The excitement is reaching fever pitch as the finalists for both the men’s and women’s football events of the 2025 Lagos State Head of Service Games have been confirmed.
In the men’s category, defending champions Health Service Commission (HSC) continued their dominant run with a convincing 4–0 victory over the State Treasury Office (STO) to book a return ticket to the final. With that emphatic win, the HSC squad now stand on the brink of retaining their title and cementing their status as one of the most formidable teams in the civil service football arena.
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Their opponents, Judiciary FC, had to battle through a nerve-wracking semi-final encounter to earn their spot. The team edged out the Public Service Office (PSO) in a 4–2 penalty shootout victory after the two sides had settled for a thrilling 2–2 draw in regulation time. The victory marked a major milestone for the Judiciary team, who are now gunning for their first title in recent years.
All eyes are now fixed on the final showdown between Health Service Commission and Judiciary, a matchup expected to deliver top-quality football, passion, and pride for departmental bragging rights across the Lagos State Civil Service.
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Women’s Final: PSO and SUBEB Renew Familiar Rivalry
In the women’s tournament, it’s another chapter in a long-standing rivalry between Public Service Office (PSO) and State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), who have both reached the final for the fourth consecutive year.
The PSO women, three-time defending champions, breezed past Budget Office with a 3–0 win, showcasing their attacking prowess and championship mentality. Meanwhile, SUBEB secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over the Health Service Commission, setting up yet another classic clash between two of the competition’s most consistent teams.
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With history on the line, fans are asking the ultimate question—will PSO continue their dominance, or can SUBEB finally break the jinx and lift the trophy?
As anticipation builds, the entire Lagos State Civil Service Community eagerly awaits the finals, which promise to deliver excitement, rivalry, and the spirit of sportsmanship that has come to define the annual Head of Service Games.
