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Ekiti State Football Association to stage the 2023 edition of the State FA Cup from April

Ekiti State Football Association to stage the 2023 edition of the State FA Cup from April

The Ekiti State Football Association has concluded plans to stage the 2023 edition of the State FA Cup, an annual competition that was last sponsored by Hon. Femi Bamisile and tagged BAFEM Cup in 2021.   The annual football fiesta will kick off in April, 2023 in Ado Ekiti and will have more than 30 …

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NFF: Gusau has brought positive changes – Bayo Olanlege

The Chairman of Ekiti State FA, Bayo Olanlege says the new President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has brought positive changes in the football ecosystem in Nigeria.     Olanlege also believes Gusau’s leadership would engender a peaceful and progressive football ecosystem in Nigeria.     In a chat with journalists, the …

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Ekiti State Football Association to stage the 2023 edition of the State FA Cup from April

Ekiti FA lifts suspension on erring members, picks March 20th for EGA

Ekiti State Football Association has lifted the suspension placed on some of its members.   The seven individuals who are members of various Ekiti FA components were suspended indefinitely last December during the 2022 Annual General Assembly over allegations of gross violation of the provisions of the Statutes and other extant laws governing football.   …

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Ekiti State FA: Bayo Olanlege, the exceptional football administrator

The famous leader of Ekiti football is the most underrated administrator in Nigeria, however, Bayo Olanlege needs no introduction or validation because his work ethic and dexterity speak volumes.   Chairman Ekiti State Football Association, Bayo Olanlege has been too quiet to be noticed, but paradoxically, too big and formidable, especially on the footballing scene, …

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Joshua and Ogbole’s goals lift Nasarawa United out of relegation zone

Two young sensations, Joshua John and Emmanuel Ogbole scored in each half of a pulsating Group ‘A’ Abridged Nigeria Premier Football League match-day nine encounter as their goals secured a crucial 2-0 victory for Nasarawa United over Remo Stars and move them out of the drop zone.   In what was a nervy encounter at …

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Ekiti: Olanlege celebrates organizers of MOB Unity Cup, praises Sen. Bamidele

Buoyed by the outstanding coordination of the tournament, the Chairman of Ekiti State Football Association, Mr. Bayo Olanlege celebrated Femi Popoola and members of the organizing committee of the MOB Ekiti Central Unity Cup which climaxed with a rapturous finale yesterday, Saturday 11th of February 2023.   The competition organized as part of the Ekiti …

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Yargwa, elated over Nasarawa United victory, optimistic team will kickstart second league stanza at home

Nasarawa State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Amb. Lucky Isaac Yargwa, was ecstatic following the Solid Miners’ 2-0 win over zonal neighbors, Kwara United, in the Nigeria Premier Football League match-day seven clash at the New Jos Stadium, Plateau State, on Saturday 11th of February 2023.   In an interview session with journalists shortly …

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Flying Eagles youngster, Ojo signs for Egyptian top club

Flying Eagles attacking hotshot Tolulope Ojo has put pen to paper with Egyptian Premier League title-chasing, Pyramids Football Club on a two-and-a-half-year’s deal.     The 19-year-old Ojo who powered the Flying Eagles of Nigeria to win the nation’s first-ever U-20 WAFU Cup last year, scoring two (2) goals in the final, signed the dotted …

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Ekiti FA set to conduct LFC elections as directed by the NFF

The Ekiti State Football Association has concluded plans to conduct Executive Committee elections across the local football councils in the state.   According to the memo from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) which directs that all local football councils must have their elections between February and March 2023 that must be supervised by their state …

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Ekiti: Twenty teams jostle for 5 slots as Bet9ja Ekiti Football League Playoffs kickoff

Funfair returns to the football ecosystem in Ekiti on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, when the playoffs of the third edition of the Bet9ja Ekiti Football League commences.   From across various towns in Ekiti state, twenty teams will be contesting the first phase of the most prestigious football event in the land, trading tackles for …

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We will improve in our next match- Ikenna Offor, Nasarawa United midfielder

Ikenna Offor believes Nasarawa United will improve in their next match in the 2023 Nigeria Premier League season, after they lost their first home game to Enyimba International.   Nasarawa United lost 1-2 to Enyimba International in their match day one of the 2023 Nigeria Premier League season.   The match was played at the …

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Kaltungo Boys To Play Komta United In The Final Of The 7th Edition Of Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup

Kaltungo Boys and Komta United will play in the final of the 7th edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup.   Kaltungo Boys and Komta United are the two finalists of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup.   While Kaltungo Boys defeated Dinge Flying Bees, Komta United defeated Highlanders FC Ture.   Kaltungo …

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Ogunnowo to Educate Ekiti clubs on effective management

Ahead of the 2023 edition of the Annual General Assembly of the Bet9ja Ekiti Football League slated for January 20th, 2023, it has been confirmed that the Chief Operating Officer, Nationwide League One, Shola Ogunnowo will be educating the attending clubs. The shrewd football administrator will be speaking on the topic, “The Effective Grassroots Football …

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Beneficiaries of SACF scholarship in Ekiti receive cheques

Members of the EKSFA Educational and Scholarship scheme yesterday 10th January 2023 visited schools and parents of award beneficiaries and handed over the dummy cheque received from the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation (SACF) last December. The board which has Mr. Kolawole Saberedowo as coordinator, Omotoso Dayo as Secretary, and Omoyajowo Oluwaseun as member presented the …

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Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Danladi Baka delights fans, despite age

One player that has caught the attention of the fans and the media in the ongoing 7th edition of Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup is Danladi Baka. Danladi Baka plays for Komta United FC of Billiri Local Government and has sent his team to the final of the competition. In the semifinal match played, …

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Kaltungo Boys to play Komta United in the final of the 7th edition of Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup

Kaltungo Boys and Komta United will play in the final of the 7th edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup. Kaltungo Boys and Komta United are the two finalists of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup. While Kaltungo Boys defeated Dinge Flying Bees, Komta United defeated Highlanders FC Ture. Kaltungo Boys took …

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Colin Udoh headlines capacity building for Ekiti FA’s media

Revitalization beckons within the media component of the Ekiti State Football Association as it has been confirmed that Colin Udoh will be a facilitator at the seminar for the Ekiti FA media team and the media officers of all the Local Football Councils in the state. Udoh is an award-winning football writer, analyst, presenter, and …

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Mailantarki storms 7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup

The Gubernatorial candidate of the ANPP, Hon. Khamsi Mailantarki, was a surprise guest at the opening ceremony of the 7th Edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup. Recall that Hon. Khamsi Mailantarki is the President of Mailantarki Care Football Club. An elated Mailantarki expressed satisfaction with the organizers of the tournament. He was …

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7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Defending champions Pokwangli United lose to Highlanders FC in the opening match

Morgan Mantana’s 6th-minute goal was the difference as defending champions Pokwangli United FC lost to Highlanders FC Ture in the opening match of the 7th Edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup. The opening match which was played at the Olusegun Obasanjo Stadium in Kaltungo, yesterday 5th of November 2022, saw Highlanders taking …

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Ekiti State Football Association to stage the 2023 edition of the State FA Cup from April

Two years ago today, the Ekiti FA website, www.ekitifootball.org was hosted

As part of its expedition to take the beautiful game in the Land of Honour and Integrity to a greater height, the Ekiti state football association on this day two years ago launched its official website as part of its unwavering mission to advance the sport in the state. The domain www.ekitifootball.org was the first …

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Grassroot Football: Bauchi State FA Boss, Patrick Pascal hails Aisha Bala Mohammed over the Award of Recognition, extols Her Excellency’s interest in talent Identification

Chairman of the Bauchi State Football Association, Patrick Pascal (MON) has been honored with an “Award of Recognition” for his immense contribution to the development of sports, especially grassroots football in Bauchi State and beyond. This honor was bestowed on Pascal, who is equally the present team Coordinator of Nigeria’s apex national team by the …

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Unity Preseason Tournament: NFF’s Chairman of Chairmen, Ahmed Yusuf ‘Fresh’ Praises Organizers, Says, Medical support a ‘Tip of the Iceberg ‘

The newly elected Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Chairman of Chairmen, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf ‘Fresh’ has saluted the efforts of the Unity Preseason Tourney organizers, for putting together a successful preseason event, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. EFCC of Abuja emerged champions of the tournament, as they walked tightly against Nasarawa United to lift the …

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Ekiti FA Secure funding from Perfect Touch and Phoenix ASC

More talented kids in the Ekiti State Football Ecosystem are to benefit from the reloaded Ekiti FA Scholarships Scheme while the future of those who are enjoying the scheme is to be secured. Recall that there were eleven beneficiaries of the education and sports scholarship last year funded by some kind-hearted individuals and organizations in …

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7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup draws hold in Kaltungo

The draws for the 7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup was successfully held today, 29th of October, 2022, at the Mawato Hotel Hall in Kaltungo of Gombe state. In attendance were all the teams participating in these year’s edition and football stakeholders in and around Gombe state. Chairman LOC, Promise Uwaeme in his address, …

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Invest in football or don’t expect to enjoy its dividends – Bayo Olanlege 

As the globe bestriding socio-economic benefits of football continues to increase, the Chairman of Ekiti State Football Association, Mr. Bayo Olanlege has charged societal stakeholders in the grassroots to sow seeds for the development of the game in their locals if they also want to share from the bountiful harvest. Olanlege suggested that lack of …

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Ekiti FA tour touches down on Emure and Ikere LFCs

In continuation of his working visit to all Local Football Councils in Ekiti State, Bayo Olanlege, Chairman Ekiti State Football Association and his Board’s train stopped at Emure and Ikere Local Football Councils yesterday, 25th October, 2022. The chairman at both Councils emphasized that the football ecosystem in Ekiti State can only get better by, …

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Unity Preseason Tourney:  Mahanaim FC Player’s Rating vs Doma United

Scorecard of how Mahanaim boys showed up against Doma United: 1. Ibrahim Raaheem: (Rio) He was calm and quiet yesterday and brought his experience to the game as well. Also known as “Rio” perhaps, as a result of his towering height, made three excellent goal-bound saves, whilst the game was very intense but wasn’t under …

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Superb Michael Gilbert ‘Ozil’, breaks DOMA United’s back and puts Mahanaim FC in the driving seat in Unity Preseason Tourney

Mahanaim Football Club of Abuja hit the ground running in their match day one of the ongoing Unity Preseason Tournament, which kicked off yesterday, at the Old parade ground Football pitch, Abuja. The fast-rising Abuja-based team comprises of top-quality players, Mahanaim FC, was at home against Doma United based on how the organizers fixed the …

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Draws and Opening Ceremony of the 7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup now get dates

The Local Organizing Committee of the 7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup has announced Saturday 29th October for draws and 5th November 2022 for the opening ceremony of the eagerly anticipated competition.  According to a media release, signed by the Media Officer of the Competition Mark Nuhu Mabudi, the LOC has resolved and approved …

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Unity Preseason Tourney: Mahanaim FC Captain, John Light Not Afraid Of Wikki Tourists, Doma United, EFCC

As the yearly Unity Preseason Tournament takes center stage in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja this coming weekend, Mahanaim FC Captain Light Maduabuchi, has reacted confidently to the grouping, especially group D, where his team would be facing Wikki Tourist, Doma United- one of the newly promoted teams to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), …

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Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: 7th Edition’s draw to get new date

The draws of the 7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup slated for today, Saturday 15th October 2022 has been postponed. In a Press Release signed by the Head Media, Mark Nuhu Mabudi, revealed that postponement was to give the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) time to finalize discussion, terms and conditions with partners.  “We regret …

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Ilechukwu Assures of Positive Result Against Esperance of Tunisia

Technical Adviser of Plateau United Football Club of Jos, Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has assured soccer-loving Nigerians that his team will get positive results in their CAF Champions League second round, first leg tie against former three-time champions, Esperance of Tunisia come Sunday at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja. Coach Ilechukwu who spoke to the club media, shortly …

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NFF Election: Sarma Congratulates Ibrahim Gusau-led Executive Board

The Chairman of Gombe State Football Association, Yukubu Sarma has congratulated the newly elected President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau, and other members of his board. In a congratulatory message to the new NFF President, Mr. Yakubu Sarma expressed his joy and happiness for the emergence of the Zamfara State Football Association Chairman …

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Akwa Ibom FA Boss, And Other Stakeholders Drum Support For Akinwunmi

Ahead of the fast-approaching 30th September elections into the Board of the Nigeria Football Federation, the Akwa Ibom State FA Chairman and some members of the Executive Committee have pitched their tents firmly with the choice of Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, NFF presidential aspirant, as the candidate to help revive the fortunes of Nigerian Football with …

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BREAKING: Former Super Eagles Captain, John Obi Mikel Retires at 35

John Obi Mikel, former Super Eagles Captain and Chelsea FC great, has retired from active football at the age of 35. Mikel made this known on his official Instagram Account today, after over 20 twenty years of professional. Making the announcement, Mikel thanked all who at one point or the other helped his football journey …

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“Camp United Game Stands As One Of The Best Second Half Performances In My Career”…….. Aliyu Baba

Mahanaim FC’s hottest property, Aliyu Baba has described his second-half heroic display against Camp United last Friday, as odd and amazing after coming off the bench to inspire them to what was a one-sided 4-0 win in a friendly match. With both sides level at halftime, Aliyu was introduced at the break and opened the …

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Bet9ja Ekiti Football League 2022: Organizers Pay Winning Prizes As Hon. Noah Kayode Promises More Support

It was all smiles and delight within the Ekiti Football Ecosystem on Tuesday, 20th September, 2022 as the winner of the Bet9ja Ekiti Football League, Champions FC and the runners up cashed out their winning prizes. Recall that on Saturday, 27th August 2022, Champions FC defeated EKSU Galacticos FC to emerge the BEFL22 champions, also …

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Winner of 7th Edition of Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup to go home with 750,000 Naira

The Winner of the 7th Edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup will go home with the sum of Seven hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (#750,000.00). Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Promise Uwaeme made this known today, the 10th of September 2022 at a Press Conference held at Jewel Hotel in Kaltungo …

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PIKINOFGOD Limited Partners 2022 Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup

PikinofGod Limited is the official partner of the 7th Edition of the Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup. The Local Organizing Committee announced the partnership at a Press Conference in Kaltungo, Gombe State, on the 10th of September with PIKINOFGOD promising to provide branding and technical support to ensure to the success of the football …

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NFF ELECTIONS: Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi is the right man for us…..Bayo Olanlege, Ekiti FA Chairman

Ahead of the upcoming Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Elections coming up later in the month, Ekiti state FA Chairman, Bayo Olanlege has thrown his weight behind Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi’s candidacy, describing him as the right man for the job. Bayo Olanlege made the position of the Ekiti State FA known today (6th of September 2022) …

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Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Promise Uwaeme returns as LOC Chairman

The Adamu Yola Ture Foundation (AYTF) have announced the appointment of Mr. Promise Uwaeme as the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 7th edition of the annual football competition. In a statement signed by the founder of the tournament and a Board Member of the AYTF, Pastor Yakubu Adamu Yola, he congratulated …

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CAFCL: Ilechukwu Sets Eyes On 15 New Players To Execute The CAFCL And NPFL Next Season

With Plateau United’s qualification to the CAF Champions League by virtue of the team finishing as runners up in the just concluded 2021/22 season of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, the Technical Adviser of Plateau United FC, says he would need to shore up his team for the challenging season ahead, saying …

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Buhari was my best Player in the 2021/22 Season…… Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu

Technical Adviser of Plateau United FC, Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has praised the efforts of his players in the 2021/22 season in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), but he singled out one of his defenders, Buhari Ibrahim for special praise as his best player for the outgone season. According to Ilechukwu, “I will say Ibrahim …

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NFF ELECTIONS: We will not make mistakes….. Yakubu Sarma, Gombe FA Chairman

Yakubu Sarma, Chairman, Gombe State Football Association has assured Nigerians, especially football followers that they will not make mistakes in the upcoming Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Elections slated for September, 2022. Sarma in this exclusive interview accepted that there are challenges facing the NFF but they are surmountable. According to Sarma, “So far there are …

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WAFCON22: Gombe FA Boss, Yukubu Sarma, believes the Super Falcons need to do more as he wishes them luck against Burundi

Yukubu Sarma, the Chairman of Gombe State Football Association believes the Super Falcons of Nigeria need to do more in the on going WAFCON22 to remain the dominant force they are in Africa. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Sarma berated the performance of the Super Falcons in recent matches against the Bayana Bayana of South …

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Players Union Convinces Plaintiff To Discontinue Suit As Congress Members Remind NFF Board Of Deadline On General Assembly

Championing the cause for due diligence and election at the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, a large group of NFF Congress members have lauded the players union for their involvement in the discontinuation of the court action filed against NFF in Bayelsa state. The Congress members made the commendation after they received a copy of the …

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Bet9ja Ekiti Football League 2022: Board Plans Thrilling End To Tournament

Fans and teams alike can begin to relish an exciting climax to the 2022 edition of arguably the best state league in Nigeria, the Bet9ja Ekiti Football League. This is as the league board rolled out the plans for the final laps of the very interesting tournament which began in February. The line up begins …

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Local Club Sides In Gombe Setting The Pace In Nigerian Football Business

A lot has been said about how football business in Nigeria is run poorly or shrouded in secrecy by our football administrators. There seems to be hope of doing football business professionally as a local club side in Gombe state has set the bench mark for the clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) …

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State FA Chairmen write Pinnick, demand convocation of General Assembly

A group of concerned State FA Chairmen in Nigeria have asked the Executive Committee of the Nigerian Football Federation to as a matter of urgency convene a  General Assembly after the members of the players union who took the Amaju led board to court, went to court and agreed to vacate the case. In a …

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WNFF/Taiwo Ogunjobi Memorial U-15 football competition gets kick-off date

The Main Organizing Committee of the Western Nigeria Football Forum/Taiwo Ogunjobi Memorial U-15 Football Competition has revealed that the tournament will be played between 16th – 21st August, 2022. The competition packaged by the Western Nigeria Football Forum led by the NFF 1st Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwumi will feature 6 teams from Southwest Nigeria …

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Salisu has made our team better, says Surajo Yahaya, Kano Pillars Chairman

The Chairman of Kano Pillars FC, Alh. Surajo Yahaya Jambul, has stated that Coach Salisu Yusuf has made his team better as they play a better brand of football now. The Chairman Stated this in Jos after his team narrowly lost to Plateau United of Jos by a goal to nil after an entertaining encounter …

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BAO CUP : Organizers unveil trophy, plan a grand finale

The Organizing Committee of the Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji Inter Local Government Football Competition, BAO CUP, has unveiled the giant trophy that the winner of the competition would take home. The giant trophy and medals were shown on the BAO Cup WhatsApp Group to the admiration of team representatives and coaches on the platform. The Chairman …

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There is no plan to impeach the NFF President…..Yakubu Sarma, Gombe FA Boss

The Chairman of Gombe State Football Association, Yakubu Sarma has refuted the claims that there are clandestine moves by the States Football Association Chairmen to unseat the incumbent Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick.   A certain sports website, www.insideglasshouse.com had in the publication of 5th April, 2022  with the headline: ‘FA Chairmen Move To Impeach …

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PROF AKIN OYEBODE CUP 2022: Coach Femi Kumuyi emerges Best Coach, wins scholarship for advance coaching course

After leading Mary Hill Boys High School, Ado Ekiti to the giant trophy of the Professor Akin Oyebode All Ekiti State Secondary Schools Football Competition, Coach Femi Kumuyi has been awarded the Best Coach of the tournament. He led the school to the top prize without losing a match and conceding just one goal all …

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WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT SWAN PLATEAU STATE CHAPTER………PIUS HENWAN, GM PLATEAU UNITED

The General Manager of Plateau United, Pius Henwan has declared his continuous support for the Sports Writers Association (SWAN) Plateau State Chapter. Pius Henwan made this declaration when EXCO members of SWAN Plateau State Chapter paid a visit to his office to deliver a letter of appreciation to the GM for what he has being …

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EKiti State FA set for capacity building within it’s ecosystem, appreciates LaLiga

The Ekiti State Football Association under the leadership of the Chairman, Bayo Olanlege has taken a new stride on its ambitious journey to develop youth using football as a major tool and also boost a sustainable football culture across the state with a series of capacity building initiatives for some of the components in the …

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Ekiti State Acting SSG applauds the organizers of the All Ekiti State Secondary Schools Football Competition, Promises improved tournament next year

Acting Secretary to the Ekiti State Government, Rev. Foluso Daramola has lauded the Ekiti State Football Association and the Ekiti East Local Football Council for organizing the all Ekiti State Secondary Schools Football Competition across the state. Speaking at the finals of the Ekiti East  Secondary Schools Football Competition he sponsored, Rev. Daramola asserted that …

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Prof Akin Oyebode Cup: 2021 MVP awarded scholarship to top academy

The impact of the Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup continues to flourish just ahead of the second edition as The Most Valuable Player from the maiden contest, Peter Abiodun has joined highly revered talent development academy, Triple 44 Academy under the Ekiti FA Scholarship Scheme. The left footed skillful midfielder captained Ado U15 team to lift …

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Prof Akin Oyebode Cup 2022:  Champions emerge in three Local Football Councils as draws is slated for March 1st

Anglican Secondary School, Efon Alaaye Ekiti, Ikere High School, Ikere Ekiti and Omuo Community High School, Omuo Ekiti are the first three schools to seal their places in the Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup for 2022. The draws of participating Local Football Council representatives in the Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup has been scheduled to hold on …

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Nasarawa House are Champions of the 38th Annual Inter-House Sports Competition of Alama Nursery, Primary and Secondary School

Nasarawa House also known as Yellow House yesterday, 23rd of February, 2022 emerged champions of the 38th edition of the Annual Inter-House Sports Competition of Alama Nursery, Primary and Secondary School. They beat last year’s winners Jenta House (Red House) to the second position with Rock Haven House (Green House) coming 3rd at the end …

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Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup: March 3rd is kick off date……. Akintunde Oyebode

The Hon. Commissioner for Finance and Economic Development, Hon. Akintunde Oyebode has picked Thursday 3rd March, 2022 for the kick off of the Prof. Akin Oyebode All Ekiti State Secondary Schools Football Competition. Hon. Akin Oyebode conveyed the choice of date to Ekiti State Football Association on behalf of the family who are the sponsors …

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EKITI: We have kept our promise, football is everywhere in Ekiti…….Bayo Olanlege

The Chairman of the Ekiti State Football Association, Mr. Bayo Olanlege has okayed the development achieved so far during his tenure in overseeing football in the state as a promise kept. Olanlege an ardent lover of grassroots football who pledged to take grassroots football development to everywhere in the state when he was voted in …

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NPFL: First Away Win Excites Plateau United

Match Day 10 of the Nigeria Professional Football league, saw Plateau United FC of Jos, pip Rangers International FC  by a goal to nil at the latter’s adopted home ground, Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium, Nnewi. Ibrahim Buhari’s 6th minute goal from a throw-in by Daniel Itodo was the match decider as Plateau United inflicted a second …

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YSFON: Adeolu Oyebode is new Chairman of Ekiti Chapter, as YSFON partners with Ekiti FA

The Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, YSFON has set up a new state working committee for its Ekiti State Chapter after a collaborative effort with the Ekiti State Football Association.  Ekiti FA and YSFON came together to identify personalities of ability, integrity and standing that will see to the growth of football ecosystem in the …

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Ekiti: Gov. Fayemi’s leadership style is our driving force – Ekiti FA

Ekiti State Football Association, under the leadership of the Chairman , Mr. Bayo Olanlege has praised Ekiti State Governor, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi as the inspiration and motivation behind the giant strides that has been made by the current football administration, describing the Governor’s leadership style as their driving force. Ekiti FA says its administration …

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Ekiti FA Boss Solicits for Support from Ekiti Elites As Secondary School Football Competition Kicks Off in January

 The Ekiti State Football Association chairman, Mr. Bayo Olanlege has solicited the support of eminent personalities in Ekiti as well as that of Ekiti indigenes at home and in diaspora as the All Ekiti State Secondary School Football Competition commences across Ekiti state on the 30th of January, 2022. Mr. Olanlege implored the creme de …

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Prof Akin Oyebode Cup: Ekiti State FA thanks Ministry of Education for its approval, appreciates Ekiti State Head of service

Ahead of the Professor Akin Oyebode All Ekiti State Secondary School Football Competition, the Ekiti State Football Association has lauded the Ekiti State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology for the swift approval granted to the FA to stage the competition. Chairman of the Ekiti State Football Association Mr. Bayo Olanlege appreciated the efforts of …

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NPFL: Plateau United show superiority, as Heartland succumb to 3-0 defeat

Plateau United continued their good run of form at home with a comfortable 3-0 win over Heartland FC of Owerri in the Match Day four fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), played on Sunday, 2nd of January, 2022 at the New Jos Stadium. Technical Adviser of Plateau United, Fidelis Ilechukwu this time around …

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Referee Assessors Key To Development of Referees- NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation,  NFF, has reiterated the essence of having Referee Assessors in the football system in the country. Chairman of the NFF Referees Committee,  Alhaji Inuwa Rabiu ( Ahlan) made this known during the opening session of pre season seminar for Premier League Referee Assessors in Nigeria, on the 15th of November,2021, in …

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EKITI FA PICKS 1ST DECEMBER FOR 2021 AGM AS EXCO APPROVES FIFTY MILLION NAIRA BUDGET AND 2021/2022 WORK PLAN

The Ekiti State Football Association (EKSFA) has selected 1st December 2021, to stage its Annual General Meeting (AGM). In a statement issued by the Secretary to the football body, Pelumi Abiara on Tuesday, 9th of November,2021,  at the end of an emergency EXCO Meeting, the association aims to assess and reposition football development in the …

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Ekiti State FA Appreciates Stakeholders And Reels Out Plans For Next Football Season At Emergency Executive Meeting

Members of the Executive Committee of the Ekiti State Football Association on Tuesday, 9th of November, 2021 held a meeting to deliberate on some pressing issues within the association and decided on measures to move the game of football forward in Ekiti State. The board resolved as follows: 1. That the board appreciated President Amaju …

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Kayode Noah offers Unity Cup winners free slots in Bet9ja Ekiti Football League 2022

The Chairman of the Board of the Bet9ja Ekiti Football League, Hon. kayode Noah has revealed that different winners of the Unity Cup competition in various Local Football Councils will be registered to take part in the 2nd edition of the state league at no cost. He disclosed that the board has so far been …

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EKITI FA APPOINT COACH KEHINDE ANJORIN AS TECHNICAL CONSULTANT FOR THE LOCAL FOOTBALL COUNCILS’ UNITY CUP COMPETITIONS

The Ekiti State Football Association has drafted Coach Kehinde Anjorin to work with local football councils in the state towards the successful hosting of the annual end of the year football tournament – Unity Cup in the local football councils. Coach Anjorin holds a CAF B football coaching license and recently completed an NFF Coaches …

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FOOTBALL: Fakunle-Okhiemen, Folorunso Ogunleye, Yemi Ajayi, Others, To Sponsor Unity Cup Competitions At Various Local Football Councils In Ekiti State

The end of the year annual football competition packaged by local football councils in the Ekiti State by the Football Association tagged Unity Cup across local football councils in the state kicks off this November. The Hon. Commissioner, Environment & Natural Resources, Princess Iyabode Fakunle-Okhiemen and the organizing committee have concluded plans to shoulder the …

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Second Edition Of BET9JA Ekiti Football League, Gets Financial Backing From Sponsors

Chairman of Ekiti State Football Association, Bayo Olanlege says his board has secured a sponsorship deal from betting firm Bet9ja to kick start the 2021/2022 season of the State Football League known as Bet9ja Ekiti Football League, BEFL. Olanlege made this known at the maiden edition of the Ekiti State Football Association Merit Awards 2021 …

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Morocco 2022: Meet Watford wonder kid who is Eligible to play for Nigeria

Ahead of the 12th Africa Women Cup of Nations tagged Morocco 2022, Watford under 23 wonder kid, Shardonna’e Sadiyah, has expressed her readiness to represent Nigeria. Morocco will host the next edition of   the Total Women’s Africa Cup of Nations from the 2nd of July to the 23rd of July, 2022, and Shardonna’e believes she …

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Football: Bet9ja, ValueJet extends Dapo Abiodun Cup sponsorship

Nigeria’s biggest indigenous betting company, Bet9ja, and fast-growing airline in Nigeria, ValueJet have agreed to extend their sponsorship agreement with the organizers of the Dapo Abiodun preseason tournament. This year’s tournament has been scheduled to hold at the Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-ode from October 12th – 18th with 10 clubs competing with the defending …

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EKITI: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION APPLAUDS FA’s SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

The Ekiti State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has lauded the Ekiti State Football Association for the myriad of initiatives and competitions aimed at the development of the youth through sports in Ekiti. The Ministry made this commendation in a letter dated 9th September, 2021 signed by a staff of the ministry, Mrs. M.A …

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Ekiti State FA Merit Awards: Voting Starts, as FA Opens Portal

Ekiti State Football Association has opened a vote portal for football lovers of the state to vote for their deserving nominees for its upcoming Merit Awards. The portal https://voters.ekitifootball.org/ designed by Uptech has three sections, Categories, Nominees and Sponsors. To be eligible to vote, fans must pay a token of a hundred naira (N100) to …

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Fidelis Ilechukwu Succeeds Maikaba as Plateau United’s New Technical Adviser

Fidelis Ilechukwu has succeeded Abdul Maikaba as the new Technical Adviser of Plateau United Football Club of Jos at the expiration of the latter’s contract. The new Technical Adviser, who was unveiled yesterday (20th of September,2012) alongside the new Head Coach of the club, Hamza Abara, at Plateau United’s club house, promised to take the …

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MPFA U16s win midweek matches in the Tsemba Wummen League

Mees Palace Football Academy (MPFA) U16s continued its unbeaten streak in the Tsemba Wummen League with back-to-back wins on Tuesday and Thursday as we moved to 73 points to remain top of the standings. Matchday 24 came with its peculiarities as the team locked horns with Adalchi U16s at the St. John’s college field. With …

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ARGENTINA’S AMBASSADOR WANTS STRONGER FOOTBALLING TIES WITH NIGERIA

The Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina to Nigeria, His Excellency Alejandro Herrero has advocated the strengthening of footballing ties between Argentina and Nigeria, insisting that there are compelling commonalities between the two countries in the realm of the ‘beautiful game’. During a courtesy call on the President of Nigeria Football Federation and FIFA Council …

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Facilities, Bane of Sports Development In Nigeria…. Izzul-Arab

The President of Gee-Lec International Football Academy, Izzul-Arab Garba Ibrahim has decried the heavy set back caused by lack of attention given to the provision of sporting facilities in Nigeria. Arab-Gee as he’s also fondly called believes no country can rival Nigeria talent wise especially in football but lack of facilities has been one of  …

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NRA CONGRATULATES NFF PRESIDENT, PINNICK

The Nigeria Referees Association, NRA, has felicitated with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick on his well deserved victory as a Member of the FIFA Executive Council. In a statement signed by the  National Publicity Secretary, NPS, of the NRA, Kelechi Mejuobi, the President of the NRA, Otunba Tade Azeez, stated that …

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MY FIRST MISSION WILL BE TO REPOSITION FOOTBALL GLOBALLY – Amaju

Just hours after beating Malawi’s Walter Nyamilandu by 43-8 votes to win a FIFA Council seat, NFF President Amaju Pinnick has outlined his plans for football development in Nigeria, Africa and the world at large. Speaking to the media minutes after the landslide victory, Amaju said his first project as a member of the FIFA …

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FIFA COUNCIL ELECTION VICTORY; FRIENDS OF AMAJU ROLL OUT THE DRUMS IN CELEBRATION

Few hours after NFF president Amaju Melvin Pinnick emerged as Anglophone elected member of the FIFA council, friends, associates and well wishers have started sending congratulatory messages. First on this list, is the Nigeria minister of youth and sports development, Sunday Dare. He was emphatic with his words as he saluted Amaju for making Nigeria …

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TSEMBA WUMMEN U14 AND U16 FOOTBALL LEAGUE KICKS OFF IN MARCH

The much-awaited Tsemba Wummen Youth League has been slated to commence next month in Jos, the Plateau state capital, the organizers of the league confirmed. The league which started in 2019 and was on hold in 2020 because of the COVID-10 pandemic, will be taking place for the second time after its inaugural edition two …

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FIRST CHOICE EDUCATIONAL CONSULT ARE NEW KIT SPONSORS OF SHEKARAU BABES FC OF KANO

By: Alfred Saiki First Choice Educational Consult has taken another giant stride as they have once again entered into a kit sponsorship deal with Shekarau Babes FC of Kano. You will recall that just recently First Choice Educational Consult also sealed a kit sponsorship deal with Jos based side in the Nigeria National League (NNL), …

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