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CITY
END ON A
HIGH NOTE
Smart City FC rounded off the NNL 2025/26 Conference A season in style — a commanding 3-1 victory over Abia Comets at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, witnessed by the NNL Chairman himself.
Match Report
What a way to end the campaign. Smart City FC produced a superb performance on the final day of the NNL 2025/26 Conference A season, routing Abia Comets FC 3-1 in front of their home crowd at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere. It was a commanding display that showed exactly why this group of players has so much to look forward to.
The fixture carried weight well beyond the three points — with standings tight and other results on the line across Conference A, Smart City knew a positive result was crucial. And the players delivered. From the opening moments, they set the tone with intensity and purpose, pressing Abia Comets and creating opportunities with a fluency that spoke of a team fully prepared for the occasion.
The goals came from brave, decisive football. Each strike reflected the quality Smart City have built through the season — clinical in front of goal, organised at the back. Abia Comets pulled one back to give the scoreline a more competitive look, but Smart City never looked in danger of surrendering their lead. The 3-1 result was a fair reflection of the afternoon's play.
The atmosphere at the Legacy Pitch was electric. Playing at home with everything to play for, the crowd gave the team tremendous backing from first whistle to last — and the players fed off that energy throughout. It was a fitting send-off to Conference A, completing a journey that began with a tough opening day defeat and ended with a home win on the biggest matchday of the group stage.
NNL Chairman George Aluo was personally present at the Legacy Pitch to witness Matchday 18 and the conclusion of Conference A. He expressed satisfaction with the successful completion of the group stage and praised the quality of football on display — a major mark of recognition for Smart City FC's home fixture.
Match Facts
Smart City FC's 3-1 win had ripple effects across Conference A. The result was pivotal in the relegation picture — with Crown FC suffering a narrow defeat elsewhere, Smart City's victory ensured the standings fell in a way that kept Crown FC above the drop zone. A result that mattered far beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch.
Coach's Words
I am grossly confident my team will get positive results both home and away in the course of the season. Our focus is to get a ticket to the NPFL, and we will do everything humanly possible to achieve that, by the grace of God.
A perfect final day statement. Smart City FC closed out NNL 2025/26 Conference A with a 3-1 home win that showcased everything good about this squad — energy, discipline, and clinical quality in front of goal. The presence of the NNL Chairman at the match only underscored the significance of the occasion. From opening day adversity to final day triumph, Smart City's story in Conference A is one of resilience and character. The road to the NPFL continues — and this team has shown they have what it takes to walk it.