D’Banj’s Koko FC Joins Lagos Liga, to Battle Don Jazzy’s Supremos FC
Sunday Okobi
Nigerian music icon, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanji, popularly known as D’Banj, has ventured into the world of football by establishing Koko FC. The club has been registered to compete in the Nigeria’s premier private football league, Lagos Liga, which is scheduled to kick off in December 2024.
Koko FC will compete with 11 other teams, including Supremos FC, founded by D’Banj’s longtime friend and fellow music mogul Don Jazzy.
Other notable teams include Mavbrooks SC, founded by career accountant and entrepreneur Ayodeji E. Olowe; Applebee FC, founded by the co-founder/ED of Travelbeta, Nnazilim Egbuonu; and Firecrackers FC, founded by tech entrepreneur Stephanie Etiaka; Jarus FC established by the Group CEO of Jarus Group, Suraj Oyewale, aka Sir Jarus; and Superstar FC founded by tech entrepreneur Seye Bandele; and Knights FC set up by Egbe Omorodion, Dr Dipo Awojide, Adebayo Jacobs-Amoo, and Adewale Adetona.
The league promises to be an exciting platform for non-professional players and football veterans to compete in high-stakes 7-a-side matches.
The organisers said N50 million prize is at stake—the largest per-game prize money in Nigerian football.
According to D’Banj, “I’m thrilled to take my passion for football to the next level with Koko FC.
“Lagos Liga is an innovative platform that will showcase Nigerian talent and entertainment. I’m looking forward to an epic matchup against the other teams. it’s going to be a clash of titans!”
Lagos Liga representative, Mr. Favour Godfrey, also expressed the league’s commitment to promoting sports, culture, and entertainment.
He said: “We aim to put Nigerian football on the global map beyond the achievements of our national teams. This is just the beginning.”
The league’s unique format will also feature the Fans Challenge and Skills Challenge, offering fans exciting prizes and an immersive experience.
With D’Banj’s Koko FC, Don Jazzy’s Supremos FC, and a long roster of clubs on board, Lagos Liga promises to be an unforgettable spectacle this December!
