Selected Sports journalists and other Spires partners will be honored at the grand finale of the 2026 Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament in Lagos.
The final schedule for Saturday 14th November at the Stables Sports Ground in Surulere will host key football stakeholders, dignitaries from the corporate world, socialites, as well as hundreds of football fans.
As part of activities for the closing ceremony is the Spires Media Award presentation where selected Sports journalists and organizations will be honored for their commitment to grassroots footballer development in Nigeria.
According to the CEO of Spires Media Dr Bankole Allibay, the award is aimed to motivate individuals and corporate bodies who have partnered with the Spires brand to advance grassroots football development in recent years.
In his words: The Spires Media Award is our own way of saying thank you to those who have been part of this journey with us over the years, members of the sporting media across the board, and some organizations have supported us significantly to get to where we are today. Hence, we decided to celebrate these persons for their commitment to grassroots footballer development. ” Allibay added.
Oworonshoki based side Wasola FC will battle the defending champions White Tigers football club of Lagos Island in Saturday’s final. While ASDI Academy will lock-horns against All Saints FC in the third place match.
Over ₦10 million prize money and other group and individual honors will be up for grabs on this year’s final.
