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Friday, 2 October 2026

Osun FA Joins Forces with ProStar Sports To Support Football Growth In The State


The Osun State Football Association (Osun FA) is pleased to announce a partnership with Prostar Sports Kits as an Official Football Partner of the Association, strengthening ongoing efforts to develop, promote and professionalise football across Osun State.


The partnership follows a formal request by the Osun FA for Prostar Sports Kits to support the Association’s football development programmes and competitions. Prostar subsequently confirmed its commitment to working with Osun FA to contribute to the growth of football and youth development across the State.

 

Osun FA currently oversees and supports a growing football ecosystem that includes the SmartCity Osun State Football League, Osun State Women’s Football League, Osun State Corporate Football League, Osogbo Street Soccer Challenge, Osun State Intercollegiate Football League, Osun State Principals’ Cup, Osun State Headmasters’ Cup, as well as other grassroots, youth and developmental football programmes across the State.


Under the partnership, Prostar Sports Kits will provide material and promotional support to selected Osun FA competitions, including:

20 pairs of tracksuits and 20 shirts in support of the Osun FA Cup;

Six Prostar footballs and 10 Prostar-branded shirts for the final of each supported competition;

Two Man of the Match awards at the semi-final stage of supported competitions.

According to Prostar, the items will be supplied progressively as the respective competitions advance.


The partnership will also provide Prostar Sports Kits with visibility across supported competitions through official photographs, videos, social media content, match-day activities, branding and other available promotional platforms. Prostar has requested that the Association provide at least one week’s advance notice ahead of relevant activities to facilitate adequate preparation and production. 


Speaking on the partnership, the Chairman of Osun State Football Association, Mayor Sola Fanawopo, said the collaboration represents another important step in building stronger partnerships between the football administration and the private sector.


“Osun FA is 

committed to creating an enabling environment where football can grow at every level, from grassroots and schools football to organised leagues and competitions. Partnerships such as this demonstrate the important role that corporate organisations and sportswear companies can play in supporting football development.

“We appreciate Prostar Sports Kits for responding positively to our partnership proposal and for committing resources towards our competitions. We look forward to a productive relationship that will benefit players, coaches, officials, clubs and young footballers across Osun State.”


The Association said the partnership aligns with its broader objective of creating a sustainable football ecosystem in Osun State by connecting competitions, players, schools, clubs, corporate organisations, sponsors and other stakeholders.


Osun FA believes that the collaboration with Prostar Sports Kits will contribute to improving the quality and visibility of its competitions while providing the sportswear company with a platform to connect with football clubs, players, coaches, schools, corporate organisations, grassroots stakeholders and football supporters across the State.


The Association appreciates Prostar Sports Kits for its commitment and looks forward to building a mutually beneficial partnership that contributes meaningfully to the growth of football and youth development in Osun State.


Tuesday, 29 September 2026

LA 2028 Olympics Race: Eguavoen Invites Ajibade, Nnadozie, 26 Others For Comoros


 


LA 2028 Olympics Race: Eguavoen Invites Ajibade, Nnadozie, 26 Others For Comoros

 

Interim Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has selected captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, defenders Michelle Alozie and Oluwatosin Demehin, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Rasheedat Ajibade and Gift Monday, among a group of 28 players for next month’s Los Angeles 2028 Olympics qualifying fixture against Comoros.

 

There are also youngsters Christiana Uzoma, Farida Abdulwahab, Tumininu Adeshina, Favour Nkwocha, Shakirat Moshood, Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, and Janet Akekoromowei.

 

Also listed are defenders Ashley Plumptre and Shukurat Oladipo, midfielder Toni Payne, and forwards Asisat Oshoala, Joy Omewa and Uchenna Kanu.

 

The players have been instructed to report at the AM2PM Hotel, Ijebu-Ode on Saturday, 3rd October.

 

Comoros will host the first leg of the second-round fixture on Friday, 9th October while Nigeria will host the return leg on Tuesday, 13th October. Both matches will be played at the Remo Stars Sports Stadium, Ikenne-Remo, as Comoros does not have a CAF-approved venue for international games.

 

Victory on aggregate will send the Falcons to a third-round fixture in the five-fixture stretch qualifying campaign that will end in December next year.

 

28 SUPER FALCONS FOR OLYMPICS QUALIFYING FIXTURE VS COMOROS

 

Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton Hove & Albion, England); Comfort Erhabor (Portsmouth Ladies, England); Christiana Uzoma (Edo Queens)

 

Defenders: Michelle Alozie (Chicago Stars, USA); Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy); Farida Abdulwahab (Nasarawa Amazons); Glory Ogbonna (Besiktas JK, Turkey); Oluwatosin Demehin (SL Benfica, Portugal); Glory Edet (Bayelsa Queens); Ashley Plumptre (Al-Ittihad Ladies, Saudi Arabia); Tumininu Adeshina (Edo Queens)

 

Midfielders: Christy Ucheibe (Al-Hilal, Saudi Arabia); Joy Igbokwe (Nasarawa Amazons); Favour Nkwocha (FC Robo Queens); Fatimoh Solaty (Nasarawa Amazons); Suliat Abideen (Fenerbahce Ladies, Turkey); Toni Payne (Inter Milan, Italy); Jennifer Echegini (Paris Saint Germain, France)

 

Forwards: Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint Germain, France); Asisat Oshoala (Al-Hilal, Saudi Arabia); Flourish Sabastine (SL Benfica, Portugal); Shakirat Moshood (SCU Torreense, Portugal); Gift Monday (Washington Spirit, USA); Joy Omewa (BK Hacken, Sweden); Blessing Nkor (Dynamo Brest, Belarus); Oluwakemi Adegbuyi (Edo Queens); Janet Akekoromowei (SL Benfica, Portugal); Uchenna Kanu (Cruz Azul Femenil, Mexico)

Osun SWAN Welcomes Sports Investment Initiative, Urges Action on Sports Commission, Stadium


 


The Osun State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has welcomed the steps being taken by the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke to attract investment into the state’s sports industry.


We described the Governor’s engagement with investors in the sports business sector as a positive development capable of opening new opportunities for sports development, talent discovery, employment generation and economic growth in the state.


We particularly welcomed the proposed establishment of a football manufacturing factory in the Osun State Free Trade Zone and the planned football talent academy aimed at developing young footballers in the state.


Such initiatives, if properly implemented, could complement existing government efforts and reposition sports as an important component of the state’s economic and youth development agenda.


However, while commending the initiative, we want to urge the state government to sustain its attention on the institutional development of sports by facilitating the actualisation of the Osun State Sports Commission Bill, which has already been passed by the State House of Assembly.


The establishment and effective take-off of the Sports Commission would provide a stronger institutional framework for the administration, development and promotion of sports across the state.


We also appeal to the Governor to expedite that could hasten the completion of the Osogbo Township Stadium, describing the project as an important sports infrastructure that could complement the proposed investments, talent development programmes and other sporting activities in the state.


The combination of private-sector investment, a functional sports commission and modern sporting infrastructure would further strengthen Osun’s sports ecosystem and create opportunities for athletes, coaches, sports administrators and other stakeholders.



Monday, 28 September 2026

Osun SWAN Welcomes Sports Investment Initiative, Urges Action On Sports Commission, Stadium


 

The Osun State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has welcomed the steps being taken by the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke to attract investment into the state’s sports industry.


We described the Governor’s engagement with investors in the sports business sector as a positive development capable of opening new opportunities for sports development, talent discovery, employment generation and economic growth in the state.


We particularly welcomed the proposed establishment of a football manufacturing factory in the Osun State Free Trade Zone and the planned football talent academy aimed at developing young footballers in the state.


Such initiatives, if properly implemented, could complement existing government efforts and reposition sports as an important component of the state’s economic and youth development agenda.


However, while commending the initiative, we want to urge the state government to sustain its attention on the institutional development of sports by facilitating the actualisation of the Osun State Sports Commission Bill, which has already been passed by the State House of Assembly.


The establishment and effective take-off of the Sports Commission would provide a stronger institutional framework for the administration, development and promotion of sports across the state.


We also appeal to the Governor to expedite that could hasten the completion of the Osogbo Township Stadium, describing the project as an important sports infrastructure that could complement the proposed investments, talent development programmes and other sporting activities in the state.


The combination of private-sector investment, a functional sports commission and modern sporting infrastructure would further strengthen Osun’s sports ecosystem and create opportunities for athletes, coaches, sports administrators and other stakeholders.




PAMOJA 2027 Race: Chelle Says Eagles Will Not Under-rate Wild Dogs


 


PAMOJA 2027 Race: Chelle Says Eagles Will Not Under-rate Wild Dogs


 


Head Coach Éric Chelle has declared that three-time African champions Nigeria will take nothing for granted when they confront Guinea-Bissau’s Djurtus (Wild Dogs) in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Day 2 qualifying match in Bissau on Tuesday.


 


“We respect them because they are a strong team; I have followed their progress over the years. They also won away in Tanzania on Friday and will be confident playing on home ground tomorrow.


 


“Our objective is to take the three points, and to do that, we must approach the game with a strong mentality. We have to be at our best to earn victory,” Chelle said at Monday’s pre-match press conference.


 


The Franco-Malian refused to dwell on the poor state of the pitch of the 24 September Stadium, saying his team will make the best of the terrain for the 90 minutes.


 


For 65 minutes on Monday evening, the Super Eagles had their official training at the match venue, under a light shower of rain, with all 24 invited players involved in the session.


 


SUPER EAGLES TO TAME WILD DOGS


 


Goalkeepers: Arthur Okonkwo (Charlton Athletic, England); Maduka Okoye (Udinese Calcio, Italy); Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa)


 


Defenders: Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece); Isaac James (Alverca FC, Portugal); Benjamin Fredricks (Brentford FC, England); Emmanuel Fernandez (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (Hull City, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)


 


Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas FC, Turkey); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England); Raphael Onyedika (Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany); Frank Onyeka (Coventry City, England)


 


Forwards: Moses Simon (Paris FC, France); Taiwo Awoniyi (Coventry City, England); Akor Adams (Venezia FC, Italy); Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid, Spain); Tolu Arokodare (Ajax FC, The Netherlands); George Ilenikhena (Al Ittihad, Saudi Arabia); Moses Usor (LASK