CAFCL CAS Verdict:Espearance remains champion

Espearance of Tunisia is the champion of the 2019 CAF Champions League. This is contained in a verdict published by Court for Arbitration for sport. 

The Confederation of African Football ( CAF) order the replay of the final at a neutral venue after the initial second leg was abandoned by Wydad Casablanca of Morocco in a highly tensed match.

But the Esperance management decided to take the case to CAS, the sport ruling body on Wednesday afternoon gave final verdict on the match and upheld Esperance as champion and overruled the replay earlier decided by CAF.

After the confirmations, the Tunisia giants will now go into the this year edition as a defending champion and will also represent Africa in the FIFA world club cup on Qatar later in the year.

Feyi Asagidigbi 'African Neymar' promoted to senior team in Argentina

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Fast rising youth sensation Feyisetan Asagidigbi has been named amongst thirty five (35) players that will represent C. A. Banfield, a modest Argentine Primeria Division side in 2019/2020 football season.



Born in 1999 in Ilesha to a footballing family, Feyisetan has started making his own name in Argentina where he's been dubbed 'African Neymar' by club faithfuls.



Banfield boss, Hernan Crespo has been impressed by the talent coming up through the rank in the club. Feyi's pace and his trickery with the ball is said to be reminiscence of his father 'Seun Asagidigbi, who played for famous Nigerian clubsides such as Stationary Stores, Shooting Stars among others.



Feyi has made genuine progress in Argentina and was hugely impressive in preseason. His dribbling skills, footwork, good vision for final passes coupled with classical solo efforts has been his strongest assets.



The most established youth player in Banfield represented Nigeria in 'Botswana 2014' during the second edition of African Youth Games where he won gold medal with National U-15 side. The nation paraded brilliant talents such as Toyeeb Gidado, Ahmed Gero, Musa Mohammed, Elvis Onyeka and Miracle Okocha among others.


Days before the start of a new Super League, Feyisetan Asagidigbi will appear in jersey number 28 for his side. Notable amongst the senior players named are; Arboleda Mauricio, Dátolo Jesús, Toledo Hernan, Linares Nicolas, Gutierrez, Villagra Claudio, Fontana Agustin, Asenjo Mauricio and Carranza Julián among others. Hernan Jorge Crespo side will debut as a visitor to Arsenal in Sarandi next Monday.

Dogo may not return to Sunshine Stars, here's why

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Despite the harmonious relationships that existed between coach Kabiru Dogo and the relevant stakeholders in Akure last season, the soft spoken tactician's reign at Sunshine Stars might have bummed out, reports Coded Sports.



The coach is believed to have been bent out of shape and he's particularly up in  arms about some variables seemingly intransigent and pigheaded as regards the conditions of service in the club.



Sunshine Stars offered Dogo a year contract at the beginning of 2018/2019 Nigeria Professional Football League season in Akure and the contract has since expired since June this year.



The former Nasarawa United tactician is yet to be seen in Akure despite the fact that the club has resumed since Monday, 22nd of July.



A top official informed that, "there is a contract on the table" for coach Kabiru Dogo but it is yet to be decided by the coach as to weather he would sign the dotted line or not.



According to a report, several NPFL clubs are on the trail of Dogo but a certain club side in the east would like to secure his service. Dogo who is demanding for improvements from the previous contract, better working conditions and a worthwhile welfare packages for his technical crew, may not pen another deal with 'Owena Whales' if situations remain unchanged in the coming days.


According to his agent,  "Dogo is willing to continue with Sunshine stars,  because of the love and care he received from the Chairman of the Club and the good people of Ondo State especially the good working relationship between him and his technical assistants.


"However, the events may take another turn if Sunshine management refuse to adjust some conditions in the contract. There are pressure from top clubs in the country to secure Dogo's service but we are taking our time to see which one is the best  because Dogo deserves the best. I would have loved him to continue his job with Sunshine Star beign an indigene of Ondo State and the present chairman of the club is like a father to me but things must be done professionally." Lanre Famakinwa concluded.

Breaking: Balogun, Agoye, Dimeji Lawal quit 3SC

It's definitely not a night to remember as Oluyole Warriors' top hierarchy are throwing in the trowel at a time when all the chips are down.


After a disappointing Nigeria National League 2019 Promotion Playoff, which saw Shooting Stars defeated 0-3 by Akwa Starlets, Rasheed Balogun has stepped down as the Oluyole Warriors General Manager.

As reported by Tunde Shamsudeen, Ekulekule as fondly called resigned after six years in charge.

"It was a difficult decision for me to take going by the strong attachment I have with the Players, Technical Crew, Backroom Staff, Supporters, and Fans.

"I thank the Oyo State Government for giving me the opportunity to serve, I wish the club good luck in its future endeavors."


In the same vein, the head coach of Oluyole Warriors Edith Agoye and the team manager Dimeji Lawal have followed the path way of club's General Manager.


Oluyole Warriors have been playing in Nigeria National League after the club dropped from the elite division during the reign of coach Fatai Amoo.


The state government is yet to react on this spate of happenings.

Heartland FC may get Ilechukwu's nod

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News emanating from Imo State suggests that the new management of Heartland FC have resolved to snatch up MFM FC gaffer Fidelis Ilechukwu.



Heartland FC became the latest suitor of 'the working one' as he's fondly called after Akwa Utd and Sunshine Stars FC have left his trail for undisclosed reasons. Ilechukwu suddenly became the sudden rhythm in coal city, our source confirmed that Enugu Rangers are on his radar as well but it remains unclear weather Rangers would be ready to secure his service.



Fidelis has toiled for good thirteen (13) years transforming 'the Church Boys' to a modest side in Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), from their non league status with well balanced structure laced with functional footballing philosophy.



The new management board of Heartland FC, as appointed by Governor Emeka Ihedioha CON, are more determined to work with Ilechukwu whose quest for new challenge has written all over his face. It is believed that, Sunshine FC gaffer Kabiru Dogo has also been linked with a switch to Owerri based club side.



The newly appointed General Manager,
Chief Chukwudi Ifeanyi and Chairman of the Club, Barr. Charles Ezekwem are working round the clock to get the club re-branded and Ilechukwu is their top priority. The top hierarchy in the club have resolved to sort things out with the commissioner for sports in the state in the coming days.



The longest serving gaffer in the history of the club has transformed the minnows into super stars in the time past. Steven Odey who is the latest recruits in Genk, Belgium, Chukwuka Onuwa of Enyimba FC, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Erhun Obanor and Sikiru Olatunbosun whose long range screamer against Rangers Int'l was voted 'CNN goal of the week' during his days in MFM FC were brought to limelight by coach Fidelis Ilechukwu.



Ilechukwu's four years in NPFL has seen him tasted a continental football. His philosophical drive and experience coupled with his technical prowess remain his selling point.