The Lagos Athletic Knights have cemented their place in the Showtime Flag Football Summer Series Final after storming past the Lagos Raptors with a 36-14 victory on Playoff Day 2—extending their flawless run in what has been a statement season.
Already unbeaten through seven straight games in the regular season, the Knights entered the playoffs with the pressure of perfection—and they’ve delivered. Their latest win marks their ninth straight triumph, making them the undisputed team to beat in 2025.
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It was a tale of power, precision, and purpose as the Knights locked up their second playoff victory in dominant fashion, shutting down the Raptors’ offense and putting on a clinic of team football at Showtime Arena.
With the final ticket now confirmed, all eyes are on the Warriors vs Ikan Sports matchup to see who will join the Kings of Lekki in what promises to be a high-stakes finale.
But before the final whistle, the league takes a historic pause for something even bigger.
As Nigeria prepares for the 22nd National Sports Festival (Gateway Games Ogun 2024), flag football—under the banner of the Nigeria Flag Football Federation (NFFF)—has been approved for official demonstration. This is a monumental leap forward for the sport, and Showtime Flag Football will take the lead alongside NAFA in showcasing the game to a national audience in Abeokuta.
This milestone wouldn’t be possible without the visionary leadership of the National Sports Commission, especially DG Hon. Bukola Olopade and Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, whose unwavering belief in the sport’s future has given hope and protection to thousands of athletes across the country.
With the Knights waiting in the final and the sport entering Nigeria’s biggest sporting event, flag football is no longer emerging—it’s exploding.
Next stop: the National Sports Festival. Then, the final showdown. The journey has never looked brighter
