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Lagos Academy Dazzle FC Wins U12 Title at 2026 Dana Cup in Denmark

Lagos Academy Dazzle FC Wins U12 Title at 2026 Dana Cup in Denmark

Lagos-based Dazzle FC made a strong statement at the 2026 Dana Cup in Hjørring, Denmark, winning the U12 title and finishing runners-up in the U14 category. The tournament featured 946 teams from 56 countries. Dazzle FC's U12 team won all nine matches, scoring 56 goals and conceding only six. They defeated Brazilian side RS Sports 2-1 in the semi-final before Akinremi Abdullahi scored in extra time to secure a 1-0 final win over Mexico's IFAC. The academy's U14 side also reached the Play-Off A final but lost 5-3 on penalties to Rawahel after a tight contest. Goalkeeper Ojerinde Toheeb was named the U14 Best Player after keeping three clean sheets in five matches. The results underline the quality of young football talent being developed in Nigeria and give the players valuable international exposure.

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hala

Winning nine straight matches and scoring 56 goals is impressive. What does this result say about the level of youth football development in Lagos?

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kris

Absolutely, this kind of U12 success suggests Lagos youth football is producing some seriously sharp young talent.

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prince

An U12 title and U14 runners-up finish at a tournament with teams from 56 countries is a proud showing for Dazzle FC.

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femi

The achievement deserves praise, but one tournament result alone should not be treated as proof that youth football systems are fully working.

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J
jesse

Dazzle FC should use this momentum to keep players supported with consistent coaching, schooling, and gradual exposure to stronger competitions.

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