Star Guests and Two Thrilling Matches to Highlight 1xCup 2026 Final On Saturday

For over three months, 100 clubs from Lagos have been competing for the 1xCup 2026 title, a ₦20 million prize pool, and the attention of scouts from professional clubs. The climax of Nigeria’s premier grassroots tournament is here – on October 31, as the Inspire Sport Arena will host the decisive games. The third-place match will kick off at 11:00am, followed by the 1xCup 2026 final at 14:00 as Young Strikers FC tackle Tonic FC.

The Future Builders as the Young Strikers are fondly called have won over the hearts of fans with their attacking style of football. Their matches are always major events and a real goal fest. Young Strikers FC have scored 21 goals in 8 games, which is one of the best records among all teams participating in the 1xCup 2026.

The team from Lagos Island took part in all four seasons of the tournament and reached the semi-finals in 2023.

Waheed Kosoko’s team comfortably beat Peace FC and Africano FC in the qualifiers, topped their group, and in the knockout stage, they eliminated Dynamic FC, Emiloju, and Collins Edwin SC – one of the main favorites of the fourth season. The Future B...