Sporting Lagos beat Remo Stars to emerge winners of Naija Super 8

Sporting Lagos have emerged as the winners of the maiden Naija Super 8 competition after defeating Remo Stars on penalties in the final on Sunday.

Sporting Lagos, who recently achieved promotion to the Nigeria Premier League, went from being a wildcard to the Super 8 tourney to emerging champions.

The Lagos side won 4-2 in the shootout after both sides had played 1-1 at full time.

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After a goalless first half Sporting Lagos took the lead in the 52nd minute through Aliu.

Remo’s Adams Olamilekan scored with four minutes left but it was ruled out for offside before Olamilekan eventually got the equaliser in the 93rd minute.

The game went on to a shootout, and the Lagos-based club carried the day.

For emerging winners, Sporting Lagos were awarded the star prize of N25m while runners-up Remo got N9m.

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