The Round of 16 matches in the ongoing 2024 JOF U-13 Football Championship were concluded at the weekend with results showing teams that have qualified for the quarter finals of the grassroots sports competition.
The weekend matches were decided at two centres, Oshodi and Lekki playgrounds.
At Oshodi centre, Latoyam FC from Coker beat Arsenal Academy, Alimosho 4-3 penalties after they had played a barren draw in the regulation time.
Young Boys from Ojo got the best out of Orelope FC of Ajah in 4-2 scoreline.
Zamadek from Lagos Island also qualified after beating Ultimate Villa of Ikorodu in an easy ride game that ended 3-0.
Amezon Boys of Ikoyi won their penalty against Omo Babes 4-3 after the game ended 2-2 draw in the regulation time.
At Lekki centre, Strong Dove from Orile Iganmu claimed victory over Adamu Boys of Idi Araba with 1-0 win.
Ajiran Boys lost 3-2 to Solution Babes from Apapa.
Botife Babes from Abule Egba were too much for Ikosi Babes from Ketu as they defeated their opponents 2-1.
HB Utility from Ilupeju had a narrow win over Yinka Academy of Badagry in 1-0 game.
The competition, which enters its 5th edition this year, is solely sponsored by JOF Nigeria Limited, a manufacturing company and supply chain service provider based in Lagos State.
The sponsor, JOF Nigeria Limited, is planning a glamourous final ceremony which will hold in May at a more conducive venue outside the usual Campos Mini Stadium on Lagos Island where the four previous final ceremonies had been held.
QUARTER FINAL TEAMS
HB Utility
Botife Babes
Solution Babes
Strong Dove
Amezon Boys
Zamadek
Young Boys
Latoyam FC
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