Lagos Street Soccer 2025: Joseph Street Wins Big In Lagos Street Soccer Competition.

Emmanuel lkpeama 

Joseph Street have been officially crowned winners of the maiden edition of the Lagos Street Soccer Competition Oshodi 2025 which came to a thrilling close on Sunday, August 10,2025, as fans witnessed an action-packed finale that brought the tournament to a memorable end.

The grassroots soccer street competition organized by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had sixteen teams from the nooks and crannies of Oshodi-Isolo, slugged it out for the mouth-watering prizes to remain four teams for the yesterday’s final matches.

The grand finale kicked off with the third-place match between Wahabi Larinde Street and Bello Street where Wahabi Larinde won the 3rd place match by 2-1 to claim the bronze medal in a dominant performance that thrilled their supporters.

Goals from Quadri Oja of jersey number 8 and Lanre Kushimo of jersey number 3 gave Wahabi Larinde the bronze medal, while Oyewole Olabisi from Bello Street, jersey number 7 who equally won the man of the match award scored the consolation goal.

But the highlight of the evening was the much-anticipated final match between Joseph Street and Osho Street. In a stunning start, Joseph Street scored the first goal,8mins into the game through Femi Obadeye, jersey number 9.

The early goal set the tone for a fiercely competitive encounter, with both teams giving their all in a bid for the title,despite several attempts from Osho Street, Joseph Street held their ground and in the 29mins of the game, Joseph Street scored the second goal from Osimehin Emmanuel, jersey number 3 to emerge as champions of the 2025 tournament.

The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu,who was ably represented by the General Manager of the Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Agency (LASPEMA), Tpl Daisi Oso,reiterated that his administration will continue to encourage youth participation and sports development to build a sane society.

Sanwo-Olu,who was excited at the level of unity and togetherness the grassroot sports has unified the youths of Oshodi stressed that his government “would not leave any stone unturned in terms of using the instrumentality of sports to develop every nook and cranny of the state.”

The governor who was the special guest used the occassion to pledge his continued support to grassroots sports development in Lagos State.

He said that the gesture was part of his administration’,the “Theme Plus agenda “in promoting grassroot development.

“Currently, Nigeria is laden with various kinds of instabilities such as political, ethnic, and religious violence, and there is no doubt that youths are now at the centre of these vices. This is because the love of sporting activities among the youths has been replaced by other endeavours like internet fraud, drug abuse, armed robbery, and some other vices.”

“This shows that the youths are yearning for more sporting activities and that our administration is really touching the heart of the youths especially as it concerns football “he said

While extolling the Senior Special Assistant on Grassroot Sports Development,Hon Atewogboye Adebanji for his contributions and achievements, Sanwo Olu called on the youths to be more focused and resilient.

Reports has it that the 7-day Street Soccer Competition saw thrilling matches, stunning goals, and enthusiastic fans, where some outstanding players were also recognized for their performances in different category awards as best team, best player, highest goal scorer, young footballer of the match to mention few.

The atmosphere at the venue was electric, with an enthusiastic crowd turning out in large numbers to support their teams. A live band featuring drummers and saxophonists kept the energy up throughout the match, while a DJ lifted the mood during halftime and pre-game intervals with lively music.

As with the opening ceremony, security remained a top priority. Uniformed officers were stationed at every entry point and throughout the venue, ensuring a safe and well-coordinated experience for all.

The event was attended by top dignitaries, including the Governor of the State,Mr Babajide Sanwo Olu who was ably represented by the General Manager of the Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Agency (LASPEMA), Tpl Daisi Oso,the local government Chairman of Oshodi-Isolo LGA, Otunba Kehinde Oloyede-Almoroof represented by one of his aides, Hon. Gideon Balogun,the APC apex leader of the area, Comrade Bamidele Ogunshakin,a representative of the State Exco, Hon. Israel Akiode (Osha),the CDC Chairman.

Others are ward chairmen and LGA Excos of All Progressive Congress (APC),including the present and former councilors of Shogunle, Ogunoloko, Ewu and Igbehinadun wards of Oshodi-Isolo local government marked their present in the remarkable event.

Speaking to newsmen  Hon. Israel Akiode (Osha), expressed gratitude to the Executive Governor of Lagos State for bringing such initiative especially to the people of Oshodi while pledging their unalloyed support to his administration.

He also commended Hon Skibanj for taking the youths to heart as he has embark on various sporting activities that will bring the youths together.

The Executive Chairman of Oshodi LGA Otunba Kehinde Oloyede Almoroof who was ably represented by his aide,Hon Gideon balogun thank the Governor for such initiative and bringing the maiden edition to the people of Oshodi.

” As you can see, the atmosphere is wonderful, people are happy because sports is a unifier. Sports unify the youths and we are happy that he is bringing such a laudable program to Oshodi at this time”.

” This activity will unify the youths, instead of indulging in drug abuse or any youths vices,this will go a way in ensuring that our youths come together for one purpose.” he said

The Council boss went further to encourage the youths to see sports activities as a yardstick for peaceful co-existence among themselves while pledging that he will develop grassroot sports to the fullest in this present dispensation.

A resident of Oshodi,Kazeem Ogbeyinka stated that the event is well organized as he applauded Hon Atewogboye Adebanji for coming up with such initiative, noting that through this measure all the youths are been assembled to speak with one voice.

Kazeem opined that this sporting activities will promote unity and cooperation among the youths even as many talents are discovered. He called on the youths to embrace this privileged given to them so as to experience more of this programs.

Also lending his voice, the PRO Oshodi/Mafoluku/Shogunle youth forum,Ayinde Olawale called on all the leaders to emulate Hon Skibanj so as to curb crime among the youths by introducing more programs that would promote unity among the youths while urging the government to introduce more productive programs for the youths.

Throughout the tournament,Hon Atewogboye Adebanji reinforced its commitment to grassroots football and youth development.

Highlight of the event was the cash presentation to the winner of the Lagos Street Soccer Competition as the winner was presented with the cash award of N500,000,the 1st runner up went home with N250,000 and the 3rd place winner went home with N100,000.

Other prizes won at the event was the young player of the tournament went to Adekogbe Abdusamod,man of the match and highest goal scorer went to Rasaq Mustapha and the team of the match went to Joseph Street.