LMC Certifies 13 Stadia for 2020/21 NPFL Season Games

 

* Lists 11 others for upgrade/repairs

Ahead the 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, and as part of the broader club licensing regime, 13 stadiums across the country have been certified by the League Management Company (LMC) to have met minimum requirements to host games. Another 11 were recommended for varying degrees of upgrade and repair works before they can be certified.

This was communicated to the clubs in a memo which the LMC sent out on Friday, October 30.

The memo read in part, "in line with the CAF Circular of July 26, 2020 on stadium infrastructure among others, which was forwarded to you and the need to meet up with the requirements of high quality television production by our new partners, the LMC has reviewed various reports submitted on the state of our stadia across the country".

It explained that the inspected stadiums have been categorised into two- A and B with Category A representing those that have been approved to host NPFL matches for the season having met the minimum requirements while Category B includes those requiring upgrades. "We have made notes on the areas/repairs needed to be done before recertification", the memo stated.

The 13 approved grounds include Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba and Okigwe Township Stadium.

Others that met the requirements are Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, Gombe Township Stadium, Pantami, Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi, Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, Enyimba International Stadium, Aba, Muhammad Dikko Stadium, Katsina and Ilorin Township Stadium.

Listed for upgrade and repair works are 11 stadiums but with Umuahia Township Stadium and Dutse Township Stadium recommended for complete remodeling and reconstruction.

The rest were listed as requiring repairs varying from relaying of new synthetic grass, regressing, provision of floodlights, television camera platforms and upgrade of changing rooms as well as provision of additional exit and entry gates among others basic requirements.

They are Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, Agege Stadium, Akure Township Stadium, Warri Township Stadium, New Jos Township Stadium and Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.

The rest are Lafia Township Stadium, IfeanyiUbah Stadium, Nnewi and Fufure Stadium, Yola which will be inspected for certification after construction work has been completed.

Clubs whose preferred grounds have been recommended for upgrade would have to choose from any of the certified grounds should they be unable to complete the upgrade before the start of the season.

Gov Makinde Committed to Your Cause Fakorede Tells 3SC Players

 

The Engineer Seyi Makinde led Oyo State Government will not relent in ensuring that the players and officials of Shooting States Sports Club (3SC) lack nothing in terms of welfare packages.

Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development in the pacesetter state, Asiwaju Seun Fakorede, disclosed, while addressing the team after Thursday's training.

The youthful commissioner, who made a surprise visit to the team's training ground, to ascertain the level of preparedness and ultimately to lift the spirit of the boys ahead of the commencement of the season, assured them of improved welfare packages.

In his address, Asiwaju Fakorede, recalled the unfortunate cancelation of last season, in which the Coast was becoming clearer for the Oluyole Warriors to gain promotion to the elite league, until the stoppage and eventually cancelation of the league, no thanks to the outbreak of Covic-19 pandemic.

"We are all sad with what happened last season. If not for what happened, we will not be where we are, by now we would have been in the elite league.

"Be that as it may, I am happy to see that we have all put that at the back of our minds and we are now focused towards achieving that goal in the incoming season.

"I want to assure you that His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde is still hundred percent behind you and he is not leaving anything unturned to give you everything you need to get the desired promotion ticket," 

"We are putting up goodies that will make this set of players the most catered for in the history of the club and I am very glad you are among," the commissioner stated.

The commissioner also welcome the eight newly recruited players who were introduced to him by the General Manager of the club Rasheed Balogun, into the 3SC fold.

While praising the management and the technical crew for their commitment, Asiwaju Fakorede urged the players and the entire team to remain resolute in their resolve to grab promotion ticket to the NPFL at the end of the season.

Responding on behalf of his colleagues, , the skipper of the Ibadan soccer lords, Omololu Waheed, appreciated the commissioner for taking time out of his tight schedule, to visit the team, just as he expressed appreciation to governor Makinde for his commitment to the wellbeing of the players.

"Please help us to deliver this message to His Excellency, that he should put his mind his mind at rest, we are going to deliver the promotion ticket to him at the end of this season," said the 3SC captain.

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Okanlawon, Tembe, Orelope Rejoin 3SC As Warriors Drop Uweru, Six Others

 

Former Nigeria U-17 World Cup winning goalkeper Laide Okanlawon (MON), the duo of goalkeeper Charles Tembe and midfielder Tope Orelope, have rejoined Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan.

The trio tops the list of eight players recruited by the Ibadan soccer lords to bolster their squad ahead of the 2020/21 season of the Nigeria National League (NNL).

The three players are making a return to the Oluyole Warriors, having previously featured for the team some seasons ago.

Other newly signed players are Ferinyaro Lanre, a defender, Hyacinth Nwankegwu (striker),  Stanley Worlu (midfielder),Taofeek Malomo (midfielder) and Adeyemi Abubakre,  a striker.

Meanwhile, the club has dropped seven players from the squad that prosecuted last season's hostilities.

The players dropped are goalkeepers Michael Uweru and Timilehin Adeyoriju, defenders Taiwo Shittu, Adeleke Kazeem and Amana Emmanuel as well as forwards Sanni Nurudeen and Rasheed Kolawole Olaniran.

The newly recruited players, according to the club's management, would be officially unveilled before the commencement of the season.

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Ogunjobi Gold Cup Gets New Kick Off Date, November 11

Organizers of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup have informed that it's pre-season tourney will now kick off on Wednesday November 11 through Friday November 20, 2020 after the Kwara State Government relaxed the 24-hours curfew declared in Ilorin Metropolis.

The nation's prestigious tourney which was scheduled to kick off on Thursday October 29, at the Kwara State Sports Complex, Ilorin was moved owing to the spate of violence and criminality which trailed the End SARS protests in the state capital.

Last Friday, some public facilities were looted by hoodlums and residents of Ilorin, carting away foodstuffs and other essential materials meant for distribution to victims of the recent flood and rainstorm disasters in the State.

General Coordinator of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup, Tunde Shamsudeen made the new date known on Monday.

"We are glad the Ilorin Metropolis is now calm, as we thank the Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for relaxing the 24 hours curfew after he held a security council meeting with heads of the security agencies in the state.

"The November 11 new kickoff date was chosen after due consultations with the Executive Board of Kwara State Football Association led by Malam Idris Musa Abdullahi (Thuraya), Secretary Club Owners Association of Nigeria, Secretary, Alloy Chukwuemeka and other football stakeholders in the state.

"Though movement within the metropolis by residents is from between 8 a.m. and 6p.m. daily, which means we can hold all our matches.

"A correspondence have also been sent to the participating teams on the new developments and their response has been overwhelming, so we're good to go.

"We also want to remind Ilorin fans that the protocols set by the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) to curb the spread of the novel virus pandemic, COVID-19 is still much in place, so no fan would be allowed into the Kwara State Sports Complex Main Bowl during the 10-day football fiesta.

"We also appeal to adherent followers of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup both in Ilorin and outside the shores of Nigeria to remain calm as all matches on the pre-season tournament will be streamed live. Listeners can also follow live analyses and comments by login on to SportsFlames Radio online."

CAF Champions League and Confederations Cup sides, Enyimba and Kano Pillars with defending champions, Niger Tornadoes, Lobi Stars, Kwara United, Remo Stars, ABS FC, FC Ebedei, debutants Ekiti United and Sokoto United will be using the 10-day football showpiece to prepare their players for the new Nigeria football season.

Olansile FA Community Service Activated

 

We are out once again to provide #service to those who need it most, also to people who are less fortunate than us.

It affords our lads to further learn experimentally and to have some organizational skills, teamwork, planning and task management.

It is a long term commitment and a collaborative efforts of all of us in the community. Our community is our pride.

What we are reading and hearing about issues is not quite the same as getting personally involved. Our community is committed to be closer to families and individuals in need. We want to have firsthand experience and understanding of various degrees of conditions people  are in.

Our community should be a safer and lively place for all of us. We welcome you to this monthly adventure.

Breach Of Administrative Procedures ; Secretariat Fire Warnings To Nationwide League One Clubs

 

 

The Nationwide League One Secretariat in Abuja have signalled stern warnings to its components over what the secretariat termed as 'unabating bypassing' of states Football Association while sending correspondence to the secretariat.

In a fresh communication sent to the clubs, the Nationwide League One Chairman Mohammed Alkali warns the clubs to desist from relating directly with the secretariat instead of communicating their respective States FA. 

The statement signed by the Chief Operating Officer Olushola Ogunnowo read in part: "The Nationwide League One Secretariat has noticed with dismay attitudes of most of our clubs bypassing their respective states Football Association and communicating directly with the league Secretariat.

"Sequel to above, the Nationwide League One will henceforth seize to respond to any correspondence to our Secretariat without the endorsement of their respective state football association, this is statutory because NFF operates ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

"Consequently, it is instructive that all clubs must relate with NLO through their State Football Association," the statement concluded.

In order to ensure hitch free season, the secretariat has asked the registered  clubs' account details through the State FAs, with the aim of sending the monetary palliatives distributed by NFF. 

Also the Secretariat has recently  partnered a law firm, Delphi Law Advisory, to ensure that all the clubs in NLO tidy up their legal and corporate governance to make the clubs more viable in football business and administration.

Niger Tornadoes Players Undergo Covid-19 Test

 

The Nigeria National League (NNL) campaigners and last seasons Aiteo Cup Finalist Niger Tornadoes Football of Minna, have joined the list of Club sides in the Country to have conducted the mandatory Covid-19 test as directed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in line with the NCDC guidelines and Presidential Task Force protocols on Covid-19.

The exercise which took place at the Molecular Lab of the General Hospital Minna, saw both old and new Players, Officials and Coaches of the team conducting the test. 

Niger Tornadoes have since resumed full training, preparatory to the commencement of 2020/2021 Football season, upon the lifting of ban on contact sports, as the club engages in series of friendly matches and also preparing to participate in at least two pre-season tournament before the commencement of the NNL football season. 

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NWFL Pre-Season Friendly: Barrister Edeh Happy With Naija Ratels Performance, Hails The Nigerian Army Spirit

 

Nigeria Women Football League(NWFL) side, Naija Ratels President, Barrister Paul Edeh has praised his team despite losing 3-2 to the Nigerian Army Guard Brigade team (The Scorpions) on friday evening in Abuja as the team prepares for the NWFL season. 

The Ratels are camped in the Federal Capital (FCT), training in preparation for the Nigeria Women Football League season.  

Goals from Msughter Dooshima and Mercy Haruna ensured the team had a great outing against the Scorpions, who are a more stronger and experienced side. 

Barrister Paul Edeh hailed the performance of the girls and also paid tribute to the men of the Nigerian Army for their steadfastness towards the unity and security of the nation.

" It was a good game and the result was fair enough for us. We knew it was going to be a tough game, but we fought till the end, playing against the Nigerian Army brigade team means we had to do more. I am proud of my girls and know they will keep improving.

Further speaking, the legal luminary was also full of praises to the Nigerian Army, who have over the years shown great character and mechanism in defending the territory of the nation.

" This friendly was played basically to show solidarity with the Nigerian Army, it is not everytime that we appreciate our men in uniform, most times as citizens we end up vilifying them for the sacrifices they have made on our behalf. 

" The Nigerian Army has consistently defended the constitution ensuring that we all remain one indivisible entity. 

" Today not only have we come in solidarity, but we are here to celebrate the effort of the Chief of Army staff and ensuring that the women's fold are given more opportunities in the Nigerian Army. 

 " One of the most outstanding and remarkable efforts of the current Chief Of Army Staff is the setting up the Nigerian Women Army Corps, which has never been achieved before."

Kano Pillars FC Appoints French Man, Lione Soccia As New Technical Adviser

 

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Kano state Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has approved the appointment of a French tactician, Mr. Lione Emmanuel Soccia as the newly technical adviser that will lead the Aiteo cup holders, Kano Pillars FC to the forthcoming 2020/2021 CAF confederation cup.

 

 

According to the chairman of the pride of the pyramid city, Alhaji Surajo Shaaibu Yahaya Jambul, said the Governor has given the approval in order to ensure that the Sai Masu Gida fulfil all the necessary requirements sets up by the Confederation of African Football, CAF.

 

The continent’s apex football body has given directives to all participating clubs for the 2020/2021 CAF club football competitions to hired coaches that has CAF ‘A’ Licensing or its equivalent.

 

 

According to the Media Officer of the club, Rilwanu Idris Malikawa, the new coach is already in the country and will be unveiled on Wednesday, 21st October, 2020.

 

 

“We concluded all the necessary contractual agreement with him and he will signed a one year contract for us as soon as he arrived Kano on Wednesday, Alhaji Surajo said. immediately

 

 

The chairman pointed out that the appointment of the new coach will not temper with club technical crew members but they might be some little adjustment as regards to their responsibilities in the club.

 

Mr. Lione Emmanuel has previously worked in some African countries like Cameroon, South Africa, Zambia among others.

It's Fresh Episode For 3SC Under 'GSM' Says Shooting Stars Boss Balogun

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The General Manager of NPFL hopeful side 3SC of Ibadan Rasheed Balogun has hinted that, the club would not give less to the yearnings of its teeming supporters and most especially its financier.

While reacting to questions posed by journalists on the ever spiffy Sport Platform, Sports World, Balogun who has worked with Stationary Stores FC and Julius Berger FC both of Lagos attributed meagre resources available to the modest club during the past regime as the  breaking point and main reason while the club 'nose-dives' at the time. 

Ekulekule, as he is fondly called by his admirers led Sunshine Stars to the Premier League, a feat no one expected the team to achieve back then. 

Balogun, a disciplinarian, and a grassroots football manager started like a scout for Stationary Stores FC where he discovered players like Peter Rufai, Joe Audu amongst others. He has contributed immensely to the development of grassroots football in Lagos State, Ogun State, Ondo State and Oyo State.

"My inability to promote 3SC to the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL beat my imaginations but I have put that behind me. By the grace of God, Shooting Stars will return to the NPFL.

"I promoted Shooting Stars to NPFL and we played it twice on meagre amount. The money we were getting was slashed and there's nothing we can do about it. It was one of the reasons Gbenga Ogunbote left the club and that was the beginning of our problems.

"We could not get what we wanted to prosecute the league. We have tried twice to return to the elite division but we couldn't make it, the last season was the third one and that was when we got it right simply because it's a new episode from another government who's interested in sports.

"Am not criticizing anyone at this stage, some governments might placed premium on infrastructures at the detriment of other areas while some are all encompassing like what is happening at the moment in the state. This last season, we were bossing the group unbeaten before the league was suspended abruptly, we have again put our house in order this season, we are going to get it right," the lsale Eko born Soccer Administrator told Sports World.

Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu Preseason Tournament On The Move With An Organising Committee

 

 

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The Abia state Sports Commissioner Chief Emeka Ikwuagwu has inaugurated  a 7 man committee for the hosting of the Governor Okezie Ikpeazu pre-season football tournament to be hosted in the state.

The Inauguration which was held  in the Commissioner's office in umuahia, Abia State  said that the pre-season tournament is to serve as an avenue for teams to prepare for the new football league season in the country adding that the committee members were carefully chosen to deliver a standard competition inline with the mandate of the sports loving Governor, Dr Ikpeazu.

The members of the committee were charged to host a hitch free tournament.

Responding onbehalf of the committee members, the Chairman, Mr Ugochukwu Onosike assured that they will work tirelessly to deliver a standard competition and thanked Governor Okezie Ikpeazu and Chief Emeka Ikwuagwu for the opportunity to serve.

Other members of the committee include Patrick Ngwaogu who will serve as secretary, Hycinth Ezindu, Sylvester Nwachukwu, Obioma Iheanacho, Osoka Okorie and Francis Nwaubani.

The teams to participate in the pre-season tournament include MFM, Kwara United, Warri Wolves, FC Ifeanyi Uba  and Enugu Rangers.

Others are Heartland Owerri, Dakkada Fc, Akwa United, Rivers united, Abia comets, Abia warriors and Enyimba International

Okocha, Kanu, Chukwu, Amockachi, Ajunwa, Odegbami, Okonkwo , Are , Oyedeji make 60sports icons list

Members of the  Super Eagles teams of 1980, 1994, Atlanta 1996 as well as track and Field and boxing dominated the  list of the 60 sports icons that was unveiled during the celebration of Nigeria's  most oustanding sports icons  of the last sixty years. 

The event  which took place at the Velodrome  of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja Friday, October 16th will hace  the pictures  of the stars on display for 60 days.

According to the  votes  cast to pick the oustanding  stars through  various  platforms, Mercurial  Super Eagles  players like Nwankwo  Kanu, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi, Garba Lawal, Emmanuel  Amunike of the famed  1994 and Atlanta 1996 Dream Team were selected by a wide spectrum  of Nigerians.

Also selected are the 1980 Green Eagles that won Nigeria's  maiden Nations Cup  on home soil with Team captain  Christian Chukwu and Segun Odegbami  listed individually. Emmanuel Okala and Mudashiru Lawal were also picked as symbol of the 1980 Green Eagles.  

The Golden Eagles of 1985 that paraded the likes of Captain Nduka Ugbade, Victor  Igbinoba and coached by  Sebastian Brodricks - Imasuen were also recognised .  Nigerian  first Olympics  medallist Nojeem Maiyegun,  first individual  Gold medallist Chioma Ajunwa,  Mary Onyali, Sunday Bada, Commonwealth Games  Medalists Olawunmi Majekodunmi, Samuel Igun, world boxing champions Hoggan Kid Bassey, Dick Tiger,  Chidi Imoh,   female Wrestler Odunayo  Adekuruoye also made the list.

Legendary  footballer Teslim Thunder Balogun,  Ace  radio commentators Mazi Ernest Okonkwo, Dr Larry Izamoje, Sports Philanthropist Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chief Moshood  Abiola, Chief Adebutu Kesington  among others also made the icons list.

*Notable personalities that graced the memorable event include :*

1. Engr. Abubakar Aliyu FNSE - Hon. Minister of State Federal Ministry of Works and Housing

2. Otunba Niyi Adebayo(CON) - Hon. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment.

3. Dr. Senator Adeleke -  Hon. Minister of State for Health.

4. Dr. (Mrs.) Ahmed S. Zainab - Hon. Minister of Finance Budget and National Planning.

5. Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola(FMI) -  Minister Interior.

6. Sharon Ikpeazor - Minister of State for Environment.

*Below are the names of the unveiled 60 Sports Icons*

1. Chioma Ajunwa 

2. Mary Onyali

3. Jighere Wellington

4. Odion Aikhoje

5. Duncan Dokiware

6. Austin Okocha

7. Kanu Nwankwo 

8. Feyisetan Are

9. Blessing Okagbare

10. Garba Lawal

11. Lucy Ejike

12. Falilat Ogunkoya/Atlanta 96 Women's 4x400m Quartet

13. Sunday Bada/Sydney 2000 Men's 4x400m Quartet

14. Football Dream Team, Atlanta 1996 Olympics

15. Emmanuel Amunike

16. Chika Chukwumeriji

17. Davidson Ezinwa

18. Odunayo Adekuoroye

19. Modupe Oshikoya

20. Peter Konyegwachie

21. Olusoji Fasuba

22. Nduka Ugbade/Sebastine Broadricks Emasuen/1985 GOLDEN EAGLETS

23. Hogan Bassey

24. Dick Tiger

25. Samuel Peters

26. Barcelona 92' quartet (Men's 4x100m Relay)

27. Funke Oshonaike

28. Segun Odegbami

29. D'Tigress

30. Segun Toriola

31. Roland Ezuruike

32. Mayegun Nojeem

33. SAM IGUN

34. Israel Adesanya

35. Super Eagles 1994

36. Olumide Oyedeji

37. Blessing Oborududu

38. Tompraba Grikpa

39. Chidi Imoh

40. Christian Chukwu 

41. Ajibola Adeoye

42. Stephen Keshi

43. Atanda Musa

44. Muda Lawal/Emmanuel Okala/Green Eagles 1980

45. Daniel Amokachi

46. Rashidi Yekini

47. Teslim Thunder Balogun

48. Perpetual Nkwocha

49. Super Falcons

50. Power Mike

51. Flora Ugwunwa

52. Lauretta Onye

53. Sam Okwaraji

54. Nduka Odizor

55. David Izonrite

56. Chief MKO Abiola

57. Dr. Larry Izamoje

58. Mazi. Ernest Okonkwo

59. Alh. Aliko Dangote

60. Chief Sir Kesington Adebutu

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FC Ebedei Where Exceptional Players Are Made

 

FC Ebedei came into limelight in 1998, but the actual events that led to its formation came as far back as 1993. The president and founder of the club Barrister Churchill Oliseh had ventured into players’ representation as a legal practitioner and an astute sports businessman, one of the few successful in Nigeria.

Churchill is the elder brother of ex-international and former Super Eagles Head Coach Sunday Oliseh. Apart from Sunday, Azubuike and Eguatu were also professional footballers. So we can understand where the vast knowledge and exceptional vision came from.

Oliseh was confronted with the dwindling and failing state of our football and the Nigeria football tree, this state of affairs was responsible for Nigeria players’ inability to neither attain the pinnacle of world football nor retain such where they achieve same.

The mentality of our players was to consider football as a past time, an avenue to display flamboyance, a life devoid of rules, a temporary source of employment that required no prior investment be it time, training, dedication, restraint nor professionalism.

There was also the absence of a known and potent brand of football that could be called Nigerian. Nigerians could however tell what the Cameroonian, Ghanaian, Brazilian and South African brand of football and footballers were.

 

Barrister Churchill interaction with European football investors and administrators convinced him that the most powerful and influential position in development of football was that of the club president.

  

From the position of club president you could propagate your brand of football, your brand of professionalism and the luxury of influencing the growth and personality of your team, players and administrators and consequently the larger society.

FC Ededei play in the Nationwide League One (NLO), the third-tier in the Nigerian football structure.

The fact is, Churchill formed the club with a specific vision, to serve as feeder team to clubs abroad. The club has no interest in the club gaining promotion to either Nigeria National League (NNL) or the elite league Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Perhaps, to keep the club's overhead low to a manageable level.

The job of Churchill is straight forward, discover outstanding raw talent, develop the player in FC Ebedei and promote him for sometime, then market the player to Denmark or other countries as the opportunity shows up.

FC Ebedei is about giving future and hope to its members, apostles and followers. Presently there is no team in Africa that can match FC Ebedei impact on present generation of players, and all their graduates have arrived at the world level of football and are giving flesh to our various Nigerian National teams.

FC Ebedei serve as the African feeder team of FC Midtjylland in the Danish Superliga championship. Ebedei affiliate with the Danish club has resulted to the transfer of over 200 players from Nigeria, who have gone on to play in Denmark, Norway, Austria, Belgium... 

Notable among is the fast rising Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, and Eagles new invitee Frank Onyeka, midfielder Ajilore Oluwafemi, Babatunde Collins (Baba Collins), Adigun Salami, Ayinde Lawal. Others are Yakubu Abubakar Akilu, (defensive midfielder), Jude Ikechukwu Nworua (a very enterprising striker); Adeola Runsewe, Sylvester Igboun and Izunna Uzochukwu, Samson Iyede, David Akintola, to mention a few.

Remember Obafemi Martins was also transferred from FC Ebedei to Inter Milan. Then strikers Adeshina Lawal and Justice John Erhenede, to Vejle BK  Norway. Forward Akeem Agbetu transferred to inj Kolding FC in Austria. 

FC Ebedei also receive support from FC Midtiylland, training equipment and kits - which goes a long way to bring down the club's overhead.

  

According to Barrister Oliseh he said the vision of FC Ebedei is powered by Jeremiah 29 v. 11 which states, “For the thought that I think towards you says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

  

The club develops and sustains a football culture and tradition for Nigeria and Africa; make footballers empowered with personality primed for progress, success, family and the fear of God.

  

Today FC Ebedei graduates are yearly part of UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and the Nigeria Premiership and they have all reached the leagues of Italy, England, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Romania, Greece, and Holland, Serbia amongst others and in the blessed land of Nigeria.

  

FC Ebedei have become synonymous with youths, talents, professionalism even the opponents of the team can admits they preach and practice a brand of football that unique them.

Engr. Ezeigbo SlotNG Boss Shows Support For Cynosure FC

Engr. Nnamdi Ezeigbo has assured that the "Centre of attraction side" will have maximum support when the new football season gets underway.

Engr Nnamdi Ezeigbo who is the MD/CEO, Slot Systems Limited, the leading retail company for affordable and durable mobile phones, computers, accessories, and various types of electronics gave this assurance during a visit and presentation ceremony of the club's replica jersey by the chairman of the reigning Ebonyi State FA cup champions, Cynosure FC.

“I have been following your success story and must say that Cynosure FC is doing well because of the kind of management structure on ground at the club. This club is very lucky to have Mr Prince Nwaeze as the chairman".

"Let me assure you that you have my support and that of Slot Systems Limited. Our doors are open anyday and time you have need, please ensure you communicate to me. I say a big thank you also for this visit and this lovely jersey given to me".

In his response, Prince Chidiebere Nwaeze stated that the excellent management style of Engr Nnamdi Ezeigbo and that of Slot Systems Limited have really shapened that of the club. 

Hear him, 

"It is said that every business rises and fall on management. What you are doing with solving the need for affordable phones, computers and electronics in the global information technology sector with emphasis on Africa market is very commendable, little wonder you are leading on every front. We will continue to adopt your style of management where excellence is the watch word."

"Let me also say that Cynosure FC of Abakaliki is willing to partner with individuals and organisations ahead of the new football season."

Kwara Football Association Welcomes Hajia Segilola Alaya lnto The Board

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The Chairman of Ilorin  East Football Council Alhaji Toyin Olokoba saluted the courage of the women in the council Hajia Segilola Alaya and Mrs Olaoye for going out to contest for the vacant slot of Ilorin East and West at the Kwara Football Association.

Alhaji Olokoba also congratulated Hajia Segilola Alaya for her victory and also for assuming leadership of the women's football committee in Kwara football Association.

He was optimistic of a rebranded and the development of the women's game in Kwara State.

A female U15 football competition among the Junior secondary and senior secondary schools in every wards in the local govts which will be named Ilorin East female football championship was being proposed for November.

A congratulatory letter was presented to Hajia Segilola Alaya on her victory against Mrs Olaoye during the meeting.

NFF Appoint American Gaffer 'Randy's As Super Falcons Head Coach

 

 

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the appointment of Mr. Randy Waldrum as the new Head Coach of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons.

 

Waldrum, an American who played as a midfielder, has worked largely within the American women football circle and was head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago national team between 2014 and 2016.

 

He will work with former Super Falcons’ goalkeeper and captain Ann Chiejine, who is the first Assistant Coach, while Wemimo Mathew Olanrewaju will serve as second Assistant Coach and Auwar Bashir Makwalla will be goalkeepers’ trainer.  

 

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick thanked Philips Consulting, the executors of the recruitment processs, and said he has confidence that the new technical crew will take the Super Eagles to brand new heights.

 

“The predominance of the Super Falcons on the African continent has never been in doubt, with nine titles out of 11 editions of the Women AFCON competitions held so far. We envision a new Super Falcons squad competing favourably for laurels at the global level, and I believe the new technical crew led by Mr. Waldrum can take us to that level.”

Kwara United Unveil Brazilian Winger Lucas Alves

 

Kwara United have unveiled Brazilian winger Lucas Alves ahead of the coming Nigerian Professional Football League season.

The unveiling ceremony was done on Monday morning, October 5, at the Kwara United office inside the stadium complex in Ilorin.

Lucas Alves who last played for Seahorses LA expressed happiness after being unveiled and also promised to give his best performance for Kwara United in the coming season.

"I am happy joining Kwara United and I'm here to help the club achieve the goals and targets for the coming League season.

"The environment here is cool and thanks to the club's chiefs who have been making me feel at home since I came to Nigeria," Lucas Alves explained.

Former Super Eagles and Enyimba goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba joined Kwara United after returning from Israel.

Midfielder Jide Fatokun from Sunshine Stars, Bashiru Monsuru from Nasarawa United and Michael Ohanu from Akwa United are also among players signed by Kwara United.

Meanwhile, Kwara United and the rest of the NPFL clubs are waiting for the resumption of football in Nigeria.

Uzbekistan Superliga : Gbadamosi recovers from injury to post a man of the match performance against Kokand 1912

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Ibrahim Gbadamosi having missed previous two matches due to ankle injury bounced back against Kokand 1912 to win the man of the match award with two assists.

Kokand had defeated Qiliqum in the first round by 4 goals to nothing in June and had hoped to triumph with an avalanche of goals.

A lot of transformation had taken place since then in the Qizilqum' line up and the Uzbekistan Superliga could testify that the team that once rocked the bottom of the log table was no longer a passer by.

With the acquisition of Ibrahim Gbadamosi from FC Oqtepa things have changed for the modest club.

Two goals from Khasanov in the 79" and Kosmynin 4 mins later after conceeding a goal earlier. It was a needed victory for Qizilqum' against Kokand as the scoreline stood at 2-1.

Ibrahim Gbadamosi' inclusion in the 44" had proved very decisive as he gave the 2 assists for the two goals and won the man of the match award.

Qizilqum' is safely out of relegation zone with 17 points , 4 wins and 5 draws.

I Was Once A Classroom Teacher - Mansur Abdullahi

 

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Former Warri Wolves FC gaffer, Mansur Abdullahi has stated that, he gave some professions a shot before quitting to pursue another course which somewhat exposed and gave him the needed fame.

Aboki Coach as he's fondly called was drafted into coaching profession  by the legendary Coach Godwin Bamigboye Of FCT. 

The Abuja based NIS graduate also holds CAF C and B licence. He later became the pioneer coach of the Successful Puma FC, FCT., the side that discovered and nurtured series of youth sensations who later represented Nigeria at international scene, notable amongst them are former youth international Agboyi Ovakha, Nosa Igiebor, Rabiu Ibrahim, Kingsley Udoh and Chichi Igbo who played for Super Falcons in 2007 World Cup.

Coach Mansur has once tinkered  National U-13 female side ditto male counterparts. He was later deployed to serve as an assistant coach of Super Falcons, he acted in the same capacity with the U-20 Super Falconets. He has been to the two World Cups with National Under 17 sides.

"Jide Fashikun of blessed memory encouraged me to do a little bit of journalism, some years back l reported for Naija Football, I used to do a female football reportage on Football Galore in time past likewise a regular contributor on Totori News. 

"l was once a classroom teacher, I did alot of teaching before quitting in 1999. My late brother noticed my passions for the game and encouraged me to go for coaching, since then, I didn't look back." Former Technical Adviser of Bayelsa Queens told a vivacious and buzzing Sport Platform, Sport World.

NWFL : Odeh Promises Presenting A Formidable Team As A Parting Gift To A Fallen Hero

 

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The technical Adviser of Edo Queens football club of Benin Rolanson Odeh is resolute in his bid to present a formidable team this season to win laurels and consolidate the effort of his late chief coach in winning laurels for the team.

" We are building on the team we have on ground to have a strong and formidable team.

Edo Queens FC is a team to beat and that's why we have been working behind the scene to compete well and win laurels , with no disrespect to all our competitors.

We are anxiously awaiting the lift of ban on contact sports to kick start the season"

He also explained that before the occurrence of the Covid 19 pandemic , the team had won the Naija Ratels pre season tournament under late coach Gabriel Adejor in Makurdi and a training tour in Delta State to test the players and assess their quality.

Reminscing on the demise of his chief coach late Gabriel Adejor

" Adejor's death came to me as a rude shock and a colossal loss to the team.

We will be formidable and win for him.

I am going to miss him dearly. Edo Queens will find it difficult to fill his vacuum in the team. Rest on my colleague". He concluded.

Edo Queens is challenging for a continental spot in the upcoming NWFL premiership season, and one of the steps the management took was engaging Coach Rolanson Odeh an experienced coach to achieve such an ambition

#NigeriaAt60: UN SDG Ambassador Barr. Paul Edeh Donates Food, Cash Gifts To IDPs In Makurdi Camp

 

The Abuja based legal luminary said the Federal Government and State Government of Benue must work with the private sector “to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals with a focus on eradicating extreme hunger and poverty, encourage child education as well as improve school enrolment in Nigeria.”

The UN SDG Ambassador who was accompanied by players and officials of Naija Ratels FC, spent valuable time with the IDPs, reassuring of hope for a better Nigeria. 

"In the spirit of patriotism and the love we have for our dear country, we thought we should contribute our widow's mite to the internally displaced people here in Makurdi.' He said

"Unfortunately, they had to leave their homes and comfort to find an abode here because of disputes over land for grazing and farming which escalated into shocking violence forcing thousands to flee their homes. 

"As Nigeria attains her 60th anniversary, it is the responsibility of the Government to provide basic amenities to it's citizens.

"Thousands have found refuge with relatives or other people in communities unaffected by the conflict. Many are surviving thanks only to the host communities, who share their houses, food and other resources. In exchange, the displaced people often work with and for them and this the Government must try and improve on the welfare of these people by providing more for them. He concluded.

First Of lts Kind As lleogbo Gets Multi Billion World Class Stadium

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In a time when the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic has left the global economy at rock bottom, there's a positive development after all as state of Osun witnessed a huge and massive youth-oriented investment in a groundbreaking event amidst fanfare. 

The eagle has truly perched again as His Royal Majesty, Kabiyesi Olu of Ileogbo kingdom Oba Abeeb Agbaje Arowookunjoye handed over 200 Acres of land to an indigenous investor and a renowned international contractor,  Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns Ltd., the authorized site will be developed into world class full range sporting arena and tourism abode of international standard.

According to the initiator, Engineer Lanre Adeleke who was represented by Surveyor Eleta Gabriel, the multi billion naira international stadium when completed would provide platform for local talents to showcase their God given skills, he noted that the area would remain the hub for resourceful talents and businesses in no distant time.

In recent times, we have been witnesses to an extraordinary boom in the industry of sports facilities and arenas. The fascinating model of the proposed Ileogbo International Stadium in Ayedire Local Government of the state boast the following as facilities;

Artificial Soccer Pitch, Training Pitches, Blue Athletic Track, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Sports Institute For Certificate And Diploma Courses, Hostel/Camping For National And International Sports Men And Women, Soccer Academy, 18 Holes Golf Course, Housing Estate With Full Amenities, Events Hall & Hotel, Business Halls/Malls and much more.

The FIFA accredited contractor has hinted that the project will be ready in twenty four (24) months. The mouthwatering arena when completed will be the first of its kind in the state to be financed by individual.