Collins Edwin SC Edge Beyond Limits To Win 2026 Lagos Supremacy Cup
By Saheed Afolabi
Collins Edwin SC have emerged champions of the 21st edition of the Lagos Supremacy Cup after securing a narrow 1-0 victory over Beyond Limits FA in Thursday’s final at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.
Jimoh Abdulrasheed proved the difference between the two sides, scoring the decisive goal in the 23rd minute to hand Collins Edwin the title and end Ikorodu City’s reign as champions of the grassroots competition.
The final brought together two of the tournament’s outstanding teams, with Beyond Limits having topped Group A and Collins Edwin finishing first in Group B on goal difference ahead of Ikorodu City.
Both sides produced an entertaining contest, creating opportunities in search of an advantage, but it was Collins Edwin who capitalised on a quick transition to take the lead through Abdulrasheed’s well-taken effort.
Beyond Limits responded with increased attacking pressure and nearly restored parity in the 35th minute when Oyeniran Peter’s attempted chip from close range narrowly missed the target.
Collins Edwin also came close to extending their advantage in the 56th minute, but Francis failed to convert after receiving a layoff from Obiora Sunny, sending his effort over the crossbar.
The decisive moment in the closing stages came in the 59th minute when Beyond Limits’ leading scorer, Memud Olamilekan, threatened to snatch an equaliser. However, Collins Edwin goalkeeper Ademola Elebiju produced an important save to preserve his team’s advantage until the final whistle.
Earlier, Ikorodu City FC claimed third place with an emphatic 4-1 comeback victory over 36 Lion FC. Chisom Onyenuforo gave 36 Lion an early lead in the fifth minute before Peter Joshua equalised six minutes later.
Ihwuhwvabe Sylvester put Ikorodu City ahead in the 29th minute, while Joshua completed his brace in the 40th minute. Awojobi Tomiwa then added the fourth in the 48th minute to seal the bronze medal.
The final attracted international attention, with scouts from several European and South American clubs in attendance to assess emerging talents from the competition.
Among those present were Cem Sagar of Diamond Sports Management, Bruno Morimoto of Elenko Sports, Bence Gulácsi of Debrecen, Andre Velloso of Atletico Mineiro and Boliva Lima of Goztepe in Turkey.
Brazil’s Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Ronaldo Lima, attended as Special Guest of Honour and presented the championship trophy to Collins Edwin’s captain.
The trophy presentation followed a ceremonial procession led by LASU Trophy Queen Christianah Sohe, alongside eight-year-old trophy escort Aleem Olanrewaju.
The occasion also attracted several political officeholders, football administrators and stakeholders, including Distinguished Musiliu Obanikoro, Honourable Rasaq Ajala, Hon. Orekoya, Hon. Alabi Kolade David, Hon. Bamgbose, Hon. Samuel Sejoro, Barrister Ajala and members of the APC Contact and Mobilisation Committee.
Other dignitaries included Hon. RAK Ogunlende, Hon. Olanrewaju Oshun, Hon. Bolaji Yusuf, Hon. Sunday Ojelabi, Hon. Kunle Dabiri and Hon. Agboola Dabiri.
Football stakeholders and other personalities at the event included former Nigeria international and football administrator Engineer Waidi Akanni, Hon. Gafar, LGA Chairman of Badagry Federation, Hon. Meiha Senapon, representatives of the 10 ward chairmen from Badagry Central, Hon. Kayode John, Hon. John Oyinloye, Hon. Sanmi Doherty, Peter Odoe, Michael Fadeyi, Richard Opanuga, Hon. Paschal, Joachim Okpala and Sam Ochonma.
