Spain, Arsenal BSC crowned winners in Lagos

The Spaniards clinched the title in the international group while Arsenal topped the club challenge.

Spain marked their first Copa Lagos appearance with the title as they beat hosts Nigeria 6-5 in the competition decider on Sunday.

The two sides – both on maximum points before kick-off put on a real show for the Lagos crowd in a contest that saw the lead exchange hands regularly throughout, but it was ultimately Spain who did enough with the help of an Eduard Suarez treble.

Nigeria – winners by one goal on both Friday and Saturday – finally saw their luck ran out as Spain were left to celebrate success on their first visit to Nigeria.

Morocco tied up third spot earlier in the day with a closely-contested 2-0 win over Lebanon.

Strikes from Ismail El Ouariry and Nassim El Hadaoui did the damage for Morocco who avoid bottom spot, while Lebanon signed off with a third defeat from as many games.

In the club challenge, English champions Arsenal BSC added international silverware to their trophy cabinet with a 9-5 win over Gidi Sharks.

In what was their first competition overseas, Arsenal were inspired by their six-goal captain Aaron Clarke as they claimed the title thanks to their head-to-head record against Kebbi BSC.

Kebbi BSC had earlier kept alive their hopes of lifting the title with a 7-3 win over Pepsi Football Academy, only for their loss to Arsenal to haunt them in the end.

A four-goal haul for Emmanuel Tanko ensured Kebbi second place in the end, with Gidi Sharks and Pepsi in third and fourth respectively.

Sunday results

16:00 – Pepsi Football Academy 3-8 Kebbi BSC

17:15 – Lebanon 0-2 Morocco

19:00 – Gidi Sharks 5-9 Arsenal BSC

20:15 – Nigeria 5-6 Spain

International Standings 

1st – Spain, 2nd – Nigeria, 3rd – Morocco, 4th – Lebanon

Club Standings

1st: Arsenal BSC, 2nd: Kebbi BSC, 3rd: Gidi Sharks, 4th: Pepsi Football Academy

Individual Awards

MVP:Abu Azeez (NRG)

Best Goalkeeper: Dona (ESP)

Top Scorer: Nassim El Hadaoui (MAR)

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