Tonic FC wins inaugural 1xCup title in Lagos

Tonic FC secured the fourth edition of the 1xCup on October 31, winning the tournament on penalties after a goalless final against Young Strikers FC at the Inspire Sport Arena in Lagos. The Ikorodu-based debutants converted all four of their penalty kicks, while goalkeeper Femi Adegboyega made two saves to clinch the title and the N10m prize.

Young Strikers FC finished as runners-up, receiving N5m. In the third-place play-off, JP Young Stars FC defeated Collins Edwin SC in a shootout following a 2-2 draw, earning the bronze medal and N3m.

Tonic FC reached the final through an unexpected run, utilizing penalty shootouts in the qualifying rounds before winning three consecutive 2-1 matches in the knockout phase. The event featured guests including former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo and Lekan Fatodu, Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission.