NPFL: Abia Warriors Held 'Goal Shy' Tornadoes ln llorin

Tornadoes Were Left To Rue Missed Scoring Chances, As Warriors Ran Away With Valuable Away Point:

What began like an easy ride to victory for the home team ended disappointingly for the host.

Tornadoes started the game on a right footing and were evidently on rampage in the early minutes, looking the more hungrier to pick maximum points as Lukman Mohammed, Ahmadu Liman and Destiny Ashadi ceased control of the game from the midfield, Kabiru Adeniji looked to have put the host ahead having benefited from a good ball in, to do a wonderful acrobatic shot, only to be met with the lines man flag up, in what was adjudged to be an offside positioning.

The Ikon Allah Boys continued their assaults towards goal and were rewarded on the 33rd minutes, when Usule Martins' low shot from inside the box off a pass from Lukman Mohammed left goalkeeper Pius Ibrahim planted, as he couldn't help but watched the ball rolled into the net.  

There was mixed feelings on the home sides' bench, moments after the goal, as both Lukman Mohammed and Destiny Ashadi were seen limping after sustaining injuries, Destiny was substituted few minutes before half time making way for Shamsudeen Hashim. 

On resumption into the second half, Lukman Mohammed couldn't make it out as Abdulkadir Zango returned to the team making his first appearance this season. 

Abia Warriors levelled things up on the 54th minute when Hammed Yakub benefited from Godwin Obaje's pass to fire a grounder passed Lucky Abdul Jimoh. 

From then onwards, all efforts by the home team to find the lead proved abortive as so many chances created from good passing sequences were wasted for poor decision making just at the final end.

HammolaFC, GFCC Ede Two Others Are Early Birds ln Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Quarter Finals

 

 

The Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup is heading into the business end, with four teams already through to the quarter-finals.

Hammola FC of Ido-Osun ended as group winners in the Egbedore centre. Hammola FC won two of their games, drawing just one, while New Dawn FC, Ofatedo came second with five (5) points. 

In Ede North, GFCC Ede and Unity FC ended as group winners and runners up respectively. GFCC Ede North, had a great run in the Competition going past Victory Football Academy and Adegbite FC to book an automatic slot in the quarter finals. 

In the Ejigbo Centre, the final group matches will be played this week, Ifesowapo FC (Isoko) will battle Temidire FC (Ilawo) on Thursday, 30th of December, while Unity FC (Ejigbo) and Temidire FC (Ilawo) will play their last group games on friday, 31st of December. 

In Ede South, Last year's second runner up, Eyiowuawi FC defeated their opponent Molababs FC 1-0 and look to be in a comfortable place to book a  Quarter-Final spot. 

Coordinator of the Competition Oladele Bamiji said he is satisfied with the way the Competition has been going so far. Bamiji also hailed and described  Hon. Bamidele Salam, who is the sole sponsor of the Competition as a man who has great intention and love for his people.

"We are glad and satisfied with the way the competition has been going so far, it is a clear indication that Sports is a major component that brings the old, young and everyone together.

 "People from all four centres have trooped out en masse to give the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup a major boost and we are happy about that. Last year we witnessed massive support from everyone in our Constituency and this year, the support is even more. 

"Specifically, Rep Bamidele Salam have done alot in all areas, and coming out again for the second time to give the youths a platform through Sports, shows that he has his people dear to his heart."

The Competition, which is dedicated in honour of the first Civilian Governor of Osun State, Otunba Isiaka Adeleke is solely sponsored by Rep. Bamidele Salam who represents the good people of Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State in the National Assembly.

The final of the Competition will come up on the 15th of January 2022 in Ede.

Olansile Cup 4th Edition: Hammola Int'l FC Are Champions

 

Olansile Cup 4th Edition: Hammola Int'l FC Are Champions

Ido Osun based side, Hammola lnt'l FC became the latest champions of the prestigious Olansile Cup, the annual tourney packaged by football tycoon, Mr. Olansile Sulaimon fondly called 'Omo Mummy'.

The finalists approached the tie having in mind there wouldn't be any more chance to be tagged the champions except making resourceful use of the vivacious ninety minutes ahead.

On their way to final, Diamond FC had it so tough against the defending champion TSI FA, the God of soccer swung into their favor during the lotteries after a tie at regulation time.

LeeBombers on the other side eased past high flying 3FC of lfon Osun. Habeeb Olanrewaju's late strike dump out Akeem Gbadegesin 'Egun' tutured side from the tourney in one of the cracking semi finals.

An entertaining final was without goals, however, the match wasn't devoid of thrills, vociferous fans, classic officiating and dramas of various sorts.

 Coach Hoppers tutored side came close to scoring few times in the first half while Diamond FC having respected their opponents somehow in the first stanza came out smoking in the second half. The two goalkeepers put up a gallantry displays to the amazements of watching crowd.

The game ended scoreless at full time, as Hammola FC scored three from the spot while Hammola shot stopper Adewale Saheed denied Diamond FC from scoring any. The elated Coach of Hammola FC Abdul Rasaq Abdul Azeez spoke to press after the lifting the giant trophy.

"I want to congratulate the management for backing the team thus far, we have played in 6 finals in eleven months and this trophy happened to be our third in the year. Hammola FC is becoming a force to be reckoned with and teams are always at their top game throwing missiles at us anytime we are on duty. We won't relent going forward because we are not there yet." Former Nationwide League One sides Pele FC of Inisa and Knights FC of Ife handler concluded.

#FUBFDay21: Osun Sports Commissioner, Oliseh To Grace The Event

 

Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Osun State Honourable Yemi Lawal is among the top personalities that will be guests at the third edition of Family United By Football (FUBF Day) in Osogbo on Sunday, as Barrister Churchill Oliseh, President of Nationwide League One (NLO) club, FC Ebedei will deliver a lecture.

FUBF is a vibrant sports group on social media platform WhatsApp and has the key stakeholders of sports in Osun State and  Nigeria as members.  

The group's admin, Tunde Shamsudeen informed:  "This year's FUBF Day will be one not to forget in a hurry as a few very important personalities(VIPs) who have made their mark in sports will grace the event and also share their success stories.

"One of such persons is Honourable Yemi Lawal. The 'Working Progress' is a square peg in a square hole. In less than two years he has been able to rejuvenate sports in the state. The successes recorded at the Osun State Sports Festival is still fresh in our memories.

"Another is our guest speakers Barrister Churchill Oliseh. A result-oriented individual who has written his name on a platter of gold when it comes to football at the grassroot.

"It's on record that since 1995, there is no medal Nigeria won in football that you won't see a product of FC Ebedei. Churchill Oliseh will deliver a lecture titled: 'Football As A Possible Investments, Principles And Challenges'."

"Also the Special Adviser to Governor Oyetola on Youths and Sports, Aremo Adegboyega Adelabu, and the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Osun State on Sports Development, Vincent Akinbami are guest of the occasion.

"Not forgetting the Osun Sports Council General Manager, Rotimi Dunmoye, President Hammola Int'l FC, Muideen Odeyemi and President HMK, Yemi Adesiyan they too will grace the event." 

Recall Churchill, the elder brother of former Super Eagles coach and the captain is credited with discovering Nigerian internationals like Obafemi Martins, Paul Onuachu (Genk, Belgium), Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England) among others via his platform FC Ebedei.

Rep Bamidele Salam Urges Spirit Of Sportsmanship As 2nd Edition Of Isiaka Adeleke Memorial Cup Kicks-Off In Ejigbo

 

Rep Bamidele Salam Urges Spirit Of Sportsmanship As 2nd Edition Of Isiaka Adeleke Memorial Cup Kicks-Off In Ejigbo.

House of Representatives Member, Bamidele Salam has declared open the second edition of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Championship billed to hold from the 5th of December 2021 to the 15th of January 2022. 

The Ogiyan Football Pitch, Ejigbo was filled with life and exuded with so much energy and merriments, as Sports enthusiast, Party leaders, youths all came in their large numbers to witness the kick-off of the 2nd edition of Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup.

Declaring the Competition open, Rep Bamidele Salam, who was represented by his Media Aide, Hon. Oladele Bamiji urged all the 16 participating teams to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner during and after the games, even as he assures that all necessary logistics have been put in place to ensure the smooth running of the competition. 

"He stressed that the competition was formed to primarily honour the late Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, who gave his all to the development of Osun State and also to basically keep the youths busy and away from societal vices, as well as accord them opportunity to showcase and discover their talents. 

Each participating team were drawn from four  Federal Constituency namely Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo

Adeleke Dynasty FC are the defending Champions of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup, after they defeated Surprise Tanjo FC, Ejigbo in a well attended final match at the Federal Polytechnic Ede, Football Pitch. 

In addition to the giant trophy ,medals and individual awards given to outstanding players in the Competition. All the 16 participating teams at the last edition were presented with cash gifts by Rep Bamidele Salam, as a way of encouraging the players and the coaching crew. 

Temidire FC, Ilawo played a 1-1 draw with New United FC, Ejigbo in the opening match of the 2021 edition.

The Competition, which is dedicated in honour of the first Civilian Governor of Osun State, Otunba Isiaka Adeleke is solely sponsored by Rep. Bamidele Salam who represents the good people of Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State in the National Assembly.

Olukismet FC To Drag Vandrezzer To NFF Over Illegal Signing Of Etiti Solomon

 

Olukismet FC To Drag Vandrezzer To NFF Over Illegal Signing Of Etiti Solomon

Nationwide League One side, Olukismet  Football Club of Ikere Ekiti is set to drag Vandrezzer to the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) over the illegal signing of Etiti Solomon.

The Lagos based Nigerian National League(NNL) recently announced the capture of the left-winger from Remo Stars on a three-year contract till 2024. 

Olukismet via its Secretary, Ogundipe Abiodun Bright has taken a swipe at the management of Vandrezzer, saying they acted unprofessionally in the signing of Etiti Solomon, as the NLO side has information to prove that the pacy attacking winger is a bonafide player of the club.

"I want to use this medium to put the records straight and not to join issues with Vandrezzer regarding the ownership of Etiti.

"We have a valid contract with him and his Nationwide League One (NLO) license is with us. If you must know his Player Number is 9230 while his License Number is 7230. 

"Etiti told us he would be spending the NLO off-season break in Minna, Niger State. When the date for the break elapsed, he called that he was cash strapped and needed money to travel back to Ikere Ekiti, the management sent him the sum of Ten Thousand Naira (#10, 000).

"After receiving the money, he never showed up, as he left management worried as he became incommunicado, only for the news of his signing with Vandrezzer to go viral on social media and other sports websites.

" Mind you he also acknowledged the payment of his last monthly salary of #38, 526:88 Kobo after tax.

"After hearing of the news, we contacted Vandrezzer management and they said they would get back to us. As we speak they are yet to as they plan to use Etiti in the Lagos State FA Cup.

"They are aware he is our player and want to be smart about it, little wonder they refused to add our club name on the list of previous clubs Etiti played for as they mentioned Yobo FC, 36 Lions FC and Remo Stars."

Recall Etiti played for Olukismet in the 2020/2021 Nationwide League One Division One Zonal League where the Ikere-Ekiti based club played at the Ilorin centre and grouped alongside Hammola Int'l FC, Knights FC, Seat Of God FC among others.