Jeff Butter Eyes Strong Second Stanza as Sporting Lagos Lead Conference B

Sporting Lagos head coach Jeff Butter has expressed his determination to maintain his team’s momentum as the Nigeria National League (NNL) prepares to enter its second stanza.

The Lagos-based club enjoyed an impressive first half of the season, finishing top of the Conference B table with 13 points from seven matches. Sporting Lagos capped off the opening stanza with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Ekiti United last weekend, a result that further underlined their consistency.

Speaking after the match, Butter praised his players for their commitment and discipline throughout the opening phase of the campaign.

“I was happy with the boys’ performance after our last game of the year against Ekiti United,” Butter told Sporting Lagos media. “The goal is to finish the year on top and stay close to the promotion place.”

With confidence high, Sporting Lagos will resume league action next year with a challenging away fixture against Godswill Akpabio FC in Uyo.

Opinion: A Promising Foundation, But the Real Test Lies Ahead

Sporting Lagos’ rise to the top of Conference B is a testament to smart coaching, teamwork, and belief. For a modest club, leading the table after seven games is no small achievement and sends a clear signal of intent.

However, the second stanza often separates contenders from pretenders. Opponents will now approach Sporting Lagos with extra caution and motivation, knowing they are the team to beat. Maintaining focus, managing pressure, and grinding out results away from home will be crucial.

If Butter’s side can carry their first-stanza discipline into the new year, promotion dreams could move from hope to genuine possibility. For now, Sporting Lagos have given their fans reason to believe—and the challenge is to keep that belief alive when the stakes get higher.