Lagos State Football Association

  Today - the 13th of February, 2026 - is a big day for the Lagos State Football Association : they've just signed the papers on a deal with Cloud Sports Limited that's set to take their broadcast rights to the next level. According to a statement released from the LSFA and put their weight behind by Chairman Hajji Gafar Liameed, this three year partnership - which is reportedly worth a tidy ₦100 million - is a bold move to give the Lagos FA Cup a much needed boost. By getting this sort of exposure, the plan is to increase visibility for the competition, and bring in some much needed cash and opportunities for the clubs, the players and the wider football community in Lagos to cash in on. The thing is - this deal isn't just about paying out a handful of cash. Cloud Sports are also chucking in 300 footballs to help out 79 clubs who are part of the association - and they're also putting on a special one off training session for the media types who cover the FA Cup - 79 of...

As custodians of the beautiful game, our focus in Lagos remains on sustaining and amplifying the positive momentum we have created, it is a Roller-coaster of positives.  What we are building is not a moment — it is a movement. With this direction and conviction, we are confident that more corporate organisations will see the unmatched opportunities for partnership, growth, and meaningful impact within our football ecosystem. Managing the FA alongside my colleagues is only for a few years; our clear intention is to leave a lasting legacy — one that ensures those coming after us will never have to struggle again.

Today, February 13, 2026, marks a significant milestone as the Lagos State Football Association formally enters into an Exclusive Broadcast Rights and Production Agreement with Cloud Sports Limited. In the official release from the LSFA and signed by its Chairman, Hajji Gafar Liameed, it disclosed that it is a three-year partnership, valued at ₦100 million, represents a bold and strategic step toward professionalizing the Lagos FA Cup, expanding its visibility, and unlocking new commercial and developmental opportunities for our clubs, players, and the wider football ecosystem. The agreement is a hybrid arrangement comprising both cash consideration and value-in-kind. These include the delivery of 300 footballs to support 79 affiliated clubs, as well as a one-day professional training programme for the 79 Media Officers of clubs registered for the 2025/2026 Lagos FA Cup. On behalf of the Lagos State Football Association, I sincerely appreciate Cloud Sports for their confidence, investm...