FC Robo Queens of Lagos on Sunday emerged winners of the Lagos State FA Cup 2024 following an emphatic 4-1 victory over Dannaz Ladies FC.
It was reported FC Robo Queens scored two goals through Ijamilosa Folasade in the first half while Solati Farimah scored the goal for the Dannaz Ladies.
The thrilling match also saw the dominance by defending champions, Robo Queens, who were gunning for their 14th title.
It was reported that they extended their tight hold on the match as they put up a dominant performance to win the trophy with a 4-1 victory.
Folashade Ijamilusi who netted a brace for FC Robo Queens told NAN that hard work made the difference for her team.
“We worked hard for this competition; it is our 14th title, we wanted to prove to the rest of Lagos that we are truly the Land Ladies of Lagos,” Ijamilusi said.
Also, the Head Coach of Robo Queens, Emmanuel Osahon, said that the team had deservedly won their trophy.
“We won this cup for our hard work, kudos for my players for doing so well for yet again lifting the trophy to exert our clear dominance in Lagos,” Osahon said.
NAN reports that Robo Queens also won N500,000 for lifting the trophy at stake.
In a related event, Ikorodu City FC emerged back-to-back champions of the Lagos FA Cup in the male category by defeating city rivals, Inter FC of Lagos, 2-0 to lift the trophy for another year.
Ikorodu FC also won N500,000 for their efforts lifting the trophy in the 2023/2024 football season.
Harrison Uzondu for Ikorodu FC scored the first goal in the 27th minute through a header from the corner kick.
Ikorodu, who also dominated all aspects of the game in the first half, scored their second goal in the second half through a penalty.
The spot kick was coolly converted by Oyedokun Oluwatosin in the 59 minute.
Harrison Uzondu of Ikorodu FC told NAN that he was happy to dedicate the result to his mother and the fans of the club.
“We did well to win the match, last season I was not fit to play so I was not active, but this season I was fit and very active in the final game.
“I am really happy, I dedicate this victory to my sweet mother and the rest of fans of Ikorodu FC,” Uzondu said.
