Talents On Spot Light As New Year Heralds Fortunate Cup U-17 In Osogbo

 

No fewer than three hundred and fifty  (350) players will contest for 2021 Fortunate Cup U-17 Tournament in the State of Osun. 

The age grade tournament which is organized to boost discovery of exceptional and raw talents hidden at the grassroots in the state would afford talent hunters the opportunity to catch them young.

The tourney is scheduled to kick off on Monday January 11, 2021 at Osogbo Government High School is primed to define a worthwhile future for the players.

Round one fixtures scheduled below:

Monday 11th January 2021

Light Star FC Vs Good Luck FC 8am 

Sharp Striker FC lfon Vs Fortunate 10am

Amazing FC Vs Future Boys 12Noon

City Roller FC Vs TSI FA  2pm

Excel FC Vs Olansile FA 4pm

Tuesday 12th January 2021

YSF Warriors Vs Young King's FC 8am

Sharp Striker FC Osogbo Vs 36 Lion 10am

Zakariyau FA Vs AUD Oke Bale 12Noon

TSO FC Osogbo Vs City Jet FC 2pm

3FC Ifon Vs Golden Boys FC 4pm

Diamond FC (Bye)

WAFU B: Show Strong Winning Mentality, Pinnick Charges Eaglets

 

Ahead of the make or mar clash with the Black Starlets of Ghana on Saturday, President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr Amaju Melvin Pinnick has charged Nigeria’s U17 Boys, Golden Eaglets to show robust winning mentality against their opponents. 

 

Pinnick charged the players to believe in themselves and go for victory when he visited the team's camp at the Hotel Novella Star in Lome, Togo, while admonishing the players to remain focused in the task of representing Nigeria very well at the tournament.

 

"Nigerians don't want to know about tactics, just go, play and win the game. The mentality of Nigerians is winning, they don't care how you win, just win. Winning gives Nigerians a lot of joy," Pinnick said.

 

"So, I just want to crave your indulgence to represent Nigeria well. I'm happy that I can see all the players in this U 17 team, I can see that we have the youngest team in this tournament, which of course, I'm very proud of.

 

"It is a developmental football af this level. It does not mean that we do not want to win. Nigerians wants you to win so that you will be celebrated. We want you to be celebrated, it is very important that we must win. Just work hard and ensure we beat Ghana. The attitude we always display is that we can do it. That is the spirit under my leadership in the Nigeria Football Federation and that is what we expect from you.

 

"Your coach will tell you the technical and tactical way to achieve winning, but what I will tell you is that you are Nigerians and for you be a Nigerian, you must be positively rugged to achieve your dream," he said.

Gift Monday Receives NWFL Premiership Player Of The Month Award

 

FC Robo Queens forward Gift Monday has received her NWFL Premiership December Player of the month award at the Legacy Football Pitch on Wednesday afternoon. 

The former C.O.D Ladies striker was presented with the award just before the week 4 game between FC Robo Queens and Pelican Stars which ended 5-1 in favour of the 'Lagos Landladies'. 

Monday gained 60% of the votes from women football experts and became the first recipient of the prestigious award in the 2021 season of the NWFL Premiership. 

Speaking after receiving the award, the Super Falcons player was grateful to her teammates and manager for giving her the support needed. 

" This award means alot to me and my career. I am grateful to God almighty and of course my teammates who gave me all the supports needed to succeed. 

"The technical crew, backroom staff and all supporters of FC Robo Queens for pushing the team towards greatness always."

Monday Gift and Bayelsa Queens Manager Moses Aduku both won the NWFL Premiership player and manager of the month of December.

Eunisell Further Extends Rivers United Sponsorship Deal

 

Eunisell and Rivers United FC have announced a further extension to their long-running sponsorship deal. 

The West Africa’s largest independent chemicals company and oil and gas engineering solutions company, Eunisell will see their branding feature on the shirts of Rivers United teams until the end of the 2020/2021 season.

It is the largest sponsorship deal ever signed by the club and will see the shirt partnership with Eunisell, which started in 2016.

General Manager of Rivers United, Okey Kpalukwu, said: "Our partnership with Eunisell is the longest running in the League and one of the longest relationships in our clubs history. This mutual commitment is testimony to the strength and depth of our unique relationship. This extension again demonstrate your belief in our ambition, our commitment to winning trophies and bringing more success to the club and fans."

"The new deal, extending our shirt partnership until 2021, underlines how much both organisations value and benefit from the relationship."

Eunisell first signed its sponsorship agreement with the club in 2016 when they continued from their partnership with now defunct Sharks FC. As part of the deal which will see Eunisell continue as kit sponsors for the Rivers United FC, a giant billboard to underline the partnership between both brands will be set up in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Remo Stars FC Conduct Covid-19 Test, Prepares For New Season

 Remo Stars FC conduct Covid-19 test, prepares for new season

Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) have conducted COVID-19 test for its players and management as the club resumes preparation ahead of the upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) season.

The test was conducted immediately after the club resumed from the Yuletide break to put the players and officials in good medical state before the commencement of the season.

The Team Manager, Yinka Samuel disclosed to RSFC Media that it is quite important for the club to conduct the test for the players and officials according to the guidelines set by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) and made mandatory by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to all football teams taking part in the three tiers of the country’s leagues.

"The players have returned to camp after the Yuletide break and it is important for us to conduct the COVID-19 test for the players and officials before commencement of the season."

"The season is close by and it pertinent for us to return to full training because we have a target for the season and it must be met, if it is to be met, it means the time is now." 

It was recalled that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have approved January 16th as kick off date for the Nigeria National League (NNL).