Sporting Lagos Run Riot — 5-0 Rout of Iganmu FC in TCC Cup Group Clash

In a statement of intent, Sporting Lagos laid waste to Iganmu FC with a polished 5–0 performance at the Legacy Pitch, during their group-stage fixture in the TCC Cup at the National Stadium, Surulere.

The hosts struck first in the 28th minute when Abuchi Lawrence lofted Sporting Lagos ahead. Three minutes after the break, Oluebube Ogochukwu doubled the lead, setting the tone for a one-sided contest.

As Iganmu FC scrambled for answers, Sporting Lagos ramped up the pressure. In the 74th minute, Ibrahim Ababakir bent home a superb direct free-kick to extend the cushion.  Not long after, Fuad Ojediran added the fourth, and in the 86th minute, Faisal Umar completed the rout.

Throughout, Sporting Lagos combined tactical discipline with ruthless finishing Iganmu FC hardly threatened. With this emphatic victory, Sporting Lagos send a loud message as they cruise through the TCC Cup’s group stage, while Iganmu FC are left to regroup.

Editorial

From the very first whistle, Sporting Lagos treated the match not as a routine group-stage fixture, but as a canvas and painted it red, white and green with brutal efficiency. This was football uttered with confidence a demonstration not of mere outclassing, but of intent.

When Abuchi Lawrence steered the opener, it was not simply a goal it was a scent of dominance. By half-time, Sporting Lagos had announced themselves. But as the second half unfolded, it became clear this was not just a single fluent performance, but a statement of identity. They blend structure with inventiveness, youthful exuberance with discipline Oluebube Ogochukwu racing clear, Ibrahim Ababakir bending the free-kick with the precision of a veteran, Fuad Ojediran and Faisal Umar adding substance to style.

What struck most wasn’t just the margin but the composure. Iganmu FC looked overwhelmed, not just by the pressure, but by the clarity of Sporting Lagos’ game plan. There was no desperation, only method no chaos, only control. For a club rebuilding its narrative in Nigeria’s ever-shifting football landscape, this night belonged to the future.

Youth football and lower-tier clubs often suffer from inconsistency on and off the pitch. Sporting Lagos, however, are signalling they will not be another flash in the pan. Their performance was a promise: that talent, when properly harnessed, can thrive. That local tournaments such as the TCC Cup are not just stepping stones they are stages.

As the Nigerian football ecosystem searches for stability and pathways for young players, clubs like Sporting Lagos are quietly reshaping the conversation. The 5–0 thumping of Iganmu FC isn’t just a win it is a declaration. And for those watching closely, it commands respect.

The challenge now sustain it. Because football at this level does not forgive arrogance, only reward consistency. And Sporting Lagos have laid down a gauntlet.

Did You Know?

1. Sporting Lagos won their first ever major trophy earlier in 2025 they lifted the Gold Cup 2025 after a dramatic penalty-shootout victory.
2. In that Gold Cup final, Sporting Lagos recovered from a two-goal lead being lost showing resilience under pressure.
3. Despite relegation of their senior side from the top flight, the academy of Sporting Lagos recently won an international youth tournament defeating a Japanese side to claim a youth championship in Europe.
4. The Creative Championship (TCC) the competition in which Sporting Lagos just thrashed Iganmu FC is viewed as a growing platform for young Nigerian talents seeking exposure and a route to professional football.

5. Sporting Lagos have shown a pattern in recent seasons: combining youthful energy with tactical discipline a formula that has helped them transition from academy success to senior-team competitiveness.