Dino Sporting Club edge Mavlon to win 2023 Lagos Supremacy Cup

Dino SC Football Club of Abeokuta, Ogun State have emerged as new champions of Lagos Supremacy Cup.

In the final held Friday morning at the FIFA legacy pitch of National Stadium Surulere, Lagos, Dino SC defeated Mavlon 4-3 on penalties after barren draw at the regulation time.

In their semi final match played earlier today, Dino SC also defeated former champions, 36 Lion 5-3 on penalties after one goal apiece at the regulation time.

It was a tough final as Mavlon and Dino SC entertained fans with their football artistry. Both teams created some scary moments but failed to convert their chances which led to the penalty shootout.

Dino SC Coach, Godwin Gibson Zakka said they came to the tournament with determination and commended his boys for their commitment and doggedness especially in the semi final against 36 Lion.

“Of course, nobody gave us chance, but we have shamed our critics and proved the bookmakers wrong. Our tactics worked for us, and we deserved to be crowned as new champions,” he said.

While the Dino SC Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Omamofe Samuel expressed gratitude to God for the victory saying that it was a well deserved victory.

“We came, saw and conquered. I am happy that we achieved our target. Alhough we lost to Mavlon in our group opening match when we were not settled down. After the defeat, we were able to rise to the occasion and show football fans we are formidable team.

“I thank the coaching crew, players for their commitment and the management would continue to support the team in subsequent engagements,”he said.

Mavlon coach, Abdulraham Kayode Sulaiman said he was not disappointed with the defeat and congratulated his opponents for hard fought victory.

“We were unlucky at the penalty shootout. My boys did well but the better side won the game. It was a tournament that exposed my players and i thank the organisers for this initiative,”he said.

In his own comment, Tournament Coordinator, Liameed Olawale Gafar thanked the participants for their commitment and support to make this year’s edition a memorable one saying that the competition had recommended huge success.

Semi finalists emerge in 2023 Lagos Supremacy Cup

 

36 Lion picked their third win of the Lagos Supremacy Cup on Thursday morning as they conquered SGFC Athletics 2-1, while Dino SC beat Broad City 3-1 to join Lion in the semi-final.

Imperial had a taste of victory, beating Dosu Joseph Football Club 4-0 in the early kick-off.

23 goals was scored in Day 3 of the Lagos Supremacy Cup. Below is how events unfolded at the Campus Mini Stadium......

Three-star Agada marvellous for Mavlon 

In-form Charles Agada was ruthless with three goals for Mavlon who humbled Corinthians 3-1.

Jacob Emmanuel banged the only goal for Corinthians.

With the result, Mavlon picked their spot in the semi-final with six points from three games. They placed second with goal difference of +2.

Elsewhere, Imperial annihilated Dosu Joseph Football Club 4-0 while FC Bethel drew 2-2 against DN10.

City fall short 

Despite a brace from Oyedokun Tosin, Ikorodu City drew 2-2 with Tripple 44 and crashed out of the tournament.

Adewale Adekunle and Oladeji Israel found the back of net for Tripple 44.

Both teams finished with five points but Tripple 44 qualified for the semi-final thanks to a superior goal difference of +2. 

City had +1 and couldn't pick the spot for best second placed team as they were edged out by Mavlon.

Dino SC join the semi-final train

Dino SC condemned Broad City to a 3-1 defeat. An early goal from Stephen Ende and Ogonna Okoro's brace disorganized Broad City.

Oladele Razaq scored a face saving goal for Broad City who weren't at their fluid best.

In Thursday's last game, 36 Lion beat SGFC Athletics 2-1 to finish the pool on top with nine points.

Azuka Alanta and Seun Lawal registered 36 Lion's goals. Adeshina Akande was the goalscorer for SGFC Athletics.

What next 

Tripple 44, Dino SC, Mavlon and 36 Lion are through to the semi-final.

Day Four Fixtures 

Date: Friday 17th November, 2023

Venue: Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere.

Tripple 44 Vs Mavlon 7am

Dino SC Vs 36 Lion 8:10am

Final 8:40am

Lagos Supremacy Cup: Imperial, Triple 44 share spoils in four goal thriller as 36 Lion, Mavlon, Broad City record wins on Day One

 

Tripple 44 started the Lagos Supremacy Cup with a 2-2 draw against Imperial at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan on Tuesday.

There were victories for Mavlon, Broad City and 36 Lion as the competition got under way in front of enthusiastic fans, who were treated to plenty of action on day one.

Joel Ashuku bagged a brace for Imperial in the thriller against the Ibadan based outfit. Rahmon Olawale and Ifeoluwa Adewale netted in the colours of Tripple 44.

Dosu Joseph Football Club forced Ikorodu City to a 1-1 draw.

The game didn't open up until the last 10 minutes. Olowu Seun cancelled out Al Ameen's curtain raiser.

Mavlon had too much quality for Dino SC, as they won 2-1.

Charles Agada showcased his quality with the first blood. Hassan Agbede equalised for Dino.

Imrana Mohammed hit Dino SC with a late heartbreaker.

Broad City beat Corinthians 2-1 in the fourth match of the day.

Isa Muhammed played the poacher role superbly as he helped 36 Lion pip FC Bethel 1-0.

Meanwhile, DN10 played out a 1-1 against SGFC Athletics.

Action continues at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Wednesday with six games taking place.

Day 1 Results

Tripple 44 2-2 Imperial 

Ikorodu City 1-1 Dosu Joseph Football Club 

Mavlon 2-1 Dino SC 

Corinthians  1-2 Broad City 

FC Bethel 0-1 36 Lion 

DN10 1-1 SGFC Athletics

Lagos Supremacy Cup draws pair top teams in tough groups

The draws for the 2023 Lagos Supremacy Cup took place on Saturday night.

Fast rising Tripple 44 landed in Group A alongside tough customers Imperial, Ikorodu City and Dosu Joseph Football Club.

President of Dosu Joseph Football Club, Mr Dosu Joseph (MON) commented after the draw: "The 12 teams are not easy to beat. What an interesting draws! Good luck to all the teams. I think Pool A is the most difficult group."

Meanwhile, giant killing FC Bethel were drawn in Group C with well reverred 36 Lion, DN10 and SGFC Athletics. Many stakeholders agreed that this particular pool as the most difficult group.

Mavlon, Dino SC, Corinthians and Broad City were all placed in Group B.

The Lagos Supremacy Cup is tagged "No Offside! 

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The competition will hold from November 14th-17th at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan.