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In the semi-final, Grassrunners defeated Sunshine Stars 3–1 to reach the final, with Agbejoye Papi scoring twice and Adeola Fadel adding the third goal. | In the semi-final, Grassrunners defeated Sunshine Stars 3–1 to reach the final, with Agbejoye Papi scoring twice and Adeola Fadel adding the third goal. | ||
The final was played against | The final was played against Abakaliki FC at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on 22 August 2026. Grassrunners won 3–0 to claim the tournament. | ||
The victory gave Grassrunners its first major tournament title. The club's coach, | The victory gave Grassrunners its first major tournament title. The club's coach, Daniel Itodo, subsequently dedicated the victory to the players and praised their performance during the competition.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Grassrunners Beat Abakaliki 3-0 to Win Ogunjobi Gold Cup {{!}} Africa Sport Network |url=https://www.africasport.net/article/football/grassrunners-fc-crowned-ogunjobi-gold-cup-champions-after-3-0-final-win |access-date=2026-08-26 |website=www.africasport.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Fasetire |first=Sam O'Femi |date=2026-08-24 |title=Grassrunners FC's Coach Daniel Itodo Dedicates Ogunjobi Gold Cup Victory To His 'Hardworking Players' |url=https://www.sports247.ng/grassrunners-fcs-coach-daniel-itodo-dedicates-ogunjobi-gold-cup-victory-to-his-hardworking-players/ |access-date=2026-08-26 |website=Sports247 Nigeria |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
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Grassrunners has developed a number of players who have subsequently moved to clubs outside Nigeria. One of the most notable transfers was | Grassrunners has developed a number of players who have subsequently moved to clubs outside Nigeria. One of the most notable transfers was Angelo Hountondji Agbejoye, who joined Swedish club Djurgårdens IF in June 2026 on a five-year contract. | ||
Djurgården announced that the Grassrunners FC product and right winger has signed a contract that extends over five years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Välkommen till Djurgården, Angelo Agbejoye! |url=https://www.dif.se/nyheter/2026/valkommen-till-djurgarden-angelo-agbejoye |access-date=2026-08-26 |website=Djurgården Fotboll |language=sv}}</ref> | Djurgården announced that the Grassrunners FC product and right winger has signed a contract that extends over five years.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Välkommen till Djurgården, Angelo Agbejoye! |url=https://www.dif.se/nyheter/2026/valkommen-till-djurgarden-angelo-agbejoye |access-date=2026-08-26 |website=Djurgården Fotboll |language=sv}}</ref> | ||
Other players associated with Grassrunners FC who have moved to foreign leagues are | Other players associated with Grassrunners FC who have moved to foreign leagues are Emmanuel Chukwu and Benjamin Precious, who moved to TSG Hoffenheim.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-08 |title=Two promising Nigerians Chukwu and Benjamin join Akpoguma at Hoffenheim - Soccernet NG |url=https://soccernet.ng/2025/02/two-promising-nigerians-chukwu-and-benjamin-join-akpoguma-at-hoffenheim.html |access-date=2026-08-26 |language=en-NG}}</ref> | ||
==== Other Club Products ==== | ==== Other Club Products ==== | ||