The Pride of Lagos Football Development
Welcome to 36 Lion Football Club, a leading professional football organization in Lagos, Nigeria, dedicated to youth athletic development and international player placement.
Club History
Established in 2000, 36 Lion Football Club is a professional football entity based in Lagos, Nigeria. The club is a registered corporate organization affiliated with the Lagos State Football Association and the Nigeria Football Federation, focused on educating, developing, and promoting young Nigerian footballers. The founder and president is Gafar Liameed, also known as "Lion King," who chairs the Lagos State Football Association. The club has participated in various local and international age-grade championships since its formation.
Achievements and Impact
36 Lion FC is known for successfully facilitating international transfers for its players to various regions, including Europe and South America. The club has placed players in countries such as the Czech Republic, Belgium, Venezuela, and Brazil.
- Notable Alumni: The club has produced prominent players like Peter Olayinka, Imoh Ezekiel, Sodiq Popoola, Yira Sor, and Samson Akinyoola.
- International Presence: Club products such as Yira Sor and Peter Olayinka have played in UEFA Europa Conference League competitions.
- Domestic Success: The club competes in local tournaments like the Jagaban Cup and the Lagos Supremacy Cup.
Latest News
From Lagos to Belgium: Celebrating Lion Ade
From Lion’s Den to European Stage: Opeyemi’s Big Leap
The Lion lands in Istanbul: Olaitan joins Beşiktaş JK
From Udi to FC Vlašim
SammyJay’s Move to Kukesi FC
Support the mission
At 36 Lion FC, we are committed to discovering and developing young talents, giving them the training, exposure, and mentorship needed to succeed.
Your support helps provide the structure, coaching, equipment, and exposure these future football starts need to grow, compete, and reach their full potential.
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