Malumfashi FC appoint Shola Ibrahim Adewuyi as head coach

Former Remo Stars and Kogi United coach, Shola Ibrahim Adewuyi has been appointed as the new head coach of Malumfashi Football Club of Katsina.



The former Kada City head coach was unveiled Saturday at the club's office in Malumfashi by club's chairman, Alhaji Sirajo Umar Baba along side other management staff.



Speaking to the media after the unveiling, coach  Shola Ibrahim Adewuyi expressed delight and satisfaction with the club's structure and thanked the club's chairman for counting him worthy for the job and promised to hit the ground up and running in order to make history with the club.



"It feels so good to be here where you're well appreciated. The reception from the management, players and fans are overwhelming.



"Malumfashi FC is an ambitious club and it's the reason i accepted their offer despite receiving offers from other clubs.



" I want to sincerely thank the club's chairman, Alhaji Sirajo Umar Baba for giving me the opportunity to serve this great club and together, we can make history with the club.



"I have not been given any set target by the management, but as an ambitious coach, it's only natural to hit the ground up and running by first, replacing those players who have left for various NPFL sides and further strengthen the team with other top quality talents.



"The NNL has proposed November 1st as kickoff date which leaves us with less than a month to build a very strong and formidable team ready to contend. As someone who knows the terrain, the work begins immediately with hard work on the training ground and some friendly  matches to sharpen the team and we will be ready for the enormous task ahead," the former Niger Tornadoes chief coach concluded.

Relegation Play Off: Obia saves Osun Babes from drowning

Akanni Seyi


Osun Babes have just survived relegation scares from the playoff just concluded this afternoon after beating Kaduna Queens 4-3 on penalties after full-time ended 1-1.



Kaduna Queens asked the first question through Onah Oluchi in the early part of the duel but Obia was on hand to deal decisively with the looming threats.



Queens from the north had to curtail threats and dangerous froward play from their Osun based opponent top striker Joy Omewa, to keep the deadlock intact for the first stanza.



FIFA Goal Project Pitch (Package B) was thrown into frenzy in the 50th minutes, when Winifred Eyebhoria was brought down inside the 18 yard box and Iloduba Sarah, one of the longest serving stalwarts in yellow and brown jerseys converted from the spot.



The 'Crocodile Ladies provided the needed  response, ensuring the jubilation of Osun based side ended but prematurely. Msughter Anita capitalised on the defensive mishap by Osun Babes defensive set up, to restore the parity.


Babes goalie, Christy Obia was the hero as Omoluabi Queens claimed the bragging slot after the penalty shootout ended 4-3. The scoreline ensures that Osun Babes will remain in NWPL next season.



In his chat with Coded Sports, the assistant coach of Osun Babes, Abdul Azeez Abdul Rasaq, popularly known as Hoppers, stated that, it was a do or die affairs but credit should be given to State Government and the girls.



"First of all, congratulations to state of Osun for this win. Our fans back home supported us with everything, we are so happy for not dissapointing.


"We have promised our financier that we are going to beat the drop and we just did that. Our girls met very stiff opposition in Kaduna Queens but glory be to God for this win. It's a massive one for us because, we will go back to drawing board and jostle for super four next season." He concluded.

Ilechukwu thanks Gov. Ihedioha as Heartland gets new coaster bus

Heartland FC of Owerri Head Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has assured the Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha
that the team can win a silverware or a continental ticket.

Camara gave the assurance as he poured encomiums on HIS Excellency after the Naze Millionaires took delivery of a brand new Totota Coaster bus from the state government.

 "Am delighted as this gesture is a massive boost for the team as Governor Ihedioha has kept to his promise, that welfare of the players, coaches and other staffers is top priority.

"The many hours lost on long trips, risk and fatigue as experienced by players owing to the bad road network in the country is one reason why  teams can't pick points on the road.


"As the Head Coach what more can I ask for than a better welfare for my players as they are the key actors.

"With this gesture, its now a huge task on the team to reciprocate by winning games and cap the season with a continental ticket.

"It is possible with the right ingredients, players commitment on and off the pitch as they must be proffessional, above all our fans supports as they are the 12th man."

Speaking further, 'I want to also use this medium to thank the General Manager,  Chief Chukwudi Ifeanyi, Chairman of Heartland Board, Barrister Charles  Ezekwem JP and his members,  my assistants and players for been professional since I arrived the club.

"They have been co-operative, gave me free hand to work and chip in advice where necessary with the ultimate goal to achieve the best for the club.

"My assistants and players have been wonderful as we all work together as a unit as we want to meet up with the target set by the management, which is winning silverware or continental ticket.

Recall at the weekend, NaijaMade a sports programme on SuperSports informed that the 2019/20 Nigeria Professional Football League season is expected to kick off on 20th October and end May 31st 2020.

Deji Ayeni Depart Cynosure FC by mutual consent

Coach Deji Ayeni have parted company with Cynosure Football Club of Abakaliki, Ebonyi State by mutual consent.

In a statement signed and released by the Club's Secretary Mayuku Charles,


"Coach Deji Ayeni has agreed terms with Ekiti United where he will become the new Technical Adviser of the Ekiti based team.


"He departs by mutual consent and has the backing of our Chairman, Management and the entire Cynosure FC family.


"During Ayeni's one year time at the club, we won our first Ebonyi State FA Cup title and reached Round 16 of the 2019 AITEO Cup. The highest rank reached in our Clubs history. He also earned for Club the tag "Giant Killers" after he led us to a decent showing at the Ogunjobi Gold Cup and the Governor Okowa preseason tournament held just recently in Asaba.


We wish Deji Ayeni every success in his future career." The statement concluded.



Following the departure of Deji Ayeni, Jossy Popoola will act in interim capacity as head coach.

Hackers at work, Nigeria's sports minister latest victim

Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare has become the latest victim of cyber crime.

 According to a press release from the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, the Face Book account of the minister has been hacked.

The statement further revealed that the mischievous scammers are already perpetuating crime with it and soliciting for contracts.


The statement signed by the Ministry’s Director of press & Public Relations, Mrs. AB Lere-Adams partly reads:


“Information available to Management and the Honourable Minister, confirms that fraudsters have hacked into his face book account impersonating the Minister and soliciting for contracts from the Federal Government, this is totally false and misleading.


“For the records, the Ministry and indeed the Honourable Minister wish to notify the general public to carefully verify all information emanating from the Minister’s social media platforms, as these hackers are out to smear the image of Mr Sunday Dare, the Ministry and in effect the Federal Government of Nigeria.


“The general public is kindly advised to be well guided please.”