Sheu Close wins top prize at Lagos street soccer tournament
The FirstBank Lagos State Street Soccer Stars tournament concluded with Sheu Close crowned champions after a thrilling final in Oshodi. The event featured 64 teams and 640 players, showcasing grassroots football talent across Lagos. Adebanji Atewogboye and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu played key roles in supporting the competition, with FirstBank sponsoring the initiative to empower youth and promote community development. The tournament awarded cash prizes and individual honors to outstanding teams and players.
Match highlights
- Sheu Close won the three-a-side tournament, taking home a N1m top prize.
- The competition began on August 2 and ended with a final on Oloyede Street.
- Oremeji Street finished third after defeating Salawu Street 6-1 in the third-place match.
- The total prize pool was N3.5m, with runners-up receiving N750,000 and third place N500,000.
- Individual awards such as Golden Boot, Most Valuable Player, and others each came with N100,000.
