Nigerian teams continue to dazzle at the Gothia Cup 2025, with Sporting Lagos FA and Sporting Supreme maintaining unbeaten runs to top their groups and advance to the knockout rounds.
All six Nigerian clubs impressed across Matchday Three, finishing strong and showing serious intent in Sweden, Footballrover reports.
Sporting Lagos FA Dominate Group Finale
Sporting Lagos FA capped off a fine group stage with a convincing 3-1 win over Mjällby AIF at the Heden 4 – Puma.
Goals from Ebube Emmanuel, Oluwaseun Akanji, and Naziru Ishaq sealed the deal for the Lagos side.
They finished top of their group with seven points after two wins and a draw, scoring five goals and conceding just two.
Ebube Emmanuel and Oluwaseun Akanji both sit as joint top scorers for Sporting Lagos with two goals each.
They’ll now face Swedish side IFK Norrköping in the knockout stage.
Sporting Supreme Finish with Flawless Record
Sporting Supreme were ruthless once again, brushing aside IFK Skövde FK 3-0 at Slättadamm 1 to complete their group stage campaign with a perfect record.
Dago Grah Tehouan opened the scoring before Stanley Ogbonna Chizurum added a brace, bringing his tournament tally to four goals.
Sporting Supreme topped their group with nine points, scoring 15 goals and conceding none across three matches.
They will now prepare to battle Åtvidabergs FF next in the knockout round.
Beyond Limits FA Secure Third Straight Win
Beyond Limits FA continued their impressive form with a 2-0 win over GIF Sundsvall.
Saka Yusuf Adekunle bagged a first-half brace at Heden 4 – Puma, bringing his total to three goals.
They topped their group with nine points, 10 goals scored and none conceded—putting themselves firmly in the Gothia Cup title race as usual.
Derby Football Club Edge Through in Second
Derby Football Club claimed a crucial 1-0 win over Östers IF to secure second place in their group. Umole Famous scored early in the fifth minute.
Though they finished behind Right to Dream with six points, they now prepare to face GIF Sundsvall in the next round.
Selnan Praise Bali remains their top scorer with two goals.
Mailantarki Care Sport FC Book Knockout Spot
Mailantarki Care Sport FC held Holmalunds IF to a goalless draw, doing just enough to advance from their group in second place with five points.
They finished the group stage unbeaten, with one win and two draws, scoring six goals without conceding.
Top scorers Ejiogu Samuel Uchenna and Chukwusa Godstime Matthew have two goals each as they’ll have to prepare for their next battle against Lindsdals IF.
Nigerian Eagles Fly into Knockouts with Flair
Nigerian Eagles ended the group stage in style, smashing Österåker United FK 1 4-0. Mubarak Adisa, Shamsu Mustapha, and Ezekiel Oshofowokan got on the scoresheet.
With nine points and 13 goals scored in three games, the Eagles have one of the most potent attacks in the Gothia Cup and Fawaz Salami remains their standout star with six goals so far.
From Sporting Lagos FA’s resilience to Sporting Supreme’s dominance, Nigerian clubs are seriously lighting up the Gothia Cup 2025.
With the knockout stage up next, the race for the trophy is heating up — and Nigeria is right in the thick of it.
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