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 Junior Ajayi: 6 Clubs Express Interest in 36 Lion Product Junior Ajayi: 6 Clubs Express Interest in 36 Lion Product Six clubs have expressed an interest in a January  move for Nigeria international Junior Ajayi. Teams in Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Tunisia and UAE have all expressed interest in a January switch for the 36 Lion product. The player is reportedly keen to prove himself elsewhere, after recently ending his association with Al Ahly. After five years, Ajayi's journey with Al Ahly ended.   The 25-year,-old signed for the Red Devils in 2016 from Tunisia’s CS Sfaxien, after having won the Olympic bronze medal with Nigeria. Ajayi hit the ground running in his first season with the Reds, scoring 12 goals and providing seven assists in 39 games across all competitions. He kept his form for the majority of his stay in Cairo, making a total of 161 appearances and lifting 11 trophies along the way. These titles include four Egyptian Premier Leagues, two Egypt C...

 We congratulate Peter Olayinka for Making the Super Eagles Final AFCON 2021 - 36 Lion  We congratulate Peter Olayinka for Making the Super Eagles Final AFCON 2021 - 36 Lion 36 Lion Football Club have patted forward Peter Olayinka on the back for making Nigeria's final 28-man squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Slavia Praha's Olayinka will be hoping to start at the tournament in Cameroon after being named as one of the forwards in the star studded team. Olayinka has already scored four goals and provided two assists in all competitions for Slavia Praha this season. This has now earned star-studded in Austin Eguavoen's squad. The 36 Lion product is now set to participate in his first major senior international tournament for Nigeria. "We congratulate Peter Olayinka for making the Super Eagles final AFCON 2021. The 36 Lion family is proud of you," the club's Chairman Gafar Liameed told the Media on Friday. "He (Peter) is one of our products making wav...

 Health Concerns, Injuries Constrain Changes to Nigeria’s Final 28-Man List for AFCON 2021   Health Concerns, Injuries Constrain Changes to Nigeria’s Final 28-Man List for AFCON 2021 Lively forward Victor Osimhen’s positive test to the coronavirus pandemic a couple of days ago and injury to the versatile Abdullahi Shehu has constrained changes to Nigeria’s final 28-man has for the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations starting in Cameroon next weekend.   The goalkeeping department is untouched, but the forced exclusion of Cyprus –based Shehu, who can slot easily into sections of the defense and midfield, has made way for hard-as-nails defense back Tyrone Ebuehi, now with Venezia in the Italian Serie A, and England –based Oluwasemilogo Ajayi returns to the group for Africa’s flagship football championship following injury to center-back Leon Balogun. Ajayi can also play as a center-back   Osimhen’s absence paves way for Greece-based Henry Onyekuru who was also at the last finals...

 Pokwangli United Defeated Oska United to Emerge Adamu Yola Cup Champions Pokwangli United Defeated Oska United to Emerge Adamu Yola Cup Champions Pokwangli United whas crownedchampions of the 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity was for the first time on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 after they defeated Oska United 2-0 in an enthralling final played at the Billiri Township Stadium, Billiri, Gombe state. Goals from Philemon Dauda and Peace Uwandu in the 20th and 22nd minutes fetched the Kaltungo LGA side their historic first title. Oska United was given an early chance to take the lead after the referee,wasa Buhari adjudged that Joseph Gambo was upended in the 18-yard box barely two minutes into the game and a penalty kick but Gambo hit the crossbar from 12 yards despite getting the better of the Pokwangli United goalie.  It didn't take long when the deadlock was broken through Philemon Dauda who wasted no time in tapping in a low cross to put Pokwangli United ahead in the 20th m...

 NPFL: Rivers United Ends Finidi's Enyimba's Winning Streak NPFL: Rivers United Ends Finidi's Enyimba's Winning Streak Ishaq Kayode earns Rivers United win at Enyimba FC to end 2021 on a high WHAT HAPPENED: Ishaq Kayode Rafiu scored the only goal of the match as Rivers United recorded a 1-0 win over Enyimba International FC in Wednesday evening's Nigeria Professional Football League clash in Aba. Ekene Awazie missed a big chance for Enyimba FC in the 19th minute of the contest as he fired into the side net after breaking into a shooting area. Chiamaka Madu came close to getting United ahead when his shot from an intelligent Ebube Duru cut back flew over the bar. Uche Onwuansanya almost capped an excellent first half with a goal when he went past three opponents but had his shot saved by Enyimba's goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke. Rivers United FC scored the match-winner less than seven minutes after the resumption of the second half courtesy of a wonderful strike by Is...

 Heartland Grabs First Victory of the Season With Home Win Over Dakkada Heartland Grabs First Victory of the Season With Home Win Over Dakkada Five-time Nigerian Premier league Champions Heartland FC of Owerri tasted victory for the first time this season at the Dan Anyiam Stadium. Coach Hassan Abdallah reverted to a 4man backline, pairing Jimoh Gbadamosi and Ifeanyi David at the rear guard while the experienced Andrew A balogu and Solomon Moses operated as full-backs. The midfield quartet of Nwaodu Nwaiwu Ezeali and Alukwu struggled to stamp their authority on the game. The visitors sent shock waves down the spine of Heartland in the 5th minute when they had the ball whistling in the net but the goal was disallowed by the officials. The host laboured to create chances in the first period which were far in between. Contrastingly, Dakkada was comfortable sitting back  to nullify the aerial threats from Heartland and attacked occasionally. The introduction of Chijioke Mbaoma for...

 NPFL: Sunshine Stars Share Spoils With Rangers Intn'l in a Barren Draw NPFL: Sunshine Stars Share Spoils With Rangers Intn'l in a Barren Draw There was nothing to separate Sunshine Stars FC and Rangers International of Enugu as both sides played out a goalless draw in Wednesday's NPFL matchday three matches at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode. Needing to get up and running in the new campaign, Sunshine Stars poise began to show as early as the seventh minute when Bello Babatunde struck a freekick just off the target.  Shortly, the hosts were relieved to see the Flying Antelopes dragged an effort wide from a well-worked out chance inside the area. Samson Olasupo thought he had opened his NPFL account for the Owena Whales in the 21st minute, but his effort was ruled out for offside after receiving a well-timed ball from Leonard Ugochukwu.  It was a day of near-misses for the Deji Ayeni tinkered boys, dominating possessions and territory in both halves, but lacking the cutt...

 Ten Nasarawa United Scuttle Remo Stars' Winning Streak  Ten Nasarawa United Scuttle Remo Stars' Winning Streak Nasarawa United FC, on Wednesday evening, ended Remo Stars' winning run by forcing them to a goalless draw as the 2021/22  Nigeria Professional Football League Sn entered matchday three across the country. The hosts were the bookmakers'  pregame favourites to win after winning their first two games but were officially welcomed to the topflight league by a resurgent United side that have the best  player in the domestic front as well as last seas' highest goal-scorer, Silas Nwankwo. Remo drew the first blood when lanky striker, Andy Okpe headed a cross over the bar in the fifth minute and immediately followed that up with an ambitious low effort that crawled out for a goal-kick. Four minutes later, the Skyblue Stars thought they had scored when Dayo Ojo's header beat goalkeeper, Godwin Ameh, only for the ball to skid through the face of the goalpost. Un...

 NPFL: Wikki Tourists' Lateef Eyes Top Scorers Award NPFL: Wikki Tourists' Lateef Eyes Top Scorers Award Wikki Tourists' striker and the man that scored their goal 2021/2022 league season opening goal, Abdulateef Abiola has revealed that his target in the new Season is to clinch the high goalscorers award and also qualify his newfound hub Wikki Tourists FC to a Continental Competition. Abiola spoke after the team's training at the Kwara Stadium yesterday as he prepares to face his former club Kwara United in one of the matchday 3 midweek crackers in the league later today. The former Kwara United playmaker who joined Wikki Tourists this Season added that his first goal in the Season against Niger Tornadoes in Bauchi on matchday 2 has given him the motivation to aspire for more goals in the season. I feel excited scoring the first goal in the season for my new club and I hope to continue with the feat when we face Kwara United and also in our subsequent games as the leag...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Pokwangli United, Oska United in Dream Final as Samba Boys Battle Balanga LGA Team for the Bronze Medal 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Pokwangli United, Oska United in Dream Final as Samba Boys Battle Balanga LGA Team for the Bronze Medal The stage is all set for the grand finale of the biggest football tournament in Gombe :the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup with two final debutants, Pokwangli United and Oska United slugging out to claim the top diadem on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 at the Billiri Township Stadium, Billiri, Gombe state by 3.00pm.  The 6th edition of the tournament will feature two Kaltungo LGA teams in the final and they will 3.00 pmattle for supremacy and will hope to pocket the N700,000 cash reward at stake. To qualify for the final, Pokwangli United defeated Samba Boys 3-1 while Oska United beat Balanga LGA Team 2-0 in the semi-final games played on Monday. Before the final game, Balanga LGA Team will trade...

 Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Heads into Quarter-Finals Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Heads into Quarter-Finals The Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup is heading into the business end, with four teams already through to the quarter-finals. Hammola FC of Ido-Osun ended as group winners in the Egbedore center. Hammola FC won two of their games, drawing just one, while New Dawn FC, Ofatedo came second with five (5) points.  In Ede North, GFCC Ede and Unity FC ended as group winners and runners up respectively. GFCC Ede North had a great run in the Competition going past Victory Football Academy and Adegbite FC to book an automatic slot in the quarter-finals.  In the Ejigbo Centre, the final group matches will be played this week, Ifesowapo FC (Isoko) will battle Temidire FC (Ilawo) on Thursday, 30th of December, while Unity FC (Ejigbo) and Temidire FC (Ilawo) will play their last group games on Friday, 31st of December.  In Ede Sout...

 NPFL MD3: Nasarawa United Target Improved Performance Against Remo Stars NPFL MD3: Nasarawa United Target Improved Performance Against Remo Stars After the not too impressive result against Gombe United on Boxing Day in Lafia, Nasarawa United FC have shifted focus to their next festive period's fixture away to Remo Stars. The coach Bala Nikyu-tutored side had a feel of their next opponents' ground at Ikenne Remo, Ogun State, South-West Nigeria on Tuesday evening and looked poised to make amends in their midweek clash against a side they last met five years ago. The Solid Miners have only garnered two points from two games, including painfully dropping points in their last game at their backyard, and they will require to give more than they did away to Heartland to secure their first victory of the new campaign at the expense of the Sky-blue Stars who are temporarily topping the league table with six points. It's going to be difficult terrain for the travelers, but Coach Ba...

 Samson Akinyoola: Benin Republic International Wins Diaspora Lion of the Year Award Samson Akinyoola: Benin Republic International Wins Diaspora Lion of the Year Award The novelty match between the Diaspora Lions and the home base Lions of 36 Lion Football Club ended 5-5 to the delight of their teeming Lagos fans.  Akinyoola who scored 20 goals in all competitions for Caracas in 2021, said he continues to be humbled by every accolade he's received. “It feels good. It’s an honor just to be here,” Akinyoola said. “I’m just glad to come back to this great club that made me.” “It’s great. It feels like I was being honored as an athlete,” he said. “That’s supposed to be the mission, so it felt great.” Akinyoola emerged as the top scorer of the 2021 Venezuelan Primera División with 18 goals from 34 games. He was named in the team of the season alongside three other Caracas' players. U-16 starlets Abidemi Egbeyemi and Michael Taiwo went home with #20,000 each after winning the Lions...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Oska United Shocked Balanga LGA Team to Pick Final Ticket 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Oska United Shocked Balanga LGA Team to Pick Final Ticket Just like the last edition, the Balanga LGA team have been denied a chance to qualify for the final of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup after Oska United dimmed their hope In a 2-0 victory in the semi-final tie played on Monday at the Billiri Township Stadium, Billiri, Gombe state. Balanga LGA team was the only surviving team from the semi-finalists of the 2020 edition after Balanga United, Bare City, and All-Stars all fell by the wayside before the quarter-final.  But when everybody thought it would be Balanga LGA team's year, Oska United kept their composure and have now joined Pokwangli United as the finalists of the 6th edition of the competition.  Fabregas Samson opened the scoring in the 12th minute after beating an offside trap to guide in a low shot past Goalkeeper, Ali ...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Pokwangli United Tame Samba Boys to Book Final Ticket 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Pokwangli United Tame Samba Boys to Book Final Ticket Pokwangli United held off stiff opposition from Samba Boys to clinch a place in the final of the 6th edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup slated for Wednesday December 29th. Pokwangli United defeated Samba Boys 3-1 to cruise to the final of the urnament. It looked like Pokwangli United had wrapped up the game after 61 minutes when they went 2-0 up against depleted Samba Boys through the goals of Peace Uwandu and Paul Tanko but Gabriel Kadus spot kick gave Samba Boys a lifeline after Abdulrahman Adamu was upended in the 18 yards spot-kickass Uwandu earned another brace just like he did in the quarter-final game when he rifled home 25 yard free-kick in the game to help restore Pokwangli United's two goals cushion and t25-yarded the faint hope of Samba Boys' comeback. The Kaltungo LGA sid...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Four Teams Jostle for Final Spots as Tournament Returns After Christmas Break 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Four Teams Jostle for Final Spots as Tournament Returns After Christmas Break Hostilities will resume among the four remaining teams taking part in the 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup Monday afternoon, December 27th, 2021 following the Christmas break. This term, teams that have made it past the Quarter final stage will do battle to earn the bragging rights to play in the final of the 6thQuarterfinalhe tournament. In the first semi-final fixture, Samba Boys who defeated Sembe United 2-0 to qualify for the last four will square off against Pokwangli United FC who triumphed 2-1 over Gwandum Academy courtesy of Peace Uwandi’s brace. The game holds 1.00pm at the Billiri Township Stadium, Gombe State. In the second game slated for the same s1.00 pm in Billiri LGA, Balanga LGA Team, the only team that is not from Kaltungo LGA from...

 NPFL22: Tochukwu Micheal Vows Nasarawa United Will Redeem Image At Remo Stars NPFL22: Tochukwu Micheal Vows Nasarawa United Will Redeem Image At Remo Stars Adams Jesse Nasarawa United playmaker Micheal Tochi has said that Remo Stars will bear the brunt of his side's inability to secure the maximum points against Gombe United on MD2 of the NPFL in Lafia.  Speaking after the game Michael disclosed that it was painful that his side could not muscle out the full points against their visitors but will have to step up their game if they hope to get anything from their next game against table-topping Remo Stars. "We dominated the game for the larger part of the match but we lost it towards the end as Gombe United equalize, i am not exonerating we the players of any blame but I believe it is still early and we will make sure Remo Stars feel the brunt when we clash on Wednesday', He concluded.   Micheal Tochukwu is one of the finest young midfielders who has continued to str...

  NPFL 2021/22 MD2: Nasarawa United vs Gombe United, No Victor, No Vanquish in Lafia NPFL 2021/22 MD2: Nasarawa United vs Gombe United, No Victor, No Vanquish in Lafia Nasarawa United FC was not at their best on Boxing Day as they were forced to share the points with visiting Gombe United at the Lafia City Stadium. Before kick-off, the Lafia-based side had resolved to capitalise on the point gotten off Heartland FC last weekend at Owerri, Imo State, but things changed against their expectations despite in-form right-back, Abubakar Abdullahi, netting the opener three minutes into the resta art, as substitute, Yusuf Abdulazeez, broke the home fans' hearts with a late equalizer in the 96th minute. The Solid Miners who have now dropped to 12th position on the league table following today's result, will be heading to Ikenne, Ogun State, for a date with top-flight league returnees, Remo Stars in a midweek encounter. CAUTION: (Yellow Card 🟨): Samaila Bello(GOM)14' Aliyu Zu...

NPFL 2021MD2: Sunshine Stars in a Narrow Loss of Boxing Day Battle to Abia Warriors NPFL 2021MD2: Sunshine Stars in a Narrow Loss of Boxing Day Battle to Abia Warriors SunshinSUNSHINE FC of Akure slipped on the road as a first-half goal from Paul Samson gave Abia Warriors the edge in the thrilling Boxing Day contest at the Okigwe Township Stadium. It was the first taste of NPFL 2021/22 action for the Owena Whales whose opening day fixture with Wikki Tourists could not hold and the Deji Ayeni led side' resoluteness in Sunday's matchday two encounters was undone by several missed chances.  Sunshine Stars made a lively start to life in the opening quarter of an hour, with Hammed Taofeek troubling the host's area before Mustapha Lawal also kept one out for Sunshine Stars at the other end.  Abia Warriors however stuck their noses in front through Paul Samson who bridged the Owena Whales backline with a brilliant solo move at the stroke of the half-hour mark. The surge for a leve...

 NPFL MD2: Nasarawa United Hosts Gombe United in Boxing Day Cracker NPFL MD2: Nasarawa United Hosts Gombe United in Boxing Day Cracker Nasarawa United is looking forward to gifting their loyal supporters and fans alike a Boxing Day present when they lock horns with fellow northerners, Gombe United, in week two of the 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League. The Solid Miners canceled the Christmas day celebration as they trained at the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday morning under the watchful eye of Coach, Bala Nikyu, ahead of their Boxing Day clash. The 2021 Aiteo Federation Cup runners-up picked up a hard-fought point against Heartland FC after a dramatic 3-3 draw at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, Imo State, a week ago, a result that infuriated the Bala Nikyu wards having led twice but unable to collect the maximum points on the road. United hopes to consolidate on that impressive start to the new league season against their visitors on Sunday afternoon. Though Gombe United ...

 Falode Congratulates FC Robo, Applauds Sanwo Olu, Lagos FA, Sports Commission Falode Congratulates FC Robo, Applauds Sanwo Olu, Lagos FA, Sports Commission The Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, Aisha Falode, has congratulated the players and management of Nigeria Women Football league Premiership club, FC Robo of Lagos for the wonderful Christmas gift from the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who on Christmas Eve donated a brand new Toyota Coastal bus to the club, at the Government House, Alausa, Lagos. Falode expressed her gratitude on behalf of the management of FC Robo Football Club chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Osahon. "The Lagos State Governor just demonstrated with this gift that, he truly loves women's football and he is committed to the development of sports in the state. "Sanwo-Olu just showed everyone in the state that he is quietly watching those doing well for the state in the area of sports. And this is very commendable, especially as F...

 SYAN urges Nigerians to Show Love, Embrace Peace and Unity at Christmas SYAN urges Nigerians to Show Love, Embrace Peace and Unity at Christmas Southern Youths Assembly of Nigeria (SYAN) has urged Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and show love for one another as they celebrate Christmas to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. The spirit of Christmas required people to rededicate themselves to friendship, kindness, and compassion. This admonition was made by the honorable member representing Oyo South Senatorial District and also Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Adewoyin Tijani Adekola in his Christmas message to Nigerians. Hon. Adewoyin noted that there can be no doubt that the greater internalization of the virtues of love for our fellowmen, tolerance, Godliness, honesty, fairness to others, selflessness, and peaceful co-existence with others, by all adult Nigerians, and the inculcation of the same in our youth, will help our dear nation to overcome most of...

 AFCON: Over 38 African Top Stars That’ll Leave Their Premier League Clubs for One Month [Full list] AFCON: Over 38 African Top Stars That’ll Leave Their Premier League Clubs for One Month [Full list] As the commencement of African Cup of Nations (AFCON) draws nearer in the West African country of Cameroon with glamour and glory, a larger number of African stars plying their trade in the most followed league in the world, the English Premier League, will any moment from now departing their various clubs to the respective countries' camp bases depending on the agreement reach the FA of each country has with English clubs on the dates to release the players in preparation for the Africa's most glamorous tournament. Below is the detailed how many players each premiership team will be losing to the tournament that will last thirty (30) days.  Arsenal Thomas Party  (Ghana) Mohamed Elneny (Egypt) Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon), Nicolas Pepe (Ivory Coast)  Aston Villa: T...

 NPFL 2021/22: Eguma Confident Rivers United Will Defeat Katsina United on Sunday NPFL 2021/22: Eguma Confident Rivers United Will Defeat Katsina United on Sunday Rivers United technical manager, Stanley Eguma has expressed confidence that his squad will pick maximum points at home to Katsina United on Sunday. Eguma said while admitting his team is not under pressure to deliver the desired result in their first home match on Sunday during a press conference ahead of their weekend Nigeria Professional Football League fixture. The experienced gaffer said that Rivers United need to build on their impressive start to the new season having earned a 1-1 draw on matchday one against Lobi Stars in Makurdi. Eguma was asked if the match against Katsina United is a must-win game and he said  Rivers United will host Katsina United on Sunday 26th December 2021 at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadi4 by 4 pm. Rivers United Media  24th December 2021

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Pokwangli United end Gwandum  Academy's Campaign to Hit Semi-Final 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Pokwangli United end Gwandum Academy's Campaign to Hit Semi-Final Pokwangli United confirmed the domination of Kaltungo LGA teams in the 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup after they became the third club from the LGA  to qualify for the semi-final of this year’s edition. Peace Uwandi’s brace secured a 2-1 victory over Gwandum Academy in a quarter-final game played at the Billiri Township Stadium on Thursday.  Uwandi’s opener just before halftime got Pokwangli off to a perfect start in what was a must-win game if their hope of winning the competition is to be kept alive. He completed his brace from the spot after he was fouled by the Gwandum defender a few moments after the second half resumed.   Gwandum Academy worked harder to try and get a goal before pushing for an equalizer and it paid off after Ado Shamsude...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Samba Boys Through to Semi-Final After Hard Fought Victory  6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Sammba Boys Through to Semi-Final After Hard Fought Victory Samba Boys have halted the fascinating run of Sembe United after they defeated the giant killers 2-0 in one of the quarter-final fixtures of the ongoing Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup played on Thursday at the Billiri Township Stadium, Billiri , Gombe State. Samba’s outstanding display has been rewarded as they showed character and steel to zoom to the semi-final against the more illustrious, experienced, and physical Sembe United side. Some United’s manager Yakubu Ehud, death described the loss as unfortunate,e and said his players didn’t turnover the game but he refused to single out any losser for fault that led to the two goals.  “I cannot single out a player for mistakes that led to these goals, an all the two goals were as a result of defensive errors and it the whole te...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Haruna's Brace Powers Balanga LGA to Semi-Final; Oska Eliminate Kulishin  6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Haruna's Brace Powers Balanga LGA to Semi-Final; Oska Eliminate Kulishin Haris Harish Haruna was the hero as Balanga LGA Team romped to the semi-final of the 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup at the expense of Kalkulum United in a barnstorming quarter-final clash played on Wednesday at the Billiri Township Stadium, Billiri LGA, Gombe. The forward turned in the opening goal from close range after Kalkulum defender cleared the ball into his path and in the early minute of the game. Tilos Amos soon doubled their lead in the 15th minute before Haris Harish Haruna completed his brace in the 18th minute with another sublime finish. Scoring three goals in the opening 18 minutes seemed to have put the Balanga LGA side in total control of the game but Kalkulum United had other ideas. Ndaly Sunday connected well with a cross to head in...

 Nasarawa State Gov. Engr. Sule Appoints New Sports and Youth Development Commissioner Nasarawa State Gov. Engr. Sule Appoints New Sports and Youth Development Commissioner The Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, His Excellency, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, on Wednesday, 22nd December 2021, at the Lafia City Hall, along Shendam Road, assigned portfolios to the newly appointed cabinet members and Special Advisers with a call on them to live above board and make their offices count in line with his administration's poise to "Exceed All Expectations." Engr. Sule sworn in Ambassador Isaac Yargwa as the State's new Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development. Amb. Yargwa who hails from Wamba Local Government Area will superintend as Commissioner. From all of us at the State's Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, we congratulate the new Sheriff in town and wish him all the best in the disposition of his official duties.

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Gwandum Academy Targets Pokwangli United's Scalp after Defeating All Stars 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Gwandum Academy Targets Pokwangli United's Scalp after Defeating All Stars Captain of Gwandum Academy Hashimu Ashabulo has hailed their mental toughness and the belief they could dislodge the former champion, All Stars FC in their Round of 16 tie at the belief 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup played recently at in the Township Stadium. Ashabulo in a chat with the Adamu Yola Cup Media pointed out that they approached their last 16 game of the tournament with the rightt mentality to show All Stars the exit door and that they are counting game the same scenario when they alright against Pokwangli UAll-Stars Quarter-final tie on Wednesday.   First timer, Gwandum Academy created a massive upset after they knocked out twice champion, All Stars FC 5-4First-times after the regulation time had ended 1-1 apiece.   Ashabulo ...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Pokwangli United Coach Confident of Winning the Title 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Pokwangli United Coach Confident of Winning the Title Coach of Pokwangli United, Geoffrey Binwal has exuded confidence that they are going to end their inability to win the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup tournament this year.  Pokwangli United will trade tackles with giant killers, Gwandum Academy in one of the quarter-final games on Thursdgiant-killersBinwal believes that his team will end the productive participa, the notion of their last eight foes.   “Since the start of this competition, from the first to the sixth edition, we have been playing in every edition and we are grateful to God that we have given a good account of ourselves," Binwal told the Adamu Yola Cup Media.  "It wasn’t because we were the best that year, but because God guided us through and luck was on our side. Now that we are in the 6th edition’s quarter-fina...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Balanga LGA Team Target Top Three Finish 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Balanga LGA Team Target Top Three Finish Balanga LGA Team's Assistant captain, Yusuf Mohammed is optimistic they can finish higher than they did last year in the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup. Balanga LGA team finished fourth after they were walloped 7-0 by the All-Stars of Kaltungo in the 3rd place match for the 2020 edition but Mohammed told Adamu Yola Cup Media that they are a more improved side than last year and are eager to be among the top three this term. “This is not our first time of playing in this competition, we played in the semi-finals last year. We are hoping we will go beyond that and get to the final this year," Mohammed said. "We were mostly affected by injuries in the semi-final and 3rd place matches last year but thank God that we have all our players available. We are fit and everyone is ready to fight hard so that we can reach the...

 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Organizers Hail Quarter-Finalists, Presents Jerseys 6th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Organizers Hail Quarter-Finalists, Presents Jerseys The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Chairman of the Adamu Yola Unity Cup Promise Uwaeme, has commended the doggedness of teams that made it through to the quarter-final stage of the current edition of the tournament holding in Gombe state. Uwaeme, gave the commendation at the presentation to honour teams that qualified for the last eight, held at the Jewel Hotel Conference Hall, Kaltungo. Uwaeme, while congratulating the eight teams on behalf of the foundation said, "our plan every year is to get the competition bigger every now and then. Last year, we were able to give jerseys to the last four but this year, we are not going to the market to buy because of the partnership we entered with the Siyako foundation." Speaking at the presentation, Chief Operating Officer COO of the Adamu Yola Foundation...