NLO21: Hoppers Delighted For First Win As Hammola FC Outclassed Mighty Jets Feeders

 

NLO21: Hoppers Delighted For First Win As Hammola FC Outclassed Mighty Jets Feeders 

A brilliant debut for Ido-Osun based outfit Hammola FC at the ongoing Nationwide League One 2020/2021 season played on the turf of Kwara Football Academy.

Babatunde Sodiq finished off a stunning move to open the scoring after some laborious inputs and Nurudeen Ganiyu's drive deflected off the woodwork as Hammola FC pip their opponent from Jos to remain on course at the centre.

Lee Bombers had earlier struggled to impose themselves on the contest, as Mighty Jets Feeders fired up from the blast of the whistle only to have their efforts flew across goal in the second minute.

Hoppers tutored side gradually grew into the game, in the second half as they enjoyed much of the possession. Arthur and Sodiq were on rampage for the most of the time as possession keep swinging intermittently.

Adewale Saheed was also called to duty oftentimes as he forces some saves in the critical stages of the contest. Gbotemi Abdulahi was so gallant at the back as he curtailed some dangerous moves by Jets forward Sulaimon Haruna.

The wasteful Jets had themselves to blame for agonizingly missing what could have been a leveller at the death.

Speaking to Journalists after the heated duel, Coach Abdul Azeez Abdul Rasaq believes his wards could offer more as he rained encomium on his charges for putting up the superlative performances.

"My boys are aware how difficult is it to win the first game. I want to specially appreciate their character and confidence as we grind the needed points.

"Going forward we are aware our group is filled with ambitious sides and we won't leave anything to chance.

"We will have a time to review and prepare for the next task as we would be taking it one after the other. We want to imprint our own trademark in this season being a debut season and l believe we can go all the way to create a necessary spark," revealed one time Knights FC gaffer.

Hoppers as he's fondly called would be looking forward to outclass his former employer who lost to their rival from Ekiti. The two sides would square up on Thursday at the turf of Kwara Football Academy in the second game of the group.

NLO21: Hammola FC Hit llorin Ready To Conquer In KFA

 

NLO21: Hammola FC Hit llorin Ready To Conquer In KFA

Ahead of the new NLO season, Hammola International Football Club of Ido-Osun has landed in llorin with very high expectations after a rigorous preseason activities.

As teams gear up and arrive for new NLO season, the Lee Bombers as they are fondly called gleefully touched down in high spirit. One could notice how players and officials calmly set their attention immediately on the warranted impetus.

Having unveiled its personnel and iconic kits few days back, with the addition of newly acquired bus and necessary equipments for optimum effectiveness, the club is poised for a big statement when the league finally underway on Monday.

The club under the able leadership of Coach cum Football Administrator AbdulRasheed Adeniran has fulfilled all righteousness required by organizers. Having affiliated with state of Osun FA, registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, completed players license on-time, with participation fee also paid, Lee Bombers are battle ready and gear up for the big task.

Again, the club's camp boobles today after being given clean bill of health as samples of players and officials taken for mandatory Covid-19 test returned negative.

All eye would be on KFA centre later today as teams converge for draws and prematch activities. Hammola FC are having the ambition of picking the sole ticket in the centre. 

MPFA Set To Defend Tsemba Wummen League Title

 

MPFA Set To Defend Tsemba Wummen League Title

Mees Palace Football Academy will be looking to retain their titles in

the upcoming Tsemba Wummen U14 and U16 youth league in Plateau State

this weekend, having unveiled their squads for the 2021 season.

The unveiling was done with panache as team photos (group and

individual) were released to the public via the academy's social media

accounts.

Affectionately known as the ‘Blue Panthers’, Mees Palace Football

Academy has taken a giant stride towards retaining the title they won

in 2019 by unveiling a crack team to feature in the U14 and U16

categories of the 2021 season of the Tsemba Wummen Youth League.

The league, which started in two years ago, is played on a home and

away format by 20 youth teams across Plateau State for the biggest

youth football diadem in Nigeria.

CEO of Mees Palace Football Academy Emmanuel Adukwu who is also the

sponsor of the league reiterated his desire to promote youth football to the next level in Nigeria while hoping his team retains the title.

“We are into the second edition of this league which was formed to give budding young talents in Plateau State the platform to showcase their abilities while also honoring the life of my late friend Tsemba Wummen who was a visionary when it comes to youth development,” Adukwu stated.

“The young lads at Mees Palace are being tutored in various facets of life apart from football. We want them to grow and be model citizens that can contribute a lot to Plateau and Nigeria.

“This league will keep the youth busy and also help to promote their talents so the world can see what we have here in Plateau State.

Technical Adviser of the team Tony Ogharanduku also believes his team will be ready when the league starts next weekend.

The former Mighty Jets and FC Taraba coach has been one of the brains behind the football revolution at Mees Palace is optimistic his side will lift the league title once again.

“We have been working hard behind the scenes to get the boys ready for the commencement of the league,” he revealed.

“It is always tough for us every season but the boys have been working hard to see that they do their best to retain the title. The U14s and U16s are ready for the challenges ahead and hopefully, with hard work and determination, we shall succeed. Ogharanduku added.

We finished the U13 league with a total of 92 points last time out to win the title, with our talismanic attacker Ahmed Musa notching up 33 goals to claim the top scorer’s gong.

 After dominating the Jos Chillin’ competition in December of 2020, our boys will be hoping to make back-to-back wins in one of the leading Youth competitions in Northern Nigeria.

The Tsemba Wummen league is a 20-team league that is in two categories

- the U14 and U16 category and it will be contested by two teams in a home and away format.

NLO Seeks Total Commitment From Coaches As Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic Starts In Bauchi State

 

NLO Seeks Total Commitment From Coaches As Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic Starts In Bauchi State

The Honourable Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development Bauchi State Alhaji Adamu Manu Soro has commended the organizers of Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic for finding the State worthy of hosting as the centre for North East Zone. 

Alhaji Adamu made this disclosure at the opening ceremony of the 5-days clinic at the Games Village Centre in Bauchi State.

Soro noted that the programme will serve as a big opportunity for the atate in its efforts in building the capacity of the youth and also develop the game of football.

"I want to give assurance of my Governor that he is committed to see our youth are doing something right and we appreciate you for bringing this programme to our State."

In his remarks Mallam Murtala Sambo, the Coordinator of Nationwide League One (NLO) in the North East 

appreciated the Government of Bauchi State for motivating in their efforts in developing the game of football from the grassroots."

While commending the Bauchi State FA Chairman, MON Patrick Pascal for his efforts, the coordinator stressed the need for club to have able hands in the helms of affairs as one of the inspiration of the partnership between the clinic organizers and the NLO.

While noting that the project has the potential to deliver the 'shared dream', he revealed that NLO has been receiving testimonies from participants in other locations where the programme has held.

"I implore whoever is participating in this clinic to show total commitment because without that you can't get what you want.

With the train of the programme now in Bauchi State for the North East State, Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic has now covered all the 6 geopolitical zones of the country.

Other guests at the opening ceremony are Coach Mathew Olorunleke, a Nigerian-Italian who is one of the resource persons, Gian Marco, an Italian certified goalkeeper trainer, Owolabi Aleshinloye Head of Media Berackiah/Abigol Football Coaching Clinic and a host of others.

Meet Thunder Balogun's Gifted Granddaughter Yetunde' Who Plays As A Striker For NWFL Side, Naija Ratels

 

Meet Thunder Balogun's Gifted Granddaughter Yetunde' Who Plays As A Striker For NWFL Side, Naija Ratels.

Naija Ratels forward Yetunde' Balogun' is the Granddaughter of legendary Nigerian player Teslim Olawale Balogun', who was Africa's first qualified professional coach and was captain of the National team. 

He was nicknamed "Thunder" because of his powerful shot and was also known as "Balinga" for a similar reason, some of these qualities his granddaughter also possesses.

At just 15 years old, Yetunde' Balogun' is already regarded as a great prospect and one who is termed to be prominent in years to come.

The Naija Ratels striker has shown that she has similar abilities to her grandfather who was known as one of the deadliest strikers the country has ever had, producing a great performance against Rivers Angels, crowning it up with a superb goal in Porthacourt.

"Obviously, I didn't get to meet my grandpa when he was alive because I wasn't born yet. He died in 1972 and my dad was also very young when he passed on. 

"But of course, i heard a lot of stories about him. He's also one of my biggest motivation and another reason why I chose to play football." Yetunde' told www.thenwfl.com

"All i can say about my grandpa, is that he was a very good footballer and people saw his potential and that was why they named him 'thunder' because of his powerful shot on his left leg.

"He played and coached in some countries but most especially in England where he played for Queens Park Rangers and Peterborough. My dad told me alot about him and I am indeed very proud of his achievement." She stated.

"My dad gives me all the supports needed and he believes so much in my abilities. 

The gifted striker also revealed how four time African Footballer of the year and Barcelona star inspired her to dump music for football. 

"I was going through some videos on youtube, and i came across Asisat Oshoala video, i clicked on it to  see how she plays and all that, i was stunned and amazed the way she played in the video.

"I was so inspired, i went straight to search about her who she is and where she's coming from everything about her got me motivated then, that was how I knew I wanted to play football and i could be just like her someday.

Tesilimi Olawale Ayinde "Teslim" Balogun was a Nigerian football player and coach. Balogun played at both professional and international levels as a striker, before becoming Africa's first qualified professional football coach.