Festac Bulls Win AmuwoGames 2025 as Festival Ends in Style

The 5th edition of AmuwoGames came to an exciting close on Sunday as the Festac Bulls emerged overall champions at a vibrant ceremony held at Iman College.

The closing event, which ran from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, was attended by key dignitaries including Hon. Stella Osafile (Lagos State House of Assembly, Amuwo Odofin 1), Oluwaseyi Adegoke-Adeyemo (Publisher, Inside Watch Africa), representatives of festival sponsors, and Miss Chinyere of the Lagos State Sports Commission.

Festac Bulls topped the medal table with 4 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze, followed by GRA Rhinos (3 gold, 3 silver, 3 bronze) and Mile 2 Hawks (3 gold, 2 silver, 5 bronze).

This year’s festival, which recorded over 50,000 participants, was held under the theme “Cancel Scam Culture”, a message that strongly resonated with youth athletes and emphasised hard work and integrity.

The football tournament also featured major cash prizes, with 500,000, 300,000, and 200,000 awarded to the top three teams by the tournament sponsor.

Organisers thanked the community, sponsors, and the Lagos State Sports Commission for their support, noting that AmuwoGames continues to promote grassroots talent, discipline, and unity in Amuwo Odofin.

According to Seun Ayeni, founder and chief convener of Amuwo Games, 16 tournaments took place, which includes football, cycling, chess, gravel among others.

“We had over 600 athletes competing with about 198 medalists. This fifth edition has been special from the opening ceremony. We had full support of Lagos State Sports Commission and the community. What makes it different this year is

the big prizes for the winners.

“I see a bright future. There are many superstars here in the community but if we don’t go deep to the grassroots, we won’t discover these talents. I therefore want to implore people in this local government to try and replicate what we’re doing in Amuwo Odofin.

“My message to the athletes here is that  you don’t win don’t quit, just continue. You just have to keep up.  There are some people that were here last two years, they didn’t get the medal, they’re here today walking home with medals. That’s the spirit of a champion,” Ayeni said.