Lawani Clinton

Lawani Clinton is one of the fantastic goal keepers 1xcup has ever produced. He was in goal for Ilupeju Ekiti Pliiars FC, a community team from Ilupeju Ekiti in the western region of Nigeria, Ekiti state, in the 2024 1xcup edition Clintons shot stopping skills and ability made him to be quickly recognised leading to many teams approaching him and some even voluntered to train and house him for a better future. He however joined Sporting Lagos and won the 2026 goal keeper of the tournament in the just concluded 2025/2025 Nigeria National League and there by qualifying for the 2026/2026 NPFL season. Clinton Lawani was also recently called up to represent the Nigeria Under 20 National team, Flying Eagles in the upcoming U-WAFU B competition scheduled to take place in July.