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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...