'No hard feelings' between me and Fatai Osho- Sola Adewuyi

Akanni Seyi

Erstwhile gaffer of Kaduna based Nigeria National League side, Kada City FC Sola Adewuyi has cleared the air on the perceived growing crack in relationships between him and his former boss Fatai Osho reports Coded Sports.

Adewuyi who hails from Osun State starred for both Stationary Stores FC of Lagos and Water Corporations of Akure  in early 90's noted that, there's no love lost between him and his former boss who is the current gaffer at Enyimba FC of Aba. 

" I will never quarrel with my boss Fatai Osho, we only had small issues, there's no how you will stay with a partner that you won't misunderstand yourselves at times." The former coach of Confluence Queens FC of Lokoja told the foremost blazing whatsApp sport platform, Family United by Football. 

Recall that Adewuyi was shot into limelight years back when he won a scouting program organized by Dender FC financier now Remo Stars Sports Club in Kaduna, the achievement which saw him hooked up with Fatai Osho in Dender FC back then. 

The pair would later moved to Lokoja where they both tinkered Kogi Utd. Adewuyi later spent time with Niger Tornadoes FC before being named the  head coach of newly formed Kada City in 2018, the club he later promoted to the elite division, Nigeria Professional Football League. 

Adewuyi who is the Mulumfashi FC head coach has mirrored life after his former boss Enyimba Coach, Fatai Osho.

 " I will forever be grateful to Osho for everything he taught me in my career, l met him in Ijebuode and we had heart to heart talk, since that day, we have buried the hatchet and we remain best of friends in Nigeria's football." Adewuyi a versatile player who called time with Gwandu United in 1997 told FUBF. 

NNL: Why season must swiftly resume after the pandemic-Ekiti Utd handler

Following the endless break embarked upon by Nigeria National League NNL, the head coach of Ekiti based NNL outfit Ayodeji Ayeni has submitted that, any attempt to cancel the hibernating league would make the organiser look gloomy.

 

Recall that several attempts have been made for the league to resume but it is believed that there is no wherewithal to restart.

Some sections of fans fans have advised that the league should be cancelled and the leaders of each group should automatically find themselves in NPFL. 

"No l don't subscribe to that, the league should resume after the pandemic shutdown. If the league should be cancelled, then we conclude that there's no progress in the league." Ayeni told FUBF.

LMC chairman Sheu Dikko has made it known last week that cancelling the league after 5 matches is not a way to go. "We all know that the LMC has always been concerned as the apex league to ensure the welfare and sustainability of the leagues below the pyramid, NNL inclusive. 

"We use to offer our support, both financially and regulatory when we can to ensure they keep working. So just before the suspension of football activities we were all locked in serious conversation led by NFF President and hugely supported by the Minister to ensure we got everything back on track not just for NNL but other leagues”. Dikko Said. 

Ayeni, who managed to turn Cynosure FC to a force to reckon with  however suggests way out for the organisers. "The board of NNL can further devise another means of completing the league may be resulting to play the league on zonal basis in a round robin format." He concluded.

Eguma goofed for blasting LMC as Rivers Utd tender apology

Rivers United has posited that, Eguma's  leaden comment about the league organizers didn't in any way represent the interest of the club.


In a statement made available to the public by the club media, the Pride of Rivers found the comments so demeaning and has since apologize on behalf of the coach.


"Rivers United FC has  dissociated itself from comments made in some sections of the media by its Technical Manager, Stanley Eguma which appeared to question the effort being made in developing the League.



"Rivers United wishes to make it clear that Eguma's comments do not reflect the views of the club.



"Eguma has since apologised for any inconveniences caused by his comments and necessary interval review is being undertaking to avoid future occurrence.



"Consequently, Rivers Utd wish to apologise to LMC and the NPFL clubs for this avoidable action of our coach." The statement concluded.



Recall that Eguma yesterday blasted LMC over perceived Television Blackout and poor organisations, his views has been faulted by his employer hence the apology.

Ajiroba set to digitalize grassroot activities in 'brisk and stoic' fashion

Akanni Seyi

The chairman state of Osun Football Association, Chief Rasaq Ishola Mustapha RIM has once again announced his readiness to revitalize  the grassroot football administrations and competitions in the state.

He made this known while featuring on inspiring, blaze and balmy Sports Platform, 'Family United By Football' FUBF.

While answering series of questions posed by the participants, Ajiroba noted that, grassroot is life and attention should be given to activities taking place in the grassroots.

"Let me remind you that grassroots have produced some finest products in the  state. The likes of Late Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi and Ademola Adeshina are few examples of our products who made it to the the top. 

" We have met grassroot coaches and they have been intimated with what we have in stock. Gone are the days of saggy ways of doing things which includes but not limited to unapproved competitions. 

"We are currently negotiating with foreign partners who will soon come in to provide technical supports to our grassroot clubs. We have a lot to enjoy from those partners when our conversation is ripe, but our house must be in order. 

"Therefore, we have decided to revitalize and digitalize our activities from the state to grassroots. Each grassroot club and our affiliated football academy should visit the secretariat for proper registrations and documentations at no cost." Chief Rasaq Ishola Mustapha, the British trained lawyer expressed.

He further noted that, harsh economy in the state is seriously hampering the momentum at which  the association wants to operate but the federation would not relent on its oars of securing partners and worthwhile sponsors.

"We have succeeded in bringing His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi (Ooni of Ife) on board and Kabiyesi has agreed to sponsor the famous and iconic state Challenge Cup now christened 'Ooni Cup'. We have also opened talks with potential sponsors for our inspiring programs such as State Youth League, ALGON Cup and Principal's Cup among others." RIM, who was the sole financier of defunct Nationwide League One outfit Ajiroba Ooni FC concluded.

Covid-19: Two Weeks Rigorous Training Awaits Osun Athletes- Yemi Lawal

Seyi Akanni

As the globe still suffering from the outbreak of the pandemic virus #COVID-19 and the end not in sight yet, it is believed that upon resumption of sporting and other activities, there would be days of rigorous training for all state of Osun athletes.

The commissioner for Youth and Sports in the state, Hon. Yemi Lawal made this known today on air while briefing the public about the activities of the ministry before and during the compulsory stay-home, stay-safe order.  

"The outbreak of corona virus made us to ban every sporting activities in the state right from the primary school to university. Even the state owned teams and other athletes were asked to proceed on break because, only able bodied can do sports as football or sports generally is a game of contact.

"We will start our activities from where we stopped very soon. The state governor is working towards making every youth in the state to be self relied and we have designed various  benefiting programs that will make youths in this state economically engaged and useful." He stated. 

Following the latest release from Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, state of Osun is still battling with 20 confirmed cases of the deadly virus. Lagos State has registered 115 confirmed cases while Abuja recorded 45 confirmed cases. The state governor has since ordered the total lock down in the state for two weeks in an attempt to curb the menace.

"We will work on the fitness level of our athletes upon resumption, though we advised them to stay fit and do some personal training while at home. As soon as this season of shutdown is over, we shall unfold numerous and gainful programs meant for the youths since delay is not denial." The young and energetic commissioner concluded.