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 36 Lion President, Hajji Gafar Receives Platinum Leadership Award  The President of 36 Lion Football Club, Hajj Olawale Liameed Gafar, on Monday, received the Ladi Kwali Platinum Leadership Award of Excellence as "Icon of Women Development." According to the organizers, the nomination came as a result of the 36 Lion Chief's philanthropic gestures and ability to work with different people irrespective of their tribe and religious inclination. "Hajj Gafar's empowerment of youths and women in the area of skills acquisition and mentorship impressed the panelists to deem him worthy of the award," National Coordinator of National Youth for Women Empowerment and Education Development in Nigeria Ambassador Ibrahim Ibrahim added. The talent developer is one of the most successful grassroots administrators in Nigeria with a series of successful international transfer deals by 36 Lion. He was the brain behind the recently concluded 2022 Jagaban Cup which was a success...

  Couples Counselled to Make God Their Foundation  A man of God Pastor Niyi Ọshìn has advised both married and intending couples to make God the foundation of their homes.      These words of admonition were made on Saturday by a man of God Pastor Niyi Ọshìn of Christ United Mission Headquarters, Asa Dam Ilorin during the introduction ceremony of  Samson Adeoye and Temilola Emmanuel which was held at Checkpoint,  Airport Ilorin. He said a marriage built on the foundation of God will stand firmly for life. Pastor Ọshìn said the devil is an enemy of marriage having  some evil  people as agents but with God, nothing will affect the  marriage based on God's foundation      He stressed further that marriage was instituted by God,  and the manual for married men and women's guidance is Holy Bible. He emphasized that obedience to God will open ways where the devil wants to create a barrier.      In his comment...

 Otunba Isiaka Adeleke Memorial Cup: Eastern Crackers on the Card as Ilesa, Atakumosa and Oriade FC Advanced to R16  The Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup continued at the C&S Grammar School, Ilesa on Matchday three with mouth-watering encounters.   In the first game of the day, Idowu Omidiji scored the only goal, to give Ilesa East FC a victory over neighbours Ilesa West, thereby advancing to the next round. Atakumosa East FC was clearly the better side in the second game of the Ilesha centre, as they dominated play from the blast of the whistle till the end, to defeat Atakumosa West FC 3-0.  Falaye Dunsin scored a brace before Tosin Fanibi made it three, to complete a  comprehensive win over Ilesa West.  The last game of the day was keenly contested, as Oriade FC beat Obokun FC by two goals to one.  Adekunle David and Tosin Sammi were the goalscorers for Oriade, while David Thompson scored the only goal for Obokun United.  So ...

 Lion Heart FC, Good Ground for Discovering Talents  Lagos-based Lion Heart FC duo of Akanbi Ayobami Akinwale and Ademola Oladejo Damilare are the newest entrants to the camp of Flying Eagles, following Coach Ladan Bosso's invitation of fresh legs to beef up his team in preparation for next year's U-20 Afcon championship in Egypt. The club known for its capacity in the establishment and grooming of players both locally and internationally has served the national team with two of its reliable and committed players. Ademola Oladejo Damilare, an impressive safe hands with Lion Heart,  is expected to ruffle shoulders with Nathaniel Nwosu and the host of other goalkeepers for a place in the squad, while Akanbi Ayobami Akinwale an enterprising midfielder, will be proving his might against Daniel Daga and others to stake a claim to a role in the midfield position. It is also worth noting, this will not be the first time Lion Heart FC will be attracting the attention of Nigeria n...

 Abdulgafar Opeyemi Helps Kauno Zalgari to Europa Football  Abdulgafar Opeyemi has been a fantastic talent to watch as he made his mark for A Lyga side, Kauno Zalgaris in the Lithuania league. Abdulgafar Opeyemi who can play as an attacking midfielder and on the right side of the midfield was instrumental and influential in Kauno Zalgaris's qualification to the Europa League. The midfield maestro, who have the ability of long-range passing accuracy, defense-splitting passes, and also a good eye for goal. The 20-year-old right-footed midfielder is the cynosure of all eyes in the Lithuania League making a mark for himself as one of the bright prospects in the A Lyga. Abdulgafar Opeyemi is destined to make waves in the Europa League and so many top-flight clubs will be chasing for his signature because of his prospect and qualities. Kauno Zalgaris finished as the second-best team in the Lithuania A Lyga with 63 points from 36 matches and scored a total of 55 goals and conceded 37...

 Eminent Nigerians Gathered at Aisha Falode's 60th Birthday Thanksgiving Service Immediate past First Lady of Oyo State; Mrs. Florence Ajimobi second left and other personalities at the thanksgiving over the weekend Eminent Nigerians On Sunday Graced The 60th Birthday Thanksgiving Service In Honour Of Renowned Sports Journalist And Administrator, Aisha Falode.  The NFF Executive Committee Member Rounded Up Her Diamond Jubilee Milestone With A Special Thanksgiving At The RCCG Redeemers House Parish, Lagos On Sunday. Top Amongst the Guests were the Wife Of The Former Governor Of Oyo State, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, the Former Assistant General Manager Of Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Ms. Nana Asmau Yakubu, Woman In Politics Advocate, Chief Mrs. Genny Adeosun and Pastor in charge of RCCG Redeemers House Parish, Lagos, Pastor Lanre Akinyo. The Former CAF Media Committee Member has over the years played a significant role in the development of Women's Football in Nigeria, Africa, and...

 Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup: Opening Wins for Osun FA Team, Olorunda Utd & Orolu Utd as Tournament Kicks Off in Style The third edition of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Football Championship kicked off in grand style at the Osogbo City Stadium, as Olorunda Utd, Osun State FA team and Orolu Utd all recorded victories on Matchday one. The Memorial Football Championship is dedicated in honour of the first Civilian Governor of Osun State, Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, and solely powered by Rep. Bamidele Salam, who represents the good people of Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State in the National Assembly.  The ceremonial kick-off that heralded the commencement of the tournament was performed by the Secretary To The State Government Of Osun State, Alhaji Teslim Igbalaye, who was ably represented by PDP's Candidate for Irepodun/Olorunda/Osogbo/Orolu Federal Constituency, Alhaji Adewale Maruf Adebayo Footba...