Chekas United Football Club have officially written to the Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) and the Lagos State Football Association following their narrow 1-0 defeat to Hephzibah SC in the Alade Stadium Winners’ Playoff.
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Hephzibah SC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chekas United on Thursday to qualify from the Alade Stadium playoff series in Lagos.
In a letter signed by the club’s chairman, Engr. Chekwube E. Uzoegbo, Chekas United expressed appreciation to the NLO, Lagos FA, match officials, participating clubs, and stakeholders for what they described as a successful 2025/2026 campaign.
The club acknowledged their disappointment at falling short in the playoff clash but stated that they were proud of their performance throughout the competition.
“Although our journey ended with a narrow defeat to Hephzibah SC in today’s playoff match, we remain grateful for the opportunity to compete and showcase our footballing philosophy on such a respected platform,” the statement read.
Chekas United also commended the organisers for maintaining professionalism and creating opportunities for young football talents to develop and excel.
The club praised match officials for their professionalism and commitment, noting that their efforts contributed to the smooth conduct of matches during the season.
Chekas further congratulated Hephzibah SC on their victory and wished the team success in the next stage of the competition.
“While we are disappointed not to have progressed beyond the playoffs, we leave with our heads held high, knowing that we gave our best and represented our club with pride,” the letter added.
The Apapa-based side concluded by reaffirming their commitment to football development and vowed to return stronger in future competitions.
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