16, Centre Back - Selected for Belgium or Czech Republic.

 

8. Sanusi Hanif

Number 11, Winger - Selected for Brazil.

9. Bakare Ayomide

Number 7, Winger - Selected for Sweden.

 

10. Terhide Moses

Number 28, Striker - Selected for Sweden.

IKORODU CITY

11. Freedom Marvelous

Number 17, Centre Back - Selected for Czech Republic.

 

12. Wisdom Ubani

Number 27, Striker - Selected for Bosnia or Macedonia.

36 LION

13. Samuel Oriola

Number 30, Goalkeeper - Selected for Albania.

 

14. Cisse Mamady

Number 10, Central Midfielder - Selected for Brazil.

15. Eniye Hitler

Number 11, Attacking Midfielder - Selected for Bosnia.

 

16. Ade Oguns

Number 35, Winger/Striker - Selected for Belgium.

17. Abache Nassourou

Number 34, Left Back/Left Winger - Selected for Brazil.

 

MS SUCCESS

18. Francis Dovi

Number 4, Defensive Midfielder - Selected for Sweden.

 

FC BETHEL.

19. Friday Solomon.

Number 14, Defensive Midfielder  - Selected for Macedonia.

 

20. Boma Eric.

Number 6, Centre Back  - Selected for Sweden.

 

21. Ojo Jordan.

Number 7, Winger  - Selected for Albania.

SEAMORIOW.

22. Popoola Ridwan.

Number 25, Central Midfielder  - Selected for Bosnia.

 

REAL SAPHIRE.

23. Bidemi Amole.

Number 10, Attacking Midfielder  - Selected for Czech Republic.

CHARLESANN FC.

24. Teslim Balogun.

Number 9, Striker  - Selected for Hungary.

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