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It was a pulsating end to the flag football season with Spartans and Warriors serving a fantastic finale in the Series XI.
In a breathtaking display of skill, determination, and sheer willpower, the Spartans have once again proven why they are the undisputed kings of flag football.
The Showtime Bowl Series XI finale was nothing short of a sporting spectacle, with the Spartans clinching a nail-biting 58-53 victory over the Warriors in front of a packed Arena at the weekend.
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FLAG FOOTBALL Spartans, Lagos Rebels To Battle For SFFL Showtime Bowl Championship
Showtime Flag Football League Season X peaks with championship final between Spartans FC and Lagos Rebels.
A Battle of Titans: Spartans vs. Warriors
The Warriors were worthy challengers heading into the game as they entered the final with an impressive unbeaten streak and the season's highest single-game score.
And they lived up to the pre-match hype, at least for the first half of the match which they dominated.
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At the break, the Warriors had a commanding lead of 36-23, seemingly on track for a championship upset. But the Spartans had other plans.
In a display of champion mentality, the Spartans mounted a remarkable second-half comeback.
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Their never-die attitude and tactical brilliance turned the game on its head, ultimately securing their back-to-back title and the ₦6,000,000 grand prize.
More Than Just a Game
League Commissioner Adebare Adejumo summed up the final and the season as a whole:
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"Season XI wasn't just about the competition—it was about teamwork, growth, and the rise of flag football in Africa.”
The evening wasn't just about sports. Nigerian music icon Rudeboy's post-game concert transformed the event into a celebration of athletic excellence and cultural entertainment, symbolising the league's broader impact.
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Prize Breakdown
Spartans: ₦6,000,000 (Champions)
Warriors: ₦4,000,000 (Runners-up)
Rebels: ₦2,500,000
Outlaws: ₦2,500,000
Looking Ahead
The Spartans may have defended their crown, but the real victory is the growth and excitement they've brought to the sport.
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