Breaking into Nigeria’s football scene with a bang, music mogul Don Jazzy has unveiled his latest venture – Supremos FC. The club is set to make its debut in the highly anticipated Lagos Liga this December, adding star power to Nigeria’s newest private football league.
The stakes? A whopping N50 million prize pool that’s making headlines as the richest per-game payout in Nigerian football history. With N8.33 million up for grabs per game and just six matches standing between teams and glory, the competition promises to be intense.
Supremos FC joins an impressive roster of clubs backed by Nigeria’s business elite. The league’s lineup reads like a who’s who of entrepreneurial talent: Mavbrooks SC under accountant-turned-entrepreneur Ayodeji E. Olowe, Applebee FC led by Travelbeta’s co-founder Nnazilim Egbuonu, Firecrackers FC helmed by tech innovator Stephanie Etiaka, Jarus FC founded by Jarus Homes’ CEO Sir Jarus (Suraj Oyewale), and Superstar FC backed by tech entrepreneur Seye Bandele.
“This isn’t just another football venture,” declares Don Jazzy, beaming with enthusiasm. “In Supremos FC, we’re building a launchpad for raw Nigerian talent, creating opportunities that could transform grassroots football as we know it.”
The Lagos Liga isn’t your typical football competition – it’s reinventing the game with an innovative 7-aside format that brings together an intriguing mix of football veterans and ambitious non-professionals. Beyond the action-packed matches, fans aren’t left on the sidelines; the league features exciting Fans Challenge and Skills Challenge competitions, turning spectators into participants with chances to win premium prizes.
League representative Favour Godfrey paints an ambitious vision: “We’re crafting more than just a football league – we’re building a movement where sports, culture, and entertainment converge. This is our first step toward showcasing Nigerian football talent on the global stage, complementing the incredible work of our national teams.”
As December approaches, anticipation is building across Nigeria’s football community. The Lagos Liga promises to be more than just a tournament; it’s shaping up to be a festive celebration of Nigerian football, bringing together elite backing, grassroots talent, and passionate fans in an unprecedented format.
With business moguls, tech entrepreneurs, and entertainment giants joining forces, the Lagos Liga isn’t just raising the stakes in Nigerian football – it’s changing the game entirely. December can’t come soon enough for football enthusiasts eager to witness this groundbreaking fusion of sports, entertainment, and opportunity.
