Four teams have made it through to the quarter-finals of the https://1xcup.ng/ after excelling in the Round of 16 matches played at the Inspire Sports Arena, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The biggest grassroots football tournament in Lagos, Nigeria, witnessed two major shocks as JP Young Stars FC and Tonic FA defeated more established opponents in the Round of 16 to remain in contention to win the https://1xcup.ng/.
Collins Edwin SC won every group game without conceding a single goal and they maintained their perfect run in Tuesday’s opening Round of 16 fixture by beating Maryland United FC 2-0. Maryland United on the other hand made it through to this stage after emerging as one of the four best third-placed teams but their run finally came to an end against Collins Edwin.
When the two teams met for one quarter-final spot at the Inspire Sports Arena, Collins Edwin looked to be the favorites while Maryland United were referred to as the underdogs and the former showed its true colours with an effortless victory. Collins Edwin drew confidence from its previous performances in the competition and it was no surprise when star forward Obiora Sunny put them ahead against Maryland United with a 29th minute goal.
Collins Edwin made sure of victory in the 31st minute when Sunny went from scorer to provider with an assist for Unite Amodu to increase his side’s lead to 2-0. In the second Round of 16 fixture on Tuesday, Ajuwa FA edged JP Young Stars FC 4-3 in what turned out to be an intriguing seven-goal spectacle.
Ajuwa FA went all out to ensure that it maintained its momentum after demonstrating its attacking potential during the group stage and they had Emeka Sylvester to thank once again with the striker coming to