On October 16, the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (Onikan, Lagos) became the place where answers were given to the main questions of Nigeria’s biggest amateur football tournament, organized by the global betting company 1xBet.
Third place match
Nath Boys FA vs Dosu Joseph FC: 1-2
The designated home team opened the scoring in the 15th minute thanks to a vertical attack – they needed only two passes to get across the pitch and put their forward in a one-on-one situation. The Nath Boys FA player took advantage of the fact that the goalkeeper was far off his line.
Dosu Joseph FC started the 1xCup 2025 with two defeats but turned things around. In the third place match, they showed their determination again. Dosu Joseph scored twice in the first 5 minutes of the second half. First, the designated visitors took advantage of the opposition goalkeeper’s mistake after a cross from a free kick, and then they scored a direct corner kick goal!
During the tournament, Nath Boys impressed fans with their attacking play, but this time, the team had problems with finishing. Besides, their opponents counterattacked and even scored a third goal, which was disallowed due to offside. In the end, Dosu Joseph won and took home 3,000,000 NGN in prize money.
Final: when defense becomes art
Ikorodu City FA vs ISAGT: 1-0
The main match of the tournament lived up to expectations. Ikorodu City FA, the team with arguably the most reliable defense at the 1xCup 2025, once again proved that stability and discipline are the keys to success.
ISAGT’s mistake in the 72nd minute proved fatal. Ikorodu City held on to their narrow lead and finished the tournament with an impressive record, conceding only 2 goals on their way to the trophy.
Other winners
Football is a team game in which individuality is important. Not only clubs but also individual players received their well-deserved awards:
- Team of the Tournament: Ikorodu City FA — 300,000 NGN
- Best Coach: Wellington Egor (Ikorodu City FA) — 300,000 NGN
- MVP: Adewale Quadri (Nath Boys FA) — 300,000 NGN
- Best Team Goal: ISGAT FA — 300,000 NGN
- Top Scorer: Uche Emeribe (Vinmo Energy FA) — 300,000 NGN
- Best Goalkeeper: Abdullahi Sulaiman (Ikorodu City FA) — 250,000 NGN
- Highlight of the Tournament: Dosu Joseph FC — 250,000 NGN
Alhaji Waheed Akanni, 1xCup CEO: “The grand finale was truly electrifying — the atmosphere was filled with excitement, unity, and fanfare that transformed the arena into a vibrant carnival, surpassing every expectation of grassroots football in Nigeria”.
Every year, the 1xCup gets bigger. In 2025, more than 450 teams applied to participate, which is the main proof that the love of football lives in every corner of Nigeria.
The 1xCup 2025 is over, but its spirit will forever remain in the hearts of players, fans and cities that believe in the power of football.
See you at the 1xCup 2026 — the tournament that will take amateur sport in the country to new heights.
