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 Football Meets Royalty:  Olu Of Warri Gets Royal Attention In Qatar  C The Olu Of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, And His Lovely Wife Olori Ivie Atuwatse III Were Special Guests Of FIFA At the Ongoing World Cup In Qatar.  The Well Respected King and His wife were given a royal welcome at the Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, where FIFA Council Member Amaju Melvin Pinnick (NFF President Emeritus) Personally Introduced him to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA General Secretary Madam Fatma Samoura, CAF President Patrice Motsepe, Chairman FIFA Referee's Committee, Pierluigi Collina and a host of other football dignitaries. Atuwatse, the 21st Olu of Warri, watched the matches lined up for Sunday at the Al Thumama Stadium, Do,ha, and held brief discussions with the World Football Leaders, during the half-time break.  The Warri monarch joins the list of important personalities that have been attending the world cup matches in Qatar.

 Evolution Cup Donates Balls for Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup Evolution Cup joined the growing list of sponsors to support the maiden edition of the Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup, donating several customized balls towards the competition slated for December.  The maiden edition of the Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup will hold in Asaba, Delta state on the 15th of December 2022. Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup will be used to immortalize and celebrate the former Super Falcons player and a member of the 1999 squad, Ifeanyi Chiejine, who while alive was a great personality who dedicated her life to the development of women's football in Nigeria. The timely donation was well received by the convener, Judith Chime in preparation for the sporting event which comes up in December.  Speaking after donating the balls, Project Strategist of Evolution Cup, Olatoye Olawale revealed the reason for the support.  “We need to support the Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup and the convener, J...

  FFP: La Liga Call for Juventus’ Sanction By Olusola Hammed Following series of allegations of financial impropriety that has led to mass resignation of the whole Board of Directors of Italian Serie A side, Juventus, the Spanish La Liga has petitioned the European soccer governing body UEFA to sanction the Turing club for breaching the financial fair play rule.   The Spanish league had already filed an official complaint against the Juventus club to UEFA in April 2022 for capital gains and wages The Juve storm is making the whole world talk. And there are those who are calling for immediate action. This morning LaLiga, the league of the Spanish top division, issued a very harsh statement in which it calls for urgent sporting sanctions for the Juventus club. THE ATTACK Italian newspaper Gazzetta Dello Sport reports that: "Following the resignation of the Juventus board of directors, LaLiga is calling for the immediate application of sporting sanctions against the club....

  Juve: Gianluca Ferrero May Emerge New President By Olusola Hammed Exor has indicated his name as the new number one of the Juventus club There are indications that Gianluca Ferrero, accountant, auditor, mayor and director of various companies, will be the man that Exor, the holding company of the Agnelli family which controls Juventus, will indicate as president of the Juventus company in the next board of directors. "Ferrero - explains Exor - has solid experience and the necessary technical skills, as well as a genuine passion for the Juventus club, which make him the most suitable person to fill the position. Exor will communicate the complete list of candidates for the renewal of the board of directors within the terms of the law, i.e. 25 days before the meeting of 18 January". Who is Gianluca Ferrero According to Corriere Dello Sport , from the choice of Ferrero for the presidency, Exor's intention emerges to design for Juventus a strong board, with a techn...

  Earthquake as Entire Juve Board of Directors Resigns: Even President Agnelli Leaves! By Olu sola Hammed Sensational in Turin: following the disputes by Consob on capital gains, the entire Juventus management leaves the club. The number 1 leaves after 12 years at the helm of the company Earthquake at Juventus, after the afternoon's rumors came the official announcement of the en bloc resignation of the entire Juventus board of directors. From the president Andrea Agnelli to his deputy Pavel Nedved, the managing director Maurizio Arrivabene and the other members of the board, all have resigned their mandate. Reasons for resignation Italian newspaper, Corriere Dello Sport   report s that the causes are to be found in the latest disputes by Consob on capital gains, but they originate from the Prisma investigation, conducted by the Turin prosecutor's office, with the accusation of false accounting. President Agnelli abandons the leadership of the club more than 12 years a...

 Qatar 2022 FIFA WC: SOME NOTABLE FIFA  WORLD CUP RECORDS TO KEEP IN VIEW! By Ike Odionu How Many of These Records Can be Equalled or Broken in Qatar 2022? Cristiano Ronaldo with his goal against Ghana in this current World Cup edition now has the record of the only player to have scored in five different World Cup editions. The great Pele of Brazil and Uwe Seeler of Western Germany originally held the record of the players to have scored in four different World Cup editions having scored consecutively in Sweden '58, Chile '62, England '66, and Mexico '70. They were later joined in this league by Miroslav Klose, Cristiano Ronaldo, and recently Lionel Andreas Messi Cuccittini. Now the great Cristiano Ronaldo has set the bar higher by scoring in the fifth World Cup edition. Only five players have played at least one match in five different world cup editions, namely, Lothar Matheus, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Rafael Marques (Mexico), and Antonio Carvajal (Mexico). H...

 Man City Faces Chelsea as Liverpool Trade Tackle with Wolverhampton in FA Cup The English Football Association yesterday released the draw for the season's FC cup which will see Pep Guardiola face struggling Potter's Chelsea while Klupp's Liverpool will be trading tackles with Wolverhampton.  In another pairings in England's oldest football competition billed to off in January will see League leaders Arsenal face third-tier league side Oxford United while Ten Hag's Units will be having an EPL affair with Everton.  The Draw in full: *FA CUP DRAW...* Manchester City v Chelsea. Tottenham Hotspur v Portsmouth. Cardiff City v Leeds United Brentford v West Ham United AFC Bournemouth v Burnley. Aston Villa v Stevenage. Oxford United v Arsenal. Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers. Hull City v Fulham. Crystal Palace v Southampton. Sheffield Wednesday v Newcastle United. Manchester United v Everton.

 Italian Femminile Serie C: Rofiat Sule Bags Another Hat-trick in Vincenza Demolition of Rinascita Doccia Rafiat Sule continues her unstoppable form in the Italian Femminile Serie C. The Nigerian Star scored another hat-trick as Vincenza Femminile beat Rinascita Doccia' by 7-1 on Sunday Evening at the Stadio Campo Comunale Tarvenelle, Altaville Vincentina Having scored a Hat-trick in her last home outing, Sule made it back-to-back trebles against the Florentina based side.  She got her first with just two minutes played after getting a pass from Cattuzo, the former Rivers Angels goal-poacher who scored her second of the game a minute after and finally the third just before halftime.  The Forward has now scored nine goals including two hat-tricks, in seven matches played so far this season and would be looking forward to converting more goalscoring chances as the season goes on. Other goalscorers in the 7-1 thumping are Arianna Cattuzo, who scored a brace, Georgia Marchior...

 #Ote4wealth Football Tournament: Oyewole's Goal Secure Victory for Akwa Ibom as Aondover and Ejieh on the Score Sheet in Adamawa's Victory The State of the land of promise, Akwa Ibom on Monday landed in the Quarter final of the ongoing #Ote4wealth National Football Tournament after beating Benue 1-0 to seal the spot in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja. Tobi Oyewole's goal in the 14 minutes of the encounter sealed victory for Akwa Ibom. Imo delivered a disciplined performance to beat Bauchi 1-0. Ebode Richard scored after an unpardonable gaffe by goalkeeper Iliya Shehu. A goal in the closing periods of the tie from Blessed Okon was all it took to separate the two sides as FCT won 1-0 against Jigawa. Midfielder Soso Sunday netted from the penalty spot in the 17th minute against Borno. Kebbi stuck to their game plan all the way and comfortably frustrated Borno to win 1-0. Goals from Aondover Agandi and Ejieh Paul were the tonic Adamawa needed to destroy Rivers 2-0. The #Ote4Wealt...

 Aare Laola Salashi's Mother's Fidau Holds Sunday in Share The death has been announced of Alhaja Salamat Ejide Adeshina of the Ile Olomu compound, Share in the Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. Our reporter Abdulquadri Abubakar reports that the announcement contained in a statement issued and signed by the son of the deceased, The Aare Musulumi of Share Land, Alhaji  Yakub Adeshina (Lahaola Salashi) Late.  Alhaja Salamat Adeshina died on November 27th,2022, at the age of 118, and was survived by a child, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. According to the son of the deceased, Aare Yakub Adeshina Lahaola Salashi who is also the founder of Adeshina College of Education Share said  the Fidau prayer for the Late Alhaja Salamat Èjìdé Adeshina will come up on Sunday, November 4, 2022, at the College Auditorium of Adeshina College of Education beside Ifelodun Local Government Secretariat Share/Oke Ode Road,  Share Kwara state.  Meanwhile, since ...

 Onana’s World Cup Hope Still Alive ……..Onana case, the Coach Song passes the ball to the goalkeeper: "He decides whether to stay" Andre Onana World Cup may still be bright and alive after the misbehaviour of the Cameroonian first choice Goalkeeper according to the team’s Head Coach, Rigobert Song.  After the breakup, the coach opens up to his reinstatement, but specifies that "there are rules to be respected". And Inter are waiting to understand the fate of their player Italian newspaper La Gazzetta Dello sport reports that  André Onana's strange World Cup may not be over yet. "It depends on him," said the coach. Rigobert Song after Cameroon's 3-3 with Serbia. In fact, the Inter goalkeeper did not go in goal in today's match, dismissed due to a "wrong attitude", according to what the Cameroon football federation said. Behind it there is a dispute with the coach, which led to the hierarchies being overturned a few hours into the secon...

 #Delta2022: 36 States and FCT Comes Alive for 21st National Sports Festival The stage is set for the biggest sports event in Nigeria, as the 21st National Sports Festival lights up the country.  About 14,000 athletes from the 36 states of the federation including the FCT will compete in over 30 different sports for medals, pride, and honour. Monday, 28th November 2022 signals the start of the festivities with this year's event tagged "Uniting Nigeria, inspiring the next generation".  Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare earlier stated that sports remain the biggest uniting factor in the country and the current administration will continually explore its potential while creating a platform to usher in the next generation of sports stars in Nigeria.

 #Ote4Wealth Football Tournament: Abia, Kebbi, Rivers, and Bauchi Advanced to the Next Round #Ote4Wealth Football Tournament: Abia, Kebbi, Rivers, and Bauchi Advanced to the Next Round Abia defeated Plateau 4-2 on penalties to advance to the next stage of the #Ote4Wealth Football Tournament held in Abuja. Playing the first match of the day on Sunday, both teams needed the lottery of the penalty shootout to determine the winner after a scoreless regulation time  In the second match, Kebbi edged Osun to progress to the next stage.  The 3rd match of the day, a tough encounter between Rivers and Ebonyi, it ended 5-4 on penalties in favour of the former. Akwa also relied on a penalty shootout to overcome Kogi in the 4th match of the day after recording a goalless draw at full-time. Bauchi humbled star-studded Kwara in the 5th match via penalties to book their passage to the next round.  The game between Niger and FCT ended 1-1. It was the FCT that won 4-3 on penalties. T...

 GSI-TSJ.NG SUPPORTS EVAMP'S CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN The Global Support Initiative For Transparency and Social Justice(Gsi-Tsj NG), has thrown its weight behind the call by the END VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN PROJECT (EVAMP), for the declaration of an International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Men. This was contained in a Press Release jointly signed by the Convener of Gsi-is.NG, Hon. Ejiogu Charles, TPM, and the Secretary, Chief Vincent Ossai, respectively on 26th November 2022. The full text of the Press Release goes thus: Press Release.  Re: Hon. Abdulhameed Alli's Clarion Call For The Establishment Of International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Men. Sequel to our Press Release  of 25th November 2022 captioned " Notching Up The Crusade Against Gender-Based Violence: Commending Barr. Mrs. Chioma Uzodinma Wife Of Governor, Imo State For The Establishment Of Deborah House Owerri "  a sexual abuse re...

 7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Defending Champions, Pokwangli United knocked out The Defending Champions of Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup, Pokwangli United have crashed out of the 7th edition despite winning 7-0 in their final group game against Lakolin FC.  Pokwangli lost their opening game against the eventual group winners Highlanders of Ture at the Olusegun Obasanjo Stadium in Kaltungo during the opening ceremony last month. They rekindled their hope of progressing after picking up a 2-1 win against FC Samba in their match-day two fixture.  In what was a deciding day for who progressed from the group, Pokwangli brushed aside Lakolin 7-0 and hoped Highlanders drop points against FC Samba in the late kickoff but Highlanders were able to grind out the needed result and picked the ticket for the final round.  Recalled that Pokwangli united had an unbeaten run on their way to the final game of the 6th edition before beating Oska FC 2-0 in the final to emerg...

 #Ote4Wealth Competition: Bayelsa United Advanced to the Next Round Bayelsa United has advanced to the next round of the maiden edition of the #Ote4Wealth National Football Competition on Saturday. Edo was the victim as Bayelsa humbled them 2-0, with John Raphael registering a brace. Goals from Zakari John and Biola Brian were the tonic Abia needed to defeat Taraba 2-0. A superbly taken free kick by Ehiam Akami helped Akwa Ibom pip Ogun 1-0. Meanwhile, FCT also beat Oyo 1-0. Sani Auwalu was on song for the winning team. Ajoh Chika's header settled the game between Ebonyi and Enugu.  Ekiti and Niger failed to score at the end of regulation. The latter won 4-3 on penalties. The #Ote4Wealth National Football Tournament held at the Water FC Stadium, Apo Abuja is in celebration of Nigeria's foremost philanthropist and Business mogul, Femi Otedola Femi Otedola who clocked 60 on November 4.  Day 2 Results; Abia 2-0 Taraba  Nasarawa 0-3 Osun Cross River 0-0 Kebbi (AP 1-4) On...

 END VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN PROJECT (EVAMP) PUBLISHES BRIG. GENERAL A. A. BABALOLA'S LECTURE   ...Seeks Partnership with Kwara TV The Publisher of Kwara People magazine and Convener of END loop VIOLENCE AGAINST MEN PROJECT (EVAMP), Hon. Abdul-Hameed Oladipupo Alli (AKA Mr. Nigeria), has revealed the text of the lecture delivered by the Commander 22 Armoured Brigade, Brig. General A. A. BABALOLA,(N/10320) DSS CM RNS NAPH psc(+) mni, at the 1st Annual Emir of Ilorin VAPP Law Awareness Lecture, organized by Kwara People magazine in commemoration of the Emir's 27th Anniversary if his Turbaning Ceremony, shall be published into a VAPP-EVAMP HAND BOOK (Series 1). Hon. Alli, a former TIC Chairman of Ilorin West Local Government and an advocate of Equity, Fairness, and Justice, disclosed this during a Courtesy Visit to the Director of Programs of Kwara State Television, Apata Yakuba, Alh. AbdulRazaq Laro Yusuf, where he sought the station's continuous partnership in sensitizing the s...

 NWFL Premiership: 2022/23 Season to Kickoff November 30, 2022 he Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), has announced that the 2022/2013 season of the Premiership will commence November 30th. The commencement became necessary to put players in a competitive level and to meet up with global calendar. South Africa, Morocco, Tanzania, Ghana amongst others have already commenced their leagues. Chief Operating Officer of the NWFL, Modupe Shabi announced the date in a letter addressed to clubs. "We present the warm compliments of the Management and Staff of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) to you," a statement said. "We kindly write to reaffirm that the 2022/23 NWFL Premiership Season will kickoff on 30th November, 2022 across the country." "Kindly find attached fixtures for your information." "While wishing you a successful season, please accept the assurances of our highest sporting esteem." Bayelsa Queens are the current league champions, af...

 Nine Time Azerbaijan League Champions, Neftchi Baku Invite Jagaban Cup Revelation, Oluka Neftchi Baku intends to take a closer look at 36 Lion midfielder Peter Oluka when the player travels over for a trial with the club on Thursday. According to 36 Lion Adviser, Gafar Olawale Liameed, the nine-time Azerbaijan Premier League champions have invited the player over to Baku. Oluka was spotted by Neftchi Baku at the recently concluded Jagaban Cup that took place at Mobolaji Johnson Arena. He was the best midfielder on display at the four-day tournament which had the backing of 36 Lion Investment, Diamond Sports Management, and Lagos Enigma. As you would expect from any young Nigerian prospect, Oluka ranks as one of the highly-rated Nigerian midfielders who can boast of an exciting work rate, supreme technique, and passing ability. He does have the invention, and creativity and has been earmarked as a "destroyer" that is, shutting down the opposition's play in midfield, outsi...

 7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Kulishin United Pick Playoff Round Ticket 7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Kulishin United through to playoff round 7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Kulishin United seals playoff round ticket Kulishin United bagged their playoff round ticket of the ongoing 7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup after they whipped PK Rangers 4-1 in a Group C tie on Wednesday at Shongom LGA center for their second consecutive victory. Midfield maestro Kembu Lawan popularly called Messi wrapped up what was a whitewash for PK Rangers. He came off the bench to score from a brilliant right-footed volley after he was released by Samson Apolos who unselfishly passed the ball to him even while at an advantage to scoring in the 90th minute. Kulishin United topped Group C in Shongom LGA center after winning their two games. They beat Yuru Boys 2-1 in their first game before the show of supremacy against PK Rangers.  They thus qualified with six points from t...

 NWFL Premiership: Confluence Queens Names Ogbonda Whyte as New Head Coach Ogbonda Whyte has been appointed as the head coach of Confluence Queens on Wednesday as a successor to Liadi Bashiru. Whyte will be taking charge of the Lokoja-based side for the second time, having had a stint with the team in the past. The former Ibom Angels tactician has signed a contract that will link him with immediate effect until the end of the Nigeria Women's Premier League season. Several names were linked to the job, but the management of the club led by Hon. Abdulmalik Isah opted for the ex-Cat gaffer. The highly-rated Whyte earned his respect while at Ibom Angels. He is known to be a dedicated and highly driven coach. He has established a reputation for tactical acumen and his ability to rebuild teams. Ogbonda Whyte is expected to bring his experience to the table for the ambitious team during the 2022/23 season. He has also been on the books of Rivers Angels and Royal Queens in the past.

 Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup: Rep Bamidele Salam Tasks Committee on Successful Tournament Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup: Rep Bamidele Salam Tasks Committee on Successful Tournament House of Representatives Member representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency, Rep Bamidele Salam has tasked the Committee in charge of the third Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup to ensure a successful competition in strict compliance with laid down rules and regulations. Salam, stated this on Tuesday, in Ede, during an official event unveiling the new logo for the Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup. The astute Politician stressed that Organising a successful competition will bring about more positive outcomes in years to come. The Journalist cum Politician reiterated his commitment to providing a chance for young footballers to showcase their skills and access local and global opportunities in the field of soccer through the yearl...

 Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Logo Contest Winner Presented With Prize Cheque Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Logo Contest Winner Presented With Prize Cheque The winner of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Logo Contest, Opeyemi Fawumi on Tuesday in Ede was presented with a prize cheque of N150,000, by the initiator of the Competition, Rep Bamidele Salam.  Opeyemi Fawumi's design was initially unveiled on Social Media on Sunday but has now been shown off officially to the entire public at a Press Conference held at the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Hall, Country home, Ede. Speaking at the event, the Initiator of the Football Tournament, Rep Bamidele Salam, member Representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency said the Competition will continue to thrive and get bigger each year. The innovative Politician said the Competition's logo was rebranded because he wants it to get bigger and make it more appealing t...

 Osun Based Young Graphic Designer Opeyemi Fawumi Emerges Winner Of Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Logo Challenge Osun Based Young Graphic Designer Opeyemi Fawumi Emerges Winner Of Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Logo Challenge An Iwo born Graphic Designer, Opeyemi Fawumi has won the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Football Competition Logo Challenge and will be rewarded with a cash prize of N150,000, by the sponsor of the Tournament, Rep Bamidele Salam.  The forum was announced as the winner on Saturday Morning after his proposed design was picked ahead of over two hundred entries submitted.  In a bid to clearly promote, its relations with the people, and additionally strengthen the profile of the Competition, Sole Sponsor of the yearly Football Championship Rep Bamidele Salam, member Representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency decided to throw out a challenge on social media on the 11th of November 2022, ...

 Jagaban Cup 2022: Smart City Emerged Champions  Jagaban Cup 2022: Smart City Emerged Champions Smart City is the inaugural winner of the Jagaban Cup 2022 after a pulsating 5-4 shootout victory over stubborn Messiah FC in the final of the tournament held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos on Friday night. The two teams tried to cancel out each other before regulation time but there was nothing to separate them until the penalty was used to decide the maiden champions. Smart City proved to be more precise in the penalty shootout winning by 5-4. Earlier, 36 Lion narrowly lost the third-place match to Ikorodu City via penalty shootouts too after both teams failed to score any goal during the regulation period. Despite the heroics of 36 Lion goalkeeper, Samuel Oriola who saved two of Ikorodu City’s spot kicks to take the penalties to sudden death, the latter still triumphed 3-2 after NPFL La Liga U15 Promises graduate Sulaimon Lawal blasted the decisive spot kick beyond the Lion...

 Jagaban Cup 2022: Match Day 3 Round Up Jagaban Cup 2022: Match Day 3 Round Up On a frenetic third and concluding day of the group stage of the Jagaban Cup 2022, Messiah FC punctured the aspirations of 36 Lion from qualifying for the final of the tournament and will now contest the grand finale and the race for the top prize against Smart City FC on Friday, November 18th. 36 Lion and Smart City FC were in a vantage position to nick the tickets to the final of the tournament earmarked to gather electoral support for the Presidential Candidate of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2023 elections, after the conclusion of Day Two matches. But while one went according to the script at the end of the group games on Thursday, things changed for the second dramatically. Before Thursday's games, Jagaban Cup 2022 finalists, Messiah FC were in the fourth position and were not among the teams expected to finish in the top two but they defeated De Potters FC and M...

 Jagaban Cup 2022: De Potters and Smart City Start on a Winning Note Jagaban Cup 2022: De Potters and Smart City Start on a Winning Note De Potters and Smart City called the shot at the end of Day One of the Jagaban Cup in Groups A and B of the tournament held for scouting of talents and also to drum up support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2023 General Elections. In the opening Group A game played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, 36 Lion defeated Messiah FC 2-0 through the goals of Odom Chika and Edem Joseph while Smart City pipped Olukismet 2-1 in a Group B tie. Alade Balogun drew the curtain-raiser from the penalty spot in the 26th minute for Smart City and he doubled the advantage in the 42nd minute for his second goal of the game. Olukismet reduced the goals arrears in the 49th minute through Abdulrazaq Ridwan. In another game played, Lateef Ganiu’s late double sealed a 2-0 win for De Potters over ha...

 Jagaban Cup 2022: Organizers Release Draw for the Tournament Jagaban Cup 2022: Organizers Release Draw for the Tournament Organizers of the Jagaban Cup have released the draws for the maiden edition of the scouting competition as the tournament officially kicks off on Tuesday 15th November. It's the first edition of the tournament and will be hosted at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan. In the draw conducted on Tuesday at Lagos SWAN Secretariat, Group A is made up of 36 Lion, Messiah FC, Badagry United, De Potters, and MFM FC, while Group B houses Smart City, Olukismet, FC Bethel, Jo Sportyne, and Ikorodu City. 36 Lion and Smart City will slug it out in the opening match at Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday. Kickoff is 7 am. The coordinator of the Jagaban Cup, Mr. Wale Joseph explained the modalities of how the competition will become successful. He appealed to clubs on the need to embrace fair play and the rules of the game. The brain behind the tournament, Hajj Olawale Gafar ...