The JOF All Stars Team has rounded off 2025 with a bang, culminating in their annual camping program. The programme featured takeaway lessons, training, and skills acquisition, as well as mentoring from former Super Eagle international, Mr Monday Kanu and career motivation from Mr Yomi Ogunrinola.
On Saturday, December 27th, the team participated in the U-14 Seyi Akinwumi Charity Foundation 8-team football tournament at Igbobi College, Lagos, was remarkable, despite being under 13. They drew 1-1 with Ikorodu City, with Musa Muhammed scoring a stunning goal in the 75th minute. In the second phase, JOF All Stars defeated 36 Lion Iwaya 2-1, with midfielders Sakaria Ishola and Sakaria Ramon scoring to seal their spot in the top 8.
Although they lost to Team Lagos in the final of the Seyi Akinwumi Charity Foundation tournament after a 1-1 draw in 120 minutes, followed by a 3-1 penalty shootout defeat, the team bounced back to defeat Future Stars FC Sango-Ota 2-0 in a thrilling match on Sunday, December 28th at the Abalti Army Barracks sports stadium, Surulere, Lagos, in front of a packed crowd.
The scoring chances opened up when a player was fouled inside the 18-yard box, and a penalty was awarded against Future Stars FC. Zakaria Ramon converted the penalty to score the first goal at 63 minutes. Later, at 85 minutes, Aremu Raman’s dribbling skills and powerful left-footed shot left the defence players distracted, and the ball was put into the net, sealing a 2-0 victory for JOF All Stars Club.
Dr. Olusegun Olugboyegun, the Executive Chairman of JOF Nigeria Limited, praised the importance of investing in youth development, saying, “It’s crucial to encourage and support young people to nurture their talents from a young age. This helps shape them into well-rounded, educated, and skilled individuals who will excel in the years ahead.”
Notably, Musa Muhammed was awarded a scholarship as the most skilful player in the tournament, and both teams received gifts, while the winner received cash prizes at the end of the match.