Tonic FC have emerged as the champions of the https://1xcup.ng/ after defeating Young Strikers FC and Tonic FC 4-2 on penalties in the final at the Inspire Sports Arena, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
It, however, took more than 90 minutes for Tonic to achieve success after they had played out a 0-0 draw with Young Strikers in regulation time.
With both teams aiming to crown their impressive campaigns by winning the coveted trophy and the cash prize of 10 million naira, football-loving fans and spectators did not really see fireworks from both Young Strikers and Tonic as they played more defensively and carefully.
The https://1xcup.ng/ final was an epic showdown involving two teams that had demonstrated resilience, quality and determination on their way to reaching this stage of the biggest grassroots football tournament in Lagos State, if not the whole of Nigeria.
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Young Strikers headed into the https://1xcup.ng/ final with the team’s players and coaching crew oozing sheer confidence after navigating a challenging knockout campaign, with their 4-1 demolition of Emiloju FC in the quarter-finals underlining their attacking threat.
Tonic, on the other hand, had shown the character and competitive edge required to qualify for the https://1xcup.ng/ final as nobody probably gave them any chance of making it to that stage.
They secured a 2-1 triumph against Joy Cometh FC in the quarter-finals of the tournament before producing another impressive performance to defeat JP Young Stars FC by the same scoreline in the semi-finals.
Those wins highlighted Tonic’s ability to handle pressure and deliver when the stakes are high and in the https://1xcup.ng/ final, their tactical organisation and determination helped them to beat Young Strikers 4-2 on penalties as they emerged as champions, going home with the covered trophy and cash prize of 10 million naira.
