Akogun Street Win Lagos Street Soccer Stars 3.0, Claim ₦1m Prize
Akogun Street emerged champions of the third edition of Lagos Street Soccer Stars, Ejigbo Edition after defeating Christ Oladunni Street 2-1 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in regulation time to claim the ₦1 million top prize.
The grand finale took place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Ejigbo, Lagos, after weeks of competition involving 32 street teams selected from across the community’s wards.
Christ Oladunni Street finished as first runners-up and received ₦750,000, while Segun Awolowo Street claimed third place with ₦500,000 after defeating Anuoluwapo Street 3-0.
The tournament was organised by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Grassroots Sports Development and Sporty Lagos Naija, in collaboration with the Executive Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, Aare Taoreed Adebayo Taiwo.
The initiative aims to discover grassroots football talent, promote community unity and keep young people positively engaged through sports.
Speaking at the event, Adebanji Atewogboye, popularly known as SKIBANJ, said the competition was created to connect raw talent with opportunities.
He said the players had demonstrated that teamwork, discipline and dedication could help young people achieve their dreams, describing the tournament as an example of grassroots sports development under the leadership of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The co-host, Taiwo, commended the initiative and assured residents that the next edition would be bigger.
The final attracted government officials, football enthusiasts, community stakeholders and residents from Ejigbo and neighbouring areas, including the LCDA vice-chairman, Secretary to the Local Government, APC chairman, party leaders and councillors.
The tournament forms part of ongoing efforts to use grassroots sports to develop young talent and strengthen community participation in Lagos State.
