Nigerian Kids Conquer Europe: KingMakers Celebrates KidSport’s Dazzle FC Stars, Dana Cup 2026 U-12 Champions

KingMakers has celebrated the young players of Dazzle FC, a Lagos youth academy in the KidSport family after its Under-12 team won the Dana Cup 2026 in Hjørring, Denmark, one of the largest youth football tournaments in the world.

KingMakers has supported KidSport for several years, as part of its commitment to youth development through sport.

The company has powered the annual KidSport Charity Cup at Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island, which brings together children from orphanages, schools and football academies across Lagos. The most recent edition took place in December 2025.

KidSport is also a partner in the KingMakers E-Sports Academy Kids Programme, launched in September 2025 with Carven Gaming and Reach to teach children digital skills and responsible gaming.

Beyond KidSport, KingMakers backs grassroots and community football across Nigeria. Its work includes the Moet Charity Initiative’s three-a-side tournament in Ikoyi and Obalende, and a sports complex delivered with Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government in 2025.

Speaking on the achievement, Gossy Ukanwoke, Managing Director of KingMakers, said: “Watching these young Nigerians lift a trophy against teams from 56 countries is exactly why we invest in grassroots sport. Talent is everywhere in Nigeria. What many children lack is the opportunity to play, to be coached and to be seen. KidSport gives them that, and we are proud to stand behind them.”

He added: “These boys have shown discipline, teamwork and belief on a world stage. We will keep supporting initiatives like KidSport that give young people a platform, because today’s champions at Under-12 can become tomorrow’s leaders, on and off the pitch.”

Bukola Alabi, Founder of KidSport, said: “This victory belongs to every child who has ever played in a KidSport match, on a dusty pitch or at Campos Mini Stadium. When we started, we wanted to use sport to give children hope and a fair chance. To see them stand on the podium in Denmark with the Nigerian flag is a dream come true.”

She added: “We are grateful to KingMakers for believing in our children, year after year. Partners like KingMakers make it possible for us to keep finding talent, building character and opening doors for young people across Lagos.”