The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has congratulated Sporting Lagos FC on their promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), describing the achievement as a major boost for Nigerian football and a proud moment for Lagos State.
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Reacting to the development, Adeboye praised the club’s resilience, structure, and commitment to excellence, noting that their rise reflects the growing strength of club football in Nigeria.
“This is a well-deserved promotion for Sporting Lagos FC. Their journey reflects hard work, proper planning, and a clear vision for success. It is a proud moment for Lagos and Nigerian football.”
The presidential aide, who is also the Founder of SmartCity FC, a team competing in the Nigeria National League (NNL), emphasized that such achievements are a testament to the competitive nature of the league and the importance of consistency.
“The NNL is not an easy league. To earn promotion to the NPFL requires discipline, consistency, and strong management. Sporting Lagos has shown all these qualities.”
Adeboye commended the players, coaching crew, management, and supporters for their collective effort in securing promotion.
“I congratulate the players, technical team, management, and fans for this achievement. It is the result of teamwork, sacrifice, and belief in the project.”
He further noted that the promotion of clubs like Sporting Lagos will help raise the standard of the NPFL and inspire more investment in grassroots and professional football.
“We need ambitious clubs like Sporting Lagos to drive competitiveness and growth in our football ecosystem. Their promotion will add quality and excitement to the NPFL.”
Looking ahead, Adeboye expressed confidence that the club will make a strong impact in the top flight.
“As they step into the NPFL, I am confident they will compete strongly and represent Lagos with pride. This is just the beginning of greater achievements.”
He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote grassroots sports and football development across Nigeria.
“Congratulations once again to Sporting Lagos FC. Your success is a motivation to many, and your future is bright.”
