Agege hosts thrilling finals at inaugural OBASA U-16 Championship

A surge of youthful energy is poised to electrify Agege and Orile Agege this August as the inaugural OBASA Summer Under-16 Championship unfolds. Organised by Kings Sports International the driving force behind the annual OBASA Games the tournament kicks off on Thursday, 14 August 2025, with the grand finale and closing ceremony scheduled for Saturday, 30 August 2025.

Sixteen male teams (eight from Agege and eight from Orile Agege) and four female sides will compete across two venues Idea Primary School, Tabontabon in Orile Agege, and Oniwaya High School in Agege. Over the course of 38 fixtures 34 for boys and four for girls contestants will vie for both victory and recognition.

Prize money has been set to motivate fierce competition. In the male category, champions will earn ₦600,000, runners-up ₦400,000, and third place ₦300,000. In the female category, winners will take home ₦350,000, second place ₦250,000, and third ₦100,000 bringing the total prize pool to ₦2,000,000.

Organisers have stressed that the tournament aims to nurture emerging talent, ignite sportsmanship, and guide promising athletes toward professional careers. Spectators including scouts, families, and supporters—are expected to turn out in numbers to cheer on future football stars.

Editorial

We’re witnessing an inspired effort to bring grassroots football into the spotlight. From the choice of venues to the robust prize structure, this championship speaks to our belief in investing at the ground level. The OBASA Summer Under-16 Championship isn’t just a competition it’s a statement that young players deserve real opportunities and recognition.

When young lives are given this stage, their dreams gain momentum. We see the organisers’ vision in these games to foster not just skill, but character and ambition. Encouraging athletes in both male and female categories reflects a broader commitment to equality and development in sport.

As communities gather to support their teams, we sense unity forming. This mingling of talent, support, and opportunity can be the spark that lights national change not only in football, but in how we value youth everywhere.

We believe this tournament is more than matches and trophies. It’s a celebration of potential, purpose, and passion. We remain convinced that by investing in our next generation, we lay the foundation for greatness.

Did You Know?

1. Agege is known for its vibrant street football culture and has produced several professionals who started in informal neighbourhood matches an echo of the passion this tournament builds upon.
2. The OBASA Games, which inspired this U-16 event, were first launched in 2017 and have since become a key annual fixture promoting youth sports across Lagos State.
3. Tabontabon, the location of Idea Primary School, lies close to the Ogun River and is frequently used for community gatherings and events due to its central location.
4. Kings Sports International, the organisers, also run youth football clinics across Lagos, partnering with local schools to spot talents from as early as age nine.
5. Under 16 football tournaments like this one are key scouting grounds for Nigerian professional clubs and national youth teams, where early standout performance can lead to enrolment in elite academies.