Fortune FA emerged champions of the 2026 Nathaniel Idowu Under-16 Football League after defeating Ajegunle United SC 4–3 on penalties in Saturday’s Super Four final at New Maracana Sports Complex, Tolu, Ajegunle.
The competition concluded an exciting nine-week grassroots football campaign, featuring the four top-performing teams: Ajegunle United SC, Fortune FA, Young Eleven FA and SC Heritage.
Young Eleven FA claimed third place after overcoming SC Heritage 8–7 on penalties following a 1–1 draw. Yekeen Adetoro scored for Heritage in the 45th minute before Ahmed Akeem equalised in the 60th minute.
The tournament attracted prominent personalities, including Nigeria Players Union representative Austin Popo, Lagos FA Vice Chairman Adedotun Coker, former Surulere chairman Tajudeen Ajide and ex-Super Eagles defender Tajudeen Dish.
Popo praised Chief Yemi Idowu for sustaining his late father Nathaniel Idowu’s legacy through grassroots sports development, while Ajide urged the youngsters to balance football with education.
Fortune FA received ₦1m as champions, while Ajegunle United earned ₦500,000. Young Eleven FA took ₦300,000, SC Heritage ₦150,000, and the fifth-placed team ₦100,000.
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