Team Ondo has emerged as the leader of the South-West zonal preliminary table of the 2026 Sam Okwaraji Under-16 Football Cup after recording two victories and a draw in three matches.

Ondo consolidated its position at the summit with a 2-0 victory over Team Ogun in their Matchday Three encounter played on Friday, November 6, 2026.

The team had earlier defeated Team Oyo 2-1 before playing out a goalless draw against Team Lagos to maintain an unbeaten record in the competition.

With seven points, four goals scored and just one conceded, Team Ondo currently leads the four-team standings, one point ahead of second-placed Team Ogun.

Team Ogun, which defeated Lagos 4-1 in its opening fixture and edged Oyo 1-0 in its second match, finished the third matchday with six points.

Both Ondo and Ogun have consequently secured qualification to represent the South-West zone at the national finals of the competition.

Team Lagos occupies third position with four points after recording one victory, one draw and a defeat, while Team Oyo sits at the bottom without a point from three matches.

The South-West zonal preliminaries feature teams from Lagos, Ogun, Ondo and Oyo States, with the competition organised by the Nigeria School Sport Federation.

The tournament is aimed at promoting grassroots football and discovering young talents for the development of Nigerian football.