The fireworks were loud and clear at Showtime Arena, Lekki, as Matchday 4 of the Flag Football Showtime Summer Series, sanctioned by the Nigeria Flag Football Federation, delivered big plays, big scores, and a major statement: L. A Knights and Warriors are on a collision course.
L.A Knights 41 – Off-SZN 13
Off-SZN came in hungry for redemption, but the L. A Knights came in hungry for perfection. Dabo Green lit up the scoreboard with two early touchdowns, then electrified the crowd with a stunning throw-off return TD to open the second half. It was prime-time stuff from Showtime’s top team.
Off-SZN’s Prisca and Chimobi showed flashes of brilliance with touchdowns of their own, but the Knights kept pressing. Audu Salamatu, Adams, and Afeye piled on the points, and Giovanni’s late-game interception shut the door. That’s a 4–0 record for the Knights, who are now the team to beat.
Warriors 55 – Greenbacks 0
What happens when two of the league’s most explosive teams meet? In this case, a Warriors takeover. They dominantly blanked the Greenbacks, racking up 55 points and climbing to 4–0, right alongside the Knights. Misturah, Gbemisola, Anu Bello—everyone showed up. The Greenbacks had no answer and dropped to 2–2.
Ikan Sports 46 – Panthers 31
In the most thrilling shootout of the day, Ikan Sports edged the Panthers in a 77-point battle. Farouk and his crew kept the offence humming, outdueling a resilient Panthers squad. The win locks Ikan into third place with a 3–1 record.
Raptors 29 – Lagos Alpha 6
The Raptors quietly climbed up the standings, taking care of business against Lagos Alpha. A strong defensive effort and a sharp offensive display earned them a 29–6 win—and a move to fourth place, leapfrogging the Greenbacks.
Matchday 4 Summary – Showtime Summer Series
Sanctioned by the Nigeria Flag Football Federation
L.A Knights 41–13 Off-SZN
Warriors 55–0 Greenbacks
Ikan Sports 46–31 Panthers
Raptors 29–6 Lagos Alpha
With Matchday 5 just around the corner, and two undefeated teams still standing, the Showtime Bowl Series XII is starting to look like a heavyweight showdown in the making.