The Lagos Supremacy Cup 2024 has once again delivered on its promise to identify and elevate grassroots football talents to the global stage.
Spearheaded by the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) Chairman, Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, the tournament has achieved a historic milestone: 24 players from various grassroots clubs have been selected for international trials.
Speaking about this landmark achievement, Hajji Gafar expressed his satisfaction, saying, “We have a definitive objective. Our substantial investment in scouting reflects our commitment to fostering development.
This year, we surpassed our expectations, with 24 players chosen from a pool of 200 boys—an achievement that sets a new standard for West Africa.”
These young talents, representing clubs such as Beyond Limits, Dino SC, Broad City, and more, are poised to join clubs across Europe and South America. Their hard work, skill, and passion have earned them opportunities to shine on a global platform.
Below is the list of the selected players and their destinations:
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.
With letters of invitation set to arrive shortly, these players are gearing up for trials in January and the summer transfer window of 2025.
The Lagos Supremacy Cup has solidified its reputation as a talent factory, producing stars who are ready to take on the world. This achievement underscores the dedication of the LSFA and its partners in transforming grassroots football into a global success story.
