Victor Ikpeba, the esteemed 1997 African Footballer of the Year, has offered his commendation to the Lab Memorial Football Carnival, hailing its celebration of community football.
In an exclusive interview with Sports247, Victor Ikpeba emphasized the significance of community football and celebrated the essence of competition within one’s own community. He spotlighted the Lab Memorial Football Carnival as a tribute not only to a great individual but also as a means to foster community spirit and honor past heroes who have often been overlooked.
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His accolades come in the wake of Melody Football Club’s triumph over 36 Lion Football Club in the final of Season 2 of the tournament, which transpired over the weekend. This event, featuring teams from Iwaya and its environs, underscores the organizers’ unwavering commitment to upholding this cherished annual tradition.
The one-day football extravaganza transformed the University of Lagos sports complex into a spectacle, with eight teams from the Iwaya community and neighboring areas engaging in fierce competition.
The Lab Memorial Football Carnival, paying homage to the late Layiwola Ayinde Balogun, a passionate advocate for youth sports development, offers a platform for budding talents to shine while honoring a figure who empowered and inspired countless individuals in the Iwaya community.
In the tournament’s grand finale, Melody Football Club emerged as the standout team, showcasing their prowess in every match and reserving their best performance for the championship clash.
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They secured victory with a commanding 3-0 scoreline over 36 Lion Football Club, etching their name in the annals of the tournament’s history. Distinguished guests, including the revered Victor Ikpeba, witnessed this captivating spectacle.
The tournament’s resounding success and its recognition of community football bear testament to the enduring legacy of Layiwola Ayinde Balogun and the organizers’ unwavering commitment to nurturing young football talent. The Lab Memorial Football Carnival remains steadfast in its mission to provide a vital platform for emerging stars to showcase their skills, offering hope and inspiration to aspiring footballers in the Iwaya community and beyond.
