{"id":2161,"date":"2026-10-28T09:16:04","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/28\/tonic-young-strikers-to-face-off-in-1xcup-2026-final\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:16:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:16:04","slug":"tonic-young-strikers-to-face-off-in-1xcup-2026-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/28\/tonic-young-strikers-to-face-off-in-1xcup-2026-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Tonic, Young Strikers To Face Off In 1XCup 2026 Final"},"content":{"rendered":"

Young Strikers FC and Tonic FC will face off in the final of the https:\/\/1xcup.ng\/<\/a> after both teams secured hard-fought wins in their semi-final matches played at the Inspire Sports Arena Cappa Oshodi Lagos on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Young Strikers booked their place in the final following a shock 1\u20130 victory over overwhelming favorites, Collins Edwin while Tonic defeated JP Young Stars FC 2\u20131.<\/p>\n

With Young Strikers and Tonic emerging victorious, the stage is set for a compelling final between two sides eager to cap their campaigns with the ultimate prize.<\/p>\n

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Both teams will be looking to make history in the final on Saturday, October 31, 2026 and win the trophy in a competition that continues to showcase promising grassroots football talent.<\/p>\n

Related: 1XCUP 2026: Collins Edwin, Young Strikers, Young Stars, Tonic Vie For Final Tickets<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Collins Edwin SC 0\u20131 Young Strikers FC<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In Tuesday\u2019s opening semi-final fixture, Young Strikers FC secured a narrow 1\u20130 victory over Collins Edwin SC to seal their place in the final.<\/p>\n

In a tightly contested encounter, Young Strikers got the winning goal as early as the third minute through Alex Nkwocha courtesy of an assist from Lawal Muiz.<\/p>\n

They thereafter defended resolutely and did enough to edge past their opponents, demonstrating the discipline and composure required at this crucial stage of the competition.<\/p>\n

For Collins Edwin SC, the defeat brought their impressive campaign to an end, despite their earlier attacking performances in the tournament.<\/p>\n

Young Strikers will certainly head into the final oozing sheer confidence as they move an inch closer to winning the https:\/\/1xcup.ng\/<\/a> trophy.<\/p>\n

JP Young Stars FC 1\u20132 Tonic FC<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tuesday\u2019s other semi-final saw Tonic FC also advance to the final after overcoming JP Young Stars FC 2\u20131 in a highly entertaining clash.<\/p>\n

The victory underlined Tonic\u2019s determination and ability to deliver under pressure, with Hassan Olamilekan putting them ahead in the 32nd minute while he turned provider by setting up<\/p>\n

Olayiwole Mathew to make it 2-0 in the 69th minute as they found a way past a Young Stars side that had fought hard to reach the last four.<\/p>\n

Despite scoring once through Yayah Wasiu whose 73rd minute goal was set up by Henry Ijezie to half the deficit, Young Stars could not prevent Tonic from securing the decisive result.<\/p>\n

Tonic will now turn their attention to the final where they will face Young Strikers in what promises to be an exciting battle for the https:\/\/1xcup.ng\/<\/a> crown.<\/p>\n

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Complete Sports<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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