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  Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), the organisers of the maiden Nigeria Ex-Internationals Cup, Friday, at its Surulere office, held a press conference to unveil the tournament and the draws for the matches, slated for June 1st to 30th, across different centres in Lagos.  At the well-attended event of the epochal tournament which was witnessed by several ex-Nigeria international players and the media, Chairman of LSFA, Hajji Gafar Liameed told the excited audience, the reasons behind organising the tournament.  "Football belongs to footballers. They are the custodians of the beautiful game," Gafar began. "For so long a time, our retired football stars have been kept in the shadows. Now, it's time for them to return and enjoy the limelight, once again," he stated. "This tournament is essentially, aimed at bringing our ex-international players, back to the beautiful game. However, this time, they are coming as Coach- Mentor," the highly-regarded f...

  The Executive board of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), after critical review of the Standing Committees, have decided to dissolve all the Committees with immediate effect except the Principal Cup and Lagos Street Soccer Competition. Moving forward, the LSFA has immediately reconstituted relevant standing committees that will help fast track the visions of the executive board. According to the press release signed by Lagos FA Secretary, Akeem Okikiopusu, the LSFA led by its indefatigable Chairman Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, some prominent stakeholders and administrators including former Nigerian international star player, Engr. Waidi Akanni, Adekeye Onadeko, veteran sports journalists Asiwaju Akeem Busari, Wale Joseph, and Dele Gbajumo, are amongst many others listed in the different standing committees.  However, the Principal Cup Committee will be handed over to the owners, All Nigeria Confederations of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPPS), while the Lago...

  The Chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Hajji Gafar Liameed, once again brought his football administrative experience and sagacity to the fore, as he was instrumental to stopping Lagos based side Tradesafe, from withdrawing from the Nigeria National National League (NNL). The experienced football administrator, who spoke on behalf of the LSFA, was quick to advise the management of Tradesafe, on the need to imbibe integrity and particularly, take cognisance of the rules and regulations of the league body on the severe consequences of abrupt withdrawal from the NNL.  Hajji Gafar, while acknowledging the the severity of pains in the nation's economy, as it affects the national life, advised the management of the team to come up stronger on the league and to forster the team's youth development programmes.  The LSFA boss went on to encourage the Chairman of Tradesafe, and its board of directors, to rally round financially to salvage the club's present situ...

  Athletes Primed To Compete For Honours As Fourth Edition Of Michael And Felicia Alabi Memorial National Table Tennis Championship Serves-off.  The air is thick with expectations and tinged with excitement as table tennis athletes across several cadres from twenty-eight(28) states of the federation have converged on Otan-Aiyegbaju in Osun State for the fourth edition of the Michael And Felicia Alabi Memorial National Table Tennis Championship which will commence on Monday, 22nd April, 2024. The recently upgraded Championship by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation is slated to hold from 22nd April to 26th April, with over 500 athletes jostling for honours across the events of men singles, women singles, women doubles and mixed doubles. Also are U-15 singles boys and girls, Para class1-5(men and women), Para class 6-10(men and women), deaf(boys and girls) and veteran(men singles).  The championship has been growing in leaps and bounds since its inaugural edition and has ...

  If Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) Chairman, Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed was a man of many words, he would have described the latest project of Dozy Mmobuosi - in the most colourful superlatives of adjectives.  Some of the projects: Tingo Mobile to provide mobile technology and Fintech solutions to rural communities in Nigeria. Tingo Inc., a publicly traded company on the OTC Markets Group and Nwassa, a digital Agri-Marketplace that is Africa’s first agricultural technology and digital platform. Following the launch of Tingo Cola, Ojaja Bitters and Tingo Electric Energy Drinks in Victoria Island on Tuesday, an elated Hajji Gafar subtly described Dozy Mmobuosi as a true investor. "Mr Dozy Mmobuosi is an example of a real investor and we should all commend him for his contribution to the society at large," the impressed and excited Hajji Gafar said to LSFA Media. "I strongly believe that the projects launched today are great contributions to the national developm...

  Twenty-Eight States To Participate In 4th Edition Of Micheal And Felicia Alabi National Table Tennis Championship. 4th Edition Of Micheal And Felicia Alabi Memorial National Table Tennis Championship Ready To Take Off In Osun. Arrangements are in top gear for the fourth edition of the Michael and Felicia Alabi Memorial National Table Tennis Championship, billed to hold in Osun State, Otan Ayegbaju, from April 22nd to April 26th.  The Memorial Table Tennis Championship has been recently upgraded by the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) as a national ranking event.  Speaking ahead of the prestigious Table Tennis Championship, the Sponsor and Chairman of the Osun State Table Tennis Association, Mr. Ayo Alabi noted that they are thrilled to host yet another edition as he stays committed to contributing to the growth of Nigeria table tennis and also providing opportunities for the country's talents through the tournament.  “We have concluded all arrangements as reg...

  The committee for the 2024 Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup was confirmed on Sunday. Former Nigeria international, Waidi Akanni is the Chairman of the tournament.  The well travelled Wale Joseph has been named Coordinator while Dele Gbajumo takes the Technical Director position. Experienced Asiwaju Akeem Busari has been entrusted as the Chief Media with Adeleke Ibiyemi serving as PRO. London based Abayomi Ademetan is the Diaspora Media. Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) Chairman, Hajji Liameed Olawale Gafar hailed the composition of the committee and charged them to bring their wealth of experience to bear so that the Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup will be successful. "LSFA leadership took its time to compose this very important committee, and this is evident in the calibre of people we have in this room. Your responsibility is indeed huge because the public expects a well packaged Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup," Hajji Gafar mused. Responding on behalf of members, the Cha...

  Lagos State Football Association Chairman, Haji Liameed Olawale Gafar, has congratulated Manu Garba, on his appointment as the new head coach of the Nigeria U17 national football team, the Golden Eaglets.  Manu Garba's first tenure as Eaglets Manager saw him handling footballers such as Taiwo Awoniyi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Isaac  Success, Francis Uzoho, Chidiebere Nwakali and Musa Muhammed to victory at the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup.   According to Haji Gafar, he believes that this experience makes Manu Garba the ideal candidate to lead the Golden Eaglets to a new heights. The coach who returns for his third time stint with the team has been saddled with the responsibility of leading the current crop of players to next month's WAFU B U17 Championship which serves as qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) recently appointed the former Flying Eagles manager as the Golden Eaglets' head coach. Haji Gafar harped on the need to make ta...

  The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has concluded plans to organize a big tournament involving Nigeria ex-internationals. This was revealed by LSFA Chairman Hajj Gafar Olawale Liameed on Thursday morning. "We believe in our ex players. LSFA is determined to carry along ex-internationals and drive the game forward at every level," LSFA Chairman Hajj Gafar began. "The tournament will see former Nigeria internationals based in Lagos adopt teams. For instance if an ex-international is based in the area of Dino SC he can adopt them.  "The competition tagged 'The Nigeria Ex-Internationals Cup' would see teams play on home and away basis in the first phase before they proceed to the knockout stage. "We want to have a clear identity and organize lots of programs. This is one of our innovations and we hope to take blessings from the Lagos State Government and Nigeria Football Federation," the football technocrat enthused. Hajj Gafar also reiterat...

  In recognition of innovative and philanthropic approach to grassroots football development in Osun State, Osun State Football Associations have honoured Engr. Olanrewaju Adeleke, the Managing Director of Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Ltd., with 'Pillars Of Football Development' Award. In a mini event held at Lanreleke Sports Academy lle-Ogbo, the associations boss, Mayor Olusola Fanawopo lauded the positive contribution of Engr. Lanre Leke which marks a significant milestone in Osun Football Ecosystem. "As a result of your innovative philanthropic approach to grassroots football development, the Osun State Football Association at this moment recognizes you as PILLAR OF FOOTBALL DEVELOPMENT.  "Your vision to discover raw talents, and provide a world-class training platform to propel them into becoming world-class superstars in sports by establishing the Lanreleke Sports Academy is unprecedented in our state.  "Your continued support to the state-owned football club...

  Following the Jagaban Cup football scouting competition in Lagos, 17 players have been selected amongst the hundreds that participated at the just concluded tournament. The scouting tournament that featured 8 teams in Lagos, was witnessed by four top football scouts at the  Mobolaji Johnson Arena. After a gruelling four-day of intense activities, anxieties and expectations, over 150 players were asked to showcase their talents in different sections as the foreign scouts carefully watched.  Those who made the cut are Emmanuel Stephen (Mavlon), Gabriel Chidi (Mavlon), Ochedikwu Caleb (Mavlon), Adelami Shola (Ikorodu City), Onyema Emmanuel (Ikorodu City) and Waliu Ojetoye (Ikorodu City). Also selected are Seun Lawal (36 Lion), Enyiazu Ebuka (36 Lion), Kehinde Ibrahim (36 Lion), Gift Apama (The Charlesann), Emmanuel Chukwu (The Charlesann), Agbede Hassan (Dino SC), Ajani Adegbola (Smart City) and Broad City's Bakare Ayomide.  The U16 trio of Egbedokun Samson (Mavlon), ...

  A former lawmaker representing Irepodun, Oorelope  and Olorunsogo Federal Constituency, Hon. Olatunbosun George Oladele has charged Nigerians to continue to support the administration of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu due to the fact that he is an economic guru, he will soon rejig, rejuvenate and revaterlise Nigeria's economy.         Hon. Bosun Oladele opined this at the sideline of this year Easter pilgrimage to the Iyamopo sixteen wonder hills in Igbeti in Olorunsogo Local government in Oyo state.         The lawyer cum politician noted that Nigeria was at the verge of collapse when Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu became the president, so it will be difficult for him  to fix Nigeria within a year unless he is a Necromancer or clairvoyant.        The former federal law maker stated that the dollars' value to naira has significantly dropped recently, he explained that he  is gradually fixing security, redirecting th...