SGFC Athletics Edge 36 Lion on penalties to win the Jagaban Cup

SGFC Athletics exceeded the challenge raised by 36 Lion to ensure the Jagaban Cup title in Legacy Pitch on Thursday morning.

The four-day football tournament had eight teams, with the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Ikorodu City team losing by little 1-0 against Ijebu United in the first previous game.

As anticipated, the final among fans 36 Lion and SGFC delivered an exciting show, really reflecting the spirit of this popular base soccer championship.

After an exciting game that ended with a 0-0 score, Nigeria Nationwide team of the Nigerian National League based in Ilorin SGFC was victorious, winning 5-4 in the penalty for claiming the coveted trophy.

In an interview after the game, the main coordinator of the championship, Hajji Gafar Liameed, expressed his pleasure with the quality of the game and the discipline exhibited by all teams throughout the tournament.

Liameed, who also serves as president of the Football Association of the State of Lagos, shared his vision to improve the tournament in the future, while confirming that the competition format will remain unchanged.

“This championship embodies the positive values ​​associated with our dear President Bola Tinubu, particularly in terms of discipline, high moral standards and a commitment to empower young people through football,” said Hajji Gafar.

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