The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) football team has been crowned winner of the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) pre-season tournament in Abuja, after a penalty shootout victory over Access FC in the final.
This was announced in a statement by the NYSC’s Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu.
According to her, the team took home the Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Mohammed trophy, winning the shootout 4 to 1. The annual competition, organised by the NLO for Division One clubs in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), brought together 20 teams preparing for the new football season.
She said while receiving the victorious team in his office, the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, praised the players for making the Scheme proud with their outstanding performance. He commended their hard work, commitment and determination.
The Director General urged the team to build on the achievement by redoubling their efforts, sharpening their skills and maintaining discipline, focus and dedication.
“We will help develop your skills better. Football is a profession, and NYSC is proud of you,” he said.
The Chairman of the NYSC National Football Team, Mr Usman Yahaya, thanked the Director General for his unwavering support and encouragement, which he said had contributed significantly to the team’s progress.
The victory, the Scheme noted, further underscores NYSC’s commitment to promoting sporting excellence, nurturing talents and creating opportunities for young Nigerians to excel in football.
