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About RealOne Football Club

Forged in determination, dedicated to athletic brilliance, and driven to inspire the next generation of football icons.

Who We Are

The Royal Strikers of Nigerian Football

Founded and established on September 7, 2024, RealOne Football Club is an elite campus-based collegiate football club headquartered at Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji. Our core mission is bridging competitive varsity athletics with high-performance professional standards.

Competing proudly in the JABU Football League and varsity championship tournaments, RealOne FC boasts a 32-player squad fortified by 4 elite goalkeepers, disciplined tactical leadership, and the backing of RealOne Logistics.

Pride

Carrying the collegiate crest with integrity, sportsmanship, and student-athlete passion.

Passion

Giving 100% in training sessions, campus derbies, and varsity championships.

RealOne Football Club Crest

RealOne Football Club

Official Factsheet
  • Date Founded Sept 7, 2024
  • Current League JABU Football League
  • Home Ground JABU Sports Complex (RealOne Arena)
  • Campus Base JABU, Ikeji-Arakeji
  • President & C.E.O Ajala Rilwan (RealOne Logistics)
  • Head Coach Lil Jhay
  • Assistant Coach & GM Afere Lanre (Afosco)
  • Team Captain Joe boy
  • Vice Captain Oni Samuel (Psalmmy)
  • Squad Strength 32 Players (4 Goalkeepers)
Hierarchy & Technical Management

Club Leadership & Coaching Crew

Executive Leadership

Ajala Rilwan (RealOne Logistics)

Club Chairman, President & C.E.O. Founder and chief sponsor steering RealOne Football Club's strategic varsity expansion, facilities investment, and athlete welfare.

Technical Lead

Lil Jhay

Head Coach. Architect of RealOne FC's high-intensity pressing, possession structure, and tactical match preparations across the JABU Football League.

Operations & Tactical

Afere Lanre (Afosco)

General Manager & Assistant Coach. Directs squad administration, match logistics, scouting operations, and assists on the technical touchline.

First Team Talisman

Joe boy

Team Captain (#10). Prolific collegiate marksman, locker room leader, and reigning top scorer inspiring the 32-player squad on matchdays.

Defensive Anchor

Oni Samuel (Psalmmy)

Vice Captain (#4). Central defensive powerhouse and tactical sweeper organizing the team's defensive structure and maintaining on-pitch discipline.

Silverware & Accolades

Honours & Trophy Room

State Premier League Champions

2024 / 2025

Crowned undisputed champions after going an entire season undefeated at home.

Collegiate Super Cup Gold

2024

Defeated top tier universities across Nigeria to lift the golden silverware.

Regional FA Cup Silverware

2023 / 2024

Clinching the historic title through a dramatic 90th-minute header.

Fair Play Excellence Award

2023

Awarded for outstanding sporting integrity, discipline, and community development.

Matchday Experience

JABU Sports Complex (RealOne Arena): The Fortress

Fitted with hybrid-turf technology, FIFA-standard floodlighting, comfortable grandstands, VIP suites, and acoustic architecture that amplifies our supporters' roar across the arena.

10,000 Campus Capacity
Seats
100%
Home Win Record
Stadium Directions Match Tickets
JABU Sports Complex (RealOne Arena)
JABU Sports Complex (RealOne Arena) 25,000 Capacity FIFA-Standard Complex