Sports
2026 5Stars Premier League Final: Bella Shmurda, Jaywillz, Goya Menor, Others Set to Light Up Abuja-Lagos Clash
Joel Ajayi
The stage is set for the grand finale of the 2026 5Stars Premier League, with Abuja’s Hood FC taking on Lagos-based Sir J FC for the coveted ₦4 million grand prize.
The final, themed “The Reawakening 8 – Building the Future of African Sports Through 7-a-Side League,” will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 4pm at the Showtime Arena, Lekki, Lagos.
The competition began with 32 teams drawn from Lagos and Abuja, battling through regional stages for a place in the national finale.
Hood FC emerged from a competitive Abuja bracket that also featured All Stars, Turf Arena FC and Nero City FC, while Sir J FC overcame strong opposition in Lagos to secure their place in the final.
The showdown promises an exciting clash between two of the tournament’s standout teams, with both sides eyeing the major prize and national bragging rights.
Adding further excitement, a consignment of sports kits from Jersey in the United Kingdom, facilitated by former FA President Ricky Weir, has arrived for the successful players.
The grand finale is expected to attract top government officials, corporate leaders, sports personalities and entertainment figures, with the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, the Ministers of Youth and Interior, Seyi Tinubu, Kunle Fakeye and former Super Eagles star Obafemi Martins among the invited guests.
The event will also feature performances from leading entertainers, including Goya Menor, Bella Shmurda, Slimcase, Jaywillz, Dami Adenuga and SexySteel, as the 5Stars Premier League brings its latest edition to a spectacular close.
Sports
Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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