FC Robo Queens delivered a commanding performance on Sunday to secure the 2026 Lagos State FA Cup title, thrashing Ghetto Tigress 4-0 in a one-sided final.
The Lagos Landladies wasted no time asserting their dominance, scoring all four goals in an explosive first-half display that left their opponents with no chance of recovery.
Kemi Adegbuyi opened the scoring in the 12th minute, setting the tone for what would become a relentless attacking showcase. Just six minutes later, Sadiat Yusuf doubled the advantage, putting FC Robo firmly in control.
The pressure continued as Esther Onyenezide extended the lead to 3-0 in the 28th minute, effectively sealing the outcome before halftime. The fourth goal capped off a flawless first half, completing a resounding victory for the champions.
With this triumph, FC Robo Queens have now claimed their 15th Lagos FA Cup title, further cementing their status as one of the most successful teams in the state’s women’s football scene.
Both finalists, FC Robo Queens and Ghetto Tigress, will go on to represent Lagos State at the 2026 President Federation Cup, where they will compete against top teams from across the country.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
