Fosla Academy delivered a dominant performance to claim both the boys’ and girls’ titles at the 2026 National Schools Football Championship, capping a thrilling two-month competition with a memorable double triumph in Abuja.
The championship, which brought together schools from across Nigeria, ended on Monday, at the Package B of the MKO Abiola National Stadium after weeks of zonal qualifiers and national knockout matches.
In the girls’ final, Fosla Academy secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Government Girls Secondary School, Lugbe, courtesy of first-half goals from Salamatu Ahmed and Patricia Habilla.
The boys’ final proved more dramatic. Fosla raced into a two-goal lead through Moses Ephraim and Daniel Alilu before Brilliant Academy fought back after the break with a stunning strike from Victor Usman. Despite sustained pressure from their opponents, Fosla Academy held firm to seal a 2-1 victory and complete an impressive championship double.
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and proprietor of Fosla Academy, Sani Lulu Abdullahi, praised his players for their outstanding performances and commended the organisers for successfully staging the competition.
He particularly lauded the Chief Executive Officer of KickStart Sports Foundation, Ibrahim Bello, for his commitment to youth development through sports and urged corporate organisations and public-spirited Nigerians to support initiatives that nurture young football talents.
In the third-place playoff, Parliament International School edged Divine Mercy School 3-2 to claim the bronze medal.
Divine Mercy School’s Sunday Mark finished as the boys’ top scorer with eight goals, while Fosla Academy’s Patricia Habilla claimed the girls’ Golden Boot after also scoring eight goals during the tournament.
The championship showcased emerging football talents from across the country and reinforced the importance of grassroots competitions in developing the next generation of Super Eagles and Super Falcons stars.
Organisers expressed optimism that increased support from government and the private sector would help expand the competition and create more opportunities for young Nigerian athletes.
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso
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