Lagos-based youth football academy Dazzle FC don put Nigeria name for world map after its Under-12 team win 2026 Dana Cup for Denmark. The young boys finish the tournament for Hjørring in July as champions, after dem win all nine matches for Boys’ 7v7 category.
Dem face teams from 56 countries, score 56 goals and concede only six. For semi-final, Dazzle FC beat Brazil side RS Sports 2-1. For final, dem beat Mexico side IFAC 1-0 after extra time. Akinremi Abdullahi score the goal wey decide the final and give the Lagos academy their first title for the competition.
KingMakers, wey dey support KidSport, the organisation behind Dazzle FC, celebrate the win. For statement wey dem obtain on Wednesday, KingMakers talk say the victory show why young athletes from Nigeria need chance to develop and compete abroad.
Managing Director Gossy Ukanwoke talk say watching young athletes from Nigeria lift trophy against teams from 56 countries na exactly why dem dey invest for grassroots sport. E talk say talent full Nigeria, but many children no get chance to play, get coaching, or be seen. E praise the boys for discipline and teamwork, and promise say the company go continue to support initiatives like KidSport.
KidSport founder Bukola Alabi call the victory milestone for the organisation and children wey don play for its grassroots football programmes. E talk say the win belong to every child wey don play KidSport match, whether na dusty pitch or Campos Mini Stadium. E add say when dem start, dem want use sport give children hope and fair chance, and seeing them on podium for Denmark with flag of Nigeria na dream come true. Alabi also express appreciation to KingMakers.
