Sporting Lagos Crowned 2026 NNL Super Four Champions

 

Sporting Lagos have been crowned champions of the 2026 NNL Super Four, edging out local rivals Inter Lagos on goal difference after a dramatic final day at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo.

The “Noisy Lagosians” went into Matchday 3 needing just a point to secure the title, and though they fell 1-0 to Inter Lagos in the Lagos derby, their earlier results proved enough. Sporting Lagos finished top of the table with 6 points from three games, having opened the tournament with a 1-0 win over Ranchers Bees before dismantling Doma United 4-0 on Matchday 2.

Inter Lagos also ended the championship on 6 points, following a 1-0 loss to Doma United, a 1-0 win over Ranchers Bees, and Friday’s derby victory. But Sporting’s superior goal tally gave them the edge and the ₦10,000,000 prize money that comes with the trophy.

Ranchers Bees and Doma United finished third and fourth respectively, completing the quartet of promoted clubs that will feature in the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season.

For Sporting Lagos, the Super Four triumph caps a rapid rise since the club’s founding and signals their readiness for top-flight football. Inter Lagos, Ranchers Bees, and Doma United will also head home with momentum, using the next few weeks to regroup and prepare for the challenges of the NPFL.

The final day in Ikenne delivered the drama, tension, and quality that defined a competitive Super Four, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting season ahead for Nigeria’s second-tier graduates.

Burna Boy and Shakira Put Nigerian Sound On The World Cup Stage with ‘Dai Dai’

 

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Nigeria’s influence on global music just got another major spotlight as Burna Boy teams up with Colombian superstar Shakira on _‘Dai Dai’_, the official anthem for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Announced on Thursday, the track blends Shakira’s Latin pop energy with Burna Boy’s unmistakable Afrobeats rhythm, creating a sound that feels both global and unmistakably Nigerian. For a country whose Super Eagles won’t be at the tournament, it’s proof that Nigerian voice and culture will still resonate on football’s biggest stage.

The collaboration is more than a feature, it’s recognition of how far Afrobeats has come. Burna Boy’s inclusion shows that FIFA and global audiences now see Nigerian music as essential to the World Cup’s cultural identity.

In the promotional clip, Shakira leads a vibrant dance crew with a football at the center, it’s Burna Boy’s tone that give 'Dai Dai’  its distinct edge. It is a seamless fusion, where Naija energy meets global pop appeal.

This isn’t Shakira’s first time shaping World Cup soundtracks. She defined a generation with ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)’ in 2010 and ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ in 2006. But ‘Dai Dai’ feels different because it reflects the current reality of world music: Africa, and Nigeria in particular, is now a driving force. The song is designed to celebrate the three host nations USA, Mexico, and Canada but it also carries Nigerian flavor to millions of viewers who may never have visited Nigeria.

Set to feature prominently at the opening ceremony on June 11, 2026, ‘Dai Dai’ is already generating buzz online. Fans are praising the chemistry between Shakira and Burna Boy, with many saying the track could become the defining anthem of the summer.

NFF Appoints Maikaba, Uwejamomere As U20, U17 Head Coaches

 

NFF Appoints Maikaba, Uwejamomere As U20, U17 Head Coaches

 

The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of the Federation’s Technical and Development Committee for the appointments of Abdu Maikaba and Eboboritse Uwejamomere as head coaches of the U20 and U17 Boys National Teams.

 

Maikaba, who has managed several of Nigeria’s prestigious clubs, has also previously coached the U17 Boys’ National Team, known as Golden Eaglets. He was assistant coach of the U20 Boys, Flying Eagles, during the period Paul Aigbogun served as head coach.

 

The soft-spoken tactician has served time with top-of-the-range teams Enyimba FC, Wikki Tourists, Kano Pillars and Plateau United, and famously led Akwa United FC to win the oldest and most prestigious football competition in the land (now known as President Federation Cup) in 2017.

 

Eboboritse Uwejamomere, the new head coach of five-time world champions Golden Eaglets, has served as coach-analyst with the senior men national team, Super Eagles, for many years now. He is presently head of academy at wave-making Sporting Lagos FC, which recently gained promotion back to the NPFL, and worked as analyst with the senior women national team, Super Falcons, as well as academy youth development coach at Millwall FC, Gillingham FC and Nottingham Forest FC in England. He was also head coach at Abeokuta-based Stormers FC.

Portable To Perform At NNL Super Four Finale

 

Portable to Perform at NNL Super Four Finale

_First 200 Fans to win ₦5K each and Two Fans to Smile Home with ₦500K Each in NNL Super Four Raffle Draw_

Afrobeats star Habeeb “Portable” Olalomi will perform at the closing ceremony of the 2026 NNL Super Four, organizers confirmed on Wednesday at Remo Stars Stadium.

The Ogun State-born performer is set to bring his signature high-energy set, viral dance moves, and hit songs as the NNL crowns the 2025/2026 champion in Ikenne.

But the entertainment won’t stop at the music. Two lucky fans will each walk away with ₦500,000 in a live raffle draw conducted by Portable himself. On top of that, the first 200 fans through the gates on finals day will each receive ₦5,000.

_“We’re rewarding the fans who show up early and bring the atmosphere that makes Nigerian football special,”_ a Toptier Sports Management official said. _“From Portable’s performance to the cash giveaways, we want a proper festival of football in Ikenne.”_

After Tuesday’s scheduled rest day, the championship continues on Wednesday, May 6, with two crucial fixtures at Remo Stars Stadium:

Ranchers Bees vs Inter Lagos - 6:00 PM  

Doma United vs Sporting Lagos—8:00 PM  

Monday’s opening day drew high-profile figures from Nigerian sports, including Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, former Sports Minister Sunday Dare, and Bet9ja chairman Kunle Soname, all in attendance at Remo Stars Stadium.

The 2026 NNL Super Four features Doma United, Sporting Lagos, Ranchers Bees, and Inter Lagos — all already promoted to the Nigeria Premier Football League. The tournament now determines who will lift the title.

Ikenne Hosts NNL Super Four As Lagos Rivals, Doma, Ranchers Bees Chase ₦10m Prize

The 2025-2026 Nigeria National League Super Four kicks off Monday, May 4, 2026, at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. The tournament features Sporting Lagos, Inter Lagos, Doma United, and Ranchers Bees — all four having already clinched promotion to next season’s Nigeria Premier Football League. With top-flight status secured, the stakes now shift to pride, prestige, and the title of overall NNL champions.

Matchday one opens with Sporting Lagos facing Ranchers Bees at 2pm, followed by Doma United versus Inter Lagos at 4pm. Beyond bragging rights, the four clubs will battle for a ₦10 million winner’s prize, with each team guaranteed ₦2 million in participation fees. Organizers are pushing for high professional standards, mandating that every club’s head coach and one player attend both pre-match and post-match press conferences throughout the competition.

Toptier Sports Management Limited CEO Chichi Nwoko says all logistics and matchday operations are set for a smooth tournament. “We have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that all modalities are in place for a superb outing. The goal is to deliver a tournament that reflects the growing standards of the league,” she stated.

With Lagos represented by two strong sides in Sporting Lagos and Inter Lagos, and northern challenge coming from Doma United and Ranchers Bees — owned by Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq — the Ikenne showdown promises fireworks. As promotion pressure fades, the question remains: will Lagos dominate, or will experienced contenders like Ranchers Bees take the crown heading into NPFL life?