Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- Excitement and celebration filled the air at Baptist High School, Iwo, on Friday as Lanreleke Sports Academy clinched the inaugural Olurode Football Cup title with a commanding 3-0 victory over Islahudeen Community High School.

The much-anticipated final drew a large and enthusiastic crowd, including students, community members, football scouts, and dignitaries from across Iwo land.

The highlight of the day came when the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi (Telu I), performed the ceremonial kickoff and commended the Olurode family for their vision in initiating the grassroots football tournament.

"This is the kind of project our young people need," the monarch said after the symbolic kickoff. "Football unit...