The 2025 Ogun State U-19 Football League began on Saturday, August 2, across three centres—Abeokuta, Sagamu, and Ilaro—with a total of seven matches played on Match Day 1.
In Abeokuta, 7 Stars FC edged Chosen Generation 1–0, Encore FA defeated Samba Boys FC 2–1, and Emirates 1609 FC recorded a 2–1 win against an unspecified opponent. All matches were played at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto.
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At the Sagamu centre, hosted at the Gateway International Stadium, 2112 FC played out a goalless draw with Tabernacle FC, while Covenant Boys FC secured a 2–0 win over Dynasty FC.
The Ilaro centre witnessed a 1–1 draw between Motivator FC and Rakel FC at the Gateway International Stadium. However, the match ended in controversy, with a protest lodged by one of the teams. The case is currently under review by the Disciplinary Committee of the Ogun State Football Association.
The league, featuring 21 youth teams, is organized under the framework of the Nationwide League One (NLO) youth football development initiative. It aims to provide exposure and competitive experience for under-19 players across the state.
Further fixtures are expected in the coming days as the group stage continues across the three designated centres
