Ezeakabudu 'BlessedChild' celebrates his victory at the Predator Energy Freestyle Football Championship 2025 at Ikeja City Mall in Lagos on October 18, 2025, with Valentine Ozigbo, chairman of Feet 'N' Tricks and board member of WFFA (left), and members of influencer teams (from L-R) Ogboo Samuel Ebuka, Talkfooty; Iderima Tokoni, Fanstribe; Obi Nduka Kevin, Ultimate Kombo; and Justus Kurotamunoye Hanson, Fanstribe | Alelxis Photos/FNT
Ezeakabudu ‘BlessedChild’ and Evelyn Okafor defended their titles in the men and women categories respectively at the freestyle football championship 2025.
Powered by Predator Energy, the event, which held at the Ikeja City Mall in Lagos on October 18, was organised in partnership with the World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA).
The event brought together 12 finalists — eight men and four women — from a pool of 128 nationwide entries.
Among the international panel of judges were Ashley Mkhize (South Africa), Soufiane Msalek (Morocco), and Larry Etuduwun (Nigeria).
Advertisement
Okafor came first in the women category, with Miracle Ngozi placing second and Augustina Unamba ranking third.
In the men’s category, Ezeakabudu ‘BlessedChild’ claimed the top spot, with Lukman Muhammad finishing second and Pete Johnne emerging third.
In the men’s final, Muhammad sustained an injury mid-performance, leading to a 20-minute recess before the competition resumed.
Advertisement
Cash prizes were awarded to the winners in both categories, with first-place champions receiving N1 million, second-place finishers N500,000, and third-place winners N200,000.
Valentine Ozigbo, chairman of Feet ‘N’ Tricks International and board member of the WFFA, announced an additional cash prize of N100,000 for all finalists.
“At Feet’ N’ Tricks, our mission has always been to create opportunities that celebrate African talent and creativity. This championship demonstrates that with the proper support, our youth can compete at world-class levels,” Ozigbo said.
“We are deeply proud of every freestyler who took the stage today — they didn’t just perform; they inspired a continent.”
Advertisement
The event was aired on News Central TV, Africa Magic Urban, and SuperSport Blitz, and streamed across the social media channels of Predator Energy, Feet’ N’ Tricks International, and the WFFA.
