By
Princewill Oviesan Deduke
The 1XCup continued to live up to its billing as “the tournament to play in”, with the Badagry Zone producing another thrilling round of matches that showcased the abundance of grassroots football talent in Lagos State.
A total of 14 goals were scored across four entertaining fixtures at the Inspire Sport Arena, as teams displayed determination, attacking football and tactical discipline in their quest for qualification to the next round.
The biggest statement of the day came from Vinmo Energy, who produced a ruthless attacking performance to dismantle Budu Elites FA 5-1. Their free-flowing football, clinical finishing and relentless pressing sent a strong message to the rest of the competition that they are genuine title contenders.
Ajuwa FA demonstrated resilience and defensive discipline to edge Kosas Phantom 1-0 in a fiercely contested encounter where a solitary goal proved decisive.
There was another closely fought battle as ECAS FA came from a determined display to defeat Bilda FA 2-1, with both sides entertaining spectators through end-to-end football before ECAS secured all three points.
Completing the day’s action, Greenlock FC delivered one of the most commanding performances of the round, cruising to a convincing 3-0 victory over Dominion Star with an impressive blend of organisation, creativity and clinical finishing.
The Badagry Zone once again demonstrated why it remains one of the strongest football nurseries in Lagos. Packed with exciting young talents, passionate supporters and high-quality competition, the matches reflected the growing standard of grassroots football across the division.
As the tournament gathers momentum, every fixture continues to raise the stakes, with clubs battling not only for qualification but also for the opportunity to establish themselves among the elite of Lagos grassroots football.
With more thrilling encounters still to come, the 1XCup continues to justify its reputation as the tournament every grassroots footballer wants to play in, where dreams are born, talents are discovered and future stars announce themselves on the biggest community football stage.
