Seamoriow Football Club

Seamoriow FC
Full nameSeamoriow Football Club
Nickname"TheInspiredBoyz"
Founded2022
GroundSeamoriow Sports Complex, Ikotun, Lagos
Capacityn/a
OwnerSeamoriow Sports Ltd
ChairmanOluwaseyi Amos
CoachMathew Tolulope
LeagueNigeria Nationwide League Division One
2025NLO, debut season
Websiteseamoriowsports.com

Seamoriow Football Club (commonly referred to as Seamoriow FC) is a Nigerian football team based in Alimosho, Lagos State. Founded in 2022 as part of the Seamoriow Sports development project, the club competes in the Nigeria Nationwide League Division One (NLO), the third tier of Nigerian football league system.

It operates as the senior side of the Seamoriow Football Academy, which runs youth teams from under-10 to under-19 levels.[1]

History

Seamoriow FC was launched in 2022 as the senior extension of the Seamoriow Football Academy. In 2024, the club won the inaugural Peace Cup Scouting Tournament, defeating FC Sporting Bethel 2–0 in the final.[2] That same year, Seamoriow FC also played high-profile friendly matches against Nigeria's under-20 team (the Flying Eagles) and the Super Eagles B team.[3]

The club made its NLO debut in 2025, beginning with a 3–0 win over Orin FC. Other early results included a 3–0 victory against Racine FC, a 2–1 comeback against Bison FC, and a 1–1 draw with 36 Lions FC.[4][5][6][7]

Facilities

Seamoriow FC plays at the Seamoriow Sports Complex in Ikotun, Lagos. The facility, commissioned in July 2022, features a mini football pitch, dressing rooms, medical facilities, and administrative offices.[8][9]

Youth Development

The Seamoriow Football Academy supports the club with youth teams in several age categories (U-10,[10] U-15,[11] U-19,[12]). The academy combines football training with educational and personal development programs.[13][14][15]

Notable Players

Notable players linked with Seamoriow FC include:

  • Popoola Ridwan, who later signed for Kisvárda FC in Hungary's top division.[16]
  • Salako Paul, recognized as a standout performer during the club's NLO debut season.[17]
  • Ndubueze Emmanuel, a workaholic centre back with versatility to play as a left back. Transferred to Shooting Stars Sports Club
  • Idris Abubakar Bonni, a central midfielder who recently moved to Enyimba FC.[18][19][20]

Current Squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  NGA ADENLE, MUTIU ADEDAYO
2 DF  NGA EZE, SAMUEL CHIDEBEM
4 AM  NGA ADEWUYI, QUADRI AKANNI
6 FW  NGA SALAKO, PAUL TIMILEYIN
7 DM  NGA EFFIONG, EMMANUEL FRANCIS
8 RW/FW  NGA MARK, SAMUEL ETIM
9 LB  NGA ATANDA, TOBILOBA ADEFIKAYO
10 LB  NGA AJAYI, OLUWATOBI ABRAHAM
11 CM  NGA CHUKWUEMEKA, CHRISTIAN WILFRED
13 CM  NGA ISMAIL, BABATUNDE AYINLA
14 CB  NGA MOSES, EMMANUEL ONYEGBULE
15 AM  NGA SULAIMON, TEMITOPE FAWAS
16 FW  NGA ADEKEYE, GAIUS OLUWATOBI
17 FW/LWF  NGA JAIYEOLA, KAMALDEEN OLADIMEJI
18 RWF/LWF  NGA DAVID, GIDEON INI
No. Pos. Nation Player
19 RWF/FW  NGA SUNDAY, VICTOR EMMANUEL
20 FW  NGA ISONG, NSIKAK UDOH
21 MF  NGA BADMUS, WARIS ADEKUNLE
22 FW/LWF  NGA ADEWALE, SAMAD AYOMIDE
23 DM/CM  NGA MACAULAY PAUL ANTHONY
25 RWF/LWF  NGA ADENIYI, ABASS ADEDEJI
26 CMF  NGA ARAWANDE, OLUBORI EZEKIEL

References

  1. ^ Telegraph-Admin (2024-05-10). "Seamoriow To Revolutionize Football Development In Alimosho –Oluwaseyi Amos". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  2. ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2024-12-10). "Seamoriow FC win inaugural Peace Cup Scouting Tournament". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  3. ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2024-12-14). "Home-based Eagles edge spirited Seamoriow FC in friendly thriller". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  4. ^ Meshioye, David (2025-04-29). "Seamoriow FC mark NLO debut with commanding win over Orin FC". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  5. ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2025-01-16). "Inspire Sports Academy, Seamoriow share spoils in thrilling draw". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  6. ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2024-07-27). "Seamoriow FC draw with 36 Lions in Lagos". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  7. ^ "Late goals secure Seamoriow FC victory over Bison FC in NYML NLO showdown". Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  8. ^ "The Sports Complex – Seamoriowsports". Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  9. ^ "Aiyepekun To Commission Seamoriow Sports Centre In Alimosho". Sports247 Nigeria. 2022-07-21. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  10. ^ "U 10 – Seamoriowsports". Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  11. ^ "U-15 – Seamoriowsports". Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  12. ^ "Seamoriowsports FC Impresses at Discovery Cup - New Telegraph". Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  13. ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2024-05-16). "Seamoriow FA, other top academies to feature at maiden Digital Scouting Africa U-18 Championship". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  14. ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2025-01-16). "Inspire Sports Academy, Seamoriow share spoils in thrilling draw". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  15. ^ Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2024-05-10). "Seamoriow Sports launches U-15, U-20 football championships to discover young talent". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  16. ^ "Abdulrasaq Ridwan Poopola Joins Kisvárda FC". Nigeriasoccernet. Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  17. ^ "Salako shines as Seamoriow FC defeat Racine FC 3–0 in NYML NLO Matchday 3 encounter". Retrieved 2025-09-15.
  18. ^ "Enyimba". Nigeriasoccernet. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
  19. ^ Adebayo, Olusola (2026-01-29). "Seamorriow Midfielder Abubakar Boni Completes Enyimba FC Move". Sports247 Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
  20. ^ SPORTS, BSN. "NPFL Transfer: Enyimba Snaps Young Sensation To Bolster Squad". NPFL Transfer: Enyimba Snaps Young Sensation To Bolster Squad. Retrieved 2026-03-08.

See also

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