By McAnthony Anaelechukwu
LAGOS – Team Megida, the grassroots mobilization arm supporting the Lagos APC governorship ticket, has announced an 8-team football tournament to engage youth and promote sports development across the state.
Tagged “Let’s Play for Hamzat & Dami”, the tournament is organized by McAnthony Anaelechukwu, CEO of Peakline Sports World, and will hold at the iconic New Maracana Sports Complex, Tolu, Ajegunle, Lagos.
The competition, held in support of Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat, APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Lagos State, and Hon. Princess Damilola Sonayon-James, Deputy Gubernatorial Candidate, will feature 8 top grassroots clubs from across Lagos in a knockout format over 7 match days.
According to the organizers, the tournament carries a total prize pool of ₦1,950,000. The winning team will take home ₦1,000,000 plus a trophy and gold medals, while second and third place will receive ₦500,000 and ₦250,000 respectively. Special awards named after Dr. Hamzat and Hon. Princess Damilola will be presented to the Most Valuable Player and Top Scorer.
In addition to cash prizes, 160 players across the 8 teams will receive full branded kits comprising jersey, shorts and hose. The kits will carry “Hamzat x Dami 2026” at the back and the APC logo on the sleeve. Ten FIFA-standard match balls have also been provided for training and match use.
Speaking on the initiative, Hon. Olawale Ariyo, Chairman of Team Megida, said the tournament is a direct engagement with Lagos youth.
“Football is the language of our streets in Ajegunle and across Lagos. Through ‘Let’s Play for Hamzat & Dami’, Team Megida is not just organizing matches. We are creating a platform for our young people to showcase talent, earn with dignity, and connect with the vision of Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat and Hon. Princess Damilola Sonayon-James. This is politics of presence, not promises. Unity. Energy. Progress,” Hon. Ariyo stated.
McAnthony Anaelechukwu, CEO of Peakline Sports World, added that the event will be delivered to professional standards. _“We are committed to a credible, well-organized tournament that puts the players and fans first. From kits to officiating, from security to media coverage, Peakline Sports World will ensure ‘Let’s Play for Hamzat & Dami’ sets a new benchmark for grassroots football in Lagos.”_
As part of community engagement, a “Manifesto Corner” and PVC awareness drive will be set up at the venue throughout the tournament to educate young people on policies relating to jobs, sports development, security and education.
Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00PM daily at New Maracana. The exact tournament dates will be announced in due course.
Media houses, sports bloggers and brand partners have been invited to partner with the organizers for coverage and sponsorship. For accreditation and more information, contact Peakline Sports World via Team Megida.
Follow, Like and Share
@highlight
Babajide Sanwo-Olu
Dr. Obafemi Hamzat
Olawale Ariyo
Team Megida
