Sporting Lagos FC is a professional football club in Lagos founded in 2022.[2] They currently play in the top tier of the Nigeria football league system: the Nigeria Premier League after gaining promotion from the Nigeria National League.[3][4][5]
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| Full name | Sporting Lagos Football Club | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Noisy Lagosians | ||
| Founded | 2022 | ||
| Stadium | Mobolaji Johnson Arena | ||
| Capacity | 10,000 | ||
| Owner | Shola Akinlade | ||
| Chairman | Godwin Enakhena | ||
| Manager | Abdullahi Biffo [1] | ||
| League | Nigeria Premier Football League | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
Sponsorship
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (chest) | Shirt sponsor (sleeve) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023– | Umbro | Klasha | ChopLife |
In the year 2023, the club revealed a new partnership with Klasha, a cross-border payments, and commerce platform in Africa, as its headline sponsor. At the start of the 2023-24 season, it also unveiled a new club logo and brand launch.[6]
Squad
First-team squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | MF |  NGA | Vincent Akpikpi |
| 8 | MF | NGA | Chinedu Ufere |
| 18 | MF | NGA | Henry Ndedi |
| 20 | MF | NGA | Rivio Ayemwenre |
| 6 | MF | NGA | Emmanuel Odafi |
| 40 | MF | NGA | Akeem Akanni |
| 10 | FW | NGA | Godwin Odibo |
| 28 | FW | NGA | Saturday Okon |
| 16 | GK | NGA | Nathaniel Asibe |
| 7 | FW | NGA | Clement Naantaum |
| 9 | FW | NGA | Bartholomew Daniel |
| 13 | FW | NGA | Akpesiri Naibe |
| 21 | FW | NGA | Junior Lokosa |
Club Staff
| Position | Staff |
|---|---|
| Head Coach | Paul Offor |
| Team Manager | Yemisi Cole |
Managerial history
| Dates | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Uche Okagbue | |
| 2022 | Sanjo Olutayo | |
| 2023 – | Paul Offor |
References
External links
- Sporting Lagos FC Results - current results of Sporting Lagos FC matches