Gov. Adeleke To Osun Utd/Babes: My Government Will Give You Needed Attention

Gov. Adeleke To Osun Utd/Babes: My Government Will Give You Needed Attention 

Osun State Governor, Senator Nurudeen Jackson Ademola Adeleke has reiterated his desire to give Osun Sports a facelift. He made this known today at the government secretariat while receiving the management, officials and players of Osun Utd/Babes.

The General Manager of Osun State Sports Council, Rotimi Dunmoye led the council delegation to governor's office as he presented the refurbished buses to the governor.

Sports Council boss who was full of appreciation to the government, recounted how matters affecting Osun sports have been given swift attention by the administration of Senator Ademola Adeleke. He then pledged that the good gestures of the government will be reciprocated with desirable results from the teams.

Governor Adeleke who was happy to see the two teams said that his administration is ready to make Osun Sports an envy for every other states of the federation.

"When SSG came to me that your buses are not in good condition, I felt bad and I had to approve the total repair of the two buses.

" Let me categorically say it here that our administration will make you people happy because when you people are happy, you will give your best to make the state proud.

" If you need more players to fortify your teams, Osun Babes and Osun United, we would sign more players for you.

"Tomorrow, to encourage you, Osun Babes FC, we would all be at the Osogbo Township Stadium to support and cheer you to victory." Concluded Governor Adeleke.

The event had in attendance, the deputy governor, Chief Kola Adewusi, Secretary to the state government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye and other top government officials.

NPFL: Remo Stars Sign Junior Lokosa

 

Former Nigeria Premier Football League poster boy, Junior Lokosa on Friday completed his signing to Remo Stars ahead of the kickoff of the second stanza of 2022/23 season. 

 

A delighted Lokosa who will wear the colours of the Sky Blue Stars of Ikenne, says his top priority is to bang in goals for the club.

 "It's good to be back to the NPFL, Remo Stars is a new challenge for me, as the club has stamped itself as one of the top teams in the NPFL, and with great ambition. 

"Having qualified for the CAF Confederation Cup at the end of last season, there is a drive in the club to win trophies and also be among the top Nigerian team that features regular in the continent.

“I will be happy, to contribute my quota towards making the team finish the second part of the season among the top three teams in group B and as well pick a Super 6 playoff ticket.

" I was the top scorer of the NPFL, and I hope to score goals for Remo Stars, as that is my job as a striker."

Lokosa played for First Bank FC before moving to Kano Pillars in May 2017.

At the end of his second season with Pillars, he bagged the Eunisell Boot Award after his 19 goals placed him top of the NPFL top scorers chart, earning him N3.8 million (N200,000 for each goal).

After trials in China, he joined Espérance Sportive de Tunis in 2019, won the CAF Champions League and from there to Simba FC of Tanzania.

Adamu: Alansmith Expanding Frontiers To Other African Domestic Leagues

 

Adamu: Alansmith Expanding Frontiers To Other African Domestic Leagues 

Joshua Adamu, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of FIFA and CAF-certified synthetic pitch installation firm, Alansmith Nigeria Limited has given the main reason why they are the one-stop shop for stadium facilities.

Adamu in a chat with the press, expressed his delight as his work at the FC Ebedei Stadium is earning praises and that, about eight players have moved to Denmark to improve on their professional careers.

 It two years and the FC Ebedei Stadium pitch is looking new, it says a lot about the job done and the quality of turf installed on the pitch, can you tell us more about it?

A-First of all I like to credit the team for always looking for the best, like I always say "a good product sells itself" Alansmith Nigeria LTD would give quality products, professional services and excellent after-sales service for maintenance in the long run.

During these two years, FC Ebedei has had about eight (8) of its players move to Denmark to further their football career, credit to the facility installed by Alansmith Nigeria LTD as it's part of the club's success story, so how delighted are you?

I'm very intrigued that we have been able to bring European standards to Nigeria where there is no difference between playing abroad and on our turf which allows a smooth transition to where ever they find themselves because of the world-class facility they trained on while at home.

Teams have poured praises on your work, so how can teams in Nigeria's domestic league benefit from it?

We are accessible, we can be reached via Instagram and our website, and our motto is integrity and professionalism so teams in Nigeria who don't compromise standards and want quality jobs can rest assured that we are their one-stop shop.

Any plans to extend your work beyond the shores of Nigeria?

Yes of course, as we speak we are consulting for projects in African countries and with the COVID pandemic travel restrictions, we've been able to work with foreign partners on their projects here in Africa because we have the equipment and technical experience.

 During the live streaming of matches at the FC Ebedei Stadium, comments are always made about the team and facility, how impressed are you?

I'm very impressed, the team is doing a fantastic job because the astroturf is giving the players a platform to showcase their talents and abilities and a good camera view.

House of Reps Member-Elect Ekene Adams Dedicates Certificate of Return To Soname

House of Reps Member-Elect Ekene Adams Dedicates Certificate of Return To Soname

Sports Administrator, now members-elect of the House of Representatives, Ekene Abubakar Adams has given glory to God as he specially thanked the President of Remo Stars Football Club of Ikenne, Honourable Kunle Soname. 

Adams will represent the good people of the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in the 10th National Assembly and clinched his ticket under the platform of the (Labour Party) in the elections of the lower legislative chamber, held alongside the presidential on Saturday 25 February.

Adams, who was General Manager of Remo Stars before he clinched the ticket could not hide his delight after he and other 324 members-elect of the Green Chamber were presented their certificate of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.

While speaking when he presented his certificate of return issued him by INEC as a member-elect to Soname, Ekene Adams showed encomiums on the billionaire gentleman, business mogul, philanthropist and passionate football lover.

"I give glory to God, my family and the good people for giving me the mandate to serve them in the Green Chamber. All credit goes to Soname for his father's role in my political growth.

"I must from everything that I have learnt from him (Soname) in the many years I have been with him, serve humanity. Without him, we wouldn't have been talking about this feat that I just achieved.

"Soname is not keen about 'God-Fatherism' but he is my political 'godfather, as he's a government despite not holding any position in government, he doesn't have a tribal or religious bias as he sees every Nigerian as one.

"Our philanthropic gesture is what we learnt from him as it knows no bounds. At KADA City in the NPFL four years ago, he single-handedly paid monthly salaries and other logistics, regardless the club was based in Kaduna.

"As a branch of his good works, we must emulate him by making this new government better for the common good of all Nigerians.

"We have nothing to offer Soname than to extend the hands of goods to people. My prayer to God is to keep Soname alive for Nigerians 

"Without much ado, I had to come to present my certificate of return to him, as a member-elect in the 10th National Assembly.

"I want to state here clearly that others and I, are his products and will remain his product."

Ebedei/ FC Midtjylland Invitational Tourney Kicks Off Today In Sagamu

 

Ebedei/ FC Midtjylland Invitational Tourney Kicks Off Today In Sagamu

The 2nd edition of the FC Ebedei/ FC Midtjylland Invitational Tournament kicks off today at the FC Ebedei Stadium, Apele-Sagamu with blockbuster fixtures.

Five interesting teams are drawn from the Nigeria National League and Nationwide League One, Joy Cometh, Lagos (NNL), Hammola FC, Ido- Osun (NLO Div 1), Adanimogo FC, Akure (NLO Div 1), M&N FC, Ibadan (NLO Div 2) and host FC Ebedei (NNL) are to showcase their best talents in the scouting tourney.

The groupings A and B made available by the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the tourney informed that FC Ebedei, Hammola and Joy Cometh are in Group A while the trio of Adanimogo FC, FC Ebedei and M&N FC make up Group B.

It will be an action-packed Matchday 1 with the opening fixture between NNL big-wigs FC Ebedei and Joy Cometh at 3 pm.

An hour later Joy Cometh will lock in against Hammola FC in a tricky tie as the last match of the day is between Hammola and FC Ebedei by 5 pm.

Action resumes on Matchday 2 (Friday) with a 3 pm fixture involving FC Ebedei and M&N FC.

At 4 pm, M&N FC will take on Adanimogo while the last fixture for the day fixed at 5 pm will be between Adanimogo and FC Ebedei.

According to the LOC, all matches will be streamed live on FC Ebedei tv.

Recall Shooting Stars were crowned winners of the inaugural edition after finishing on a plus two goals difference ahead of Cornerstone FC despite both teams finishing level on 6 points each.