Following a thrilling opening day that produced ten goals, standout individual performances, and plenty of excitement, the inaugural Lagos Queens Cup returns on Thursday with another captivating round of fixtures at the Legacy Pitch, Surulere, as Nigeria’s brightest young female footballers continue their quest to impress international scouts.
The morning’s action begins at 7:00am with Dannaz Ladies taking on CATS Ladies, before attention shifts to one of the tournament’s headline encounters at 8:00am, where Ayisat Yusuf FA face Asisat Oshoala Academy in a highly anticipated showdown between two of the country’s leading talent development programmes.
At 9:00am, Dreamstar Ladies will be tested by the experienced FC Robo Queens, while Victory Queens conclude the day’s schedule against Nakamura FA at 10:00am in another fixture expected to showcase the depth of emerging talent within Nigeria’s women’s game.
Beyond the results, the Lagos Queens Cup continues to deliver on its core objective of connecting elite young players with professional opportunities beyond Nigeria’s borders. Day Two will once again attract an impressive scouting delegation, with Nigerian football icon Faith Ikidi-Michael joined by respected European scouts Maiju Ruotsalainen, Marko Saranlinna and James Burgin.
Their presence reinforces the tournament’s growing international reputation and highlights its commitment to creating genuine pathways for talented Nigerian players to secure opportunities with professional clubs across Europe.
As Nigeria’s first dedicated women’s football scouting tournament, the Lagos Queens Cup is setting a new benchmark for player identification, talent development and international exposure. By bringing together elite academies, experienced coaches and global scouts under one platform, the competition is helping reshape the future of women’s football in the country.
The tournament is proudly supported by the Lagos State Football Association, 36 Lion Investment, Herizon Sports Initiative, Ayisat Yusuf Football Foundation, Diego Nakamura, Ivory Health Club and the Africa Football Empowerment Congress, whose collective support continues to drive a transformative platform for the advancement of women’s football in Nigeria.
