Super 5 is crucial to Lagos teams’ road to NLO finals, says Wale Joseph

The Lagos State Football Association has concluded the divisional playoffs for the 2023/2024 State Football League, setting the stage for the much-anticipated Super 5 tournament.

The competition will determine which teams will represent Lagos State in the Nigeria National League (NLO) Division 2 zonal qualifiers scheduled from September 20 to 28 in Ibadan, Oyo State.

In a statement released by Wale Joseph, the Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State Football League, the division champions will now battle it out in a round-robin league format for the coveted top two spots.

These top two teams from the Super 5 will secure their spot in the NLO Zonal Finals, where they will compete against other regional champions.

Division winners advancing to the Super 5 include Bucknor FC representing the Ikeja Division Football Association (DFA); Young Stars FC of Badagry DFA; Adosag FC of Ikorodu DFA; Okaka FC of Lagos DFA; and Ighalo FA of Epe DFA.

These clubs will now compete for the ultimate opportunity to represent Lagos State on the national stage.

Wale Joseph expressed his excitement for the upcoming tournament, highlighting the high level of competition and the opportunity it provides for local talent to shine on a bigger stage.

“The Super 5 is a crucial part of the football calendar in Lagos. It allows our divisional champions to prove their worth and take the next step in their football journey by representing the state in the NLO zonal qualifiers,” he said.

With the stage set and the teams ready to play, all eyes are now on the Super 5 as the competition promises to be an exciting showcase of grassroots football talent in Lagos.

The best teams will not only gain state pride but also the opportunity to raise their status on the national football scene.

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