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Organizers of Nigeria’s renowned off-season tournament, Gold Cup, have extended their congratulations to Sporting Lagos for securing a place in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Jeffrey Butler and his team made history after clinching South West bragging rights by defeating Osun United in their final match of the Nigeria National League season at the Lanreleke Township Stadium, Ileogbo.
Alex Leme scored the winning goal in the 17th minute, helping Sporting Lagos finish top of Conference B with 36 points from 18 games.
Tunde Shamsudeen, the general coordinator of the Gold Cup pre-season tournament, expressed his delight on Thursday evening.
“Congratulations to Sporting Lagos for achieving a well-deserved promotion.
“As reigning champions of the Gold Cup pre-season tournament, we are very proud of their achievement.
“They have twice used the Gold Cup platform to evaluate their team during pre-season, and both times they have earned promotion to the top flight.
“The significance of Sporting Lagos’ promotion is a testament to the rigorous work that Coach Butler, his players and staff have put in.
“This feat cannot be achieved without the administrative acumen of Godwin Enakhena. We also commend Shola Akinlade, co-founder and CEO of Paystack, for his relentless support.”
