Fortune FA Oshodi
VI Foot Ijora and Fortune FA Oshodi have earned their spots in the finals of the 7th edition of JOF U-13 Football Tournament after showcasing impressive performances in their respective semi-final games held at CMS Primary School, Bariga, Lagos.
VI Foot IJORA won the first semi-final match with a convincing 3-1 victory over Soccer City FA Iwaya. The youthful squad displayed a blend of tactical awareness, calmness under pressure, and effective attacking play to defeat their rivals and maintain their remarkable form in the tournament.
Following that, Fortune FA Oshodi clinched the second place in the final with a resounding 4-0 win against Ultimate FA Coker. This solid performance emphasised the team’s calibre and consistency throughout the competition, paving the way for an eagerly awaited clash with VI Foot Ijora.
The JOF U-13 Football Tournament, sponsored by JOF Nigeria Limited, aligns with the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at empowering youth and promoting grassroots sports. This event was established to discover, nurture, and offer exposure to young football talents, while also encouraging healthy competition among emerging athletes.
The tournament, coordinated by the Lagos State Grassroots Football Association, has effectively united promising young players from throughout the state, providing them with an opportunity to enhance their skills and demonstrate their abilities.
As excitement builds in anticipation of the final match, the organisers have disclosed that information regarding the championship game and the closing celebration will be revealed during a media briefing set for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the headquarters of JOF Nigeria Limited, located in Oregun, Lagos.
With both finalists having delivered remarkable performances on their journey to the final, football enthusiasts can look forward to an exhilarating and intensely fought conclusion to a tournament that has showcased the rich talent present in Nigeria’s grassroots football scene.
