Collins Edwin SC have been crowned champions of the 21st Lagos Supremacy Cup after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Beyond Limits FA in a pulsating final on Thursday at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium Surulere.
Earlier in the day, Ikorodu City FC clinched third place after an emphatic comeback win over 36 Lion FC. 36 Lion took the lead in the 5th minute through Chisom Onyenuforo, but Ikorodu City responded brilliantly as Peter Joshua equalized in the 11th minute, Ihwuhwvabe Sylvester put them ahead in the 29th minute, Peter grabbed his brace in the 40th minute and Awojobi Tomiwa sealed a 4-1 win in the 48th minute to secure bronze.
The final lived up to its billing as both Beyond Limits and Collins Edwin created chances in front of a packed crowd that included international scouts and top political dignitaries. Beyond Limits came into the final as Group A winners, while Collins Edwin topped Group B on goal difference ahead of Ikorodu City.
The decisive moment came in the 23rd minute when Jimoh Abdulrasheed gave Collins Edwin SC the lead. The midfielder capitalized on a quick transition to fire his side ahead — a goal that would prove to be the winner.
Beyond Limits pushed hard for an equalizer and came close in the 35th minute when Oyeniran Peter’s chip from close range narrowly missed the target. Collins Edwin then had a golden chance to double their lead in the 56th minute, but Obiora Sunny’s layoff to Francis was blasted over with too much power.
The tension peaked in the 59th minute when Beyond Limits almost drew level at the death through top scorer Memud Olamilekan, whose effort was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Ademola Elebiju of Collins Edwin SC, preserving the slender lead till the final whistle.
With the win, Collins Edwin SC are champions of the 2026 Lagos Supremacy Cup, dethroning Ikorodu City and writing their name in gold in the prestigious grassroots tournament that has become a hub for talent discovery.
The final was graced by His Excellency Ronaldo Lima, the Ambassador of Brazil in Nigeria, who was the Special Guest of Honour and presented the trophy to the captain of the champions following the royal trophy route from Trophy Queen Christianah Sohe of LASU and 8-year-old trophy escort Aleem Olanrewaju.
Highly revered international scouts who added global flavour to the final were Cem Sagar from Diamond Sports Management, Bruno Morimoto from Elenko Sports, Bence Gulácsi from Debrecen, Andre Velloso from Atletico Mineiro and Boliva Lima from Goztepe in Turkey.
The political class also turned out in large numbers to celebrate grassroots football in Lagos, led by Distinguished Musiliu Obanikoro, Honourable Rasaq Ajala, Hon. Orekoya, Hon. Alabi Kolade David, Hon. Bamgbose, Hon. Samuel Sejoro, Barrister Ajala and all APC Contact & Mobilization Committee, Hon. RAK Ogunlende, Hon. Olanrewaju Oshun, Hon. Bolaji Yusuf, Hon. Sunday Ojelabi, Hon. Kunle Dabiri and Hon. Agboola Dabiri.
Also present were football stakeholders and dignitaries including Engineer Waidi Akanni, Hon. Gafar LGA Chairman Badagry Federation, Hon. Meiha Senapon and all 10 Wards Chairman from Badagry Central, Hon. Kayode John, Hon. John Oyinloye, Hon. Sanmi Doherty, Mr. Peter Odoe, Mr. Michael Fadeyi, Mr. Richard Opanuga, Hon. Paschal, Mr. Joachim Okpala and Mr. Sam Ochonma who all added colour to a memorable final day.
