All Saints Football Club have defended their title as champions of the Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament in Ajegunle, securing back-to-back victories. The team, last season’s runners-up at the state level, triumphed in a closely contested final against Chekas United, finishing with a score of 4-3 on Sunday.
Under the guidance of Coach Agbo Anebi, All Saints FC retained their championship status at the Hon. Lukmon Olumoh Sports Arena in Awodi-Ora, Ajegunle, Lagos. The final showcased a thrilling performance, with both teams exhibiting exceptional skill and determination.
In the consolation match, Joint FC faced a disappointing defeat, losing 4-2 to Emaljus Football Club.
Wahab Hammed of All Saints FC was awarded the top scorer prize of N50,000 for his impressive tally of 14 goals, closely followed by Justin Hezekiah of Chekas United, who netted 12 goals. A total of 77 goals were recorded across eight matches during the tournament.
As champions of the Badagry division, All Saints FC received a prize of N500,000, while Chekas United and Emaljus Football Club were awarded N300,000 and N100,000 as the first and second runners-up, respectively.
Dr. Bankole Allibay, the tournament’s initiator, announced that divisional qualifiers will continue with an exciting event in the Lagos Islands division. “We had a fantastic time hosting the teams in Ajegunle, and the turnout for today’s final speaks volumes. The Lagos Island tournament is set for two weeks’ time, and we are committed to concluding the qualifiers with another top-class event in Surulere,” he stated.
Bankole also outlined additional activities to kick-start this year’s state championship, which begins in October. These include a tech seminar for players, a celebrity match, and a world media parley. “Our aim is to prepare these players for life beyond football. We want to empower them with modern skills outside the pitch, which is why we are hosting a tech seminar during the state championship,” he added.all saint
This October, sixteen teams from five divisions in Lagos will compete in the second edition of the Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer State Championship.
