Finalists for 2024 Lagos Supremacy Cup emerge

Posted : 30 November 2024

The Lagos Supremacy Cup Day 3 semi-final has brought high-flying Dino SC and Beyond Limits together as both teams set their sights on a thrilling final, while 36 Lion faces Charlesann in the third-place playoff.

The 2024 Lagos Supremacy Cup final will feature the reigning champions, Dino SC, going head-to-head with Viareggio Cup victors Beyond Limits at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday morning, with kickoff at 9:50 a.m.

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In the third-place playoff, Charlesann will challenge 36 Lion, with the match set to begin at 8 a.m.

Teams competed fiercely on Friday, aiming to impress the scouts in attendance.

In the semi-final, Dino SC beat Ikorodu City 3-2. Despite a brace from Wisdom Ubani, Ikorodu City fell short, losing 3-2 to Dino SC, who finished at the top of Group A with 10 points out of a possible 12.

Seamoriow battled FC Bethel to a 1-1 draw. FC Bethel initially took the lead with a goal from Ojo Jordan, but Seamoriow equalized through Quadri Adewuyi, who found the far-left corner.

Meanwhile, Broad City won 1-0 against Real Sapphire. A 5th-minute goal from Terhide David was enough for Broad City to secure a narrow victory over Real Sapphire.

In the other match, Charlesann beat MS Success 3-0. Charlesann capitalized on a poor defensive performance from MS Success, with goals from Sunday Jones, Uche Jones, and Akolawole Lateef leading to a 3-0 triumph.

With six points and a goal difference of +3, Charlesann awaited the outcome of the Beyond Limits vs FC Bethel match to determine their fate in Group B.

The fierce battle between 36 Lion and Ikorodu City ended in a 1-1 draw. Samson Akinyoola’s late goal secured a well-deserved point for 36 Lion. Ahmed Malik opened the scoring in the 45th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after goalkeeper Samuel Oriola saved his initial penalty attempt.

This result allowed 36 Lion, in second place, to secure a playoff spot for third place with a total of seven points from four matches.

In another thrilling encounter, Beyond Limits managed to draw 3-3 with FC Bethel, thanks to Abiodun Toheeb’s equalizer in the 52nd minute. The match was action-packed from the start, with Akinsipe Amos scoring in the 18th minute. Ojo Jordan seemed to give Bethel the upper hand by scoring after a rebound from goalkeeper Daniel Aiyenugba. Toheeb’s goal reignited hope for Beyond Limits, but Uchenna Marizu restored Bethel’s two-goal lead shortly after. However, in a dramatic finish, Ogunniyi Oluwaseyi and Toheeb scored to level the match.

The result was disappointing for FC Bethel, who finished third with six points (+2), while Beyond Limits topped the group with eight points from four matches.

Day 3 Results:

Dino SC 3-2 Ikorodu City
Seamoriow 1-1 FC Bethel
Broad City 1-0 Real Sapphire
MS Success 0-3 Charlesann
36 Lion 1-1 Ikorodu City
Beyond Limits Football Academy 3-3 FC Bethel

Finalists for 2024 Lagos Supremacy Cup emerge

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