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 Sports Ministry To Facilitate Creation Of Skateboarding Federation in Nigeria Sports Ministry To Facilitate Creation Of Skateboarding Federation in Nigeria The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development will facilitate the creation of a Skateboarding federation in Nigeria very soon. Sports Minister Sunday Dare said in Lagos, over the weekend, that the number of young people picking up interest in the sports informed this move. The Minister was on a routine visit to the National Stadium Complex in Surulere, Lagos when his attention was drawn to a group of young skaters, mostly between ages three(3)and fourteen(14), practicing near the Secretariat of the Lagos chapter of the Sports Writers' Association of Nigeria(SWAN). After interacting with their instructors and parents, Dare promised to look into their request for a Federation, assuring them that the modalities and processes to be followed will be initiated immediately. Skateboarding is getting increasingly popular worldwid...

 Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup Day 7 Wrap: Aston Villa, Pepsi United Record Emphatic Wins Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup Day 7 Wrap: Aston Villa, Pepsi United Record Emphatic Wins With the qualification of reigning champions, Balanga United, Golkos United, and Kulishin to the round of 16 more teams are intensifying their bid to be among the remaining 13 teams to complete the second round set up at the ongoing 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup. In some of the results of games played on Saturday, Aston Villa of Kaltungo overpowered D-Professionals 4-2 to kick-start their campaign with a win.  Aston Villa was the favourite going into the game and they deservedly took the lead just two minutes into the game, but their celebration was cut short when D-Professionals equalized just a minute later.  Aston Villa's Usman Moh’d fired in a low shot to restore their advantage again. But D- Professional took control of the game thereafter and it paid off as John Toro rounded Vi...

 Benin City to Host NNL Annual General Meeting Ahead Of the New Season Benin City to Host NNL Annual General Meeting Ahead Of the New Season The ancient city of Benin, Edo State capital will host the traditional preseason annual general meeting (AGA) that will herald the 2021-2022 Nigeria National League season, in December 2021 His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki, and his cabinet have graciously approved that the Heartbeat of the Nation play host to the much-awaited season’s precursor for Nigeria’s most important league. The AGA will be preceded by a special RETREAT strategically designed to update club team managers, secretaries, and coaches on fresh methods and applications regarding club licensing, management, and others. The retreat has been scheduled to hold on Thursday 9th December 2021, with team managers, secretaries, and coaches in attendance while the AGA with only the presidents of the 46 clubs in the NNL holds the next day, Friday 10th December 2021. The AGA will p...

 Confederations Cup: CAF Postpone Enyimba's Tie with Al Ittihad Confederations Cup: CAF Postpone Enyimba's Tie with Al Ittihad The Confederation of African Football has on Saturday postponed the Confederation Cup playoff first leg fixture between Al Ittihad and Enyimba FC. The fixture which was initially scheduled for Sunday, November 28 at the Stade Mustapha Ben Jannet in Monastir, Tunisia, but Enyimba were denied access to Tunisia as a result of Covid-19 travel restrictions in the country. Consequently, Africa's football governing body in correspondence to the Nigerian club has announced their decision to choose a new date and venue for the fixture. The statement from the African football governing body reads, "the match will not take place tomorrow, the 28th of November 2021, as scheduled and will be postponed". "The new venue and date of the match will be announced soon after consultation with CAF Inter-club Committee. "Kindly note that the return le...

 Watford's Adekite Pleased With Waldrum's Technicalities  Watford's Adekite Pleased With Waldrum's Technicalities Watford FC of England Midfielder, Adekite Dada has stated that she is pleased with the technicalities of Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum. The 25-year-old player who joined up with Super Falcons teammates in Abuja in preparation for 2022 African Women's Cup of Nations (AWCON) Qualifiers against Ivory Coast is elated to be part of the fold. "He is very technical with lots of technical inputs that I am quite used to in England. I am enjoying it." "It's been good and fun. Everyone has been so welcoming and kind of show me the way. It's really nice to be involved." This will be the first time that Fatuga Dada will be coming to Nigeria after her previous Invitation to the English Women's U-19 side. She said: "I have been invited to a training camp like this for the U-19 English team when I was 16. It was kind of a prepar...

 NUGA 2022: Sports Minister Lights Torch, Pledges Government Support to Games NUGA 2022: Sports Minister Lights Torch, Pledges Government Support to Games Youth and Sports Development Minister Sunday Dare has pledged the support of his Ministry to the Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) ahead of the 26th edition of the games held at the University of Lagos next year. The Minister expects that talents produced at the event will be integrated into the national sports federations so they can be further developed into elite athletes who will represent the country in international competitions. Speaking in Lagos on Friday, at the elaborate lighting of the games torch event, the Minister said the return of the games to the University of Lagos is an opportunity to rewrite its history. "I was barely five days in office as the Sports Minister when I met the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe and I challenged him to host the NUGA Games so we could use it to turn around ...

 Being the Acceptance Speech by Hon. Adewoyin, the New SYAN House Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs  Being the Acceptance Speech by Hon. Adewoyin, the New SYAN House Chairman, Committee on Media and Public Affairs Hon. Adewoyin was announced the Chairman, House Committee on Media and public affairs by the national speaker of Southern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (SYAN) Hon. Johnathan Adekunle in a statement released on Saturday, 26th November 2021. Mr. Speaker Sir, my cooperative and loving honorable colleagues, and respected audience, I sincerely want to appreciate and thank you all for the appointment given to me as the Chairman Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Southern Youth Assembly of Nigeria SYAN.  With endless gratitude, thankfulness, and support in putting great confidence in me by all of you, I humbly accept the appointment and I feel great honor.

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup Day 6 Wrap: Cup Holders, Balanga United, Golkos United, Kulishin Through to Round of 16; Bare City Eliminated 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup Day 6 Wrap: Cup Holders, Balanga United, Golkos United, Kulishin Through to Round of 16; Bare City Eliminated Reigning Champions, Balanga United, debutants, Golkos United and Kulishin have qualified for the Round of 16 of the 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup after they topped their respective groups at the end of first round games played among the four Local Government Areas in the zone but Bare City, who came second last year, have been eliminated. Balanga United picked the second ticket after pipping Dala Waja United on better goals difference with both teams finishing the group games with six points each.  The defending champions made sure of qualification after a 6-1 mauling of Kulani United to send strong warning to other clubs who might be eyeing the 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cu...

 CAFCC: Rivers United Reveals Ticket Price for Al Masry Clash CAFCC: Rivers United Reveals Ticket Price for Al Masry Clash Rivers United has made known to the public, the cost of tickets for their much anticipated TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup additional playoff round tie against Egyptian club Al Masry this Sunday, November 28 in Aba. In a release signed by the club's media officer, Mayuku Charles, it stated that fans are expected to pay the sum of N1,000 for VIP seats and #500 for all covered seats. The release also stated that tickets for the match will be available for purchase at the Enyimba International Stadium Aba on Saturday, November 27, and Sunday (matchday) November 28. The crucial tie is to be played at the 25,000-capacity Enyimba International Stadium, Aba on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

 CAFCC 2021/22: CAF Names Muhamed Ali of Niger Republic For Rivers United, Al Masry Tie CAFCC 2021/22: CAF Names Muhamed Ali of Niger Republic For Rivers United, Al Masry Tie The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named  Mohamed Ali Moussa from Niger as the centre referee for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederations cup additional playoff round tie between Rivers United and Egyptian club Al Masry on Sunday at the Enyimba International Stadium. The FIFA badge referee is widely regarded as one of the most disciplined referees on the continent and was involved in handling FIFA World Cup qualification (Africa) matches, the most recent on 14th November 2021 involving Zimbabwe and Ethiopia. For Sunday’s game, Moussa will be assisted by compatriots Abdoul Aziz Yacouba and Mahamadou Yahaya Gado as Assistant Referee one and two respectively, while Moussa Ahmadou Alou also from Niger will serve as the fourth official. CAF have also confirmed Sekou Wieh Konneh from Liberia as the Ma...

 Hood Hero FA, Apex FC  Book Final Ticket in Emmzysports-Koller Football Championship Scouting program   Hood Hero FA, Apex FC Book Final Ticket in Emmzysports-Koller Football Championship Scouting program Hood Hero Football Academy defeated Glorious Success Soccer Academy with 4-2 in penalty Shoot-out after a 1-1 draw in the Semi Final game  of the ongoing Emmzysports-Koller Football Championship Scouting program to confirm their place in the-Final the tournament. Wonder boy Atanda Abiola  gave the Apex  boys the lead with a  brace in the 80th & 85th minute with a volley into the theWonderboyyeye Ayobami s led the lead in the 88 minute with good team work. Apex Football Club will take on Hood Hero Football Academy in the Final. The Emmzysporminutesler  Final teamwork is played at the same venue Olubadan Estate Football Pitch Oyo State by next week. So far so good Apex  boys has scored seven goals in four Matches while Hood Hero Football...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup Day 4 Wrap: Shambe United Adds to Arsenal Misery as Wange Pillars Beat Kwa United 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup Day 4 Wrap: Shambe United Adds to Arsenal Misery as Wange Pillars Beat Kwa United As teams continue to battle for qualification tickets into the round of 16 of the 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup, 17 goals were scored in 5 matches across 3 LGAs centres on Wednesday with Okada FC against Oska FC producing 7 goals while Talasse Lions tie with Mushap Warriors was abandoned due to crowd violence.  The early kick-off was between Talasse Lions and Mushap Warriors at the Talasse Township Stadium. Mushap drew the first blood after Usman Adamu sent in a wonderful strike to put the Warriors ahead.  After making substitutions in the second period, Abdulsamad Shuaibu equalised for Talasse Lions in the 70th minute before the game was halted by fans in the 82nd minute and the centre referee decided to call the match off. ...

 2021/22 Season: ABS FC of Ilorin to Resume for Preparation Ahead of New Season 2021/22 Season: ABS FC of Ilorin to Resume for Preparation Ahead of New Season Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC of Ilorin, will resume for preparations ahead of new 2021/2022 NNL season on Monday, Nov. 29. The club in a statement by its Coordinator, Malik Olasunkanmi, said the players are given until Sat. Nov. 27, to return to Ilorin and use from that day to Sunday to get used to the town again before Monday's resumption. The statement said all technical staff and the players are expected to report to the Main Bowl of the Kwara Stadium Complex, Ilorin from 10am on Monday. The ABS Coordinator, wished all the players and staff a safe journey back to the state of Harmony as they set to go into the new season with a renewed mission. Olasunkanmi thanked the players and the staff for their doggedness and dedication even as he wished for more this time around.

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Pero Boys Skipper Salutes Match Officials 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Pero Boys Skipper Salutes Match Officials Pero Boys FC skipper, Dantala Kabar has hailed the performance of match officials after his team beat Elders FC Kushi 2-0 in one of the Matchday two of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup at the Filiya Centre on Monday.  The captain who spoke to the Adamu Yola Cup Media expressed satisfaction with the fair officiating of the match arbiters and he enjoined them to continue to remain forthright and keep to the tenets of their profession.  “Honestly, the officiating was fair and that made the game to be good. Match officials were not biased and that created a good atmosphere for players and fans,"  "If the officials continue to be fair, the competition will definitely end well.”  The skipper also thumbed up the effort of his team who secured the maximum points despite playing without some of their key play...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup Day 2 Wrap: Bare City, Pero Boys, Kulishin United secure important wins 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup Day 2 Wrap: Bare City, Pero Boys, Kulishin United secure important wins Barely a day after the reigning champions of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup, Balanga United began their title defence with a win against Junge United, the runners up of last year's edition, Bare City also pipped Pokolin United 1-0 to start the race to go a spot better this term, with a victory. It was one of the two games played at the Biliri LGA centre and Bare City managed to eke out the maximum points to commence their aspiration to depose Balanga United on a winning note while Golkos United thrashed Kalkulum Pillars 2-0. Dala Waja United held their nerves to defeat Kulani United 3-2 in a five-goal thriller played at Balanga LGA centre. Pero Boys beat FC Elders Kushin 2-0 at Filiya Centre among others results as displayed after the report. More matches are ...

 Former ABS FC Star Breaks 42 Years Golf Championship Record Former ABS FC Star Breaks 42 Years Golf Championship Record Former ABS star Kadiri Aminu has recorded his name in the history books by winning First Bank Lagos Open Golf Championship. Doing so, the former Kwara United and Nasarawa United midfielder is now Nigeria’s number 1 Amateur golfer in ranking which is an incredible record. The First Bank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship is a World ranked competition that attracts the best golfers from the Amateur cadres – and not only in Nigeria, but across Africa and the world. Participating in this competition helps golfers to rise in the WAGR rankings. After getting injured last year November, Kadiri Aminu decided to return to golf even though he started playing the game when he was 14 before he turned to a professional footballer. Aminu is under the Ilorin Golf Club and they have the highest winner in the First Bank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship who is Late John Ajib...

 V/ball Division 1 League: Kada Kings Continues Unbeaten Run V/ball Division 1 League: Kada Kings Continues Unbeaten Run Kada Kings continued their unbeaten run at the ongoing 2021 National Volleyball Division 1 League with an emphatic three straight sets victory over Wikki Spikers of Bauchi.  Kada Kings thrashed Wikki Spikers of Bauchi 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-22) to recored their ten straight games win at the indoor sports hall of Moshood Abiola Stadium, Package B in Abuja on Monday. The Head Coach of Kada Kings, Jonathan Thaj while speaking to newsmen after the game, expressed satisfaction over the performance of his team against the formidable Wikki Spikers of Bauchi state. Thaj also revealed that his side is physically and technically better than his opponent adding that his team played according to instructions given to them before the game. He said, "I feel satisfied with the victory because the boys are good, they training a lot and I am happy their training is manifestin...

 V/ball Division 1 League: Winning all our Matches is my Priority Says Badamosi V/ball Division 1 League: Winning all our Matches is my Priority Says Badamosi The head coach of Kwara United Volleyball Club, Adewale Badamosi has revealed that his mission is to win all his matches at the second phase of the 2021 National Division 1 League in Abuja. Kwara United VC won their second match against Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto 3-0 (25-22, 25-15, 25-12) at the indoor sports hall of Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Sunday. Badamosi said despite losing one match at the first phase of division 1, they were in the third position due to winning some matches by 3-2 major scores which were not good for the team. He said, “Our mission at the second phase of the National Division 1 League is to win the remaining matches because Wikki Spikers of Bauchi and Kada Kings are above us and you all know that only two teams will advance to next season’s Nigeria Volleyball Premier League.” Commenting on his ...

 Falode Tasks NWFL Premiership Clubs to Complete Registration Ahead New Season Falode Tasks NWFL Premiership Clubs to Complete Registration Ahead New Season The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, Aisha Falode, at the weekend tasked clubs in the NWFL Premiership to ensure they beat the November 25, 2021 deadline to perfect their registration for the 2021/2022 NWFL Premiership season. Falode noted that:  "Though the majority of the 14 clubs in the NWFL Premiership have registered officially for the new season which kicks off on December 8, 2021, only six out of these have completed their registration for the new season." She added that the six clubs mentioned have aside from paying their registration fees to play in the new season, have gone ahead to complete their club licensing registration, which makes their registration for the new season complete. She stressed that: "The remaining eight clubs yet to complete their registration have until midnight of Nov...

 Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Junge United's Dauda Attributed his Team's Loss to Balanga United to Lack of Confidence Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Junge United's Dauda Attributed his Team's Loss to Balanga United to Lack of Confidence Junge United captain Japheth Dauda identified lack of confidence as the reason for their failure against Balanga United.  “We have good players, we had a game plan, it hurts to lose our first game in this competition," Dauda offered as explanation for their defeat. "The only reason why we lost this match was lack of confidence nice from our players.   "Yes, this is our first time of participating in a big competition like this but as you saw, our players are ready for the big stage and will give clubs a run for their money and hopefully reach the final."  Matches continue on Monday across different centres with last year’s runners up Bare City taking on Pokolin United at the Billiri centcentersa United Vs Panw...

 Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Balanga United Coach, Adamu Demands for More From his Players Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Balanga United Coach, Adamu Demands for More From his Players Balanga United’s head coach, Mohammed Adamu (Kestho) has shown dissatisfaction with the performance of his players in their opening game win of the 6th edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup played on Saturday at the Olusegun Obasanjo Stadium, Kaltungo against Junge United.  The reigning champions defeated Junge United 2-0 but Adamu told the Adamu Yola Cup Media that his players must improve in their subsequent games if they are to defend the title again.  “To be frank with you, I am not happy with the performance of my players, the only take away is the win," Adamu disclosed.  "They did not play to my expectation or their capacity, so I expect us to work on that possibly play better in the next game.”  He also expressed optimism that his team can defend the title...

 Adamu Yola Cup 21: Balanga Triumph Over Junge in the Competition's Opener ...as Eddy-X Thrills Fans Adamu Yola Cup 21: Balanga Triumph Over Junge in the Competition's Opener ...as Eddy-X Thrills Fans By Charles Ogundiya  Two first-half goals by Kari Boyi and Tereyamba Jibrinmakes were enough to help to defend champion of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup, Balanga United, secure a 2-0 victory against Junge United in the opening game of the sixth edition of the championship.  The boys put the defending champions ahead in the 13th minute of the game with a bottom corner shot with Jibrinmakes making it two just six minutes later. Meanwhile, up-and-coming Nigerian artist, Jibrin Bappa Ways also known as Eddy-X, thrilled the crowd that thronged the Olusegun Obasanjo Stadium, Kaltungo, for the opening ceremony of the 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup. Eddy-X, a hip-hop/R n B singer; a native of Kaltungo LGA, and a final year Sociology student of the University of Maidugu...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Eddy-X Thrill Fans, Players and Dignitaries at Open Ceremony 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Eddy-X Thrill Fans, Players and Dignitaries at Open Ceremony Upcoming Nigerian artist Jibrin Bappa Wayas also known as Eddy-X, energize the atmosphere at the opening ceremony cum kick-off of the 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup today at the Olusegun Obasanjo Stadium, Kaltungo as from 3:00pm. Eddy-X, is a hip-hop/R n B singer; a native of Kaltungo LGA and a final year Sociology student of University of Maiduguri, Borno state. Eddy-X joined the entertainment industry as a choreographer, but later switched gear to a performing music artist in 2015, dropping mind blowing songs like "Hoping for good" the same year 2015 and the hit song "Arewa" that punched the Beat collaboration IHM Awards in 2016, with so much recognition in the state and beyond. There's no doubt, the atmosphere at Olusegun Obasanjo Stadium, Kaltungo, this aft...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: NNL Referee Jacob James, Others to Officiate Opening Match 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: NNL Referee Jacob James, Others to Officiate Opening Match Nigeria National League NNL referee Jacob James and his colleagues will be he match officials for the opening fixture of 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup today at the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Stadium, Kaltungo between the defending champions, Balanga United and Junge United. The tournament which kicks off at 3:00pm this afternoon will have Jacob James who's been officiating for about six years in the Nigeria's second tier league as arbiter.  James will also be assisted by his counterparts from the NNL: Philip Lakwara (1st Assistant Referee), Soul Kombo (2nd Assistant Referee) as well as Gaius Abdu (the fourth official). The defending champions of the tournament, Balanga United will strive to begin their title defence on a winning note today against Junge United who will be out to cr...

 Umeå IK And Glory Ogbonna Part Ways by Mutual Consent Umeå IK And Glory Ogbonna Part Ways by Mutual Consent By Favour Itua Super Falcons defender Glory Ogbonna and Umeå IK have parted ways by mutual consent, the club has announced.  Ogbonna joined Umeå IK  on a two-year deal last summer, at the end of her stint with Nigeria Women Football League side Edo Queens.  The 22-year-old Defender played a crucial role in helping Umeå IK soar to the summit of the Elitettan and gain promotion to the top flight (Damallsvenskan) this season with two women of the match awards.   According to the African Women Cup of Nations winner, the reason for breaking her contract is based on weather conditions. “It is with sadness in my heart that my stay at a reputable club like Umeå IK will come to an end soon. Umeå IK welcomed me, they gave me a home, the coaches, management, players made life easy for me and I will forever be grateful. After considering the weather at this time...

 We Have not to Sack Gernot Rohr - NFF We Have not to Sack Gernot Rohr - NFF Nigeria’s football governing body, the NFF says there is no truth to reports that it has sacked Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Gernot Rohr. The name of the Franco-German has played widely in both local and international media in the course of Thursday, with most platforms stating authoritatively that the 68-year old has been given the heave-ho by the Nigeria Football Federation, his employers. However, the President of the NFF, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, said that no such decision has been taken. “The Board of the NFF is studying the report of the Technical Committee, which is submitted after the match against Cape Verde in Lagos on Tuesday. There are several possibilities but we have not decided to sack Gernot Rohr. I want to assure you that whatever decision is eventually taken will be one that will please the generality of Nigerians. “Mr. Rohr has a contract with the NFF and there is a procedure for disengag...

  African Pillar of Sports , Orji Kalu Calls For Sack of Super Eagles Coach, Rohr  African Pillar of Sports , Orji Kalu Calls For Sack of Super Eagles Coach, Rohr African Pillar of Sports and Forbes rated Billionaire,  Orji Uzor Kalu has called on the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) to quickly find a replacement of Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr over poor performance. In a post he shared on his verified Facebook and Instagram accounts,  Kalu said Nigerian soccer lovers don't need further dissatisfaction from the performance of the coach.  He disclosed he refused to employ Rohr as Enyimba coach in 2003  because he didn't have enough coaching skills to win trophies  He wrote:  "In the last five years we have wasted our time in football.  There is nothing new we are doing any longer. To see a country with many professional players home and abroad struggling to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations and World Cup is heartbreaking.  Gernot Ro...

 Kwara Utd Land in Akure to Tackle Sunshine Stars in Preseason Friendly  Kwara Utd Land in Akure to Tackle Sunshine Stars in Preseason Friendly Kwara United on Wednesday evening landed in Akure where the Harmony Boys will face Sunshine Stars this evening in a friendly encounter. Before traveling down to Akure, Kwara United has engaged some lower sides in Ilorin in which all games ended in wins - including a 7-0 victory over Lama Academy this last Sunday. Kwara United Management in their quest to shine again in the coming season then decided to arrange topflight friendly ties to test the rigidity of the players ahead of the League season. GM of Kwara United Bashir Badawiy who is the head of the delegation to Akure stated clearly that today's battle against Sunshine Stars will give the management and coaching crew more clearer pictures before the start of the term. "Sunshine Stars have also recruited some good players and facing them today will be a good match for us as we conti...

 Isreal Emmanuel Scores as Nasarawa United Rounds-Off Preseason Tour of Jos as Team Returns to Lafia Isreal Emmanuel Scores as Nasarawa United Rounds-Off Preseason Tour of Jos as Team Returns to Lafia The Solid Miners have ended their twenty days preseason tour, cutting across Abuja, Kaduna, and Jos(Plateau State) respectively. On the last day of their preseason activities, the side played out a hard-earned 1-0 victory over a determined Jazzy Academy at the New Jos International Stadium, Zaria Road, Jos, on Tuesday evening. United's Technical Adviser, Bala Nikyu, made several changes to the squads he unleashed against Yoca Stars FC and Mutunci Academy, respectively, in Kaduna, five days ago. The match got off on a decent note, with both sides playing an attacking game, which kept the small number of spectators at the Stadium lively.  Soon, the hosts took control of the game, Maksen Dapar, drawing the first blood as early as in the 19th minute but his shot went inches over the ...

 Osun State Agog as SWAGA 23' Group Intensifies Campaign for Bola Tinubu’s Presidency Osun State Agog as SWAGA 23' Group Intensifies Campaign for Bola Tinubu’s Presidency The South West Agenda for Asiwaju 2023, (SWAGA 23') is in Osun State this week as it embarks on Local Government inauguration of the group and sensitization of the populace to the need to be prepared to support the aspiration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu for Presidency in 2023. The group has gone round all the States of South Western Nigeria visiting traditional rulers, notable politicians, and inaugurating State Chapters while calling for support for the former Governor of Lagos State and the National leader of the ruling APC as they persuade him to contest the Presidency of Nigeria in 2023. In one of his interviews on National television, Senator Dayo Adeyeye the National Chairman of SWAGA’23 has stated that with the support of South-West, “it is sure that 12 Million votes were already in the bag for Tinubu”. Ob...

 Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Bare City, Liverpool Others, Eye Title Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Bare City, Liverpool Others, Eye Title The finalist at the last edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup, Bare City, and some other teams have exuded confidence that they have all it takes to win the 2021 edition of the tournament when hostilities begin on November 20th. Bare City’s Team manager, Nurudeen Suleiman who disclosed this to newsmen after the draw of the 6th edition in Kaltungo, Gombe South LGA said they have prepared very well and are raring to go.  “Yes, with the help of God and how we have prepared for this year’s edition, I am confident that we will win the title," Suleiman noted to Adamu Yola Cup Media.  "It is because we have identified some of the mistakes we made in the last year’s final and our boys have taken it upon themselves to make amends this time."   Nurudeen also confirmed the departure of their former coach, Lukman Shuaibu bu...

 Akwa United Defender Gbadebo Happy with NPFL All-Stars Chance Akwa United Defender Gbadebo Happy with NPFL All-Stars Chance Akwa United central defender, Samson Gbadebo has expressed delight following his call up to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) All-Stars squad that will play the Budweiser Game of Kings which features Spanish La Liga great, Roberto Carlos as well as EPL icon, John Terry. Gbadebo who has been on top form for the Uyo based side is part of the players invited for the event.  "I think it was an honour in the first place to be given the platform ahead of several other players in Nigeria," he told the Media. "What it means is that my work is being assessed and I have to keep the same mental psyche going forward since there are several other defenders there yearning for such platform. "Hopefully this is the beginning of more things in the pipeline for me. So grateful for the invite and will surely not look back after this. The former Riv...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: All-Stars Reinforce Team, Appoints Ex-Bare City Coach 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: All-Stars Reinforce Team, Appoints Ex-Bare City Coach Lukman Shuaibu, the ex- Coach of Bare United who finished second in last year's Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup has sealed a two year deal with All Stars FC of Kaltungo, as the 2021 edition of the tournament gathers momentum Shuaibu cited a change of environment as the reason for his decision.  "Actually, I just wanted to change the environment. I don't have anything against them. Let it not look as if we had grudges. I needed to move from place to place to garner more experience from Billiri to Kaltungo. I might decide to join Balanga, by next year, who knows?" Shuaibu told the Adamu Yola Cup Media. While revealing how he left his erstwhile team, Shuaibu said there was no formal communication with Bare City FC when he left. He noted the only decided he wanted to move on when he recei...

 Al Mokawloon Striker Okoli Eyes Quick Return From Hamstring Injury Al Mokawloon Striker Okoli Eyes Quick Return From Hamstring Injury Al Mokawloon striker John Okoli set his sights on a quick return from the hamstring injury that forced him to pull out of his club's recent game against Tala’ea El Gaish at Arab Contractors Stadium. Okoli was injured in training but his team won the Egyptian Premier League game 1-0. The 24-year-old has scored one goal in two appearances since joining Al Mokawloon in the close season. He missed the game against Tala’ea El Gaish after an MRI scan showed "a grade II myofascial injury in the hamstring muscles." It was feared Okoli might be sidelined for up to four weeks, but the goal machine hopes he will be available sooner and the former Saif Sporting Club star has reported for assessment and rehabilitation. "I have no time to lose! Working hard towards recovery," the former MFM FC striker told the Media on Thursday.

 Highly Rated Rivers United Youngster Ishaq Happy to be Named in NPFL All-Stars Team for Budweiser Game Of Kings   Highly Rated Rivers United Youngster Ishaq Happy to be Named in NPFL All-Stars Team for Budweiser Game Of Kings Fast-rising Rivers United winger Kayode Ishaq says he is delighted to have been named in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) team that will play the Budweiser Game of Kings which features La Liga legend, Roberto Carlos as well as EPL great, John Terry. The former Remo Stars and Shooting Stars forward have been rewarded for their hard work and skill. Ishaq, has gone about his work diligently and has been regarded as one of the talented wingers for Stanley Eguma's Rivers United squad. The former Golden Eaglets' ace has wasted little time in becoming a fan favorite in Port Harcourt and has been tipped to eventually break into the national team proper. “I am happy that the work I have been doing is being recognized. I am happy to work and learn...

 2021 Adamu Yola Unity Cup: LOC to Hold Draw Ceremony on Nov. 13 as Competition Kickoff Nov. 20 2021 Adamu Yola Unity Cup: LOC to Hold Draw Ceremony on Nov. 13 as Competition Kickoff Nov. 20 The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) 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 brought back to the 13th of the same month and will be held at the Style Hope Event Center opposite Jewel Hotel Kaltungo Gombe State, meanwhile, 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 is working round the clock to host a very commendable tournament appealing to the participating teams, stakeholders, and fan...