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 FUTSAL Lagos League to Kick Off in January 2023 - Ewana Etuk, Executive Director Futsal Lagos   Exhibition matches charting the history of FUTSAL in Lagos and Nigeria as a whole were center staged in a packed NIS Gymnasium at the National Stadium Surulere Lagos on Saturday the 31st of December 2022.  The Futsal Lagos Exhibition Games traces the journey of the indoor round leather game as it is expected to open doors to the first-ever FUTSAL League competition in the country. Speaking during the event in Lagos, the Executive Director of Futsal Lagos and Managing Partner WLB Sports Limited, the Company set to run the professional league, Awana Etuk, said he feels their expectations are already being met and the exhibition game will give FUTSAL more exposure.  "Our expectations are already being met and there is an array of talents being displayed here today. From the look of things, we would be able to harness these talents and even discover much more talents, when th...

 Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Kaltungo Boys are Champions of the 7th Edition Kaltungo Boys defeated Komta United to emerge champions of the 7th edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup. Ali Abubakar’s solitary strike in the 60th minute was the difference in an entertaining final that saw both teams playing cautiously.   Abubakar was well positioned to connect perfectly to a cross from Saidu Rabiu when the defenders failed to deal with the cross. With the victory, Kaltungo Boys go home with a giant trophy and a cash prize of #750,000.00 while Komta United go home with #450,000.00. Earlier in the 3rd place match, Dinge Flying Bees beat Highlanders FC of Ture 1-0. Yakubu John scored in the 15th minute for Dinge Flying Bees when he got to the end of Kabiru Mohammed’s cross. Dinge Flying Bees went home with the bronze medal and #250,000.00 prize money. Alex Goro, captain of Kaltungo Boys was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the competition as he marshaled ...

 NPFL Clubs Set to Proceed on a Two Weeks New Year Break   Against the backdrop of the ongoing disagreement between the IMC and the club Owners, there are indications that members-Clubs are set to proceed on a two weeks New year break. According to a top official of the Club Owners Association, the move is coming on the heels of the unsettled matter of the Abridged league format proposed by the IMC and the straight league format which was overwhelmingly proposed by the club owners. According to our source who is a Chairman of one of the NPFL Clubs ” We cannot be intimidated into agreeing to an abridged league when the majority of us have voted against it”. ” We are aware that the Exco of the club owners have sent a position letter to the NFF, so while we are waiting for their intervention, we have to release our players to go on the new year break”. He however added that the break is for those of the G-16 clubs and others who might join from the other four teams. ” Yes it is o...

 IMC Approved Home Grounds for 5 NPFL Clubs  The interim management committee (IMC) of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has approved the new home grounds for five NPFL clubs whose stadia did not meet up with a standards set for 2022/2023 abridge league season IMC Release Approved Venues for NPFL Fixtures Rangers Int'l, Lobi Stars, Nasarawa Utd, Kwara Utd, and Niger Tornadoes fail requirements and will now play at adopted home grounds.  1. Rangers Int'l - Awka City Stadium  2. Nasarawa Utd - New Jos Township Stadium  3. Kwara United - Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. 4. Lobi Stars - New Jos Road Stadium, Jos 5. Niger Tornadoes - Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna NB: Three teams will play their home games in Jos. They are Nasarawa United, Plateau United, and Lobi Stars.  Two teams will play their home games in Ibadan (Lekan Salami Adamasingba Stadium). They are Shooting Stars and Kwara United.

 Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup; The Key Stats as Eight Remaining Teams Clash in the QuarterFinals The 2022/2023 Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Round of 16 came to an emphatic end, with Egbedore United thrashing Aiyedire United 3-0 in the final pre-quarterfinal match held at the Osogbo City Stadium on Wednesday.  The tournament brought together 32 Football teams from all parts of Osun State and produced no shortage of records and eventful stats.  Here we look at some of the stats in the round of 16, as we head into the last Quarter Finals of the tournament. The eight (8) teams through to the Quarter Finals are Osun FA Team, Odo-Otin United, Orolu United, Ila FC, Ilesa East FC, Atakumosa East FC, Egbedore United, and Ede South FC.  There have been forty-one (41) goals scored in twenty-four (24) matches played so far at the tournament, an average of 1.7 goals per game. With thirteen(13) of those coming, in the round of 16 encounters. Three (3)...

Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Competition Births New Ighalo in Danladi Baka     One player that has caught the attention of the fans and the media in the ongoing 7th edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup is Danladi Baka. Danladi Baka plays for Komta United FC of Billiri Local Government and has sent his team to the final of the competition. In the semifinal match played, Danladi Baka gave a man-of-the-match performance, when he scored a brace and had an assist. His gutsy performance was able to see his team beat Highlanders FC Ture 3-2 to have a date with Kaltungo Boys in the final. Watching Danladi play will remind you of Super Eagles player, Odion Jude Ighalo. His hold-up play, his work rate, and his commitment will make one wonder if he was a professional footballer or played in the league before. To our greatest surprise, we are informed that Danladi has not played in any league professionally.  Danladi Baka has so far scored 3 goals to make him the...

 36 Lion Holds Scouting Competition Across Six West African countries  It was fireworks galore in Conakry as Atuga Foot Academie edged out Academie Ema to lift the coveted West Africa Lion King Scouting Tournament. The competition took place across six countries namely Nigeria, Benin Republic, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Gambia, and Togo. Cem Sagar, Dan Smejkal, Sheku Sheriff, Miloslav Brozek, Ladi Salami, Hakkan Cantepe, Richard Opanuga, Bora Aydinay, Pedro Ayema, Femi Liadi, and Wale Joseph supported the tournament.  19 players made the grade. The top talents selected are Joseph Ede (Nigeria), Peter Oluka (Nigeria), Ifesinachi Obiaku (Nigeria), Olayemi Olawunmi (Nigeria), Ope Oluwafemi (Nigeria), Kehinde Ibrahim (Nigeria), Uchenna Aririerisim (Nigeria), Sesan Ayodele (Nigeria), AbdulRasaq Popoola (Nigeria), Michael Anuobi (Nigeria), Ayodeji Alo (Nigeria), Samuel Kanu (Sierra Leone), Sullay Kamara (Sierra Leone), Rachid Moumini (Benin), Tessilimi Olatoundji (Benin), Mohamed Ba...

 Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Kaltungo Boys and Komta United to Play in the Final Kaltungo Boys and Komta United are the two finalists of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup.  While Kaltungo Boys defeated Dinge Flying Bees, Komta United defeated Highlanders FC Ture. Kaltungo Boys took the hard route of a penalty shootout to make it to the finals after playing a 1-1 draw with Dinge Flying Bees. They took the lead in the 37th minute through Ali Abubakar and held on to the lead to the end of the first half. In the second half, Dinge Flying Bees restored parity from the spot when their captain, Mohammed Befeto scored after the referee had adjudged a handball against Kaltungo Boys. In the penalty shootout, Kaltungo Boys goalkeeper Yerima Jonah was the hero of the day as he saved two kicks to end the tie 5-4 in favour of Kaltungo Boys. In the second match, Komta United beat Highlanders FC Ture, 3-2 after a pulsating encounter that put the crowd on their feet. Man of the match,...

Otunba Isiaka Adeleke Memorial Cup: Ojo Olowe's Hat-trick Sees Atakumosa East FC Through to Quarterfinals Atakumosa East FC was the second team to progress to the last eight in the boxing day fixture of the Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup after beating Ife South by three goals to nil.  Ojo Olowe was the hero of the day, as the young player netted the first hat-trick of the Competition, scoring in the 21st, 38th, and 63rd minutes of the game respectively. Also on Monday, Ilesa East booked their place in the Quarter Finals, after overcoming Ife East via penalties.  The game was destined to end in a draw, as both sides kept missing golden chances to take the lead, however, it was the Ilesa team that got victorious 4-3 via penalties. The last phase of the Round of 16 will take place on Wednesday, the 28th of December at the Osogbo City Stadium. Iwo United will take on Ede South It's by 10 am, while Ayedire It's and Egbedore United will trade tackles for a place in the Quar...

 Christmas: Former CoNS President, Rejoices with Christian Community  A one-time former President of the Congress of NOUN Students (CoNS) Com. Adekola Tijani Adewoyin has rejoice with the Christian community of the NOUN students on the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. Com. Adewoyin made the congratulation in a statement he issued on Sunday evening and made available to newsmen. Details of the release below ... Seasons Greetings!!! I rejoice with all Nigerians,  especially our Christian brothers and sisters, on the joyous occasion of this year’s Christmas. On this occasion of the commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, let us all rededicate ourselves to the virtues of peace, love, honesty, justice, equity, piety, humility and service to others which he taught.  There can be no doubt that a greater manifestation of these virtues and ideals in our lives will immensely help us to become a more united, peaceful, secure, and progressive nation. Let us also rea...

 CoNS President, Abolore Felicitates with Christians on the Occasion of Christmas  The President of Congress of NOUN students (CoNS), Com. Rukayat Busari Abolore has felicitated with the Christian community of the NOUN students on the occasion of this year's Christmas celebration. In a statement Com. Abolore personally herself and made available to newsmen on Sunday, congratulated the NOUN students populace and also use the occasion to appeal to her fellow two lines of consultation and dialogue with the management on the recent increases in school fees which had generated heat reactions from the students. Full texts of the statement below... Of The Greatest NOUN Students! Christmas is a season of peace, a time to recall all that can be achieved through reflection, forgiveness, and reconciliation.  As National President of the Congress of NOUN Students (CoNS), May I offer my warmest wishes for Christmas and the New Year in advance to all Staff and Students of the National ...

  Adamu Yola Unity Cup: Komta United, Highlanders FC Ture Seal Semifinal Berth Komta United and Highlanders FC Ture have reached the semi-finals of the 7th Edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup. Both quarter-final matches were played on Friday at the Olusegun Onasanjo stadium in Kaltungo. The first quarter-final match saw Komta United beat  Mai Rana Boys FC  8-7 on penalties after it ended 1-1 in regulations time. It was an evenly contested affair between both sides as Mai Rana Boys dominated possession in the first half while Komta United also had a fair share of their possession in the second half. Bala Costa opened the scores in the 34th minute after he fired in a sublime strike to gift Mai Rana Boys the lead which lasted for only two minutes as Danlami Baka scored in the 36th minute to restore parity for Komta United as they went into the halftime break level. Nothing to separate the two sides after ninety minutes with penalties needed to decid...

 Imo Striker's Starlet, Achifula was Voted MVP of the Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup  Imo Strikers starlet Harmony Achifula was on Wednesday voted Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup. The teenager was outstanding throughout the entertaining tournament in Asaba. She propelled Imo Strikers to the final which was eventually won by Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens 2-0 at Stephen Keshi Stadium. Influential playmaker, Peace Ikediuba and midfield maestro, Ayanfe Adebanjo scored for the Lagos-based side. It was a record win for Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens as they become the first club to win the Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup. Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens dazzler Ikediuba emerged top scorer with four goals. Meanwhile, Kazeem Zainab of Prince Kazeem Eletu was voted as the best goalkeeper. The fair play award was deservedly given to third placed team Moje Queens. The late Ifeanyi Chiejine holds the record of the youngest player to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup at 1...

 Tanzanian Giants Simba SC Rivals Zesco United for Signature Nigeria's Ex-Youth International  Ambitious Tanzanian giants, Simba Sports Club are ready to trump Zesco for the services of former youth Nigeria international Wasiu Jimoh. The Kwara United forward is set to put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Zesco after impressing the handlers of the club. But Simba has identified Wasiu Jimoh as an interesting option and her willing to break the bank for his services. South African outfit, Maritzburg is an admirer of the ex-Rivers United, Shooting Stars, and Plateau United attacker.  Maritzburg sent scouts to see the KFA product at the CAF Confederation Cup and were impressed with his performance. Wasiu Jimoh netted four goals for Kwara United at the 2023/22 CAF Confederation Cup. The highlight of his continental campaign was the curler against RS Berkane at Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

CALDEV Initiative to Hold Charity Walk to Sensitize the Public on the Challenges Faced by Orphans  Children Of Africa Leadership and Values Development Initiative (CALDEV) an Osun-based non-governmental organization will hold its annual charity walk, tagged 'Every Child Counts' in Osogbo, the Capital City of Osun State.  From 2017 to date, the CALDEV Initiative has sensitized the public on the plight and challenges faced by underprivileged children and orphans and has reached out to hundreds of underprivileged children, mostly orphans, in the areas of feeding, clothing, health interventions, and education.  According to information made public by Rep. Bamidele Salam, the Convener of the Charity walk.  "Since 2017, we have sustained a tradition of raising awareness about the plight of motherless children, as we have always staged a Charity walk every December to raise funds for Orphanages.  "The CALDEV Initiative is keen on promoting immediate and lasting hope, c...

 ANFASSC Blessed Para Sports Athletes and Widows in Seed of Love Outreach  Many Para Sports athletes and widows within the Lagos metropolis benefited from the Seed of Love Outreach of the Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC) on Wednesday at the. surulere Secretariat of the club. The beneficiaries received several food items, cash, and other materials. Prince Abayomi Ogunjimi, National President of the vibrant supporters club stated that the “ANFASSC Seed of Love Outreach 2022” is part of their efforts to continue reaching out to society. “This day is set aside to focus on effective actions and advocacy on para-sports athletes’ plight,” Abayomi Ogunjimi began. “We are happy to ensure that the para-sports athletes smile and have hope for a better future. We are glad to be of help to them. “Many widows had to go through dehumanizing experiences in the name of customs, others are sexually abused and forced into unwanted marriages. “The widows in o...

 Students Leaders Kick as NOUN Increases School Fees Amid controversies surrounding the increment in the tuition fees for students of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) both Undergraduate and postgraduate,  the National Secretariat of the Congress of NOUN Students (CoNS) has given a prompt reaction to the sudden development. According to a memo released to CoNS-MEDIA and made available to newsmen which were signed by the National President, Lady  Comrade Abolore Rukayat Busari, and the Public Relations Officer, Comrade KAREEM Shakiru. O, the student's body duly acknowledge the latest development and described it as an unwelcome idea while assuring the students of positive feedback as soon as possible. “It has come to our notice that there’s been a sudden increment in our school fees. However, this also is a formal appeal to every student to keep calm and trust that a message will be relayed concerning the increment. This is also a gentle appeal to the students...

damu Yola Unity Cup: Kaltungo Boys FC Set Up Semifinal Tie With Dinge Flying Bees Kaltungo Boys and Dinge Flying Bees are through to the semi-finals of the 7th Edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup. Both quarter-final matches were played on Thursday at the Olusegun Onasanjo stadium in Kaltungo. The first quarter-final match saw Kaltungo Boys defeat Kalorgu United FC 5-4 on penalties. Kaltungo Boys dominated proceedings from the blast of the whistle, but their dominance could not yield any goal in the first half as they missed several scoring chances while Kalorgu United defended stoutly. On resumption of the second half, a goalkeeping error by Kaltungo Boys goalkeeper, Yerima Jonah, gifted Abdullahi Umar a goal with an empty net at his mercy in the 58th minute. Kaltungo Boys leveled scores from the spot when Ali Abubakar scored in the 74th minute after the Referee had judged that a defender had handled the ball in the box. The penalty shootout saw the captain of Kalorg...

Adamu Yola Unity Cup: Kalorgu United Faces Kaltungo Boys FC, Dinge Tackles Siyako FC  as QF Round Begins on Thursday  Action will resume on Thursday 22nd December 2022 in the Quarter Final of the 7th edition of the Adamu Yola Unity Cup at the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Stadium in Kaltungo Gombe State. The first match scheduled to kick off by 1 pm will see Kalorgu United FC battle Kaltungo Boys FC, while Dinge Flying Bees FC in the second match of the day will file out against A. Siyako Foundation by 3 pm. Two matches in the Quarterfinal will also be on offer on Friday 23rd Dec. 2022 Komta United taking on Mai Rana Boys FC in the 1 pm early kickoff Ayaba United FC face who knocked out Bare City in the Biliri derby will face  Highlanders FC Ture in the final Quarterfinal match on Friday by 3 pm. The winners from this round of matches will progress to the Semifinal of the competition. The Adamu Yola Unity Cup aims to promote peace in society and as well developing talent.

 ANFASSC Shows Love to Para Sports Athletes and Widows  Para Sports athletes and widows are beneficiaries of the Seed of Love Outreach by the Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC). The beneficiaries will receive several food items and other materials. Prince Abayomi Ogunjimi, National President of the vibrant supporters club stated that the "ANFASSC Seed of Love Outreach 2022" will hold on Thursday, December 22 at the club's Secretariat, 96, Ogunlana Drive, Surulere Lagos, starting from noon. He noted that it's part of their efforts to continue reaching out to society, particularly as the 2022 yuletide season draws nearer. The ANFASSC Supremo said it's a gesture that has been enshrined in the yearly programme of the Supporters' club. Meanwhile, ANFASSC's end-of-the-year party will come up on December 27, 2022, at the Club's Secretariat in Lagos.

  Tinubu Hails Sports Minister, Sunday Dare on Daura's Chieftaincy Title All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised his former aide and current Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Chief Sunday Dare for bagging a chieftaincy title in Daura, Kastina State. Emir of Daura, the hometown of President Muhammadu Buhari, His Highness, Dr. Umar Farouk Umar will confer the prestigious title of Sarkin Wasanni on the Minister on Thursday, December 22, 2022, in his Palace. This was contained in a statement released on Tuesday by Asiwaju'a media aide, Mr. Tunde Rahman, and made available to newsmen. In the release,  Asiwaju Tinubu while praising Chief Dare for his years of association with him, the APC Presidential candidate described the Minister as his 'political son, ally, and partner on the progressive front." Asiwaju Tinubu said: "special congratulations to my political son, ally, and partner on the progressive front, H...

  City Merit Awards 2022: Aisha Falode Wins Best Football  Administrator Award By Lateef Adekola It was the turn of highly celebrated Football Administrator, Aisha Falode to add another illustrious feather to her well-decorated cap, as she joined the list of distinguished Nigerians and organizations that have been honoured at the Annual Prestigious City Merit Awards. Aisha Falode, who is a member of the NFF Executive board, was recognized and honoured as the ‘Best Football Administrator Of The Year 2022’, at the annual awards organized by Bulfazi Media Services and in conjunction with Better Society Foundation, New Media Editors Of Nigeria and Nigeria Sports Centre. In the words of the President and National Coordinator of the City Merit Awards, Asiwaju Akeem Busari, “Aisha Falode, is a  quintessential football administrator, who has broken the gender barriers and has equally been using her resourcefulness as a vastly experienced football administrator, to empower wom...

 Dare Rolls Out Buhari's Achievement in Youth and Sports Sector  The Honourable Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has outlined the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration's Scorecard under the Sports and Youth Sector since its inception in 2015 Presenting the achievements today during the International Press Briefing  held at the National Press Centre, Abuja, Dare stated that his Ministry has the mandate to promote the physical, mental, and socio-economic development of the youth, constituting the largest demographic composition representing 65% of our population He stated that, under the present Administration, the Sports and Youth sector has witnessed tremendous turnaround through the implementation of well-thought-out initiatives, programmes, and policies targeted not only at empowering our youth but also moving sports away from mere recreation to business. This he said, was to contribute to the socioeconomic development of the country. While ...

 Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup: NFF President, Gusau, Pinnick, Women Affairs Minister, Pauline Tallen Among Dignitaries to Grace Final  The Hon. Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Kedem Tallen, Former House of Representatives member and Delta North Senatorial candidate in next year's elections, Prince Ned Nwoko, President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau and former NFF President, Amaju Pinnick are among top dignitaries expected at the grand finale of the Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Tournament on Wednesday. The tournament which is in memory of former Super Falcons talented midfielder Ifeanyichukwu Chiejine commenced in Asaba, Delta state capital last Thursday and will end this Wednesday with a grand closing at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The winner of the maiden edition of the Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Tournament will go home with 500,000 naira while second and third place will get 300,000 and 200,000 naira respectively. Meanwhile, Nollywood Screen...

 Adamu Yola Unity Cup: Highlander FC Ture and Ayaba United Advanced to QFs  Matchday four of Round of 16 of the 7th Edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup played on 20th of December, 2022 at the Olusegun Obasanjo Stadium saw Ayaba United FC and Highlanders FC Ture qualify for the quarter-finals of the tournament.  The first match between Bare City FC and Ayaba United FC ended 2-2 in favour of both teams.  Bare City FC shot into the lead in the 13th minute through Musa Kenneth after they dominated play right from Kickoff. Ayaba United FC got their equalizer through Kefas Amos in the 23rd minute.    Nothing could separate both teams going into the break.  On resumption of the second half, Ayaba United FC was more adventurous and it paid off when Rabiu Yila put them ahead for the first time in the 55th minute. Bare United did not lay back as they had a goal ruled out for offside. Their persistence paid off in the 68th minute when they equalized t...

 Daura Title: President Congratulates Youth and Sports Minister, Sunday Dare President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Youth and Sports Development Minister, Chief Sunday Akinlabi Dare on the conferment of Sarkin Wasanni by the Emir of Daura, Alhaji (Dr.) Umar Farouk Umar, CON. Describing the honour by the Daura Emirate Council as well deserved, the President noted that the “Sarkin Wasanni” of Nigeria is given to the Minister not only for his contributions to sports development in the Daura Emirate but across Nigeria This was contained in a statement issued at the State House by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Tuesday. He commends Dare, who is also the Agbaakin of Ogbomoso land, for spearheading spectacular accomplishments in the ministry, which helped shift the focus to sports as a business and no longer mere recreation. The President adds that the revamp of infrastructure in the sector, new policy to improve sports development and athle...

 Adamu Yola Unity Cup: Mai Rana Boys, Komta United Zoom into QF as Awai United, Gwandum Academy  Eliminated The action continued on Monday in the round of 16 of the ongoing 7th edition of the Adamu Yola South Unity Cup at the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo Stadium, with Komta United and Mai Rana Boys having their place in the last eight secured. The first game of the day saw last year's quarter-finalist Gwandum Academy eliminated from the championship after losing to Komta United 4-2 on Penalties after it ended 1-1 in regulation time. Gwandum started the game on the front foot and was rewarded with an early goal courtesy of Ibrahim Kabir two minutes opener. Komta United then took over the baton controlled the game and looked a better and composed of the two teams but struggled to convert their chances. They (Komta United) however rally around, kept the pressure on their opponent, and finally, their equalizer would arrive in the 32nd minute thanks to Jeremiah Jordan's delightful strik...

 Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup: Two Teams Confirm Quarter-Final Tickets The Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup continued on Monday, as the Osun F.A. team became the first team to qualify for the Quarter Finals. The Osogbo-based team defeated their opponent, Oriade United FC, by 1-0, courtesy of a goal scored by Adebayo Tosin in the 78th Minute of the encounter.  Odo-Otin Utd FC also sealed their place in the  Quarter Finals after an enthralling encounter with their counterpart, Olorunda Utd.  Olorunda Utd started out well, but failed to convert their chances early on, thereby leading to Odo-Otin Utd scoring twice in fifteen minutes, through Moshood Olaniyan and Joseph Afolabi in the 59th and 74th minutes, after which Sodiq Alabi scored a consolation goal in the 79th minutes as the game ended 2-1 in favor of Odo-Otin Utd.  The round of 16 matches will continue on Friday, the 23rd of December at the Osogbo City Stadium. Boluwaduro United FC ...

 Ndidi Chiejine is a Great Person - Sister  Ndidi Chiejine has described her sister, Ifeanyi Chiejine as a great person. The youngest player to hear featured at the FIFA Women’s World Cup died in 2019 after a brief illness. In celebrating her, a competition coined “Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup” was named after her.   Ndidi described her late sister as a great leader with a wonderful personality. “Ifeanyi Chiejine was a great leader who knows how to move people forward and does great things. Her impact on my life is much that I can’t explain it. She was a very great person with a great personality. For her to be recognized by her friends is a beautiful thing,” Ndidi said. Imo Strikers, Delta Babes, and Moje Queens are through to the semi-final of the Maiden Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup which is scheduled to take place on Monday, December 19, 2022, and Ndidi offered her fine reviews of the event. “Having this kind of tournament for my late sister is a great idea. It’s som...

 Maiden Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup: Nollywood Star, Phil Daniels Throw Behind Employment Scheme  Nigeria’s Nollywood star, Phil Daniels Aniedo has thrown her weight behind the empowerment of youth through women’s football following her support of the ongoing Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup in Asaba, Delta State. With many young girls turning international stars in over three decades in the country, actress and television personality, Daniels has underlined her quest for youth and girl-child empowerment through the women’s game. “This is actually something that should continue. I like something like this,” Daniels told the media. “It’s good to empower our youths and help them discover their talents as well as encourage them.  By doing that, the world will be a better place.” The Anambra-born Nollywood actress opened up on her attraction to women’s football. “Former Super Falcons goalkeeper and Ifeanyi Chiejine teammate, Judith Chime motivated me to attend this event as a ...

 Nollywood Actress Ngozi Ezeonu Graced the Kick Off of Maiden Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup  Screen goddess, Ngozi Ezeonu led a band of Actors to the main bowl of the Stephen Keshi Stadium as the maiden edition of the Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup got underway. Ifeanyi Chiejine an important member of the Super Falcons gave up the ghost on 21st August  2019 following a brief illness. Respected veteran Nollywood diva Ngozi Ezeonu, a lover of the Girl-child and fan of Ifeanyi Chiejine graced the opening match between Anambra Angels and Delta Babes on Thursday 15th December. Delta Babes won 2-0. Ngozi was noted for her excellent interpretation of roles in a series of movies like Glamour Girls, Nneka the Pretty Serpent, Forbidden, Co-Wives, and Three Wives remarked that she came to identify with the memorprojectecto further support encourage-Child and encourage budding talents. She praised former Super Falcons goalkeeper Judith Chime (Kamala), a teammate lot hehe ate Ifeanyi C...

 Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup: Key Facts and Figures Ahead Of R16 Ties The round of 32 games of the 2022/2023 edition of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup is over and sixteen teams will battle it out for eight ququarter-finalpots, starting from Monday, the 19th of December.  Last year finalist, Egbedore FC will be looking at getting into the finals again this year and were lucky not to have been knocked out by Ogiyan FC, Ejigbo, as they progressed 4-3 via penalties.   Defending Champions  Ede City Boys beat Ede United by 3-2, in an enthralling derby game, played at the Agboran School Of Science Football Pitch.   The first unexpected twist was the early exit of Osogbo United. The more experienced side fell to neighbours Olorunda Utd in the Round of 32. Twenty Eight (28) goals were scored altogether in the round of 32, with the highest number of goals coming from the game between Ede City Boys and Ede United (5 Goals Altogeth...

 U20 AFCON Egypt 2023: Six Foreign-Based Players that can Propel Flying Eagles to Victory  The U20 Africa Cup of Nations will take place from 18th February to 12th March 2023 in Egypt where Flying Eagles of Nigeria will be locking horns with their counterparts from the continent. The top four teams will qualify for the FIFA U20 World Cup scheduled to place in Indonesia from 20th May to 11th June next year.   In the last 16 days, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria have been sweating it out at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch in Abuja. So far, only home-based players have been training under the watchful eyes of coach Ladan Bosso.  Below are six foreign-based players who could help the team in Egypt. 6. Abel Ogwuche [Trelleborg] Ogwuche is a symbol of the new direction Trelleborg has taken in Sweden. Developed by Tripple 44, Trelleborg invested heavily to make his move permanent this summer after the successful loan spell of the central defender. His games are a lovely blend...

 Otunba Isiaka Adeleke Memorial Cup: Match Day 5 Round Up as Anwaru-Islam and Iwo Community High School Advanced  More teams have booked their place in the Round of sixteen of the ongoing Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup.  Three teams progressed on Saturday at the Anwaru-Islam Grammar School, Iwo, Community High School, Ile-Igbo, and Aiyedaade Grammar School, Ikire.  While two more booked their Round of sixteen Places on Monday at the Agboran Grammar School Ede.  On Saturday, Nurudeen Aremu's 36th-minute goal and Bello Shuiab's 90th-minute goal gave Atenigbola FC Iwo a 2-0 edge over their rival Ola-Oluwa Utd. In the second game played on Matchday four, Ayedire United beat Aiyedaade United by a lone goal, scored by Ismail Ojo in the 21st Minute.  Azeez Sodiq's 29th-minute goal was all Isokan United FC, Apomu needed to defeat neighbours Akinreere FC, Irewole.  On Matchday five at the Agboran Grammar School, Ede, Ede City Boys progressed, after...