Ogunmodede was with us spiritually in win against Nasarawa United- Coach Kamil 'Lama'

 

Ogunmodede was with us spiritually in win against Nasarawa United- Coach Kamil 'Lama'

Coach Sulaimon Kamil has insisted that Head Coach Daniel Ogunmodede was spiritually with Remo Stars in the 3-0 thrashing of Nasarawa United on Matchday Six. 

Three second half goals from Sikiru Alimi, Stanley Joseph and Ismaila Sodiq secured the maximum 3points for the Sky Blue Stars. 

A delightful Lama while giving credit to the lads, also reckoned that he didn't change the match plan despite going into halftime goalless. 

"The 3 points was a hard-fought one and a morale boost for the team. They deserve all the credit, as it was not easy scoring three second-half goals and keeping a clean sheet. 

"The lads lived up to the hype, despite Ogunmodede not on the bench but on national assignment with the Super Eagles for the botched AFCON 2025 qualifier against Libya in Benghazi. 

"Ogunmodede 'IjaBall' was with us spiritually, as we only misses his physical presence."

On the three goal scoreline, " I didn't introduce anything differently, we followed his (IjaBall) match philosophy, tentatively we built on the foundation he laid."

On the two games (Abia Warriors and Nasarawa United), he has been in charge in the absence of his boss, Ogunmodede. 

"First was an away game, while the second was at home, delighted with the 6 points and for the fact that the team will build on it going forward. 

"With 12 points in the bag before the game against the Solid Miners, the plan is to garner 15 points from the next five matches. We have earned 3 points, so the chase is on for 12 points, starting with the game against Plateau United."

Lama also gave kudos to Sikiru Alimi who ended his goal drought with his first of the 2024/2025 campaign. 

"Brilliant play from Alimi, I was delighted with his performance. He kept his cool and focus, not easy going five matches without finding the back of the net, am happy he has finally opened his goal account for the new season. 

"Now that he has got his goal, Alimi will certainly keep scoring goals for the team," Lama insists.

2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games Set to Kick Off.

 

Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024: "Twenty Two Institutions To Compete In Six Sports."

The stage is set for the 2024 edition of the Osun Intercollegiate Games, scheduled to hold from November 20 to December 4, 2024, across four tertiary institution campuses in Osun State.

Organized by Ace Sports in collaboration with the Osun State Tertiary Institution Games (OSTIGA), Osun State Ministry of Education (Tertiary Institutions), Osun State Ministry of Sports, and other relevant bodies, the event aims to foster sporting relationships among tertiary institutions in Osun State, spot talents, and encourage career development.

According to Olayiwola Olafiranye, Ace Sports Team Lead and CEO of Olafiranye Sports Foundation, "The Osun Intercollegiate Games will broaden and deepen the spirit of understanding and cooperation among management, members, staff, and students of participating schools."

An aggregate of about twenty two tertiary institutions in Osun State have been activated to participate in the games, with at least one thousand five hundred student-athletes representing their respective schools in jostling for honours.

Olayiwola further assured Sports lovers across the state of an interesting competition as the game kicks off next month in four campuses across the state. 

"I am optimistic that the Osun Intercollegiate would be a huge sporting festival. "The competition will offer participating schools an opportunity to enjoy first-hand experience of a well organized Intercollegiate games in Osun State.

"The Osun Intercollegiate games will see Schools participate in six different games, namely, Football (Male and Female), Athletics (Male and Female), Table Tennis (Male and Female), Badminton (Male and Female), Chess (Male and Female), Scrabble (Male and Female) and Tug of War (Female). 

Olafiranye also promised all participating institutions that the Organization would be collaborating with security agencies to ensure safety and orderliness whenever needed. 

He therefore thanked and sent messages of appreciation to the Ministry of Education (Tertiary Institutions), Ministry of Sports, the Sports Council, OSTIGA and the various sport bodies, for their supports. 

Also speaking the Chairman of the Osun Tertiary Institution Games (OSTIGA) Council, Mr. Agboola Akinbode, noted that all things are being put in place, to ensure a very smooth and  successful competition.

He however declared that the technical committee of the Competition has already been constituted by the representatives of all participating schools and relevant sports associations, who are associated with the tourney. 

"We are indeed elated with this kind of initiative brought by Ace Sports. More importantly, we are excited with the level of interest shown so far by the institutions.

"We want to assure all schools participating that the games would be fair and unbiased, as professional umpires would be used for all the games. 

The upcoming event is expected to attract talented student-athletes from across tertiary institutions in the state, creating an atmosphere for spirited competition and camaraderie.

GreenLock FC, Gulf United Partnership Yielding Results - Funsho Peters

 

GreenLock FC, Gulf United Partnership Yielding Results - Funsho Peters

As GreenLock FC continues to strive for excellence and arguably become one of the best football academies in Nigeria in terms of bringing young players to an international level, the Abuja-based side says its partnership with Gulf United is yielding a lot of results. 

The official agreement signed in 2023 signaled a multi-year relationship that trains and further develops both clubs through information sharing, workshops, and player deals.

With the astonishing move of quintuplets Ashiru Ibrahim, Daniel Odumu, Hamed Traore, Taofiq Yekini and Opeyemi Falade to the Eagles, Funsho Clifton Peters, Executive Vice Chairman of GreenLock FC, who is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) talks more about the partnership. 

"We're very pleased with the partnership, as it aligns with GreenLock FC's long-term goals.

"It also reaffirms GreenLock FC's commitment to being the career pathway to stardom for players, as we certainly look forward to developing more programs to help professionalise the football industry in Nigeria moving forward.

“Both clubs aim to continue to share knowledge and experience, as well as build the relationship in terms of exposing our talented players to the UAE football market.

Mo Jarad - Director of Gulf United said: "The aim is to support the growth of GreenLock FC's expansion within Nigerian football into becoming the leading developer of youth talent in the region.

"There are strong synergies between Green Lock and Gulf United. At the heart of

both clubs, there is a strong sense of purpose, and hunger to provide opportunities for young players in places which they traditionally may have not been found.

"We also find strong parallels between the growth and trajectory of UAE football and Nigerian football, as well as the abundance of talent that exists there. 

"We look forward to working together in a strategic and organized way and to have a real impact along the way."

Osun FA Order A One-minute Silence To Condole The Loss Of ThankGod Paul

 

*Osun FA Order A One-minute Silence To Condole The Loss Of ThankGod Paul*

Osun  Football Association is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of   ThankGod Paul, a talented player from Feed Talents FC  and dedicated member of our football community.

As a mark of respect, we request that all football matches across the state observe a one-minute silence before kick-off this weekend.

According to the secretariat, "We invite players, officials, and supporters to join together in paying tribute to Paul's memory and extending condolences to their family, friends, and loved ones."

It's indeed a trying moments for us and the entire football community in the state. May ThankGod Paul  rest in peace."

Five GreenLock FC Prodigies Sign For UAE's Gulf United

 

Five GreenLock FC Prodigies Land Gulf United Deals

Five GreenLock FC Prodigies Sign For Gulf United

In a groundbreaking move to become the best football academy in Nigeria, five prodigies from GreenLock FC of Abuja have signed with Gulf United FC, a top team in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Ashiru Ibrahim, Daniel Odumu, Hamed Traore, Taofiq Yekini, and Opeyemi Falade have completed the move from Nigeria to join the Eagles.

This transfer not only showcases the exceptional talents of the five players but also represents a partnership between Gulf United FC and GreenLock to develop young players.

The players were hand-selected by the GreenLock FC scouting team in Nigeria.

Funsho Clifton Peters, Executive Vice Chairman of GreenLock, expressed his delight with this development.

"It's a privilege for GreenLock players to

have direct access to pathways such as the Gulf United FC. We are working hard to create a one-of-a-kind club in GreenLock which can attract regional and global attention.

"It's no secret that Nigeria has some of the best talent globally. Our aim, with the support of Gulf United, is to be able to provide the selected players at GreenLock a development roadmap to success, which allows players to unlock their maximum potential and performance on the global stage of football."