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 Grassroot Football Investment in Nigeria is Profitable - Churchill Oliseh Grassroot Football Investment in Nigeria is Profitable - Churchill Oliseh Barrister Churchill Oliseh, President of Nationwide League One (NLO) club, FC Ebedei has advised Nigerians that investment in grassroot football is a profitable venture. Churchill, the elder brother of former Super Eagles coach and the captain is credited with discovering Nigerian internationals like Obafemi Martins, Paul Onuachu (Genk, Belgium), Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England) among others. In a lecture, he delivered at the maiden Ekiti State Football Association Merit Awards ceremony at the Adetiloye Banquet Hall in Ado Ekiti, titled The Essence Of Investing In Grassroot Football, Oliseh said, "The gains from investing in football are wide, varying, covert, secret, concealed and rewarding. "I want to tell everyone present in this hall that since 1994, there is no medal Nigeria has won that you won't see a product of FC Ev...

 2021 Adamu Yola Unity Cup: We Will Give Our Best, LOC Chairman Declares as Tourney  Set to Begin on 20th November  2021 Adamu Yola Unity Cup: We Will Give Our Best, LOC Chairman Declares as Tourney Set to Begin on 20th November The Local OrganizinCommitteeee (LO has announced November 13th as the new date for the draw ceremony of the sixth edition of the 2021 Adamu Yola Unity cup, with the tourney set to commence on the 20th of November 2021. The draw ceremony was earlier scheduled to hold on the 20th of November 2021, however, due to some consideration, it was broughbackds to the 13th of the same month and will be he   at the Style Hope Event Center opposite Jewel Hotel Kaltungo Gombe State, meanwhile,le November 10th has been fixed for the deadline of the registration which is currently ongoing. The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Mr, Promise Uwaeme affirmed that the committee working hard to host a very commendable tournament appealing to t...

 Remo Stars Humiliate Shooting Stars 4-0 to Lift Ogunjobi Gold Cup Remo Stars Humiliate Shooting Stars 4-0 to Lift Ogunjobi Gold Cup Remo Stars have been crowned champions of the 9th edition of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup after they defeated their Southwest derby rivals 4-0 in the final hosted on Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium Stadium in Ikenne. A hat-trick from unsung hero Andy Okpe and one from former Oluyole Warrior striker David Ojukwu was enough for the Sky Blues Stars to humiliate 3SC and win the nation's premium class pre-season tournament after breaking their seventh-time semi-final jinx. Shooting Stars goalie Detan Ogundare gifted Remo Stars an easy chance to score three out of the four goals the team conceded within 15 minutes owing to his carelessness with his passes to his defensive line. At the half-hour mark of the game, Remo Stars were the better side in the contest, as they kept the pressuring on Shooting Stars for an opener. The first chance at goal came in the 26th...

 Everything's in place and we Know What's Expected of us on Saturday - Okoli Talks Tough Ahead of Tough Battle with ENPPI Everything's in place and we Know What's Expected of us on Saturday - Okoli Talks Tough Ahead of Tough Battle with ENPPI A tough, physical encounter against ENPPI is on the cards for Saturday night’s first away league match of the season for Al Mokawloon. The Egyptian Premier League encounter takes place at the Petrosport Stadium (al-Qāhirah (Cairo)) with kick-off set for 6 pm. Last season saw the two sides playing to a 1-1 draw in Cairo. Overall, in the head-to-head record, in the 30 matches played, with ENPPI winning 16, Al Mokawloon 5, and nine draws. Al Mokawloon won their first game of the season against El Sharqia Dokhan 1-0 thanks to a first-half strike from new signing John Okoli. “Obviously it’s very important for us to start well in our first first-half of the season,” said Okoli to the Media. “So it’s vital that we go out on Saturday night...

 Ogunjobi's Family, Optima Energy Rep, Osun FA Boss, NPFL Club Owners Secretary to Grace Ogunjobi Gold Cup Final Ogunjobi's Family, Optima Energy Rep, Osun FA Boss, NPFL Club Owners Secretary to Grace Ogunjobi Gold Cup Final Family members of late Nigeria Football Association (NFA) Secretary-General, Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi, representative of Optima Energy, Chairman Osun FA, and some big-wigs in Nigeria's football circle will be guests at the final of the 9th edition of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup on Saturday. Shooting Stars of Ibadan host its Southwest derby rivals Remo Stars in a clash of stars at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. According to the General Coordinator of the nation's premium class pre-season tournament, Tunde Shamsudeen the widow of the late astute football administrator, Chief Mrs. Oluwabukola Ogunjobi in the company of her son, Lanre, and younger brother of late Ogunjobi, Rotimi Michael will be at the final slated for 3pm. Expected too is CFO Optima Energy, ...

 Remo Stars Can't Stop Shooting Stars From Winning Ogunjobi Gold Cup -  Detan Remo Stars Can't Stop Shooting Stars From Winning Ogunjobi Gold Cup - Detan Shooting Stars goalie, Detan Ogundare says his team has all it takes to win the Ogunjobi Gold Cup. The Oluyole Warriors host their Southwest derby rivals Remo Stars in the climax of the 9th edition of the prestigious pre-season tournament at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Detan, a former Flying Eagles shot-stopper said after his saves in the penalty shoot-out against MFM FC propelled Shooting Stars to their first Ogunjobi Gold Cup final. "'It's another final game for us, and a tough one as both teams are rivals and want to win the Ogunjobi Gold Cup for pride and for fans. "For any team can win but 3SC has the edge going into Saturday's final. Recall Remo Stars forced us to a draw in the NNL Super 8 Promotion play-off in Enugu and we did beat them recently via penalties in one of the pre-season games. ...

 Ogunbote Fancies Remo Stars Chance at Winning Ogunjobi Gold Cup Ahead Shooing Stars Ogunbote Fancies Remo Stars Chance at Winning Ogunjobi Gold Cup Ahead Shooing Stars Gbenga Ogunbote says he has no special plans for Shooting Stars in the Ogunjobi Gold Cup final, that he could name an unchanged team as the aim is win the trophy on Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium. The Oracle who won the tourney as Sharks FC of Port-Harcourt gaffer said, "That we have defeated a former defending champion of the pre-season, Tornadoes is gain saying that Remo Stars deserve to be champions too. "However, meeting Shooting Stars in the final makes it a difficult one but Remo Stars will go into the the game like it has done in the other games it has played." Asked if he would name a different team against the Oluyole Warriors, like he did against Tornadoes. "I have made use of 28 players in the tournament, I may decide to or not to rotate my starting team against 3SC." Regarding hi...

 3SC And Remo Stars Set to Renew Southwest Derby Rivalry in the Ogunjobi Gold Cup Final 3SC And Remo Stars Set to Renew Southwest Derby Rivalry in the Ogunjobi Gold Cup Final Shooting Stars will go head-to-head with Remo Stars in the final of the 9th edition of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup, after they defeated MFM FC 3-2 on penalties in the second semi-final match of the preseason tournament at the FC Ebedei Stadium, Sagamu. 3SC two goalkeepers, Tambe Charles and Detan Ogundare were the unsung heroes in regulation time and during the spot kicks, as their brilliant saves shot the Oluyole Warriors to their first ever final at first attempt. It was drab first half as both teams failed to create any clear cut chances as the first 45 minutes ended 0-0. The game got to life in the second half, as in the 63rd minute Alabi Oladayo's shot at goal from a free kick from 30 yards was punched away by Tambe to keep a clean sheet. Shooting Stars had the chance to win the game from the first touch of sub...

 Nasarawa United in High Spirit Ahead of Abuja Preseason Tournament Nasarawa United in High Spirit Ahead of Abuja Preseason Tournament With less than 48 hours to the commencement of the North Central Zonal Preseason football tournament, tagged, "Unity Preseason Cup" in Abuja, 2021 Aiteo Federation Cup finalists, Nasarawa United FC, have intensified preparations ahead of the competition. Speaking to Nasarawa United Media earlier today, Chairman, Barr. Isaac Danladi, stated that the Preseason tournament would allow his team to test their new recruits ahead of the 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League Season. "Yes, the Preseason tourney is Kick-starting on Saturday in Abuja, and it's a good preparation ground for us ahead of the new football season. "The beauty of this tournament is the fact that it has in it top-flight teams within the North Central Zone of the country, including former league champions, Plateau United FC. "There are also Katsina Unite...

Remo Stars Donate Wheelchair and Cash to Fan Remo Stars Donate Wheelchair and Cash to Fan It's a day not to forget in a hurry for Ilorin based die-hard fan of Remo StarsIlorin-basederitage after he was given a new wheelchair and cash by management of the Nigerian Professionalthe  Football League (NPFL) team. Heritage, a person living with disabilities is a passionate follower of the domestic league and travelled to Ikenne to support the Sky traveledrs. Presenting the gift to Inuoluwa at half time of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup semihalftimeme between Tornadoes and Remo Stars, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Sky Blues Stars Ogungbefun Lukmon said it was a way to reward his passion. "The gesture is just to show our appreciation to him (Inuolawa) who has been a supporter Remo Stars. I also learnt that he is baof sed in Ilorin, so tlearnedelchair will help ease his movement  "I wouldn't want to disclose the value of the cash that was given to him, the token is just to take ...

 Ogunjobi Gold Cup: MFM FC Targets Shooting Stars Scalp in Semi-Final  Ogunjobi Gold Cup: MFM FC Targets Shooting Stars Scalp in Semi-Final Olamilekan Gabriel says his MFM FC will go all out against Shooting Stars when they meet in the Southwest Derby semi-final clash in the Ogunjobi Gold Cup on Thursday at the FC Ebedei Stadium. This will be the first meeting of both teams in the country's prestigious pre-season tournament for teams from the three tiers of the domestic leagues. The Olukoya Boys who finished second in Group A behind Remo Stars set eyes on another final if they go past the Oluyole Warriors.  Recall the first time they made it to the final in 2016, the Olukoya Boys lost 4-3 on spot-kicks to Lobi Stars at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode. Speaking ahead of the game, "This is a semi-final and a few things are at stake. I except a different ball game against 3SC, as they will come out strong. "Am optimistic that my lads will be clinical, as we have shown them ...

 Remo Stars Will Be at its Best Against Tornadoes -Ogunbote Remo Stars Will Be at its Best Against Tornadoes -Ogunbote After defeating FC Yobo to qualify for Thursday's semi-finals, Gbenga Ogunbote says his Remo Stars will be at it's best against Niger Tornadoes. The 'Oracle' of NPFL in his post-match media chat said, "For me, the semi-final game against Tornadoes is like the other games we have played as we are still building a team. " The tourney has been of help to the team as things are taking shape gradually. Mistakes are bound to be made during matches and in between, we are equally training with a view of correcting blunders made by the players. "The target of every coach in a pre-season tourney is to win matches and know the depth of his team. We know little about Tornadoes having defeated them a few weeks ago.  "It's a game we want to win and also play in the finals of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup, so we should do our best just as we have done ...

 My Query Unnecessary, I Get no Invitation from Anyone - Kwara United Coach, Biffo My Query Unnecessary, I Get no Invitation from Anyone - Kwara United Coach, Biffo Kwara United Head Coach, Abdullahi Usman Biffo has described the query issued to him by the Kwara State Sports Commission as unnecessary. Biffo who is recuperating in the United States of America from an eye operation he underwent said he is still trying to come to terms with the reasons behind the query issued to him. According to him, no one extended any invitation to me on the budget defense, and I don’t think I have any business in the program. “Unless they want me to defend the pattern and philosophy of my game. If not, I am still trying to come to terms with what led to issuing me the query”. Biffo said if such persist, ”I may have no option than to throw in the towel and seek greener pastures elsewhere” the former Abia Warriors gaffer concluded. The Kwara State Sports Commission in a memo dated 25th October 2021 ...

 Ogunjobi Gold Cup: Bala Confident of Victory Over Remo Stars Ogunjobi Gold Cup: Bala Confident of Victory Over Remo Stars Niger Tornadoes and Remo Stars will rekindle their healthy rivalry when they go head-to-head in the first semi-final match of the 9th edition of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup on Thursday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Recall when both teams locked horns at the last edition of Nigeria's prestigious pre-season tourney in Ilorin, Tornadoes who were defending champions crashed out after failing to qualify to the semi-finals following a 2-2 draw with Remo Stars. The Ikon Allah Boys needed to beat the Sky Blue Stars convincingly by 3-0, but it was not to be as they twice came from behind to share the spoils. Bala, whose objective is to steer the Ikon Boys to a second Ogunjobi Gold Cup title win and see that his squad improve in all departments as the 20 NPFL teams countdown to the new season commencement, hinted that Thursday will be another good time to tackle the Sky...

 Ashadi Vows to Readiscover Form, Targets Ogunjobi Gold Cup Title Ashadi Vows to Rediscover Form, Targets Ogunjobi Gold Cup Title One of the poster boys of the Nigerian Professional Football League(NPFL) Destiny Ashadi has vowed to rediscover his good form and win the Ogunjobi Gold Cup with Niger Tornadoes. Ashadi, 26, no doubt is one of the most gifted attacking midfielders in the domestic league, as he is a delight to watch on the pitch owing to his dazzling skills and leadership qualities too. The CHAN Eagle star who was among the squad that lost 3-2 to Spanish LaLiga heavyweight Atletico Madrid in a friendly at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in 2018, has had a fair share of injury of late, which slowed his game and made him not to hit form at Rivers United last season. Now with the Ikon Allah Boys, at the Ogunjobi Gold Cup a delightful Ashadi said: "Glad to be with Tornadoes playing and gradually am finding back my form with the matches I have played in this tourne...

 Okoli Thrills With his Debut Performance for Al-Mokawloon Okoli Thrills With his Debut Performance for Al-Mokawloon John Okoli has stated that his debut performance for Al Mokawloon Is a dream come true, after he netted the winner during a 1-0 victory against Sharkia Lel Dokhan in the Egyptian Premier League on Tuesday afternoon. All eyes were on the striker after his move to Cairo, and he did not disappoint as he struck the winner during Al Mokawloon's Premier League curtain-raiser. The former Gonyeli man spoke to the media after the game and said while he had a 'dream debut, he was just pleased that the Wolf picked up the three points. "Yes of course [it was a dream debut]. To play in front of such a crowd for such a great club, it is a dream come true but the most important thing was the win," the Nigerian said. "The win was good with one goal and a clean sheet. We started very well so we have to keep working hard. "When you play for Al Mokawloon, everyb...

 6th Edition of The Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup Gets Local Organizing Committee 6th Edition of The Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup Gets Local Organizing Committee The prestigious Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup on Tuesday 26th October returned Mr. Promise Uwaeme as the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee in a statement by the donor and financier of the tournament Pastor Yakubu Adamu Yola. Following a release after a meeting with the tournament stakeholders the fixed date was announced and the names of the Local Organizing Committee for the 6th edition of the competition were also announced. Mr. Promise Uweame returned as the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee to be assisted by the Secretary of the 5th edition Mohammed Yusuf as the Vice-Chairman. Below are the names of the members: Abdullahi Awak will serve as the Committee Secretary to be assisted by the Mis Becky Ways. Other members of the Committee include Alpha Shilong Ishaku from the Adamu Yola Foundation...

 Edo Deputy Governor, Shuiabu Commends RSDF President, Barrister Paul Edeh For Flying Officers Cup Success Edo Deputy Governor, Shuiabu Commends RSDF President, Barrister Paul Edeh For Flying Officers Cup Success Edo State Deputy Governor, Comrade Phillip Shuiabu has showered encomiums on the organisers of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup for a very successful hosting.  Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) owned by Legal Luminary, Barrister Paul Edeh, are the main sponsors of Flying Officers Cup, the biggest Pre-season Championship in Africa, which has gotten to its third edition.  Comrade Phillip Shuiabu who was present at the Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja, venue of the final match between FC Robo Queens and Edo Queens expressed his delight openly, in what he called a 'superb' organisation.  The Sports loving Deputy Governor who was deservedly bestowed with a Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) Heroes Awards for his love and commitment towards women's foo...

 Flying Officers Cup 2021 Lawal, Georgewill, Okah Lead Individual Awards President Ratels Sports Foundation, Barr. Paul Edeh(right), Edo State Deputy Gov. Com. Philips Shuaibu presenting the award to one of the awardees Flying Officers Cup 2021: Lawal, Georgewill, Okah Lead Individual Awards Flying Officers Cup 2021 is finally in the books after FC Robo Queens were crowned Champions for the first time, defeating 2019 winners Edo Queens by a lone goal. Some individual footballers did fantastically well and were celebrated at the end of the tournament.  Player Of the Tournament (Taiwo Lawal, FC Robo Queens) The FC Robo Queens forward was superb all throughout the tournament and was one of the reasons her team became eventual winners of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup. She was always pushing forward and was a nightmare for every defender she faced.  The Bar. Seyi Akinwunmi' Award For Highest Goalscorer - Ibinabo Georgewill, Confluence Queens -3 Goals 1 Assist)  Ibinabo Geo...

 3SC Go Top Of Group B as They Settled for Draw Against Beyond Limits  3SC Go Top Of Group B as They Settled for Draw Against Beyond Limits Shooting Stars are two hurdles away from winning the Ogunjobi Gold Cup after they shared the spoils with Beyond Limits at the FC Ebedei Stadium to go top of Group B. The match was action packed as 3SC used all the football tricks they had on Beyond Limits, but the Coach Olumide Ajibolade team were torn in the flesh for the newly promoted Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) team, as they kept strike force of Shooting Stars at bay. Best chance of the game came the way of Gafar Olafimihan in the first half, but the Oluyole Warrior failed to make the most of it as he blasted his weak shot into the waiting hands of goalkeeper Olisa Emmanuel. No clear chance was recorded in the second half as both teams played with caution owing to the rain showers in Sagamu.  Shooting Stars maintain their good campaign in the Ogunjobi Gold Cup wit...

 Flying Officers Cup 21: FC Robo Queens Emerges Champions After Defeating Edo 1-0 Queens In Final Flying Officers Cup 21: FC Robo Queens Emerges Champions After Defeating Edo 1-0 Queens In Final Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership side, FC Robo Queens have emerged as the Champions of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup, Africa's biggest Women Pre-Season Championship, after earning a 1-0 win over 2019 Champions, Edo Queens in the final game at Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja. The club which is making its debut at the tournament won the keenly contested game deservedly.  The solitary goal of the game came in the 26th minute through Opeyemi Ajakaiye wonderful goal from about 33 yards which was the first goal conceded by Edo Queens in the tournament. In the second half of the game, Edo Queens searched for the equalizing goal. FC Robo Queens on the other hand tried to double its lead in the 60th minute but her effort went wide as they hold on to clinch the title. FC Robo Queens...

 Ogunjobi Gold Cup: Small Charges MFM FC and Remo Stars to go for the Cup Ogunjobi Gold Cup: Small Charges MFM FC and Remo Stars to go for the Cup Nigerian Afro-Pop recording artist and performer Adekunle Temitope, better known as Small Doctor on stage has urged both Remo Stars and MFM FC to win the 9th edition of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup pre-season tournament holding in Ikenne and Sagamu. The 'Omo Iya Teacher' was a surprise guest at the Remo Stars Stadium venue of the high-profile Southwest derby. Small Doctor before the kickoff of the game exchange pleasantries with players and coaches of both teams as he urged them to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship. Fans in their numbers at the stadium cheered on the Afro-Pop star who watched the first half of the game before leaving to attend to other personal engagements. The country's first pre-Season tournament is sponsored by Optima Energy, and its proudly supported by Alansmith Nigeria Limited, Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi Foundation, ...

 SPOJAN Election: Canada Based Adewale Ajayi, Eight Others Elected as Pioneer Excos SPOJAN Election: Canada Based Adewale Ajayi, Eight Others Elected as Pioneer Excos The Sports Journalists Association of Nigeria (SPOJAN) has elected Adewale Ajayi as the inauagural president of the Association. The hitchfree election was conducted on Saturday 23rd, October 2021 as members elect officers into various executive positions.  SPOJAN is an Association of Nigerian journalists residing within and outside Nigeria with aim of providing enabling environment for its members by offering trainings, seminars, and most importantly taking in to cognisance welfare of members. In his acceptance speech, the newly elected president of the Association, Wale Ajayi thank members for the opportunity bestow on him to lead the Association while also admitting the skepticism arrogated to the Association but promises to steer the course to a desireable destination. The acceptance letter reads in part: "A ...

 Ratels Sports Development Foundation To Celebrate Heroes At 2021 Flying Officers Cup Final Ratels Sports Development Foundation To Celebrate Heroes At 2021 Flying Officers Cup Final The 2021 Ratels Sports Development Foundation Heroes Awards will hold on Sunday, 24th October, 2021 at the Area 10 Sports Complex Abuja. The prestigious Awards will witness the decorations of Nigeria women football heroes as put together by the Organisers of this year's Flying Officers Cup. The distinguished awards would be handed over to individuals who have in a long way impacted the world of women football in the country and have commanded untainted characters which has portrayed them as icons. Eigth different categories have been earmarked for the awards which takes place simultaneously with the final match between Edo Queens and FC Robo Queens. The categories are: Post-humous Award, Life Time Achievement Award, Heroic Icon of the Year, Grassroots Women Football Icon of the Year, RSDF Gallantary St...

 FC Yobo Will be Clinical Against Osun Utd, Says Ohioze FC Yobo Will be Clinical Against Osun Utd, Says Ohioze After rueing his team's poor finish in front of goal in the lone goal loss to MFM FC on Matchday One of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup,  Hillary Ohioze has assured that his FC Yobo side will be clinical against Osun United. Both teams will be seeking redemption in the game on Sunday at the Remo Stars Stadium after each lost 1-0 to MFM FC and 4-0 to Remo Stars respectively on Matchday One. Ohioze told Ogunjobi Gold Cup Media, "Not the kind of start I excepted from my players, as they were not clinical with the chances that came their way in the game. "From my match statistics, I think my team had a better percentage of the ball possession in the game, but the goal didn't just come. "We should have been three goals up in the first half but the irony of it, we lost because  MFM had theirs and made better use of it. "Its a lesson learnt for my players, I now ne...

 Ojukwu Bags Hat-Trick as Remo Stars Trounce Osun Utd 4-0 Ojukwu Bags Hat-Trick as Remo Stars Trounce Osun Utd 4-0 Ojukwu Ifeogwu of Remo Stars became the leading goals scorer in the Ogunjobi Gold Cup pre-season tournament after his team trounced Osun United 4-0. The rescheduled Group A match, saw Ojukwu shoot a hat trick past a helpless Omoluabi Giants goalkeeper in an early kickoff game hosted at the Remo Stars Stadium. The Gbenga Ogunbote lads took the game to their opponents and at the quarter of an hour, their fierce attacking play was rewarded with a goal, as Noah Ojuola opened the flood gate of goals with his strike. Ojukwu Ifeogwu extended the lead with two quick goals for his first and brace in the 33rd minute and 35th minutes to the delight of his team and anguish on the faces of Osun United bench, whose defence wall collapsed owing to the attacking prowls of the Sky Blues Stars. The newly-promoted Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) side then went into the dress...

 Red Hot 3SC Gun Down Tornadoes to Advance Ogunjobi Gold Cup Semi-Final   Red Hot 3SC Gun Down Tornadoes to Advance Ogunjobi Gold Cup Semi-Final Shooting Stars became the first team to progress to the semis of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup after they beat Niger Tornadoes by a lone goal at the FC Ebedie Stadium, Sagamu. When both met at the Nigerian National League (NNL) Super 8 play-off final in Enugu two months ago, Tornadoes defeated 3SC 3-2 to emerge champions of the country's second division league. Saturday's Matchday 2 fixture at the pre-season tournament saw both teams renew their rivalry, and the Oluyole Warriors took their pound of flesh off the Ikon Allah Boys. Lucky Jimoh in goal for Tornadoes will rue his mistake in the 26th minute after he agonizingly spilt an easy catch from a set-piece on the part of Wellington Ebiahi. In a swift response, the 3SC recruit wasted no time, as he calmly smashed the ball into the net for the first goal of the game. As play continued, Torna...

 Olawoyin Excited with Maiden Goals for Keçiorengucu Olawoyin Excited with Maiden Goals for Keçiorengucu Nigerian winger Ibrahim Olawoyin says he is "really excited" for scoring his first goals for his new club Ankara Keçiorengucu in their 3-2 win over Istanbulspor in the Turkish Division One. The winger nicknamed Nigerian Hazard scored twice (in the 24th and 66th minute) of either side of equalising goals by Istanbulspor but his side found a winner deep into stoppage time through Vusal Isgandarli. Olawoyin who was named Man of The Match in the encounter decided at thequalizingtepe, was grateful for the goals, and thanked his teammates for it. "I am really excited, scoring my first goal for the club and also scoring my first professional goal outside Nigeria. I give thanks to Almighty Allah and my teammates for making it possible," said the 23-year old. Ankara Keçiorengucu have lost their last five matches in the Turkish second division, a run which has seen them dr...

 Flying Officers Cup 21: 'Everyone Is In A Competitive Mood' - FC Robo Queens Players Talk Tough Ahead Of Final Game Flying Officers Cup 21: 'Everyone Is In A Competitive Mood' - FC Robo Queens Players Talk Tough Ahead Of Final Game FC Robo Queens players are high in spirit ahead of the final game of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup with Edo Queens on Sunday. Folashade Ijamilusi and Lawal Taiwo exuded confidence in the team's resolve to return to Lagos with the trophy. "We are very happy and in good mood heading into tomorrow's final match. This is our first time playing at this tournament and to get to the final in our first attempt meant a lot to us Individually, as players and the coaching crew. I am very excited about the feat. "We are on a revenge mission as we have played Edo Queens on several occasions last seasons and during the pre-season. For sure, tomorrow's game will be a win for FC Robo Queens to avenge our recent defeat to Edo Queens in t...

 Flying Officers Cup 2021 Final: Radio Nigeria Network Service and AIT to Broadcast Game Live Flying Officers Cup 2021 Final: Radio Nigeria Network Service and AIT to Broadcast Game Live Africa's largest Radio network services, the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria and Africa Independent Television (AIT) will both beam live the final match of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup, between Edo Queens and FC Robo Queens, scheduled to hold Sunday, the 24th of October at the Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja.  This was revealed by the Ratels Sports Development Foundation President, Barrister Paul Edeh on Friday evening after the end of the two Semi-final games.  Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), main sponsors of the pre-season championship in the build-up of the competition partnered with AIT as official broadcast partners for the Flying Officer’s Cup at a meeting held between the management team of the largest privately operated terrestrial television network, led by Anegbe...