Sponsorship opportunities now open
Opportunities range from Title Sponsor to Official Education Partner, with benefits including tournament naming rights, kit branding and media exposure. Visit the Sponsors & Partners page to enquire.
From school pitch to professional football
The pathway runs from school football through the Talent Cup, scouting, the academy and Lagun United FC, towards professional and international opportunities.
Lagun United joins the PFSA
Lagun United FC & Academy has joined The Professional Football Scouting Association (PFSA), a leading provider of scouting and analysis education. Membership supports the club’s commitment to professional talent identification.
₦1.5 million for the Talent Cup winner
The winner receives a trophy, gold medals and ₦1.5 million. The runners-up receive silver medals and ₦1 million. Third place receives bronze medals and ₦750,000. Best Goalkeeper wins the Golden Gloves and ₦250,000, and the Best Player wins a trophy…
School registration is now open
Each school may register 3 goalkeepers, 9 defenders, 7 midfielders, 6 forwards and 3 coaches. The school pays a ₦25,000 registration fee to confirm its place, then each registered player pays ₦6,999 individually. Every participating player receives a certificate of…
Lagun United Talent Cup set for July 2027
Lagun United Football Club & Academy Limited will host the Talent Cup in July 2027 in Ibadan, Oyo State. The tournament brings together 32 secondary schools in a talent-identification and development competition, with scouts watching for players who could join…