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  The eagerly awaited Ex-Internationals Cup organised by Lagos State Football Association kicks off Saturday, with three matches to be played on matchday 1, in two different centres. In the opening match, FC Ugbade would play host to FC Nieketein at the Nitel ground, Oshodi, at 7:00 am. Other matchday 1 games would be held at Legacy pitch Surulere, as FC Omoruyi and FC Obafemi trade tackles at 10:00 am, while FC Elaho and FC Udeze do battle on the same pitch at 12 noon. According to the organisers, the tournament which would see 32 Lagos based ex-Nigeria internationals adopting various teams supposedly for the tournament, would be played on a home and away knockout basis across different playgrounds including Legacy Pitch, Nitel Ground, Maracana Stadium, Victor Agali Stadium, Jalisco Stadium, amongst other Stadia. Speaking on the historic tournament, Chairman of the organising committee, Engr. Waidi Akanni, said the tournament is expected to have these retired national teams player...

  Chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, Friday morning, joined the delegation of nine other States FA Chairmen including Kwara, Jigawa, Yobe, Benue, amongst others, in paying a condolence visit to the grieving and recuperating PFAN President Tijani Babangida, MON. It could be recalled that the former Super Eagles and Ajax Amasterdam star was involved in a ghastly accident on the Kaduna-Zaria road, which claimed the lives of his younger brother Ibrahim and his one- year old son. The States FA bosses while condoling with Babangida, who also sustained a serious leg injury, prayed that God grant him and his family, the strength and fortitude to bear the losses. On his part, Hajji Gafar, noted that football as the world's most unifying factor, should continued to be used to further promote peace, unity and progress, amongst the people.

  The Zonal Elimination of the 2024 Oyo Governor's Continued on Wednesday, with some exciting encounters across Oyo State. In Ibadan Zone One, Bashorun High School will face Eleyele Secondary School in the final after beating Immanuel Grammar School, by 3-0 and the latter also put three past Ibadan City Academy. Methodist High School won Bishop Phillip 5-4 via penalties, after regulation time ended 0-0, thereby booking  final date with Zumuratual Hujaj, who defeated T.L Oyesina 3-1 in the second game of Ibadan Zone II. In Oke Ogun II, Obalufon Grammar School were 4-1 better off Ansarudeen Grammar School, Ago Are. In Oyo, Isale Oyo Commercial High School lost 1-0 to Ladigbolu Grammar School, while Awe High School beat Anglican/Methodist Secondary School, Oyo via penalties. In Ogbomosho, Anglican Grammar School Ogbomosho beat CSS Ahoro Daada, 5-1. 2024 Oyo Governor's Cup Zonal Elimination matches: Ibadan Zone I: - Match 1: Bashorun High School 3-0 Immanuel Grammar Schoo...

  The 2024 Erelu Ngozi Adeleke Table Tennis Championship for Female Secondary School Students in Osun State kicked off with thrilling matches at the Michael and Felicia Alabi Hall, Osogbo City Stadium, on Tuesday. Fatimo Kazeem and Azeezat Ifabiyi, both from St. James Grammar School, along with Nafisat Abdulazeez from Osogbo Grammar School, have advanced to the next round after impressive victories in their opening matches. Fatimo Kazeem set the tone for the championship with a commanding (11-5) (11-3) win over Martha Oluwatukesi of Osogbo Grammar School. This was followed by Azeezat Ifabiyi's dominant performance against Zainab Omotosho of Baptist Girls High School (11-4) (11-2). The final match of the day saw Nafisat Abdulazeez triumph over Titomi Olanipekun of Amazing Secondary School (11-3) (11-1).  While addressing the audience at the Michael and Felicia Alabi Hall, the Permanent Secretary of the Osun State Ministry of Sports, Mr. Deji Olawunmi, commended the government, ...

  Fatimo Kazeem of St. James Grammar School, Osogbo, will trade tackle with Martha Oluwatukesi of Osogbo Grammar School, in the opening game of the 2024 Erelu Ngozi Adeleke Table Tennis Championship For Female Secondary School Students In Osun State on Tuesday.  The Competition billed to take place from Tuesday May 28th to Monday June 3rd 2024, at the Ultra Modern Micheal and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Hall, Osogbo City Stadium. The second game of the day will witness Zainab Omotosho of Baptist Girls High School and Azeezat Ifabiyi of St. James Grammar School squaring up against each other.  The Erelu Ngozi Adeleke Table Tennis Championship For Female Secondary School Students is organized by SportsGig International, an organization which manages Athletes and sporting events.  The second game of the day will witness Zainab Omotosho of Baptist Girls High School and Azeezat Ifabiyi of St. James Grammar School squaring up against each other.  The Erelu Ngo...

  The Publisher of Kwara People magazine and Ilorin West Local Government chairmanship hopeful, Hon.Abdul-Hameed Oladipupo Alli (Mr.Nigeria), has joined numerous well wishers in felicitating with the first femal Councillor in the  history of Kwara State and the current first mother / first grandma of Kwara, Hajia Raliat AbdulRazaq, on the occasion of her 94th birthday anniversary on earth.  Alli, a former TIC Chairman of Ilorin West Local Government and a leading aspirant in the forthcoming council elections, pray that the Almighty Allah continues to grant the celebrant good health and wealth. He as well congratulates the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Mutawali of Ilorin, Dr. Alimi Abdulrazaq, a former FCT Senator, Senator Khairat AbdulRazaq-Gwadabe, Hajia Risquat AbdulRazaq-Igue, Hajia Aishat Lawal, Mallam Isiaka AbdulRazaq, and AbdulRauph AbdulRazaq as well as other family members of the first family on this occasion of Mamaa.

  ● 𝗜𝗕𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗡 𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗜 ▪︎𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗬 🆚️ 𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝟮𝟵𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗔𝗬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘:𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗔𝗠 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘: 𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟  ▪︎ 𝗧. 𝗟 𝗢𝗬𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗔 🆚️ 𝗭𝗨𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗨𝗝𝗔𝗝. 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝟮𝟵𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗔𝗬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘:𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗔𝗠 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘: 𝗨𝗥𝗕𝗔𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟  𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝟭 🆚️ 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝟮 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟯𝟭𝗦𝗧, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 𝟭𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗔𝗠 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘; 𝗟𝗜𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗨𝗠             ● 𝗢𝗞𝗘 𝗢𝗚𝗨𝗡 𝗜𝗜 ▪︎𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗙𝗢𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 🆚️ 𝗔𝗗𝗦, 𝗔𝗚𝗢 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗨𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰  𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: 𝟭𝟭𝗔𝗠  𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗨𝗘 : 𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗗 𝗦𝗔𝗞𝗜 ▪︎𝗔𝗗𝗦, 𝗦𝗔𝗞𝗜 🆚️ 𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗙𝗢𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗔𝗥 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬, 𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮...

  SportsGig International, Organisers of the Erelu Ngozi Adeleke Table Tennis Championship For Female Secondary School Students on Sunday announced a partnership with Nigeria's leading custard brand, Checkers Custard as official 'head partner' of the 2024 edition of the competition. As head partner, Checkers Custard will provide their products and souvenirs to participants and guests as the competition kicks off on Tuesday, at the Ultra Modern Micheal and Felicia Alabi Memorial Table Tennis Hall, Osogbo, the capital of Osun State.  Checkers Custard is a high-energy releasing food, snack and in-between meal filler. The Milk 3-in-1 contains real milk and is fortified with Vitamin A which promotes good vision, heart, lungs, and other organs’ function; Vitamin D, which strengthens the immune system and helps the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus; Calcium, for building and maintaining strong bones and Protein which helps grow and repair cells and boosts metabolism. ...

  The Zonal Elimination of the 2024 Oyo Governor's Cup will start on Tuesday at various venues according to the fixtures done on Saturday, the 25th of May.  Over 200 Schools from every nooks and crannies of Oyo State, took part in the Preliminary Qualifiers, which ended last Wednesday, producing 33 Schools that will play in the Zonal Elimination games. On Tuesday, Ilora Baptist Grammar School, will face Fasola Grammar School, in the second game, Olivet Baptist Heights, Oyo, will play against Isale Oyo Community Secondary School, both games will be played at the Durbar Stadium, Oyo.  While on Wednesday at the Durbar Stadium, Oyo, Anglican Methodist Secondary School, Oyo and Ladigbolu Grammar School, Oyo, will battle for a place in the next round, while Isale Oyo Commercial School, Oyo and Awe High School, Awe, will play the last gane of the day.  At the Urban Day Secondary School Pitch, Ibadan on Tuesday, Bishop Philip Academy will trade tackle with Methodist High Sch...

  Organisers of the Erelu Ngozi Adeleke Table Tennis Championship, SportsGig International has announced an agreement with Zagg Energy Malt Drink to become the official drink of the tournament.  The partnership will see the producers of Zagg Energy Malt Drink distribute a range of the product during the tournament. Zagg Energy Malt Drink, a product of Nigerian Breweries is an unconventional drink, infused with the goodness of malt and laden with energy burst to energise every individual. It is fortified with Vitamins B3, B5, B6, B12 and ginseng. Speaking of the partnership, Chief Executive Officer Of SportsGig International, Olayinka Olawole, said, "We are absolutely delighted to have Zagg Energy Malt Drink on board for the Erelu Ngozi Adeleke Table Tennis Championship For Female Secondary School Students In Osun State. It's great to have a big brand like the Nigerian Breweries showing their support for development of the girlchild through sports.  "This clearly shows tha...

  The Lagos State Football Association has distance itself from any case with any individual or organisation. This is coming on the heal of a rumour circulating around on social media that the center of excellence's FA is involved in court cases which according to the rumour has disrupted the football activities at its Surulere headquarters.  The Lagos State FA made this disclaimer in statement released on Friday and made available to newsmen. Details of the release is published below... It has been brought to the attention of the Board Members of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) that there are reports going round about its being embroiled in a court case, thus leading to a disruption in footballing activities at the headquarters in Surulere.  We would like to set the records straight by stating that the LSFA is not involved in any court case with any individual or organization by whatsoever name called.  The LSFA is not and has not been made a party to an...

  After two weeks of exciting and highly competitive football, the preliminary Qualifiers of the Oyo State Governor's Cup 2024 has ended.  No fewer than 33 Schools across the state, made it to the next round (Zonal Elimination) of the competition, which will restart on Tuesday, May 28th, to Friday 31st in over five centres.   Speaking, Yomi Elijah, CEO of Schools' Sports Foundation, Organisers of the Oyo State Governor's Cup, noted that over 200 hundred schools from the thirty three Local Government area of Oyo State, participated in the Prel iminary Qualifiers.  The UK trained Football Coach reiterated his team's commitment to hosting a near perfect competition that would produce a worthy winner at the end of the day.  "Over 200 Schools across the nooks and crannies of Oyo start participated in the Preliminary Qualifiers for places in the main area of the event, which starts on Tuesday.  "We had an hitch free preliminary Qualifiers and kudos must go t...

  All is set for the maiden edition of the "Erelu Ngozi Adeleke"  Table Tennis Championship for Female Secondary School Students in Osun State.  The table tennis championship is organised by SportsGig International, an outfit which deals with sporting events and athletes, in conjunction with the Osun State Table Tennis Association and other relevant bodies which includes the Osun Sports Council, Ministry of Education and Sports.  The competition is aimed at encouraging the girl child participation in sports, which is an avenue for them to express themselves and harness their talents, thereby empowering them to succeed in sports and beyond.  The theme of the event is "Let The Girls Play", which supports the competition's strategic ambition to give young girls equal access to participate in sports and stay away from societal vices.  Briefing newsmen in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State on thursday, the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of SportsGig Inter...

  Four teams have been listed to participate in the scouting programme organized by Emmzysports Media Concepts in collaboration with Jack Football Club (JAK FC) from Benin Republic. The programme, scheduled to take place on Wednesday and Thursday, 29th and 30th, at the Bishop Phillips Academy Stadium, aims to identify and develop young football talents. The four teams selected for this prestigious programme are: 1. Glorious Soccer Academy 2. Success Star FC 3. Ibadan City Soccer Club 4. Eagle Babes FC The scouting programme will be led by JAK FC's experienced coach, Olalekan Gabriel, and the Jak Scout Team. The programme provides a unique opportunity for young players to showcase their skills and potentially secure a spot in JAK FC's academy or other top-tier teams. Emmzysports Media Concepts' CEO, Oyeboade Emmanuel (popularly known as Emmzysports), expressed his enthusiasm for the programme, stating, "We are thrilled to partner with JAK FC to provide this platform for...

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      The Oyo State Governors Cup Preliminary Qualifiers continued across the state on Monday, with some teams confirming their group stage status. It would be recalled that some zones have already ended their preliminaries, while some are still in the final round. Zumuratual Hujaj, Bishop Phillips Academy, Bashorun High School and Oyo Community Secondary School are part of the early qualifiers. In the Kajola Zone, Okeho Iganna Grammar School defeated Community Grammar School, Ilua 2-0 on Monday, to get the ticket from the zone.. In Afijio Zone, Ilora Grammar School will tackle Awe High School in the Final, while Ladigbolu Grammar School and Fashola High School will play in the Oyo West Zone Qualifiers. In Saki Zone, Baptist Senior High School and ADS Comprehensive High School will confront each other in the final game of the zone. The Preliminary Qualifiers of the Competition is expected to end on Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 across all Zones. The Competi...

  Bishop Phillips Academy, Zumuratual Hujaj School and Isale Oyo Community High School and Bashorun High School are among the first teams to progress to the next round of the Preliminary qualifiers of the Oyo State Governors Cup'.  The quartet will join 29 other qualified schools in the main group-stage draw after progressing from the Ibadan North West, Ona Ara, Ibadan North East and Atiba zones respectively.  In the final of the Ibadan North East Zone, played at the Loyola College, Ibadan, Bashorun High School defeated Renascent High School 4-2 via penalties, after they both played out a 2-2 draw during normal time.  Zumuratual Hujaj School also beat their counterpart Bioku Alaadun Community Secondary School 5-4 via penalties in the final of the Ona Ara Zone. Zumuratual Hujaj School came back from the game, to force the game into penalties. In Atiba Zone, Isale Oyo Community High School won Isale Oyo Commercial Secondary School 5-4 through penalties after the game e...

  Spectators, were treated to the best of Football, as Secondary Schools across Oyo State, continue to impress in the ongoing Preliminary Qualifiers of the Oyo State Governor's Cup, proudly Sponsored by Peculiar Ultimate Concerns.  Some of the matches played on Wednesday, which is the third day of the Preliminary Qualifiers, saw Mount Olivet Secondary School defeating Community High School Agbowo, Immanuel Grammar School also beating Immanuel College 2-0.  Other matches played at the Ibadan North Preliminary Qualifiers, had Abadina College crushing Methodist Grammar School 3-1.  In Atiba Zone, Isale Oyo Commercial Grammar School won Oranyan Grammar School by 1-0, while Community Secondary School Oke Olola, defeated Isale Oyo Commercial School.  In another Centre, Oba Abass High School beat Army Barracks Grammar School, while Ansar-Udeen High School defeated Jericho High School 1-0.  Later today in day 4, Isale Oyo Community Secondary School will face Isale ...

      There was plethora of goals as the 2024 Edition of the Oyo Governor's Cup got to its second day, with matches recorded across over 10 centres in Oyo State. More Schools booked their places in the preliminary rounds, as some games featured some dominant score lines, while some were settled from the spot. In Ibadan North, Methodist Secondary School, Bodija defeated Basorun Ojoo High School, by one goal to nil, Oba Akinyele High School put two past Ikolaba Grammar School, while St. Gabriel High School lost 3-0 to Ikolaba High School. In Kajola, ADS Okeho qualified to the next round, after beating ACHS Okeho, by 2-1, Gegun High School also defeated Muslim High School, by 3-2. In Oyo West, Army Children Secondary School advanced over Opapa Grammar School 5-3 via penalty shootout after the game ended goalless. Oyo East, had Olivet Heights, Oyo scaling through, with a 2-0 win over Community High School, Ajagba. In the Atiba Zone, Isale Oyo Community High ...

    The maiden edition of the Oyo State Governor's Cup for Secondary School Students started on a good note, as a total of 18 matches was played on the opening day of the Preliminaries. The Football Championship proudly sponsored by Peculiar Ultimate Concerns recorded a total number of 55 goals across five centres on Monday. The Ibadan Zone witnessed the presence of former Super Eagles Midfielders, Mutiu Adepoju and Seyi Olofinjana, who were indeed impressed with the display of football artistry from the teenagers. Urban day secondary School, Ibadan was the first team to record a victory, defeating Community Grammar School, Akinlumo, by five unreplied goals. A brace each from Taiwo Wahiz and Emmanuel Olaseni, gave them a smooth ride over their counterpart. In the second game of the day, Bishop Felix Academy defeated Idito Community Grammar School, by six goals to nil. Yusuf Ibrahim and Azeez Timilehin, also scored a brace each in the encounter. In Oyo, Fiditi Gra...

Preparations are in top gear, as the maiden edition of the Oyo 'Schools' Sport Foundation Governors Cup' kicks off on Monday, the 13th of May 2024.  Unveiling the programme of the Competition, during a press conference in Ibadan, Founder of Schools' Sport Foundation, Organisers of the Oyo Governor's Cup, Yomi Elijah promised football-loving fans that the inaugural edition of the tournament will be filled with premium excitement. According to him, the tournament is aimed at reviving school sports and also to nurture young talents in secondary schools across the state.  Yomi Elijah, a UK trained Football Coach reiterated his outfits commitment to seeing the young ones, become great in the nearest future.  "The Oyo State Governors Cup is just one of many to come, when it comes to Schools Sports in Oyo State. We have plans on ground to involve other sports as times go on.  "We are poised to give the best and allow Secondary School Students showcase their God-g...

  By Favour Itua Super Falcons forward, Chiwendu Ihezuo has signed a long-term contract extension with Pachuca Femenil until 2027 with the option for an extra year.  The former Delta Queens player has made a real mark since joining the Mexican side, going on to become a key figure in the squad. The versatile Nigerian forward, who can play a variety of positions up front has made 17 appearances so far with 13 goals, 4 assists, 6 involvement in goals and 31 shots on goal.  It will be recalled, she was recently invited to the Super Falcons during the Olympics qualifiers in which she contributed towards the Nigeria Women team securing qualification to Paris Olympic games.  CF Pachuca are currently second with 42 points in the Clausura 2024 Liga MX Femenil.

  Nigerian Striker, Rafiat Sule has continued her excellent form in Italy as she found the net again for the 'Mazza' girls against Angelo Baiardo.  The former Pink Sports Bari FC striker has been important for her team, Lummezanne this season and has helped contributing in imoortant goals.  Sule's impressive feat has seen her secure a total of 15 goals this season, contributing significantly to Lumezzane's success on the field.  The Super Falcons player scored a total of 23 goals for Vinceza last season and is looking forward to reaching that landmark this season with the 'Mazza' girls.  A complete package, quick with and without the ball, her physique does make her a handful in the penalty area, drawing defenders to herself and also creating space for others to score also.  “I have to hail the team performance, my teammates who set up the goals. I couldn't have scored all these by myself. Sule said.  "I am happy the team is doing well, and everyone is...

    Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has reassured all football stakeholders, investors and enthusiasts of its unwavering commitment towards a sustainable football development in the State. Chairman of LSFA, Hajji Gafar Liameed in his statement noted the recent ugly happenstances as it concerns the affairs of the LSFA, which he described as very unfortunate. He said the executive board of the LSFA, remain united, strong and undeterred, as it continues to work in unity and purposefully, to make the business of football in the state, better and attractive to all stakeholders and investors. He remarked that the LSFA is on course with its several innovative and developmental programmes, aimed at developing the game across the state, as well as, providing the technical supports for all involved in the state football ecosystem.

  Embattled Former Chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Ogboni Fouad Oki in another futile attempt to stop football administration and its development, has dragged congress members of the LSFA to the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja, on several spurious allegations. Chairman of LSFA, Hajji Gafar Liameed, Friday morning, led other congress members on invitation of the Lagos State Deputy Commissioner, Operations, DCP Fatai Tijani, to defend the petition written against the congress.  Oki had alleged in his petition to the Police that he was physically attacked and severely injured by over 30 officers from the DSS, on the orders of the LSFA Chairman, Gafar. However, the petitioner, Fouad Oki, refused to show up at the Police Command.  It would be recalled that he (Oki) had earlier charged members of the congress to a civil court, which is contrary to the statutes governing the game globally.