Dazzle FC’s Dana Cup triumph came after its Under-12 team won the 2026 title in Denmark against strong international teams. The Nigerian side completed an unbeaten Boys’ 7v7 campaign, winning all nine matches in Hjørring, Denmark.
The tournament ran from July 20 to 25 and attracted 946 teams representing 56 countries. Dazzle FC delivered an outstanding attacking performance throughout the six-day event in Denmark. The Lagos academy scored 56 goals and conceded only six, underlining its strength at both ends of the pitch.
The team carried its impressive group-stage form into the knockout rounds confidently. In the semi-final, Dazzle FC faced Brazil’s RS Sports and secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory to reach the championship match. Their final challenge came against Mexican side IFAC. Neither team found the net during regular time, forcing the contest into extra time. Akinremi Abdullahi then scored the decisive goal, handing Dazzle FC a memorable 1-0 victory and its first Dana Cup crown.
The triumph marked a major achievement for the Lagos-based academy on its tournament debut overseas. Dazzle FC’s performance also highlighted the quality emerging from Nigeria’s grassroots football system.
The academy’s Under-14 team added another achievement, finishing as runners-up in its category. The older players reached the Play-Off A final before losing to Palestine’s Rawahel in a penalty shootout. Dazzle FC goalkeeper Ojerinde Toheeb also earned individual recognition. He received the Best Player award in the Under-14 category after keeping three clean sheets in five matches.
The wider tournament featured approximately 2,600 matches across 62 pitches, bringing thousands of young players, coaches and supporters to Denmark. Its scale offered Nigerian youngsters valuable experience against international opposition.
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