Ogunjobi Gold Cup Lands Sponsorship Deal With Optima Energy

 

Ogunjobi Gold Cup Lands Sponsorship Deal With Optima Energy

Indigenous oil and gas company, Optima Energy are now the new sponsor of Nigeria's prestigious Pre-Season Tourney Ogunjobi Gold Cup.

Tunde Shamsudeen, the General Coordinator of the tournament made known of the deal on Wednesday.

"It's another feather to our cap as we are very proud to announce Optima Energy Resources as our official sponsors.

"The sponsorship is a reward for our hard work over the years as the Ogunjobi Gold Cup has become a brand to the affiliate within Nigeria's domestic football," Shamsudeen said.

Optima Energy Resources Limited is an indigenous petroleum downstream marketing company having an ultra-modern white fuels depot in Koko, Delta State that is strategically positioned to serve the energy needs of the economy.

With over 50 and a growing number of petrol retail outlets that are meticulously positioned in almost all the geological zones of the country, Optima Energy Resources Limited is the preferred Energy choice availing the right quality, quantity of white fuels to the public in the most sincere and customer-friendly manner.

Meanwhile, the 9th edition of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament will be co-hosted at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne and FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu from Thursday October 21 through Saturday October 30, 2021.

ABS FC of Ilorin is the defending champions after they stung Gombe United in a 5-goal  thriller at the last edition in Ilorin.

OSF21 [Football Event]: Ilesa West, Orolu, Six Other LGs Rumble ln Quarter Finals

The last 8 teams to compete in the quarter finals of the ongoing 2021 Osun Sports Festival have emerged as zonal elimination round climaxed on Wednesday, September 29 across four venues in Osun State.

 

In Ila Orangun where Orolu, Ede North and Boripe lock horns in Group C, two first half goals by Adewale Omogboye and Ganiyu Kabir handed Boripe the deserved victory over Ede North and catapulted then to summit of the table with 4 points, same as Orolu FC who scored lesser goals. Ede North struggled to register a consolation late on to half the deficit but bowed out of the competition without a point.

In Okuku, Ilesha West came from a goal down to dump out Ife South  3-1 in the group B encounter. Gbamila Lekan's 33rd minute strike for Ife South was cancelled out by Folowo Lekan in the 55th minute before Offor Samuel and Adebiyi Oke sealed the victory in the 67th and 79th minutes. The results means Ilesa West topped the group with 6 points while Irewole LG finished distant second with 3 points. Ife South retired to 'the source' empty handed.

Ejigbo FC also picked the apex ticket of group D after a lone goal victory over Oriade. The only goal of the game was scored by Oseni Muideen in the 70th minute for Ejigbo to finish 6 points while Odo Otin picked the second group ticket with 3 points. Oriade bowed out pointless.

In group A, Ife East lost 1-2 to Ifelodun at Ilesha centre but they progressed to the knockout round with a solitary point. Two brilliant goals by Gotie Taofiq and Adebiyi Kamal in each half ensured that Ifelodun finished as table topper with the maximum 6 points while Isokan were relegated to Apomu.

The quarterfinals will take place on Friday, October 1, across the four centres.

Flying Officers Cup 2021: Fact Check On Nasarawa Amazons

 

Two times finalist of the Flying Officers Cup, Nasarawa Amazons lost to Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens in 2019 and 2020 (Makurdi & Lafia) consecutively. 

A very strong side tutored by Christopher Danjuma who was a highly succesful defender as a player. He was a rock of a defender with strength, vision, an adept tackler and had an awesome organisational leadership skills. 

The 'Solid Babes'  have won the NWFL Premiership title twice in 2013 and most recently 2017 and were recently overthrowned by Bayelsa Queens as AITEO Cup Champions.

Out of the 16 participating teams in this year's Flying Officers Cup, Nasarawa Amazons can be regarded as one of the favourites to lift the title. Every box required for success is ticked and they boast of a squad rich in talent and in Christopher Danjuma, they have a Manager who is renowned for success. 

The team boasts of a blend of youth and experience and this mixture, may perhaps be an advantage for them. Amarachi Okoronkwo, Maryam Ibrahim, Dooshima Tarnum, Loveth Edeh, Adoo Yina and many more are some of the great talents the team posseses.

Amarachi Okoronkwo, the Nasarawa Amazons midfield general would be the heartbeat and fulcrum of the 'Solid Babes' with her great vision, creativity, ball control and dribbling ability in small spaces. She is also comfortably able to effectively create opportunities and goals for both her teammates and herself.

OSF21: Orolu, lfelodun, Early Birds ln Quarter Finals, 10 LGs To Know Fate Today

 *2021 OSF ZONAL ELIMINATION FOOTBALL EVENT: OROLU, IFELODUN SAIL THROUGH, ORIADE, ODO OTIN WALK ON A TIGHT ROPE*

Orolu and Ifelodun Local Governments  became the first two teams to reach quarter finals of the ongoing Osun Sports Festival as the four centres witnessed clash of titans in the match day 2 encounters on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

Despite being held to a goalless draw by a hard-figting Boripe who has the woodwork to thank, "Benson's Boys" zoomed to the knockout stage with 4 points having defeated Ede North by a lone goal in their first Group C match. Orolu will be joined by winners in tomorrow's encounter between  Boripe and Ede North but a draw is enough for Boripe to gatecrash to the quarters.

Ifelodun, without kicking a ball in Group C's match day 2 game jumped into the knockout stage as Isokan and Ife East  battled for a coruscating 3-3 draw, for Isokan to manage a point in two games. The mouthwatering game saw Ife East take a sparkling lead of 2 goals in 2 minutes by Tomiwa Awojobi in 22nd and 23rd minutes before Sikiru Adeniran halved the deficit for Isokan upon resuming for the second half. Yusuf Jimoh added the 3rd for Ife East in the 57th minute but were denied victory as Isokan scored two late goals through Sikiru Adeniran and Azeez Sodiq in the 76th and 79th minutes. In the last game holding tomorrow at Ilesha Centre, a draw is enough for Ife East to progress while a loss by 3 goals or more will give Isokan a lifeline.

All eyes will be on Odo Otin Centre for the Group B last round matches coming up on Wednesday as all teams in the centre have mathematical chances of progressing to the next round. Irewole who won their first game massively against Ife South 4-1 were pegged back following a 0-2 loss to Ilesha West. Goals by Samuel Offor in each half put Irewole in a tight corner but a draw in tomorrow's game between Ife South and Ilesha West will be enough for both Irewole and Ilesha West to power through.

In group D, Odo Otin, who lost their first game to Ejigbo boosted their chances of making it to the quarter finals with a 2-0 win over Oriade following two first half goals by Afolabi Oluwaseun and Afolabi Joseph in the 16th and 32nd minutes. A draw or loss for Oriade at Ikire Centre tomorrow will give Ejigbo and Odo Otin the group's tickets.

Two teams from each group will progress to the quarter finals of the competition which will take place next week.

OSF 2021: OUR STRATEGIES ARE PERFECTLY WORKING - LOC

 

OSF 2021: OUR STRATEGIES ARE PERFECTLY WORKING - LOC

The Local Organizing Committee of the ongoing Osun Sports Festival (OSF) has said all strategies put in place for the success of the event are working as expected.

Speaking with representative of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Osun State Chapter, Seyi Akanni in Okuku,  Director of Sports at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Layi Adesiyan said using of neutral venues at different geopolitical zones of the state for the football teams has ensured hitch free competitions among all local governments.

"The organising committee decided to move teams from their home soil to a neutral venue to prevent violence and hooliganism which normally characterize some football matches on home soil and this is perfectly working as expected.

"At the outset (of the competition), we met with major stakeholders from all Local Governments and availed them rules and regulations (of the competition) which were given to them and to the glory of God, they have been following it religiously.

"So far so good it has been a success across all venues as there is no incidence of hooliganism or violence, spectators have been enjoying themselves and people have been giving kudos to the state government led by Gboyega Oyetola and appreciating efforts of the organizing committee under the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Yemi Lawal, to ensure that Osun youth are fully engaged through football,' concluded Mr. Adesiyan.

Matches continue on Tuesday, September 28 across four centres. In Group A, Isokan will battle Ife East at the C & S Grammar School, Ilesha while Group B match paired Ilesha West and Irewole in a titan clash billed foe Odo Otin Grammar School, Okuku.

In the same vein, Boripe will host Orolu in the Group C encounter holding at College of Education, Ila Orangun while Oriade will engage Odo Otin in the Group D encounter slated for St. John's Grammar School, Ikire.

OSF 2021 Football Event: Irewole, Orolu, Ifelodun Shine In Matchday 1

 

OSF 2021 Football Event: Irewole, Orolu, Ifelodun Shine In Matchday 1

The zonal elimination round of the football event of the ongoing Osun Sports Festival produced scintillating performances across four centres on Monday, September 27 as the remaining 12 Local Governments jostled for qualification into the knock stage of the glamorous competition, first if its kind in the South West.

It was a walk in the park at Odo Otin Grammar School, Okuku for Irewole LG FC as they dismantled Ife South LG with an outstanding 4-1 victory.

Agbaje Bolaji opened the scorers' sheet in the 5th minute for the "Osun West Side" while Lasisi Azeez doubled the lead 3 minutes later. Ife South rallied to half the deficit through Gbamila Olalekan in the 14th minute to raise their hope, which was however dashed in the 42nd minute by Ogunleye Abideeen who poached-in the third.

Toyese Lateef stretched the victory gap beyond the reach of Ife South as he completed the ruthless beating in the 59th minute by adding the 4th goal for Irewole to sit comfortably on the log of Group A.

In Ikire, it was a bumper to bumper game between Odo Otin and Ejigbo Local Government who finished the game with 10 men each. While Salako Blessing put Odo Otin ahead in the 40th minute, Ejigbo equalised in the 56th minute and added the second in the 80th minute for a 2-1 win to coast home the maximum 3 points.

At the College of Education, Ila Orangun, Sulaimon Lateef's 25 yard powerful volley was enough to hand the deserved victory to Orolu Local Government over the hard-figting Ede North FC. The goal which came in the 63rd minute was enough for "Benson Boys" to stay top of group C.

In a related result, Ifelodun LG continued their fine form from the first round as they hammered their Isokan LG opponents with 2 unreplied goals. The goals were scored by Gotie Taofiq in the 4th and 55th minutes.

Matches continue tomorrow Tuesday, September 28 across four centres. In Group A, Isokan will battle Ife East at the C & S Grammar School, Ilesha while Group B match paired Ilesha West and Irewole in a titan clash billed foe Odo Otin Grammar School, Okuku.

In the same vein, Boripe will host Orolu in the Group C encounter holding at College of Education, Ila Orangun while Oriade will engage Odo Otin in the Group D encounter slated for St. John's Grammar School, Ikire.

36 Lion Draw Ayema ln Friendly

36 Lion Held To Goalless Draw By Ayema

36 Lion were held to a goalless draw by Benin Republic top-tier side Ayema FC in a friendly match played on Saturday.

The game which took place at the Seme Krake Stadium saw plenty goalmouth action with both teams settling for a draw.

It was the clash of Lions as five players of Ayema were developed by 36 Lion before moving back to Benin Republic to joing the top tier side in the country of their origin. 

The two captains Azeez Oseni (Flying Eagles) and Ishola Olaitan (Benin senior team) were also familiar with one another which made this encounter and all attacking football match. 

Youthful mistakes were made by both teams but the goalkeepers were in brilliant form. 

Each player covered minimum of10 kilometers in the game. There was never a dull moment at Seme Krake Stadium today. 

It was a good game for 36 Lion who faced a side that finished in the Benin Republic Premier League last season.

Flying Officers Cup 2021: Organisers On Schedule To Deliver Outstanding Tournament.

Flying Officers Cup: Organisers Promise Thrilling Pre-season Championship.

With less than three weeks to the beginning of the 2021 edition of the Flying Officers Cup, Organisers of the biggest Women Football Pre-season Competition in Africa have promised a thrilling Championship. 

Already, top teams in Nigeria and neighboring African countries have started preparation for the competition, which is billed to hold from the 10th to the 24th of October 2021 at the Area 10 Sports Complex, FCT, Abuja, with 16 teams contesting for the trophy, currently held by Bayelsa Queens.

Preparation for the tournament has reached a pivotal stage and General Coordinator of the Championship, Barrister Victoria Nlemigbo said everyone involved have been working relentlessly to deliver the biggest the biggest and best ever Pre-season Championship.

"We no doubt have an overwhelming desire to deliver the biggest and best ever women football Pre-season Championship and through our determination, plans and decisiveness, we will be able to achieve this vision. 

"We understand it takes alot and we are working relentlessly and will take the most extraordinary measures with the support of all involved to stage a fabulous tournament. 

"The facilities, logistics and other important things needed are almost  100% ready. The re-grassing and upgrading of the Area 10 Sports Complex and also made arrangement and partnership with relevant bodies to ensure we have a smooth competition. 

"The fans, media and other stakeholders can look forward to the beautiful game of soccer here in Abuja from the 10th to the 24th of October." She concluded.

The 2021 Edition of the Flying Officers Cup, will see sixteen teams battle for honours in Abuja from the 10th to the 24th of October 2021.

 

36 Lion Reign Supreme Over Djeffa

     

36 Lion defeated Djeffa Football Club 1-0 in a friendly on Tuesday morning as they continued their Tour of Benin Republic. 

The ambitious Academy boys finally won their first match in four attempts. They lost one and drew two before today's game.

Following series of high profile friendly matches, they travelled back to Cotonou to honour a friendly match with Djeffa.

At the end of a very good exercise, the Lions recorded a 1-0 win over their opponent that is expected to boost the confidence of the team before a tantalising battle with Coton Sports.

The boys from Lagos created chances as usual but weren't clinical in the first half.

Former Nigeria youth international Azeez Oseni scored the only goal of the match in the 62nd minute after he was hacked in the box.

On Wednesday, 36 Lion are expected to continue the tour with a tough duel against Coton Sports in Ouidah.

40 Students Set For Resumption As Lanreleke Sports Academy End Screening ln Osun

 

About forty 'talented' students drawn across Delta, Edo, Lagos, Oyo and Osun are set for resumption and would enjoy new lease of life and carrier when the much publicized citadel of learning Lanreleke Sports Academy LSA, situated in Ileogbo, Western Senatorial Districts of Osun State kick-start academic proceedings in October.

Lanreleke Sports Academy (LSA) is a newly established co-educational, fully residential and specialist Senior Secondary School. The pioneer students having thoroughly screened will enjoy full scholarships and series of opportunities locally and internationally.

While responding to questions posed by newsmen at the Sports Complex of Obafemi Awolowo University the venue of the screening exercise, respected Nigeria football legend who is the consultant to the academy, Chief Segun 'Mathematical' Odegbami noted that, admitted kids will be modelled for academic exploits and sporting skills at the arena with arrays of sporting opportunities.

"Ultimately, LSA is a proper grassroots sports development project that takes our needs in local environments into considerations particularly when you have very large population, there's a need to marry our young ones with opportunities that exist in sports globally.

"The formula to achieve this is to gather kids who are so passionate in sports to start it early in secondary school. This school provides high performance opportunities for students in sports unlike other conventional schools. Seventeen years of potential problems have been dealt with at the academy because of my vast experience of running an academy. World class administrator have been appointed as we are also currently shopping for first class principal and instructors.

"The owner also wants to give children the opportunity they will not find anywhere else, complete scholarship that covers feeding, tuitions and some other things. At the end of their 3 year stay, these kids would be ready to conquer the world of academics, sports or even the two together."

Odegbami who had 46 caps and scored 23 goals for the Nigeria national team which he guided to its first Africa Cup of Nations title in 1980 spoke further about the objectives of the academy.

"The objective is to equip as many children, boys and girls with the opportunity to own their talents in sports, not only football, while they are getting a good education. The luckiest kids is assured of becoming stars in education and sports. Osun state is very lucky to have a son championing this course. He has given Osun state fifty percent of the opportunities. This will be the biggest co-education institute in Africa," concluded 'Mathematical' Odegbami  who was renowned for his speed, skill on the ball and precise crosses from the right wing in his playing days.

Also speaking at the screening centre, the administrator of the Academy, Coach Chike Egbunu informed that, 'LSA' is a Nigeria project devoid of tribal sentiments.

"The recruitment process have taken us to five different states, that shows this project is a national project. There's a foundation who will keep financing this project to ensure its sustainability, both local and foreign partners would soon be welcome on board. Some of our staffs shall be trained abroad solely for this project. It is our duties to make these raw kids stars until then, we will never be satisfied."

LSA Screening and Selection Committee include, Chief Segun Odegbami, another former Nigerian international Mutiu Adepoju, the School Administrator, Mr Chike Egbunu and top broadcast journalist Toyin Ibitoye.

Global Sporting Brand 'Masita' Enters Partnership With Ratels Sports Foundation Ahead Flying Officers Cup.

One of Europe's biggest Sports Equipment brand, Masita on Monday in far-away Holland gave it's backing to the biggest Women Football Pre-season Championship in Africa, the Flying Officers Cup.

The Dutch Sportswear brand stamped their endorsement on the Women's Pre-season Championship when the President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) President, Barrister Paul Edeh was received at their head office in Mastritch, Holland on Monday.

Masita was founded in 1933 by the Mass family from Sittard and focus mainly on the trade and processing of sportswear, kitting clubs like Fortuna Sittard, Guinea National Team, Kiyovu Sports Rwanda, Mees Palace Football Academy Jos, Namungo Tanzania, KMV Tanzania, Wakriya Guinea and the many more.

While receiving Barrister Paul Edeh, the Chief Executive Officer of the top European Sportswear, Kurt Molin was full of praises for Edeh, who he said has invested massively into the growth of women's football in Nigeria and Africa. The top executive further went on to say that a partnership deal between Masita and Ratels Sports Development Foundation is on the verge of getting sealed. 

"We are thrilled to enter into a relationship with Ratels Sports Development Foundation and Naija Ratels, a promising and ambitious Club and we hope that this strategic partnership allows us to work closely with the club as they enter into this next phase . 

"We have read a lot about what Ratels Sports Development Foundation are doing with women football in Nigeria and are proud to receive the President of the Foundation, Barrister Paul Edeh to our head office here in Holland.

"We are highly satisfied with all these achievements and are ready to partner with the foundation on their numerous programmes including the upcoming Flying Officers Cup.  

"Masita look forward to a great partnership and also confident that we can always get the best from this agreement. 

"We are proud to be kit sponsor of the club in the forthcoming Women's League season in Nigeria."

Also in the meeting in Holland was Former Super Eagles and South Korea Men National team Head Coach, Bonfrere Joe, who described Barrister Paul Edeh as a man who should be emulated by many in the Football Cycle in Nigeria and Africa. 

Bonfrere Joe who was pioneer Technical Adviser of the Super Falcons, leading them to their first ever FIFA Women World Cup in China (1991), inspiring players like Ann Chiejine, Uche Eucharia, Marvis Ogun, Chioma Ajunwa and many more to greatness later on in their career expressed his happiness with  the project of Ratels Sports Development Foundation.

"It is a huge achievement from my brother, Barrister Paul Edeh. We need more of this to develop women's football in Africa and am impressed with what we have been able to see from the last two editions. 

"I would like to inform you that what you are doing is unprecedented and that's the reason I am giving my full support to this competition and am sure it would go a long way to help get women's football to it's right position in Africa and the world as a whole.

"I'm very hopeful and optimistic that this partnership with Masita is one of many partnerships that would be sealed by your foundation." 

He also hinted that he will be in Nigeria in the coming weeks for the 25th anniversary celebration of the Olympic Gold Medal won by  Nigeria. 

Also reacting, Mr Emmanuel Adukwu, the CEO of Mees Palace Football Academy, Jos who brokered the deal heaped praises on the Sports Brand that has continued to support teams in Africa. 

"The Masita brand offers the biggest opportunity to the growing sports market in Nigeria and Africa at large

producing the highest quality sports equipment at the most affordable prices known for durability as well. I am happy that more teams are deciding to come on board the Masita partnership especially the Ratels Sports Development Foundation". Adukwu noted.  

He further listed technical assistance to the Various teams kitted by Masita through their coaches exchange program as a variable benefit no Nigerian sports club can afford to Ignore.

Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) Boss, Barrister Paul Edeh thanked the Chief Executive Officer of Masita Sportswear for giving them the chance to seal a partnership with  them, He also hailed former Super Eagles Coach Bonfrere Joe for lending his hand of support to the Flying Officers Cup, promising him that his Foundation will do all that is possible to continue pushing for a better future for the girl-child. 

"Today's announcement with Masita represents a landmark day for Ratels Sports Development Foundation and Naija Ratels Football Club's commercial strategy as we continue to attract new global brands to our projects. 

"My visit to Europe is to seal partnership deals and develop the various programmes of the Ratels Sports Development Foundation, as we  get prepared and ready to host the best and the biggest Women Football Pre-season Championship next month. 

"We are glad with this kind of support and partnership gotten from 'Masita' which is well known world wide as one of the top sports clothing company. We will also  work and ensure that we get positives from this agreement. 

I also want to thank Mr. Emmanuel Adukwu, who is Nigeria representative of the brand 'Masita' and also the veteran Football Coach, Bonfrere Joe, who is a man that I have always admired even before he led Nigeria to their first ever Gold medal at the Football event in the Olympics. He is technically sound and have always been a winner. 

Ratels Sports Development Foundation is the brain child of Legal Luminary, Barrister Paul Edeh and have been given various supports to the girl-child through Sports and Education.

FC Ebedei Stadium Is FIFA And CAF Standard - Oliseh

 

Barrister Churchill Oliseh has revealed that the FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu meets all FIFA and CAF requirements as it can host high profile international matches.

The President of the reputable and professionally managed football club in Nigeria also confirmed that it took the contractors less than four months to deliver the world-class project.

According to him, "The FC Ebedei Stadium was one of our biggest priorities, we liased with different experts in the field and opted for the very best.

"We used premium FIFA quality astroturf grass produced in Europe with high tech underlay and shock pads for the pitch.

"The technology is to help protect players against the side effects of other types of artificial grass and base.

"The spine of the grass enables sliding without lacerations for the player's thus enhancing improved performance on the pitch and protection too."

The stadium is set to host the 9th edition of Nigeria's most prestigious pre-season tournament, the Ogunjobi Gold Cup in October.

NWFL Premiership: Naija Ratels Officially Unveil Seven New Signings For New Season.

 

NWFL Premiership: Naija Ratels Unveil Seven New Players Ahead Of New Season. 

Newly promoted NWFL Premiership side, Naija Ratels FC on Saturday unveiled seven (7) new players ahead of the new 2021/2022 Premiership season..

Unveiling the players in Abuja, Edeh said the seven new players, most of them still in their teens, were carefully scouted from the grassroots in line with the traditions and policy of the club. 

The Chairman of the Club also gave a hint on his plans ahead of the new Premiership season, insisting that the club has all what it takes to compete well. 

“Our vision is to discover and groom young players; we discovered these players from our grassroots pre-season.

“My dream is to give these young girls the opportunity to play football, which they have been yearning for,” he said.

The astute Sports Administrator noted that as part of efforts to focus on young talents, an 11-year-old super talented soccer queen was among those unveiled for the team.

“We have a very young player here called Mirabel, she is just 11 years old and she has also been placed on scholarship up to University level; a record for the league.

“We are not only developing the players for the club, but for national teams when the need arises,” he said.

Edeh said other young players would also be placed on scholarships, as part of efforts to ensure the girls combined their budding football career with a sound education.

Earlier, the team’s Head coach, Bankole Olowookere said the team was fully ready for the season, and to ‘ruffle the feathers’ of established teams in the league.

The experienced tactician, who is also the coach of the Flamingos, the national U-17 women’s team, maintained that football was no longer played by big names, but by young dynamic players with a good team chemistry.

He said most of the new signings were from academies, and that his priority was to mould them into a formidable team.

“We have been training hard for the new season and I can tell you that we are not scared of any big name, we are a young side ready to take the league by storm,” he said.

The seven new players unveiled include 11-year-old Mirable Amedu from Naija Ratels academy, Fakiyesi Abisola, and Mbah Chidinma from New Generation Football Academy, Omede Regina from Adamawa Queens.

Others are Precious Daniel (WACO), Sandra Adugbe, Lakeside Queens Academy, and Adesina Itunuoluwa.

Naija Ratels FC is one of the newly promoted NWFL side and would be participating in the third edition of the Flying Officers Cup billed for October in Abuja next month.

36 Lion have landed in Abomey ahead of their next game against Dynamo FC.

 36 Lion land in Abomey 

The team kick started their training tour of Benin Republic with a 1-1 draw against AS Cotonou on Wednesday morning.

The boys had a recovery session before jetting off to Abomey for their next assignment.

The team arrived Abomey at 11am from the city of Cotonou on Thursday.

Secretary General and Vice President of Dynamo FC gave the Lions a superb reception and treated them like Kings with Pounded Yam done naturally with Mortar and Pestle while they watched amusingly. 

The Lions had a feel of the Stade Municipal de Bohicon where their second match of the tour will be played on Friday. Kickoff is 4pm.

It would be recalled that 36 Lion have produced the likes of Junior Ajayi, Imoh Ezekiel, Sadiq Atanda, Yira Sor, Sodiq Popoola, Yusuf Lawal, Samson Akinyoola amongst others.

Finidi And NPFL Uncertainties

 Finidi And NPFL Uncertainties

By Mazi Jaka

Five Reasons To Look Forward To The 2021 Flying Officers Cup

 

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Five Reasons To Look Forward To The 2021 Flying Officers Cup.

Since the tournament's inception in 2019, a number of big Nigerian Women Football clubs have participated. 

In 2019, Edo Queens emerge winners after defeating Nasarawa Amazons in the final. Nasarawa Amazons lost in the 2020 final to eventual winners Bayelsa Queens by a lone goal. 

This year's edition promises to be bigger and better, with sixteen teams fighting for honours, including three from neighboring African countries Benin Republic and Ghana.

Here are five Reasons why we should all look forward to the biggest women's football Pre-season Championship in Africa.

1. It's Something Different. 

There has never been a Pre-season like this before, where teams from outside of Nigeria will be represented. 

This would be an opportunity for teams to taste a different kind of football and opportunity away from norms. The atmosphere is expected to be something new. 

2. Rivalries 

One of Flying Officers Cup biggest selling points would be the passionate rivalries many teams in the tournament have with their opponents. 

So many rivalries will be rekindled. From the local derbies to the African one. 

Top teams like Rivers Angels, Bayelsa Queens, Nasarawa Amazons and FC Robo Queens may most likely meet up in the competition.

3. The Return Of Fans. 

A handful of supporters will be allowed to come support their clubs. Recently, the Coronavirus epidemic ravaged the world, which made most matches played behind closed doors. With fans coming in and taking necessary precautions, it promises to be an electrifying environment at the Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja. 

4. Cracking Goals And Entertaining Style Of Play. 

Look forward to strikes such as the sumptuous free-kick scored last year by Royal Queens midfielder Chioma Olise against Edo Queens or the stunner from about 30 yards scored by Naija Ratels midfielder Blessing Emmanuel to give her side the equalizer against Nasarawa Amazons in the Semi-final. We are expected to see even better goals this time around. 

5. Underdogs Giving The Favourites A Run For Their Money. 

If the 2020 edition of the Flying Officers Cup taught us anything, it was that nothing is ever certain in Football. Naija Ratels an underdog, went on to reach the Semi-final of the Flying Officers Cup, losing via penalties to Edo Queens and Nasarawa Amazons respectively in the third-place and semi's matches. 

We might be seeing more surprises this year with teams from the NWFL Nationwide, Championship and Premiership all participating.

H.M.K, Hammola FC, Fehinty, Orolu FC Enjoy Flying Start At Osun Apex League

 Orolu FC On Song As Hammola FC, H.M.K., Victory Police Maintain Brilliant Start At Osun Apex League 

As Osun Apex League enters week two, It was a scintillating performances from table toppers following their winning start into the much publicized league.

Orolu FC dazzles on the road and had a slim victory as Akeem Gbadegesin Boys thwarted the host Timi Giants FC with a lone goal courtesy of Seun Dauda. 

Hammola lnt'l took some ingenious advantage off their non league playing guest at the mainbowl of Osogbo Township Stadium as Afolabi Joseph solitary effort failed to yield any fortune for Otin Babes. 

'Lee Bombers' as they are fondly called under the tutelage of Coach Hoppers ran riots scoring three goals through bulky goal poacher Alabi Tunji who grabbed a brace before an hour mark as Habeeb put the icing on the cake of Ido Osun Landlord at the death. 

H. M. K. FC and Nationwide League One Division One new boys Fehinty FC secured home win. Naheem Odugbemi's brilliant runs and a well crafted loop over Hadji Hammed FC goal keeper secure the maximum points for Fehinty FC in Ido Osun. Victory Police too stun Akoment FC with two goals to one. It was Akoment winger Kehinde Dosumu who drew first blood before Police fought back to secure vital home win through Malik and Seyi.

Elsewhere, Ayedire Utd. proved stubborn for Shile Boys as the encounter ended 2 all. Olanshile forward Ibrahim grabbing the first brace of the league.

Week Two Fixtures (Grp. B) Wed. 15 Sept. 2021

Orolu LG FC Vs Olansile FC

Ayedire VS AUD All Star

Thur. 16 Sept. 2021

Hadji Hammed Vs Timi Giants FC

The top two teams in each group would eventually qualify for Super 4 to determine the actual league winner.

Osun Apex League is packaged and financed by Osun FA under the distinguished sports financier Alhaji Rasaq lshola Mustapha RIM. The Grand Prize of 120, 000 and 100, 000 have been earmarked for the eventual winner and runner’s up. There are countless exciting gifts also for participating teams and individual awards are also in the offing.

Abdul Sule Gets Role At NWFL Championship Side, Honey Badgers.

 

NWFL Championship side, Honey Badgers FC on tuesday appointed former Confluence Queens and Kogi United boss Abdul Sule as their new Chairman.

At a well attended press conference in the Federal Capital of Nigeria, Abuja, the former Super Eagles goal poacher was introduced to the press as Supremo of the Club by outgoing Chairman, Barrister Paul Edeh, who described Sule as a Sports administrator with  a wealth of experience. 

The former AC Horsens of Denmark forward played professional football in Nigeria, Qatar, Denmark and Malaysia before quiting the round leather game in 2008 for business and Sports administration. 

Sule spent four years working as Chairman at Kogi United and Confluence Queens, playing a key role in the development of the two teams and enjoyed a successful spell, leading both teams to the NWFL Premiership Super 4 in Lagos and the NNL Super 8 in Aba respectively.

An excited Abdul Sule, told newsmen on tuesday that he loves challenges, reason why he accepted to start a new role at Honey Badgers FC. 

"This is a wonderful opportunity for me, because Honey Badgers have shown great progress since it was formed in 2019, promoting from the Nationwide to the Championship and I am convinced that the future will be better.

"I admire the way Barrister Paul Edeh is going with the team and no wonder they club keep improving year by year. We will continue to be ambitious and keep the legacy and policy of the team. 

"We have big plans for the team and I think the players we have now are good enough to get us a promotion ticket to the Premiership, but above that, we want to build an environment where players from Benue and the northern part of the country can fulfill their dreams of playing abroad, and no doubt, we shall be giving them various opportunities to achieve that.

"We will try as much as possible to make the team better as we have started planning before now. We would be inviting some foreign coaches to come see the team at the Flying Officers Cup and that could be a step in a right direction. 

He went on to further say: "Barrister Paul Edeh's willingness to see me join Honey Badgers was decisive and for me, the choice was natural, because I see great potential in the team and together we shall achieve greatness." He Concluded.

Also speaking at the Press Conference, Barrister Paul Edeh noted that the choice of Abdul Sule as Chairman of Honey Badgers FC was borne out of the fact that they both share the same vision to develop the game of football from the grasroot. 

The Legal Luminary stated that he resigned as Chairman of the Makurdi based club and handed over to Sule, to put more concentration at Sports Development, through the Ratels Sports Development Foundation, an initiative which is getting bigger by the day. 

"We believe that Abdul Sule will bring in his wide range of experience to play at the Badgers, secondly we noticed how he took Confluence Queens from their lowest moment to the peak before leaving. 

"Working with him has shown that we share the same vision and passion for women's football. We don't believe in finished product, we build from the scratch and I think he is the right man for the job.

"Further more, his know-how in Football administration is topnotch, having played football to the highest level, both home and abroad are some of the main reasons leading us to present him our ambitious challenge. 

"This appointment, is another sign of our ambition and desire to be as competitive as possible in the league, because truly, we have a lot of talents in Benue and the northern part of the country and we believe we can harness and nurture them to greatness through his appointment as Chairman. We want to congratulate him and wish him well in this new quest.

Honey Badgers is an NWFL Championship side, based in Makurdi, Benue State and was founded in 2019 alongside Naija Ratels by Barrister Paul Edeh, last year, they finished second in the NWFL Nationwide to gain automatic promotion to the Championship.

36 Lion Set To Roar At Training Tour

 

36 Lion Set To Fly Nigeria's Flag At Training Tour

36 Lion of Lagos are set for the tour of Benin Republic, where they would play series of friendlies against six Premier League sides.

The tour will last for two weeks and the team will travel to the Francophone country on Tuesday 14th September.

Liameed Gafar the proprietor of 36 Lion revealed plans for the two-week tour in a chat with the Media on Monday afternoon.

"Our players have been undergoing intensive training for sometime, having played against the likes of Kwara United, MFM FC and Joy Cometh in the past," the well respected man enthused.

"It is necessary to take them out to garner experience and exposure, especially outside the shores of the country. The aim of 36 Lion is to discover and nurture talents to international limelight."

"I have much confidence in our youngsters that they will not disappoint the club when we get to Benin Republic. They have been together for a long time and have done well. 

36 Lion Set To Roar At Training Tourbeen embarking on this tour in the last fifteen years. The team hasn't lost in Benin Republic and we hope to maintain the momentum," he added.

The Lions will cover about 400 Kilometers inside Benin Republic, from Port Novo to Cotonou, from Bohicon to Ouidah and Abomey with determination to conquer and win it all.

Ogunjobi Gold Cup Congratulates NNL Champions, Tornadoes, 3SC, Gombe Utd And Remo Stars

 

Organisers of Nigeria's prestigious pre-season tournament, Ogunjobi Gold Cup have congratulated Niger Tornadoes for winning the Nigerian National League(NNL) trophy.

The Ikon Allah Boys beat Shooting Stars who also gained promotion alongside Gombe United and Remo Stars, 3-2 in a thriller at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, venue for the 2020/22 NNL Play-Offs.  

Tunde Shamsudeen, General Coordinator of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup said: "I want to use this medium to congratulate the quartet of Tornadoes, Shooting Stars, Gombe United and Remo Stars for picking a promotion ticket to the NPFL.

"It was well deserving of the teams as they capped their brilliant season and hard work with the much-needed ticket.

"The feat recorded by the clubs in Enugu has shown to our critics the value of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup to teams in their three tiers of our domestic league, as over the years the tourney Cup has grown to become a brand in Nigeria's  football, as it gives teams the needed platform to prepare for the new seasons.

"With the quality of football exhibited by these four teams at the NNL play-off, I'm certain these teams will make a difference in the NPFL this season.

"I want to appeal to the four teams that it's a different ball game in the NPFL and it's difficult to gain promotion and easy to relegate. So they must invest wisely in their squad, get their recruitment process right and strive to pick points on the road."

Shamsudeen, further hinted that plans were in top gear to organize the 9th edition of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup preseason tournament.

"I want to keep much of the information to my chest, though some states are bidding to host the prestigious championship, while more than 20 teams in the three tiers of our leagues have signified their interests of participation.

Flying Officers Cup Represents A New Approach To Women Pre-season Football In Africa - Naa Bardina-Quaye.

 

Flying Officers Cup Represents A New Approach To Women Pre-season Football In Africa - Naa Bardina-Quaye. 

Ghanaian top Football Journalist, Genevieve Naa Bardina-Quaye has described the Flying Officers Cup as a new approach to women's Football Pre-season Competition in Africa. 

Sixteen teams altogether, comprising thirteen Nigerian teams, and three others from Ghana and Benin Republic will compete for honours in Abuja from the 10th to the 24th of October 2021. 

Naa Abardina-Quaye while speaking from her base in Accra, the capital of Ghana said the Organisers of the Flying Officers Cup have done something that has never been achieved before in Africa Women's Football history. The well-travelled journalist went on to add that the Pre-season Championship will give teams representing their countries at the TotalEnergies CAFWCL the right atmosphere to get a good preparation ahead of their battles in Egypt. 

"The Flying Officers Cup is a competition that is being talked about here in Ghana. Teams are eager to compete and am glad that teams will represent Ghana at the competition this year. 

"For me, I see it as a big achievement for the Organisers, this is the third edition and am sure it would get bigger by the years. Possibly, next year, we can get teams from Southern, Eastern and Northern Africa compete in the Competition. 

"It only shows quality, when teams like Rivers Angels, Bayelsa Queens, Nasarawa Amazons and the rest compete with Clubs from Ghana and Benin Republic in a Competition that isn't Organisers by WAFU or CAF. It clearly has to show the kind of dreams the Organisers have for Women's Football and special kudos should also go the the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) for providing an enabling environment for this kind of Competition." She Concluded

The Flying Officers Cup is a Women's Football Pre-season Championship sponsored by Ratels Sports Development Foundation and this year's edition will see teams from Nigeria, Ghana and Benin Republic compete for honours in Abuja from the 10th-24th October 2021.

Tokyo Based Top Club Announced Obalola As Head Coach

 

Nigeria Coach Obalola Appointed Head Coach Of Japanese Club

Japan-based Nigerian coach, Bolarinwa Obalola also known as Kobayashi continued to make headlines in football both in Asia and Nigeria.

Despite living in Japan, Obalola has been popular among the grassroots coaches in  South-West Nigeria following series of online coaching courses he has organised for aspiring gaffers.

To take his career to the next level, he was announced as the new Head Coach of Tokyo based team Zion FC on Thursday.

"Notice of appointment of Mr Kobayashi Bolarinwa  as top team manager

We would like to inform you that Obalola Kobayashi has been appointed as the manager of the top team," the club confirmed.

The former Shooting Stars legend very rich credentials helped to secure the much-coveted appointment as he has: 

︎UEFA Official UEFA Professional License

2011: International Coach Association License America (ICA)

2011: Bronze Coaching fitness condition License -USA.

2017: Japan Football Association(JFA) Coaching License

Zion FC is a club in the Tokyo League One and presently placed second on the table.

Obalola is expected to resume work with the team with immediate effect as the club didn't want to leave any vacuum.

Flying Officers Cup: NWFL Premiership Coaches Heap Praises On Organisers.

Flying Officers Cup: NWFL Premiership Coaches Heap Praises On Organisers.

Top Coaches in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership have heaped praises on the Organisers of the upcoming Women Football Pre-season Championship, the Flying Officers Cup. 

Some of the Managers who spoke to the Media recently, described the tournament as a good way for their various teams to prepare hard at the highest level, ahead of the beginning of the Premiership season. 

Nasarawa Amazons Head Coach, Christopher Danjuma, whose team participated in the last two editions of the Flying Officers Cup said the tournament has always helped and given his team a clue of what to expect, when the league starts. 

According to the Nigeria U-20 Women National team, the Falconets Gaffer, the Competition offers his team the opportunity to gel better by playing against top teams in a very competitive atmosphere.

"It has always been a perfect way to start the season. The Flying Officers Cup, has become a tradition for Nasarawa Amazons. We were at the last two editions and got to the finals, losing to Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens respectively. It gives us the chance to get better as a team and that's one thing that has really been helping us." He Concluded. 

Osun Babes will be participating in the prestigious tournament for the first time this year, having missed out of the last two editions and the Head Coach of the side Olayinka Adunola said she is optimistic and looking forward to a fantastic Pre-season Championship in Abuja. 

" No doubt, we have always wanted to participate in the tournament, but am glad that we can this time around. We know the standard of the tourney and understand that we have to be at our best to keep the momentum going until the league starts. We want to have fun on the pitch, at the same time, try some new players and improve as a team everyday. The Flying Officers Cup offers us the platform to do that." She Concluded. 

Bayelsa Queens Head Coach, Moses Aduku said his team will use the tournament to test new players and strategize ahead of the new season. Bayelsa Queens recently won the AITEO Cup and a lot is expected from them in Abuja, but the experienced Gaffer insist it's just a Pre-season Championship. 

"Every Coach wants to win something and add more silverware to the ones they already have in their cabinet. We are going to be ourselves, improve in every game and test the quality that we have and definitely won't put too much pressure on ourselves. I am impressed with the standard of the Competition and no doubt, it is the best." He Concluded.

Sunshine Queens will also be at the Flying Officers Cup for the first time and their Manager, Tayo Onilude is very much excited too. 

"We have been working hard everyday to get the players in shape and against all odds will be giving our best in Abuja. The good thing is that we would be playing against some solid teams and perhaps we would be using different formations and tactics to execute our games, until we get it right. 

For Bankole Olowookere, his team Naija Ratels surpassed so many people's imagination, by reaching the Semi-final of the 2020 edition. His team, then in the NWFL Nationwide, went on to beat teams like Royal Queens, Kaduna Queens and played draws with Edo Queens and Nasarawa Amazons in the third place and Semi-Final games respectively, now in the Premiership, Olowookeere thinks his team will compete better. 

"We did well last year and hopefully, we can do more and play better, he said. The team will continue to improve on its style of play and that is the most important thing for us." He Concluded. 

AITEO Cup finalists, FC Robo Queens of Lagos will also plan to make a grand entry into the Competition this year. The 'Lagos Landladies' have quality players and are looking at competing with the best. The Head Coach and owner of the Club, Osahon Emmanuel also gave a huge thumbs up to Barrister Paul Edeh and Ratels Sports Development Foundation for being consistent with the Pre-season Championship. 

"We are working towards competing against some of the best teams in Nigeria and Africa. This is a while new idea from what we used to have in the past. Kudos to the Organisers as we look forward to having a great tournament. 

The Flying Officers Cup is the biggest Women Football Pre-season Championship in Africa and this year's edition, the third will see teams from Nigeria, Ghana and Benin Republic participating.

 

Gombe United Charged For Unruly Conduct .

 

Gombe United Charged For Unruly Conduct .

Gombe United have been indicted for misconducts in the opening match of the Nigeria National League, 2021 Super Eight playoff against El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri  and are to pay the sum of five hundred thousand naira (N500,000,00).

Gombe challenged the decision of the referee in the encounter and made serious attempts to assault the referee and the match commissioner for what they termed unfavourable decision after El-Kanemi took the lead.

Their fans and club officials all ran into the field and held up the game to the surprise of many and in front of dignitaries present, an act which brought the game to disrepute.

The Nigeria National League has also mandated the management of Gombe United to as a matter of urgency identify members of their supporters and officials who played major roles in the disturbances and harassment of the match and umpires of the match, refusal will mean a ban on the few number of supporters granted them from coming to  the Stadium . 

Gombe United have two days from Tuesday 7 September to comply with the directives or face stiffer sanctions.

Flying Officers Cup Gets NFF Endorsements

 

Flying Officers Cup 2021: NFF Endorses Prestigious Women Football Pre-season Tournament.

Nigeria's Football Governing Body, The NFF has officially endorsed the third edition of the prestigious Flying Officers Cup billed to hold next month in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. 

The Federation gave her  backing to the biggest Women Football Pre-season Tournament in Africa, through a letter signed by NFF Technical Director Austin Eguaveon on behalf of the General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi. 

In the letter of endorsement, Sanusi wrote: "We express the warm compliment of the President, Executive Board Members, Management and Staff of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). 

"We hereby give you approval and thereby endorse the laudable competition by your Organization, Ratels Sports Development Foundation. 

He further commended the Flying Officers Cup Organisers for their efforts and commitment to the development of  women football in Nigeria. 

"We are aware of your efforts in always helping the Girl-child and your deep commitment to develop the women's game in the country. 

"We however have to reiterate that at every stage of the Competition, the Technical department of the Nigeria Football Federation must be carried along. 

In her reaction to the competition's endorsement, the General Coordinator of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup, Dr. Victoria Nlemigbo Esq  thanked the President, NFF General Secretary, the entire board and staff of the Federation for their unalloyed support for the competition and for Ratel Sports Development Foundation in general. 

"Getting the NFF's support for the Flying Officers Cup is very key and fundamental. This shows the work that the planning committee has put in place and continues to put in place to make the Competition a huge success. 

"So far, sixteen teams have already expressed and committed to participate in the competition and we are looking forward to hosting them in this epic and expected  perfect Tournament.

Also speaking, the President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation, the major sponsors of the Pre-season Championship noted that the official endorsement from the Nigeria Football Federation, which is the body in charge of football competitions and activities in Nigeria, further shows that the competition will be bigger and better this year. 

The Sports Philanthropist further charged everyone involved with the planning of the Pre-season Championship to keep all hands in deck to ensure a very successful outing.

"We are proud of what we have been able to achieve so far and with supports from the NFF, NWFL and all Clubsides involved, we are sure and optimistic that the Competition will be a very good one. In the coming days, we shall be rolling out more plans about the Flying Officers Cup. I want to appreciate the NFF and the NWFL for their moral and technical supports." He Concluded. 

The Flying Officers Cup is the biggest Women Football Pre-season Championship in Africa with Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens emerging winners in 2019 and 2020 respectively.

Samson Siasia Stadium Gets Face Lift With Installation Of Scoreboard

 

Samson Siasia Stadium Gets Face Lift With Installation Of Scoreboard

The high-definition, LED scoreboard - which is situated just in front of the arena - can display live footage from the football field and stands, as well as replays and recorded content.

The approximately 30 feet by 50 feet (1,400 square feet) scoreboard was installed by Monimichelle Sports Facility Constructions Limited.

The new scoreboard features a single-point sound system on top.

It was further scooped that Ebi Egbe, Chief Executive Officer of Monimichelle Sports Facility Constructions Ltd, the firm handling the Stadium, was on ground to ensure the LED equipment was cleared from the Nigerian Customs.

Upon clearance, Monimichelle Ltd embarked on the installation of the scoreboard and have now successfully completed the process by putting it to test ahead of Bayelsa United's continental assignment.

Tokyo 2020: Team Nigeria Finishes In 33rd Position, 4th in Africa

 

Tokyo 2020: Team Nigeria Finishes In 33rd Position, 4th in Africa

Team Nigeria have finished in the 33rd position on the medals table of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and 4th in Africa. 

With a total number of ten medals won which include four gold, a silver and five bronze, Team Nigeria were the 4th best African team behind Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.

Represented by only 22 athletes, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics had one of Team Nigeria's smallest contingents to an international competition and yet her ten medals were just two short of twelve, her record number of medals won at a Paralympic Games.

According to Team Nigeria's Chef de Mission, Mr. Peter Nelson who is also the Director of Planning, Monitoring and Information in the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, the athletes did Nigeria proud, considering their number.

"It is awesome and quite remarkable what we have achieved at this Paralympic Games," Nelson remarked.

"We want to use this medium to appreciate the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Sunday Dare, for his enormous support, in making sure that Team Nigeria recorded huge successes. Our dreams and plans came to reality.

"Also, i want to thank the Permanent Secretary, Mr  Nebolisa Anako, for his giant strides too, in making sure that everything went to plan.

"In all, I give glory to God and specially appreciate the athletes, who are the gladiators, not forgetting their coaches and support staff. They all made it possible for the Nigerian anthem to be heard ten good times at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games," the Chef de Mission concluded.

Olansile, Hammola FC On Duty As Osun Apex League Kicks Off

 

Olansile, Hammola FC On Duty As Osun Apex League Kicks Off

The much talked about Osun Apex League is set to be underway this weekend at the mainbowl of Osogbo Township Stadium.

With thirteen (13) teams divided into two groups, the top two teams in each group would be qualified for Super 4 to determine the eventual league winner.

Osun Apex League is packaged and financed by Osun FA under the distinguished sports financier Alhaji Rasaq lshola Mustapha RIM. The Grand Prize of 120, 000 and 100, 000 have been earmarked for the eventual winner and runner’s up. There are countless exciting gifts also for participating teams and individual awards are also in the offing.

On Saturday 4th of September, Olansile FC will host Ayedire Utd. by 1pm while ldo Osun landlord Hammola lnt’l FC will storm Osogbo Township Stadium with their fans as they play host to Otin Babes by 3pm.

Actions will resume on Wednesday 8th Sept., to conclude week 1 fixtures.

Group A

Akoment FC Ede

Hammola Int’l FC

Victory Police FC

H. M. K FC Osogbo

Osun Civil Defense FT

Otin Babes FC Okuku

Group B

Fehinty FC Osogbo

Orolu LG FC Ifon Osun

Timi Giants FC Ede

Ayedire United Ileogbo

AUD All Stars Osogbo

Hadji Hammed FC Osogbo

Olansile FC Osogbo