Why Ogunbote must continue with Rangers - Owumi

Enugu state government in conjunction with Rangers Management Corporation, owners of Rangers International F.C, have extended the contract of Aiteo cup winning coach, Olugbenga Ogunbote as the team turns its attention to winning the CAF Confederation cup next season.


G.M/CEO of the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Prince Davidson Owumi, made this revelation, Tuesday in Enugu.


The former NPL boss stated that after going through the reports of the coaching crew coupled with the success recorded in the oldest club competition in the country that saw the team winning the NFF/Aiteo Federation cup for the sixth time and the need for continuity, the government and management decided to extend the contract of coach Ogunbote.



“Coach Olugbenga Ogunbote has been given an extension to his contract at the club, Rangers International F.C. The government after due consultations with the management of the team came to a conclusion to have the coach retained for continuity and an enhanced performance. Our focus is the CAF Confederations cup and other domestic trophies that are available,” stated the target driven astute club administrator.

Jubilations as NairaBet boss set to build world class ultra-modern sports complex.

Seyi Joshua 

Nigeria’s first online betting company boss, Oloye Akin Alabi, is set to build an ultra-modern sports complex at Urban Day Grammar School, Old Ife Road Ibadan.

The project which will benefit sports men and women living around Alakia, Old Ife Road, Gbagi and other parts of Egbeda local government area of Oyo State is described as good riddance to dilapidated sports infrastructures.

The  author of fast selling 'Small Business Big Money' wrote on his twitter handle @akinalabi that, “I have just concluded plans to build an ultra modern sports complex at Urban Day Grammar School, Old Ife Road Ibadan. 

"Urban Day is the home of grassroots football in that axis and having a world class center will bring back the lost glory and unearth young talents. I’m enthused".

The founder of Akin Alabi Foundation further commented. “What we did then is child’s play compared to what we want to do now. 

"I’m not happy about what we did so we are starting all over again. For those of us that had our teenage years in the 90’s, Urban Day represents grassroots football in that entire axis. Urban day is a fantastic location.”

Meanwhile, lovers of grassroots football have started pouring encomiums on Oloye Alabi for this giant philanthropic gestures, claiming that the old time is in sight in unearthing talents abounding in the area. 

Further checks revealed that Alabi, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Egbeda-Ona Ara federal constituency in the forthcoming 2019 election has done a lot in the past, in giving back to society.

FIFA Rankings: Nigeria now 3rd in Africa, 44th in the world

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed up four places to 44th in the latest FIFA Rankings for the month of October following their impressive victory against Libya in both Uyo and Tunis, and are now 3rd in Africa.



Nigeria was ranked 48th and 6th in both the world and continental rankings last month but gained 16 points which propelled them above Congo DR and Morocco who dropped to 4th and 5th respectively.


Meanwhile, Belgium edged world champions France to the summit of October’s rankings with the slightest of points after both nations became the first ever joint ranked teams last month with the Red Devils now having 1733 points compared to France’s 1732.


Both nations now occupy 1st and 2nd respectively and are joined by Brazil, Croatia, England, Uruguay, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain and Denmark who complete the top 10 best-ranked nations in the world.
Completing the top five African Nations are Tunisia, which remains Africa’s best-ranked nation on 22nd, followed by Senegal 25th, Nigeria 44th, Congo DR 46th and Morocco 47th.


The next FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings will be published on 29 November 2018.

Senator Buhari, Fresh pledge support for Gold Cup Tourney

Distinguished Senator Federal Republic of Nigeria, Buhari Abdul-Fatai (BAF) has pledged his continued support for Nigeria's most organised Pre-season Tournament tagged "Gold Cup Pre-season".


The Senator representing Oyo North in the last three years have bank the tourney which is scheduled to come up at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado-Ekiti from November 15 to 24, 2018.


Buhari, quoting his aide Alhaji Noah Bello (former Crown FC boss), "I want to express my  satisfaction with the tournament which has proven to be the best with teams playing in the tournament making appreciable performances at the end of each season.


"In the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Lobi Stars broke the 19yrs no trophy jinx as they were crowned champions while Kano Pillars are at the verge of picking the continental ticket via the AITEO Cup once they overcome the Rangers hurdle in Asaba come 24th October.


"In the Nigeria National League   (NNL) Remo Stars have made a bold statement as they about making a return to the NPFL just after a year they got relegated.


"This is massive boost for the teams as well as the Gold Cup, so I'll continue to give my massive support to the organizers of the tournament."


Meanwhile, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee Chairman Ahmed Yusuf Fresh did also inform of his continued support for the Gold Cup as he showered encomiums on the organisers of Nigeria's most prestigious Pre-season event led by  General Coordinator, Tunde Shamsudeen.


"The tourney is the best organised I have seen and I'm delighted to be associated with the organisers.


"In a nutshell the tourney has been the platform where top NPFL teams meet to compete, as a way to prepare for the new season.


"So in my little way, I will continue to support the Gold Cup project," Sarduana Kwallon Kafa as Fresh is fondly called by his admirers told Gold Cup Media.

Common thinking is the way out, Maikaba charges players

The newly contracted manager of plateau united football club of jos Abdu Isa Maikaba has formally assumed duties with the team.

Addressing players and technical crew members at the new Jos stadium, Maikaba challenged them to imbibe the spirit of common thinking in order to achieve their set targets for the season.

Maikaba explained that with conmon thinking from the players it will be easier for the team to achieve collective targets set out by management of the team.

The former Akwa United head coach pointed out that his mission this season is to win the double and appealed to the players to redouble their efforts towards achieving that target.

Maikaba while expressing satisfaction with the calibre of players he met on ground, stated that he is willing to work with them and solicited their support.

General Manager of the club, Pius Henwan while introducing the new manager to other members of the technical crew, appealed to them to accord Maikaba the same support they gave his predecessor to enable him succeed.

Henwan disclosed that their unflinching support will enable the new manager settles down quickly in his new assignment.

Captain of the club, Golbe Elisha who welcome the new manager to the club on behalf of the players, assured him of their total support in the discharge of his duties.