{"id":7111,"date":"2025-12-07T08:48:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T07:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faca.com.ng\/web\/2025\/12\/07\/government-college-lagos-celebrate-runners-up-spot-in-2025-kidsport-charity-cup\/"},"modified":"2025-12-07T08:48:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T07:48:26","slug":"government-college-lagos-celebrate-runners-up-spot-in-2025-kidsport-charity-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faca.com.ng\/web\/2025\/12\/07\/government-college-lagos-celebrate-runners-up-spot-in-2025-kidsport-charity-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Government College Lagos Celebrate Runners-up Spot In 2025 KidSport Charity Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Players, coaches, officials, teachers and old students of Government College Lagos, Eric Moore Road, Surulere were in celebratory mood on Saturday, after their football team finished second in this year\u2019s KidSport Charity Cup.<\/p>\n

Sports247 gathered that, though many spectators felt the team should have been downcast with their loss in the final, one of the school\u2019s former students, Femi Olowoyeye said he was happy because \u2018The Spotless Boys\u2019 delivered a stellar performance in the competition.<\/p>\n

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Olowoyeye, who graduated in 1984 from the school fondly called GCL, added that it was not a mean feat to emerge as runners-up in the 15th edition of the highly prestigious competition.<\/p>\n

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He further disclosed that the competition, which was powered by KingMakers and sponsored by Olam, also featured French School, American International School Lagos, SOS Lagos and Dazzle FC, among others.<\/p>\n

Olowoyeye added, \u201cOur team demonstrated remarkable poise and teamwork throughout. They began the group stage with a resilient 0-0 draw against Strong Dove FA, followed by a 2-1 victory over SOS ISOLO, thereby securing top position in their group.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a tense semi-final, they clinched a hard-fought 1-0 win against American International School Lagos (AISL) to advance into the championship match.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe final was a closely contested battle, where our boys narrowly fell 0-1 to Dazzle FC, to finish as valiant runners-up and silver medalists.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis outstanding achievement reflects the determination and talent of our students. We extend our profound gratitude to GCLOBA and every Old Boy whose unwavering support, contributions, and encouragement made this experience possible.<\/p>\n

\u201cYour commitment provides our boys with priceless opportunities to compete on notable platforms and grow in character and skill.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we celebrate this success, we earnestly advocate for greater unity and reconciliation within our ranks.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet us move forward with all hands-on deck to continue developing Government College Lagos, empowering our current and future students, and strengthening our alumni network.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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