9th NYG Asaba 2025: Lagos defeats Delta in female football to claim record 5th title

9th NYG Asaba 2025:

Lagos defeats Delta in female football to claim record 5th title

By Akeem Busari

The Lagos State Female football team to the 9th edition of the National Youth Games ongoing in Asaba, Delta State, has claimed gold medal in the female category of the football event.

The latest victory is the fifth consecutive National Youth Games title for Team Lagos. And it underscores the domination of Lagos State in youth football.

The very intense and exciting final match ended 1-1 during regulations time, as Team Lagos struck late into the game, before they later won 5-4 on penalties.

Speaking after the triumph of the girls, an elated Senior Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor on Sports, Hon. Damilare Orimoloye, was quick to laud the Lagos State Governor, His Excellency Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for creating an enabling environment for youths of the state to thrive and develop their innate talents.

He also commended the Director-General of Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, for his zeal, passion and tireless efforts that continues to ensure that youth and sports in the state excel.

The youthful and resourceful sports administrator, who went on to express his untold happiness on the feat of the girls, also praised the leadership of the Lagos State Football Association, for its continual football developmental strides.

"I'm very happy that Team Lagos football team won the gold medal in the female category of the football event at the NYG, for the 5th consecutive time.

"I'm equally elated by the achievement of the male team who also won bronze medal in the football category. I congratulate the young lads for making Lagos State proud.

"It is worthy to state that the camaraderie, resilience and focus of the boys and girls is exemplary, as well as, a statement to all sports loving individuals," he added.