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  High flying FC Nwosu reached the Nigeria Ex-Internationals Cup final after a nail biting 6-5 penalty shootout win over FC Agbai on Friday. After an enthralling tie at the Legacy Pitch, goalkeeper Samuel Oriola proved decisive with three saves for the Henry Nwosu mentored side in the shoot-out. Etiti Solomon's improvised finish put FC Agbai ahead on 50 minutes, but FC Nwosu levelled afterwards as striker Samson Akinyoola forced goalkeeper Obaze Miracle to an error as the net minder mistakenly put the ball into his own goal post. Kehinde Ibrahim scored the winning spot-kick after the game had finished 1-1 following 90 minutes of football in Friday's semi-final. Sixteen kicks were needed in the penalty shoot-out and FC Nwosu advanced to face FC Ekpo at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Sunday. It would be recalled that the legendary Nwosu was the youngest member of the Green Eagles' (now Super Eagles) victorious 1980 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad, and scored the only goal...

  The board members of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) led by its Chairman Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed held a meeting with the Director-General of Lagos State Sports Commission, Hon. Lekan Fatodu, at his Teslim Balogun Stadium office on Tuesday. At the meeting which was ostensibly aimed to forge a stronger synergy and working collaboration between State FA and Sports Commission, who are the supervisors of sports in the state, also discussed plans to make the finals of this year's President Federation Cup finals billed to be hosted by the Centre Of Excellence. In his opening remarks, Lagos FA boss Hajji Gafar expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Sports Commission Director-General, to improve sports in the state. Adding that the board is desirous of a beneficial collaboration with the sports commission, for the benefits and development of football in the State. Hon. Fatodu in his response, remarked he is impressed with the positive energy and commitment of the LSFA b...

  FC Agbai pulled off a remarkable upset against FC Ipaye, securing their spot in the semi-finals In a nail-biting game at Legacy Pitch, Onojah Godwin and ThankGod Essein scored two goals each for FC Agbai while Gabriel Adewara registered what turned out to be a consolation for the losing team. FC Udeze 1-1 FC Ekpo AP (7-8) FC Udeze and FC Ekpo dished out a classic encounter, producing a thriller that ended 1-1 at the end of 90 minutes. into penalties.  Friday Ekpo's boys did well to win 8-7 on penalties to seal their place in the semi-finals. FC Agali 2-2 FC Obafemi AP (4-3) In a captivating clash, FC Agali showcased their resilience and determination, scoring thanks to Aliu Hassan and Adetona Lekan. Onuoha Kingsley and substitute Obinna Romans were on target for FC Obafemi.  FC Agali's never-say-die attitude propelled them into the semi-finals in dramatic fashion. They won 4-3 on penalties. FC Nwosu 1-0 FC Ugbade  Henry Nwosu's wards continued their impressive run,...

  The Nigeria Ex-Internationals Cup was conceptualized as a national platform starting from Lagos State and protected brand whose purpose is to enable renowned ex-internationals’ act as Coach Mentors and to connect, collaborate and contribute to sustainable football development and promotion. For the purpose of this tournament, established teams were adopted by the ex-internationals and these teams bear the names of the Legends. It is quite sad that at two venues (Hilario Campos Mini Stadium and Rehabilitation Centre, Isheri-Berger) on Friday, 21st June, 2024, cases of violence were recorded, which could have been avoided.  The Lagos State Football Association frowns at this and based on the match reports, have decided on the following sanctions for the initiators of the ugly incidences, that have brought the game into disrepute, more so, in the eyes of foreign scouts who are present to help grow the career of our footballing youths. FC DOSU vs FC AGALI, at The Rehabilitation ...

  The quarter-final matches of the maiden edition of the Nigeria Ex-Internationals Cup, Lagos Chapter and organised by Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), will hold on Tuesday 25th June. In the first game of the day, FC Agbai who eliminated FC Temile and FC Oloyede respectively to reach this stage, would trade tackles with the formidable FC Ipaye at the Legacy Pitch. Kick-off is 7am. The second match is between FC Ekpo and FC Udeze at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The game will get underway at 12 noon. To reach this stage, FC Ekpo defeated hard-fighting FC Enegwae in the keenly contested rounds of 16. High-riding FC Udeze dazed FC Elahor and FC Okpara respectively, to set-up this interesting affair. Meanwhile, FC Agali would trade tackles with FC Obafemi in what promises to be a tough encounter. Both sides weathered the storm to reach this stage and would be ready to give an arm or leg for a spot in the last four. The game is billed to take place at 2pm. The last match of the qu...

  FC Nwosu are through to the quarter-final of the Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup after dramatically edging FC Amoo 10-9 on penalties. The star studded FC Nwosu got their goals from Namory Keita and Ishola Olaitan, while FC Amoo netted thanks to Mubarak Mustapha's brace. It meant the game was 3-3 on aggregate. Goalkeeper Samuel Oriola was the hero in the shootout. FC Dosu 0-2 FC Agali FC Agali stunned FC Dosu 2-0 to march on against all odds. The tricky pairing ended 4-3 on aggregate. Victor Agali's wards cruised to the win courtesy of brace from Aliyu Hassan.  FC Oloyede 0-0 FC Agbai  FC Agbai progressed to the next round after drawing 0-0 against FC Oloyode. It was a 3-0 aggregate win for the former. FC Dominic 0-0 FC Ugbade FC Dominic and FC Ugbade played a goalless draw but the latter surged ahead 1-0 on aggregate. Quarter-Final Pairings FC Agali vs FC Ayila/FC Obafemi  FC Ekpo vs FC Udeze/FC Okpara  FC Agbai vs FC Ipaye/FC Ikpeba  FC Nwosu vs FC Ugbade...

  The Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup, is proudly supported by leading gaming company, Bet9ja.  Other partners are Owu, a foremost sportswear company in Nigeria, Brila FM, Mavlon FC, Mr. Olusola Akinlade, Liigi League, Olafiranye Sports Foundation and Mr. Mahmud Dawodu. Below is the matchday wrap..... FC Udeze 4-1 FC Okpara  Stephen Okpeche, Rashidi Anifowoshe and Olakunle Irinyemi were among the scorers as FC Udeze took a huge step towards the Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a blistering 4-1 win over 10-man FC Okpara in their last-16 first leg. FC Udeze drew the first blood through Okpeche's delicious free kick.  FC Okpara were awarded a penalty kick on 10 minutes. Johnson Adeaga rarely lets such go unpunished, and he delivered the goods to level matters.  The homers looked the much more likely to score, though, and they did so again shortly before the break. Anifowoshe drove home a world class free kick to find the back of the net. The G...