July 21 (THEWILL) – Nigerian football club Sporting Lagos made history by winning the B17E category of the Gothia Cup in Sweden. The team defeated FC Tokyo 4-0 in the final that was held at the Gamla Ullevi Stadium, attended by about 9,000 spectators.

The Nigerian side dominated the match from the start, with Yusuf Abdullahi opening the scoring in the ninth minute. Babatunde Akomolede extended the lead with a spectacular long-range strike before half-time. Lucky John added a third goal in the 55th minute and Sporting Lagos completed their victory with a fourth.

Akomolede, who was named Most Valuable Player of the final, expressed his joy at the team’s performance. He stated: “The team’s performance was outstanding, just perfect. I don’t know how to describe the joy I feel right now. It’s just too much.”

This victory marks a major milestone for Nigerian football as Sporting Lagos becomes the first club from the country to win a trophy at the Gothia Cup. The team’s success comes after beating Nigerian team Beyond Limits earlier in the tournament.

The Gothia Cup, known for showcasing young football talent from all over the world, provided Sporting Lagos with a platform to showcase their skills on an international stage. Their convincing victory in the B17E category highlights the potential of Nigerian youth football and sets a new benchmark for future competitors.

Jude Obafemi is a versatile Senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers and excels in sourcing, researching and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.