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 …
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 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. …
Ekiti FA lifts suspension on erring members, picks March 20th for EGA Read More »
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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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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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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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 …
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 …
Ekiti FA set to conduct LFC elections as directed by the NFF Read More »
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 …
Ekiti: Twenty teams jostle for 5 slots as Bet9ja Ekiti Football League Playoffs kickoff Read More »
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 …
Ogunnowo to Educate Ekiti clubs on effective management Read More »
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 …
Beneficiaries of SACF scholarship in Ekiti receive cheques Read More »
Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Ali, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, has advised military officers to participate in the game of golf. Ali, gave the advice at the closing of the Amateur Golf Tournament organized by the Rhino Golf and Country Club, 3 division, on Sunday in Jos, the Plateau …
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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, …
Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup: Danladi Baka delights fans, despite age Read More »
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 …
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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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 …
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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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 …
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 …
The Plateau State Government has assured athletes in the state preparing for the National Sports Festival, tagged “Delta 2022”, of adequate preparation for the festival. Hon. Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Hon. Dung Daniel Dalyop, who represented the Governor, made this pledge when he received the Torch of Unity in Jos today. The Commissioner …
NSF Torch of Unity arrives Jos, as PLSG promises athletes adequate preparation Read More »
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 …
Ekiti FA Secure funding from Perfect Touch and Phoenix ASC Read More »
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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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 …
Invest in football or don’t expect to enjoy its dividends – Bayo Olanlege Read More »
The first-ever Athletics Championship organized by the Plateau State Athletics Association started today, 27th of October 2022 in Jos the Plateau State capital. The Championship sees both para-athletes and able-bodied athletes competing in all events. Declaring the Championship open, the Plateau State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Hon. Daniel Dung Dalyop, said the Championship …
First Plateau State Athletics Championship holds in Jos Read More »
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 …
Ilechukwu Assures of Positive Result Against Esperance of Tunisia Read More »
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 …
NFF Election: Sarma Congratulates Ibrahim Gusau-led Executive Board Read More »
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 …
Akwa Ibom FA Boss, And Other Stakeholders Drum Support For Akinwunmi Read More »
In its first appearance at the Belgrade 2022 World School Basketball Championship, Nigeria’s representative in the boys’ event, Bishop Dimieari Grammar School of Bayelsa finished in sixth place among the 19 teams that featured at the International School Sports Federation (ISF)-organized championships hosted by the Serbia School Sports Federation. Also, the girls’ team – St …
Belgrade 2022 World School Basketball Championship: Team Nigeria Finish in Top Six Read More »
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 …
BREAKING: Former Super Eagles Captain, John Obi Mikel Retires at 35 Read More »
Reveling in the learning experience which was enliven by the opportunity given to the team to watch professional basketball, players and officials of Team Nigeria have commended the Nigeria School Sports Federation and the Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri for the platform to participate at the World School Basketball Championship. Nigeria’s representatives at the International …
Nigeria’s representatives at the World School Basketball Championship will continue their sojourn at the ongoing tournament in Belgrade, Serbia as both boys and girl’s teams are in action later today. The boys’ team will face their counterparts from Greece in the classification for 5th to 8th position after missing the top four spot when they …
Nigeria’s representatives at the 2022 World School Basketball Championships – Bayelsa’s duo of Bishop Dimieari Grammar School and St Jude’s Girls Secondary School Amarata on Wednesday in Belgrade, began their campaigns on a bright note with victories over Hungary and Turkey. It was the boys’ team of Bishop Dimieari Grammar School that took to the …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Winner of 7th Edition of Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup to go home with 750,000 Naira Read More »
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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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) …
The first ever Zonal Championship by the Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) served off in Jos the Plateau state capital yesterday (17th of August, 2022) with five (5) states and the FCT Abuja in attendance. The Championship which is the first of its kind is geared towards catching them young and improving Nigeria’s chances in the …
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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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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 …
CAFCL: Ilechukwu Sets Eyes On 15 New Players To Execute The CAFCL And NPFL Next Season Read More »
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 …
Buhari was my best Player in the 2021/22 Season…… Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu Read More »
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 …
NFF ELECTIONS: We will not make mistakes….. Yakubu Sarma, Gombe FA Chairman Read More »
The Mayor of Buffalo, New York City, in the United States of America, Dr. Byron Brown has put his weight behind the candidacy of Hon. Nwaeze Tony Nwora in the forth coming 2023 General Elections in Nigeria, describing him as a “great leader”. Recall that Hon. Nwaeze Tony Nwora is contesting the Anambra State House …
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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 …
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 …
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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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) …
Local Club Sides In Gombe Setting The Pace In Nigerian Football Business Read More »
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 …
State FA Chairmen write Pinnick, demand convocation of General Assembly Read More »
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 …
WNFF/Taiwo Ogunjobi Memorial U-15 football competition gets kick-off date Read More »
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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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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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 …
There is no plan to impeach the NFF President…..Yakubu Sarma, Gombe FA Boss Read More »
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 …
Plateau state has made its intention clear by winning six more medals in the ongoing National Para Games, currently holding in Abuja. This is adding to the three medals already won the previous day. Para-Badminton who opened the flood gate of medals continued from where they stopped by winning two more gold and two bronze …
PARA GAMES: TEAM PLATEAU ROUND UP DAY TWO OF COMPETITON WITH SIX MEDALS Read More »
The first edition of the National Para Games commenced on the 9th April, 2022 at the Moshood Abiola National stadium, Abuja. Plateau state alongside twenty-one other states converged on Abuja to fight for medals in 15 different sports. On the opening day of the competition, Monday 11th, Team Plateau won 1 gold, 2 bronze, to …
FIRST NATIONAL PARA GAMES GETS UNDERWAY WITH PLATEAU MAKING A GOOD START Read More »
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 …
WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT SWAN PLATEAU STATE CHAPTER………PIUS HENWAN, GM PLATEAU UNITED Read More »
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 …
EKiti State FA set for capacity building within it’s ecosystem, appreciates LaLiga Read More »
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 …
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 …
Prof Akin Oyebode Cup: 2021 MVP awarded scholarship to top academy Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup: March 3rd is kick off date……. Akintunde Oyebode Read More »
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 …
EKITI: We have kept our promise, football is everywhere in Ekiti…….Bayo Olanlege Read More »
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 …
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 …
YSFON: Adeolu Oyebode is new Chairman of Ekiti Chapter, as YSFON partners with Ekiti FA Read More »
The Chairman and CEO of NASCO Group, Attia Nasreddin has pledged to continue to support sports development in Plateau State, Nigeria and Africa at large. He made this pledge when he received Red Crown Cycling Team of Jos today, as they presented the medals and trophies won in 2021 to its major sponsor, NASCO Group, …
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 …
Ekiti: Gov. Fayemi’s leadership style is our driving force – Ekiti FA Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
NPFL: Plateau United show superiority, as Heartland succumb to 3-0 defeat Read More »
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 …
Referee Assessors Key To Development of Referees- NFF Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Kayode Noah offers Unity Cup winners free slots in Bet9ja Ekiti Football League 2022 Read More »
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 …
The Chairman, Plateau State Basketball Association Dr Livinus Miapkwap has chided the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), over its recently held Extra-Ordinary Congress, saying it is constitutionally null and void. Dr. Miakwap made this disclosure while fielding questions from journalists on Tuesday, 12th of October, 2021 in Jos the Plateau State capital. He reiterated the State …
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 …
Football: Bet9ja, ValueJet extends Dapo Abiodun Cup sponsorship Read More »
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 …
EKITI: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION APPLAUDS FA’s SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME Read More »
The Chairman of Plateau State Cycling Association, Mr. James Amidu has declared that unlike before where the association trains cyclists and they move to other states, the association under his watch will henceforth ensure that its cyclists remain in the state. Mr. Amidu made this declaration yesterday (29th of November, 2021) at the opening ceremony …
Plateau: We Will Train and Retain our Cyclists……James Amidu, Read More »
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 …
Ekiti State FA Merit Awards: Voting Starts, as FA Opens Portal Read More »
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 …
MPFA U16s win midweek matches in the Tsemba Wummen League Read More »
The maiden edition of the North Central Volleyball Classics served off in Jos the Plateau state capital yesterday (May 17, 2021) with team Plateau defeating team Benue by 3 straight sets. Declaring the classics open, the Commissioner for Sports, Plateau State, Hon. Victor Lapang, while welcoming all participating states, said he hoped to see the …
Maiden edition of North Central Volleyball Classics serves off in Jos Read More »
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 …
ARGENTINA’S AMBASSADOR WANTS STRONGER FOOTBALLING TIES WITH NIGERIA Read More »
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 …
Facilities, Bane of Sports Development In Nigeria…. Izzul-Arab Read More »
He is not the type that likes eating his words, if he must eat something, he has a rich dose of delicacies prepared by the best cooks with total patience, purpose and pride. But with the thrice postponed National sports festival, Nigeria sports minister, Sunday Dare already has his back to the wall as he …
Sports Ministry In Race Against Time To Host Sports Festival And Maintain Amazing Record Read More »
The North Central Zonal Finals of the National Principals Cup, kicked off today, 20th of March, 2021, in Jos, the Plateau State Capital, with four states from the North Central Zone in attendance. Saka Akeem, Zonal Coordinator, North Central, Federal Ministry of Sports, while addressing participating states and teams, said the Minister of Sports, Sunday …
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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 …
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 …
MY FIRST MISSION WILL BE TO REPOSITION FOOTBALL GLOBALLY – Amaju Read More »
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 …
TSEMBA WUMMEN U14 AND U16 FOOTBALL LEAGUE KICKS OFF IN MARCH Read More »
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), …
FIRST CHOICE EDUCATIONAL CONSULT ARE NEW KIT SPONSORS OF SHEKARAU BABES FC OF KANO Read More »
