CAFCL CAS Verdict:Espearance remains champion

Espearance of Tunisia is the champion of the 2019 CAF Champions League. This is contained in a verdict published by Court for Arbitration for sport. 

The Confederation of African Football ( CAF) order the replay of the final at a neutral venue after the initial second leg was abandoned by Wydad Casablanca of Morocco in a highly tensed match.

But the Esperance management decided to take the case to CAS, the sport ruling body on Wednesday afternoon gave final verdict on the match and upheld Esperance as champion and overruled the replay earlier decided by CAF.

After the confirmations, the Tunisia giants will now go into the this year edition as a defending champion and will also represent Africa in the FIFA world club cup on Qatar later in the year.

Feyi Asagidigbi 'African Neymar' promoted to senior team in Argentina

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Fast rising youth sensation Feyisetan Asagidigbi has been named amongst thirty five (35) players that will represent C. A. Banfield, a modest Argentine Primeria Division side in 2019/2020 football season.



Born in 1999 in Ilesha to a footballing family, Feyisetan has started making his own name in Argentina where he's been dubbed 'African Neymar' by club faithfuls.



Banfield boss, Hernan Crespo has been impressed by the talent coming up through the rank in the club. Feyi's pace and his trickery with the ball is said to be reminiscence of his father 'Seun Asagidigbi, who played for famous Nigerian clubsides such as Stationary Stores, Shooting Stars among others.



Feyi has made genuine progress in Argentina and was hugely impressive in preseason. His dribbling skills, footwork, good vision for final passes coupled with classical solo efforts has been his strongest assets.



The most established youth player in Banfield represented Nigeria in 'Botswana 2014' during the second edition of African Youth Games where he won gold medal with National U-15 side. The nation paraded brilliant talents such as Toyeeb Gidado, Ahmed Gero, Musa Mohammed, Elvis Onyeka and Miracle Okocha among others.


Days before the start of a new Super League, Feyisetan Asagidigbi will appear in jersey number 28 for his side. Notable amongst the senior players named are; Arboleda Mauricio, Dátolo Jesús, Toledo Hernan, Linares Nicolas, Gutierrez, Villagra Claudio, Fontana Agustin, Asenjo Mauricio and Carranza Julián among others. Hernan Jorge Crespo side will debut as a visitor to Arsenal in Sarandi next Monday.

Dogo may not return to Sunshine Stars, here's why

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Despite the harmonious relationships that existed between coach Kabiru Dogo and the relevant stakeholders in Akure last season, the soft spoken tactician's reign at Sunshine Stars might have bummed out, reports Coded Sports.



The coach is believed to have been bent out of shape and he's particularly up in  arms about some variables seemingly intransigent and pigheaded as regards the conditions of service in the club.



Sunshine Stars offered Dogo a year contract at the beginning of 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League season in Akure and the contract has since expired since June this year.



The former Nasarawa United tactician is yet to be seen in Akure despite the fact that the club has resumed since Monday, 22nd of July.



A top official informed that, "there is a contract on the table" for coach Kabiru Dogo but it is yet to be decided by the coach as to weather he would sign the dotted line or not.



According to a report, several NPFL clubs are on the trail of Dogo but a certain club side in the east would like to secure his service. Dogo who is demanding for improvements from the previous contract, better working conditions and a worthwhile welfare packages for his technical crew, may not pen another deal with 'Owena Whales' if situations remain unchanged in the coming days.


According to his agent,  "Dogo is willing to continue with Sunshine stars,  because of the love and care he received from the Chairman of the Club and the good people of Ondo State especially the good working relationship between him and his technical assistants.


"However, the events may take another turn if Sunshine management refuse to adjust some conditions in the contract. There are pressure from top clubs in the country to secure Dogo's service but we are taking our time to see which one is the best  because Dogo deserves the best. I would have loved him to continue his job with Sunshine Star beign an indigene of Ondo State and the present chairman of the club is like a father to me but things must be done professionally." Lanre Famakinwa concluded.

Breaking: Balogun, Agoye, Dimeji Lawal quit 3SC

It's definitely not a night to remember as Oluyole Warriors' top hierarchy are throwing in the trowel at a time when all the chips are down.


After a disappointing Nigeria National League 2019 Promotion Playoff, which saw Shooting Stars defeated 0-3 by Akwa Starlets, Rasheed Balogun has stepped down as the Oluyole Warriors General Manager.

As reported by Tunde Shamsudeen, Ekulekule as fondly called resigned after six years in charge.

"It was a difficult decision for me to take going by the strong attachment I have with the Players, Technical Crew, Backroom Staff, Supporters, and Fans.

"I thank the Oyo State Government for giving me the opportunity to serve, I wish the club good luck in its future endeavors."


In the same vein, the head coach of Oluyole Warriors Edith Agoye and the team manager Dimeji Lawal have followed the path way of club's General Manager.


Oluyole Warriors have been playing in Nigeria National League after the club dropped from the elite division during the reign of coach Fatai Amoo.


The state government is yet to react on this spate of happenings.

Heartland FC may get Ilechukwu's nod

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News emanating from Imo State suggests that the new management of Heartland FC have resolved to snatch up MFM FC gaffer Fidelis Ilechukwu.



Heartland FC became the latest suitor of 'the working one' as he's fondly called after Akwa Utd and Sunshine Stars FC have left his trail for undisclosed reasons. Ilechukwu suddenly became the sudden rhythm in coal city, our source confirmed that Enugu Rangers are on his radar as well but it remains unclear weather Rangers would be ready to secure his service.



Fidelis has toiled for good thirteen (13) years transforming 'the Church Boys' to a modest side in Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), from their non league status with well balanced structure laced with functional footballing philosophy.



The new management board of Heartland FC, as appointed by Governor Emeka Ihedioha CON, are more determined to work with Ilechukwu whose quest for new challenge has written all over his face. It is believed that, Sunshine FC gaffer Kabiru Dogo has also been linked with a switch to Owerri based club side.



The newly appointed General Manager,
Chief Chukwudi Ifeanyi and Chairman of the Club, Barr. Charles Ezekwem are working round the clock to get the club re-branded and Ilechukwu is their top priority. The top hierarchy in the club have resolved to sort things out with the commissioner for sports in the state in the coming days.



The longest serving gaffer in the history of the club has transformed the minnows into super stars in the time past. Steven Odey who is the latest recruits in Genk, Belgium, Chukwuka Onuwa of Enyimba FC, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Erhun Obanor and Sikiru Olatunbosun whose long range screamer against Rangers Int'l was voted 'CNN goal of the week' during his days in MFM FC were brought to limelight by coach Fidelis Ilechukwu.



Ilechukwu's four years in NPFL has seen him tasted a continental football. His philosophical drive and experience coupled with his technical prowess remain his selling point.

Ogunjobi Gold Cup returns to Ilorin

The organisers of Nigeria's foremost Pre-season Tournament 'Gold Cup', have concluded arrangements to stage the 7th edition of the competition in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.



The tournament which has since been named after its life patron, late Chief Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi would take place next month.



Several states have been understandably jostling for the hosting right of the tournament which was last held in Akure, Ondo State.



Oyo State, Ogun State, Osun State, Ondo State and a North Central state Kwara State were amongst the top contenders willing to host the much talked about soccer fiesta.



The tourneys General Coordinator Tunde Shamsudeen told Gold Cup Media after long hours of deliberations and considerations, that Kwara State was given the nod once again as the new Kwara FA Chairman, Malam Idris Abdullahi Musa 'Thuraya' and the Secretary of Club Owners Association, who is also the Director of Football of ABS FC, Alloy Chukwuemeka, promised to give the most organized  Pre-season tourney in Nigeria the best technical support ever.



Recall that the 2017 edition was hosted in Ilorin Kwara State as seventh time league champion Kano Pillars edged Lobi Stars in the final to emerge champion.



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Ekene, Kada City boss acuses EFCC, NAF, FCT FA, of plans to fix a match

The Chief Operating Officer of Nigeria National League side, Kada City football Club of Kaduna, Ekene Adams has alleged that the the two Abuja clubs, EFCC football club and NAF Rocket fc in conjunction with the FCT FA have concluded plans to fix the last league match of the group.

Speaking with news men in Abuja on Tuesday, Ekene noted that the plan by the Abuja FA is to ensure that two club from the territory make it to the Super 8 with Road safety already qualified.

To this end, he alleged that they have concluded plans to assist NAF Rockets fc to make it by appealing with EFCC football club whom he said has openly stated that they do not have plans to play in the Nigeria premier league to give the final league match to NAF Rockets fc.

Ekene agued that if this is allowed to happen it will not be good for the Nations football. He said,

“Some few elements wants to hold the league to ransom. The persons of the Abuja FA in conjunction with EFCC football club and the NAF football club. The league has come to the last Game which will be played this weekend. The NNL has done well for the fixtures and three team are jostling for the first position that will represent the group at the Super 8, which are EFCC Football club, NAF Rocket of Abuja and Kada City of Kaduna.

“I think that if care is not taken there are plans to fix the league because it has shown itself in the last two games with lots of threats, with NAF using military guys to harass people. And i also think that EFCC has come out to say that they have nothing to lose because they cannot play next season because they have no sponsor.

“So, they want to use themselves in conjunction with the FA of Abuja, and i think the world need to know this. And we need to call the attention of the EFCC Chairman that the country is watching him and the president slogan is to fight corruption, and i do not think it is better for the Nation to witness such act,” he said.