Inter Lagos F.C.

The club was founded in 2023 by Lanre Vigo, Olumide Fayankin, and Gatumi Aliyu.^[3][4] On 18 November 2023, Inter Lagos made its first debut at the 2023-24 Nigeria National League. The team started well in the league but lost its first few games. On 6 January 2024, it recorded its first home win against Gateway United by 1 goal. In the group stage of the NNL, Inter Lagos climbed to the top of its group. On 8 March 2024, the club marked International Women's Day with a special edition jersey featuring the faces of inspirational African women.^[5] On 13 March 2024, it made its first debut in the State FA Cup. The team played well in the knockout round of the Lagos State FA Cup and qualified for the 2024 Nigeria Federation Cup in its first attempt in the State FA Cup.^{[citation needed]}

On 2 May 2024, Inter Lagos debuted at 2024 Nigeria Federation Cup, and won by 6 goals against May & Frank F.C. in the first round. On 22 May 2024, Inter Lagos defeated Hammola F.C. On 12 May 2024, it qualified for the Nigeria National League Super 8 promotional stage, competing against 7 clubs for the champion of the Nigeria National League after winning its last group-stage match against Ijebu United by 2 goals.^[6] On 22 May 2024, it defeated Hammola F.C. after playing penalties in the second round, and the match finished 0–0 in regulation time.^[7] On 24 May 2024, Nigeria Federation Cup released its 16 fixture in the final round with Inter Lagos competing against 15 teams.^[8] On 29 May 2024, it defeated Ikorodu City F.C. after playing penalties in the third round, and the match finished 1–1 in regulation time, and qualified for the quarter-final for the Federation Cup.^[9] On 7 February 2025, Inter Lagos sacks its head coach, Gabriel Ezema.^[10] On 16 March 2025, the club announces new partnership with Lotus Bank, as the official sponsor of their Jerssey.^[11] On 19 March 2025, Inter Lagos appointed Shakiru Biodun Giwa as the new head coach.^[12]

In the 2025 Lagos State FA Cup final, Inter Lagos claimed the championship title after a goalless draw against Ikorodu City. The match was decided by a penalty shootout, in which Inter Lagos triumphed 5–4.^[13] The team qualified for the 2025 Nigeria Federation Cup, with Ikorodu City in which the both team represented Lagos. On 16 April 2025, Akwa United defeated Inter Lagos 1–0 in the final round of the competition to secure qualification for the quarter-finals. As a result, Ikorodu City remained the only Lagos-based team to reach the semi-finals. However, their campaign ended following a goalless draw against Abakaliki, who advanced to the final after winning 5–4 in the ensuing penalty shootout.

Inter Lagos F.C. secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in 2026 . The club confirmed promotion after a 1–1 draw against Smart City F.C. at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.^[14]

As of 15 July 2025^[update]

As of 23 May 2024^[update]