Lagos State Football Association
15 Aug 2024
Lagos is gearing up for a thrilling football showdown as the Seamoriow Sports U-15 League Championship prepares to bring together the best youth teams across the city. From August 22 to 27, the Seamoriow Sports Complex at Islamic Bus Stop, Ikotun, will host this much-anticipated tournament, which promises to be a carnival-like event for football…
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