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.

NPFL23: Insurance Maintain Unbeaten Run, Put Enyimba lnto Sword

NPFL23: Insurance Maintain Unbeaten Run, Put Enyimba lnto Sword 

Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin on Sunday evening defeated visiting Enyimba International Football Club of Aba 1-0 in the week 9 fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) played at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. 

The only goal of the tension-soaked  match was scored by top striker Imade Osarenkhoe courtesy of Ebuka Akobundu's assist from the right flank in the 23rd minute of play and eventually sealed victory for the high flying Bendel Insurance FC.

Imade, Sarki Ismael and Vincent Augustus came close to increasing the goal tally for the host but their efforts went inches away from the post at different occasions as the homers came all out against the People's Elephants.

Enyimba on the other hand showed why their most respected club in the country as they gave a good account of themselves with possessive display throughout but all their attempt for possible equaliser met the brick walls posed by  Insurance defence network of Sunday Anyawu,Benjamin Tanimu, Julius Emiloju and Ebuka Akobundu. 

On resumption of hostility  in the second half, the homers continued from where they stopped in the second half as they piled up more pressure on the visitors in search of  more goals but it ended 1-0.

With the victory over the two times CAF Champions League Winners, the Benin Arsenal ended the first round of the 2023 NPFL Group A with 23 points, seven points clear of the second placed Enyimba.

In a post match interview, Coach Monday Odigie of Insurance expressed delight on the victory over the hard-fighting Enyimba boys, just as he promised to correct some mistakes noticed in his team before the resumption of the second round. 

On the chances of Bendel Insurance winning the league, coach  Odigie said his boys will be taking each game at a time.

Insurance FC have been in spectacular form since return to the premier league and will be proceeding on three weeks midseason break satisfied.

NPFL23: We Are Mindful Of Our Position - Coach Bala

NPFL23: We Are Mindful Of Our Position - Coach Bala

Ahead of their clash with Dakkada FC, Tornadoes gaffer Abubakar Bala has assured fans of good things to come and also solicits for support for his lads.

Former Kwara United tactician has this to say;

"The game against Dakkada FC is going to be a tough. They always proved stubborn and difficult to beat here in our home. Most of our recent meetings always produced a slim win for the 2 sides at home. 

"Our current position on the log is not the true reflection of our performance and we are mindful of that. The players are in good shape and ready to come back to winning ways.

"We have also told them to be calm in front of goal so that they can make the right judgement in converting most of the chances being created, thus, we are confident that they will get it right again as they have done from the beginning of the league. 

 "This is the time that the players need all necessary support and motivation." He noted.

Amoo Abayomi, A Saving Grace For Tourists

 

Amoo Abayomi, A Saving Grace For Tourists

Nigeria Premier Football League Match Day Seven (7) between Abia Warriors and Wikki Tourist of Bauchi witnessed a mild drama which could have escalated into a sordid clash at the end of the said game in Aba.

 The game which ended one-all witnessed no ugly incidence before and during the game, however, an incident greeted the aftermath of the encounter which lasted for two hours.

One Obinna Orji, a former player of Wikki Tourist suddenly appeared and held the visitors hostage on their way out of the mainbowl.

He claimed that Wikki Tourist are indebted to him to the tune of One Million Five Hundred Thousand naira (1,500, 000). He brought out the evidence to support his claim.

Suddenly, his boys popped up and refused the visitors to leave the arena demanding the full payment of the debt. 

The team were helpless even with the security personnels on ground. That was when the Match Commissioner from Osun, named Amoo Abayomi wade in.

He persuaded both sides to have a written agreement on how the money will be paid and to be endorsed by host FA as witness. He equally ensured that commitment fee of fifty thousand naira is paid instantly into the account of Obinna Orji whose accumulated salary remain unpaid since 2012.

The Match Commissioner, being a pragmatic administrator, a problem solver and integrity personified later secured the release of the away team.

Wikki Tourist are not having it rossy in the current campaign following the abysmal performances but a point on the road isn't a bad result going into their next game.