The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) football team has emerged champions of the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) pre-season tournament after defeating 19 other teams to claim the prestigious Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Mohammed Trophy.
The NYSC team secured the title following a 4–1 victory over Access FC in a penalty shootout in the final of the competition.
The annual tournament, organised by the Nationwide League One for Division One teams in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), featured 20 participating clubs preparing for the forthcoming football season.
Receiving the victorious team in his office, the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, commended the players for their impressive performance, describing their achievement as a source of pride to the Scheme.
Nafiu congratulated the players for their hard work, commitment and determination, urging them to build on the success by improving their skills and maintaining discipline, focus and dedication.
He assured the team of the Scheme’s continued support towards developing their footballing potential.
“We will help develop your skills better. Football is a profession, and NYSC is proud of you,” he said.
Earlier, the Chairman of the NYSC National Football Team, Mr Usman Yahaya, expressed appreciation to the Director-General for his consistent support and encouragement, which he said had contributed significantly to the team’s growth and success.
The victory highlights the NYSC’s commitment to promoting sporting excellence, discovering and nurturing young talents, and creating opportunities for Nigerian youths to develop their potential through football.
