Osun Utd seek first league win against Dynamite FC

Osun United Football Club will be up against Nigeria National League newcomers, Dynamite Force Football Club on Saturday at the Oshogbo Township Stadium in one of the 2018 Bet9ja NNL Group B2 Week 3 contest.

The Omoluabi Giants will cross swords with Dynamite, as they will hope to give themselves a huge lift by winning their first game of the 2017/2018 season.

A win is what Osun United want in front of their passionate home fans and to achieve this they need to be clinical in front goal against a side that isn't afraid to attack.

Records favour Osun United to beat Dynamite having came from behind to defeat the Benin darling team 2-1 in the 2012 Federation Cup now Aiteo Cup.


The vital away point picked by Osun United on Sunday against Delta Force will have given Dynamite coach Johnbull Omoregie, more food for thoughts.

But in Dynamite, the team is exceptionally gifted as they have the machinery that can cause problems for any football club in the NNL.

Osun United do not however just rely on few players, as they have an incredibly strong midfield and a defence capable of stopping Dynamite in their tracks and a good performance for them is vital.

Osun United gaffer, Adebayo Adesina, believes the team has what it takes to win the match.

“It is a very big match against Dynamite, I believe the match is going to be very tactical. We know what is at stake, a win will bring back our confidence and set my lads on track, so we are going to play with every seriousness.

“I think we have to match up, work hard and put in a good performance to defeat Dynamite, and we are fully focused for the game. I can assure our fans that we will perform better than what we did against Delta Force last weekend, we are going to do our very best to get all three points at stake because we have a target,’' Elewele as he is fondly called told ​OSUN UNITED MEDIA.​

Breaking: Delta Force Fire Victor Agali

If the feelers coming out of Delta Forces' camp has anything to go by,  the management of Delta Force under the watchful eyes of Com. Moses Etu has just fired its head coach, Victor Agali, Coded Sports reports.




The ex-international, who managed a Lagos based team AS Racines last season was fired this evening after two games in charge of 'Okowa Boys' without a win.




Unicem Rovers white washed Delta Force 4-2, in his first game in charge in far away Calabar during the Match Day One of Bet9ja Nigeria National League (NNL).




The present Super Eagles' scout has now join the likes of Coach Peter Nieketien and Coach Blankson Tosan which the club had shown the exit door in less than twelve (12) months.




"We were all in rude shock when Agali confirmed to us immediately after our home draw with Osun United this evening that his job has finished with the club. I am still speechless up till this moment. We will know the direction of the club as the event unfolds in the coming days." A Delta Force player, 'name withheld' informed Coded Sports.

NNL: Okeji rues missed chances in United's draw

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Ten-man Osun United players put up a spirited performance, with long bursting efforts on the road to secure a draw when they faced Delta Force in J. J. Okocha Stadium, Ogwashi-Uku in Match Day two of Nigeria National League (NNL). 

The host players couldn't go past a well discipline defensive set up of 'Omoluabi Giants'. With constant threats posed by 'Okowa Boys' at intervals, 'Believe and Achieve' gladiators stood a firm ground to ensure that the scoreline is tied goalless at full time.

Speaking to codedreporter.blogspot.com.ng, after the game, Victor Okeji who captained his side hinted that; " It's one of the game of our lives as we were determined to scoop maximum points on this familiar terrain.

"My first goal attempt would have unsettled and silence our host had it been that I made it counts. I will work more on my scoring skills because I can't wait to do it again for United. 

"Losing a first game of the season at home speaks volumes but we have promised our teeming fans to keep a date with us, we shall give them enough points on the road this season."

Osun United shall welcome Dynamite Force from Benin in week three (3) of Bet9ja Nigeria National League (NNL) in their quest to gather enough points for play off. 

"This draw shall propel us to register our first league goal and our first win in our next home game. We will not relent in ensuring smiles is returned to the faces of our teeming supporters." He concluded. 

Aiteo: Osun Utd walloped Omoluju FC 8-0 as MAO FC ambush Fehinty FC

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Defending champion Osun Utd zoomed to quarter finals of the State of Osun Federations Cup, now Aiteo Cup in style, after dumping off a grassroot side Omoloju Boys from Otan Ayegbaju in the opening game of the round of sixteen (16) fixtures.



'Omoluabi Giants' as they are fondly called dominated the proceeding with much of the players that lost 0-1 to Remo Stars on Saturday. Ekene Azike broke the deadlock for the host barely five (5) minutes into the duel to unsettle the Otan based boys in an enthralling encounter.



Victor Okeji nets brace as the likes of
David Fadairo, Michael Ozoemena, Dare Olatunji, Akorede Memud and Segun Falana registered a goal each to silence Omoloju Boys FC.



Osun Utd will therefore take positive from this encounter as their character will be tested when they face Delta Force on Sunday in Ogwashiuku in the Bet9ja Nigeria National League week two (2) match.



Meanwhile, in the other round of sixteen fixtures, Fortune FC of Osogbo shall engage Slemco FC from Iwo while the second and the last game on Saturday is tagged 'Agbale Derby', Wusu FC and Ede United will battle for supremacy. Ede United being the runner up of the last edition.



On Sunday, five games shall be decided inside the main bowl of Osogbo Township Stadium. Fehinty FC and MAO FC shall tango before Ijesa Warrior trade tackle with Igbona Warrior. Lasun Babes will size up New Stars, Knights FC will battle hard fighting Wasiu Alabelewe FC, The last game of the round of sixteen (16) is between Nationwide League One side, Ajiroba Ooni and Police FC.



The winners shall join the already qualified teams in the quarter finals. The quarter finals fixtures will be available after round of sixteen (16) stage, according to F. A. Secretary in the state, Amoo Abayomi.

NBBF: Registration commences for 2018 Total Divisions 1 and 2 league season

The Nigeria Basketball Federation has commenced registration of clubs and players for the 2018 Total Divisions 1 and 2 league season.

This follows the recent agreement signed between NBBF and Total E&P Nigeria Ltd, for sponsorship of the National Divisions 1 and 2 Men's Basketball Leagues totaling 60million naira.

Interested Clubs are to obtain and complete the League Registration Forms from their various State Basketball Associations, the Secretariat of the Nigeria Basketball Federation or online.

Under this new arrangement in NBBF/Total Division 2, each of the 36 States and the FCT, Abuja, will hold State Preliminary competitions to determine the 2 teams to represent the state at the zonal level.

The Vice President of the NBBF, Babs Ogunade said the new league format which is expected to accommodate more teams is a clear departure from what was obtainable under the former board where few teams gathered to play about 4 or 5 matches within a one week period.

“In recent years, the National Men’s Division 1 and 2 leagues could best be described as a jamboree and a waste of time and resources. Teams pay registration fees and other expenses with nothing at stake except promotion ticket.”

According to the directives from the NBBF, the format of competitions at the state level will depend on the number of teams registered at the state level as 74 teams are expected to qualify for the Divisions 2 playoffs.

Explaining the format, Ogunade said, “The Zonal Champions and Runners up will qualify for the Conference Final 6.  In this case, there will be 2 Conferences. The top 2 Teams from the Northwest, North Central and the North East Divisions make up the Savannah Conference, while the Top 2 Teams from the South East, South West and South South make up the Atlantic Conference”.

The Conference Champions, along with the 2nd, 3rd and 4th place Teams from each Conference will qualify for the Final 8 to be held at a venue to be decided by the NBBF from where the National Champions and Runner Up will emerge.

The top 4 teams at the Final 8 will qualify for the 2019 season of the National Division 1 League .

All the competitions will take place within a time frame to be decided based on the registration received from the teams and states.

The Total National Division 1 Men's League will also adopt the same format as the Division 2 League with the teams presently in Division 1 retaining their status and the teams increased to 16 teams.

Total will provide playing kits for all Zonal finalists.

Registration and submission of completed forms closes on 10th of May, 2018.