Right to Smile FA, O&A Sports Academy, and Wazbak Queens were crowned champions at the seventh edition of the Cohesion Football Tournament, which concluded after two days of pulsating grassroots football action on December 17, and December 18, 2025, at the Union Bank Stable, Surulere, Lagos.
In the Under-15 male final, Right to Smile FA showed grit and composure under pressure, edging Adhoc FA 2–1 in a fiercely contested encounter to lift the title.
The Under-13 male category delivered its own share of drama as O&A Sports Academy secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Primhous FA, sealing the championship with a disciplined defensive display and clinical finishing.
In the female category, Wazbak Queens continued their dominance, defeating Unification Ladies 1–0 to retain their crown and make history as the first female team to win the Cohesion Football Tournament back-to-back.
For their triumph in the Under-15 male category, Right to Smile FA were rewarded with a ₦500,000 cash prize, courtesy of headline sponsor Viva, while runners-up Adhoc FA received ₦250,000.
Champions of the Under-13 male category, O&A Sports Academy, were awarded a ₦100,000 grant prize. In the female category, champions Wazbak Queens also walked away with ₦500,000, while finalists Unification Ladies received ₦250,000.
Individual brilliance was equally recognised, with Adeniran Abibat of Wazbak Queens named Female Most Valuable Player (MVP), Adebayo Oduroye of Right to Smile FA crowned MVP of the Under-15 category, and Adesanya Emmanuel of Primhous FA taking home the Under-13 MVP award.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Convener of the tournament, Damilare Obagbemi, reflected on the quality of football on display and the broader impact of the competition.
“Watching these young players leave everything on the pitch, playing with confidence, discipline, and heart is incredibly fulfilling.
While we celebrate our champions today, every child who took part is a winner. They have grown in character, sharpened their skills, and taken another important step in their football and life journey.”
The 7th edition featured 48 teams drawn from local government areas across Lagos and Ogun States, comprising 30 Under-15 male teams, 10 Under-13 male teams, and eight female teams.
