The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) football team have emerged champions of the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) pre-season tournament after defeating 19 other clubs to claim the Alhaji Adamu Abubakar Mohammed Trophy.

The NYSC side secured the title with a 4-1 victory over Access FC in the final, which was decided by a penalty shootout.

The annual competition, organised by the Nationwide League One for Division One teams in the Federal Capital Territory, featured 20 clubs preparing for the new football season.

Receiving the victorious players in his office, NYSC Director-General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, congratulated the team on their impressive performance, noting that their achievement had brought pride to the Scheme.

Nafiu praised the players for their hard work, commitment and determination, urging them to build on the success by improving their skills while maintaining discipline, focus and dedication.

He also assured the players of the Scheme's continued support towards their professional development.

“We will help develop your skills better. Football is a profession, and NYSC is proud of you,” he said.

Earlier, the Chairman of the NYSC National Football Team, Usman Yahaya, expressed appreciation to the Director-General for his consistent support and encouragement, which he said had contributed significantly to the team's progress.

The triumph further underscores NYSC's commitment to promoting sporting excellence, nurturing emerging talents and creating opportunities for young Nigerians to pursue careers in football.