The Local Organizing Committee of the 7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup has reiterated that the competition is not for political purposes and should not be seen as one. This was confirmed by the Chairman of the LOC Mr. promise Uwaeme who stated that the competition is solely sponsored by the Adamu Yola Foundation …
LOC Chairman clears the air on Adamu Yola Cup, says it’s non-partisan Read More »
With the conclusion of the much-anticipated NFF AGA/Elective Congress over the weekend, the Chairman of the Ekiti State Football Association, Mr. Bayo Olanlege has concluded plans to visit all the Local Football Councils across the sixteen local governments of the state. Ekiti FA Secretary, Mr. Pelumi Abiara in a memo sent to all local councils …
Ekiti FA Chairman to visit all Local Football Councils and Stakeholders Read More »
The city of Ado-Ekiti is in an ecstatic mood as the final of the prestigious Bet9ja Ekiti Football League Super 4 final takes center stage at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado Ekiti on Saturday, 27th August, 2022. EKSU Galacticos FC and Champions FC are raring to lift the cup for the first time after their …
The Executive Director of NASCO Group, Idris Nasreddin, has reinstated his company’s commitment to partner with sports associations in Nigeria, by declaring that, “We have big plans for Tennis in Nigeria”. Idris Nasreddin made this declaration when members of the Nigeria Tennis Federation paid him a courtesy call in his office in Jos the Plateau …
We have big plans for Tennis in Nigeria……Idris Nasreddin, ED NASCO Group Read More »
As activities of the 7th Adamu Yola Gombe South Unity Cup kick started with the announcement of the Local Organizing Committee Chairman Mr. Promise Uwaeme, the teams and fans are all looking forward to the lineup of activities for the biggest football competition in the North East Nigeria. The Foundation through the LOC Chairman has …
The excitement within the Ekiti State Football Ecosystem is palpable and rightly so, as the Super 4 of the Bet9ja Ekiti Football League approaches. From Thursday the 25th of August, through Saturday the 27th of August, 2022, Ekiti United FC Feeders, Ado Ekiti, Champions FC, Ado Ekiti, Ifaki United FC, Ifaki Ekiti, EKSU Galacticos and …
The Nigeria Tennis Federation (NTF) is set to hold the first ever Zonal Championship in Jos, the Plateau state capital from the 15th to 20th of August, 2022. Ayuba Nuhu, the Chairman, Plateau Tennis Association made this known in a live sports programme, The Arena on Highland Fm, in Jos, Plateau state. The Chairman …
Nigeria Tennis Federation holds First Zonal Championship in Jos Read More »
The President, Ebedei Football Club, Barrister Churchill Oliseh has affirmed that football club owners and managers should learn the business part of the game as their primary focus rather than just winning trophies alone. This was part of the discussion held when the Ekiti State FA Chairman, Mr. Bayo Olanlege led some private club owners …
There is profit in football beyond medals and trophies – Barr. Churchill Oliseh Read More »
The Ekiti State Football Association U-15 Football team also known as “Ekiti Bees” will go into a close camp to step up preparations for the Western Nigeria Football Forum / Taiwo Ogunjobi Memorial U-15 Football Competition in Osun State. 30 boys started the open camp under the tutelage of Coach Femi Kumuyi on Monday, 1st …
President of Jordan Nwora Foundation, Hon. Tony Nwora, has maintained that the foundation will continue to create opportunities and impact on African kids for a brighter future. Hon. Tony, revealed this during the Jordan Nwora Foundation (JNF) Elite Basketball Camp going on in Lafia, Nasarawa State. He stated that part of its mission is to …
“I’m sorry pressmen, you are seeing a Milwaukee Bucks mascot in my front but you all know I am a Chicago Bulls fan”. These were the opening words of Engr. A A. Sule, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State when Jordan Nwora Foundation crew paid a courtesy visit to the government house. The brief meeting …
As part of its social responsibility to community development through basketball, the Jordan Nwora Foundation visited the Nasarawa state government on Monday 25th July 2022 to express the mission of the campaign at the Ongoing Elite Basketball Camp in Lafia. His Excellency, Abdullahi Sule, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, while speaking appreciated Jordan Nwora …
Jordan Nwora Foundation Elite Basketball Camps: Gov. A. A. Sule applauds organizers Read More »
As the events of the National Para Games climaxed, states are busy scrambling for the remaining medals left for grabs. Plateau has so far won 5 gold, 6 silver and 16 bronze in six of the nine sports participated in by the state to amass a total of 27 medals. The latest results indicates that …
NATIONAL PARA GAMES ENTERS FINAL DAY AS TEAM PLATEAU AMASSES 27 MEDALS Read More »
Isaac Makwala, Nigel Amos, and Amantle Montsho. These are some of the leading track and field stars to hoist the flag of the landlocked South African country, Botswana in track and field over the last decade. Their light shone so much that it’s almost impossible not to see them in a major global event final …
The need to use the media space to attract sponsors for the development of football in Ekiti State FA formed the fulcrum of the roundtable discussion of the Ekiti State Football Association led by its Chairman, Mr. Bayo Olanlege with the Ekiti State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Thursday 30th …
You can help us attract sponsors, Bayo Olanlege tells Ekiti SWAN Read More »
Coach Hamza Abara of Plateau United FC has declared that his team had a bad game in Lagos after losing to MFM FC by a lone goal in match day 3 of the Nigeria Professional Football League. The Match played at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere on Wednesday, 29th of December, 2021, was decided …
NPFL: It was a bad game from us……..Coach Abara, Plateau United Read More »
The Ekiti State Football Association, EKSFA, will on Thursday 30th December, 2021 engage the Ekiti state members of the Sports Writers Association Nigeria (SWAN) in a “No holds barred” meeting. The media parley slated for the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado Ekiti will begin at 11am at the VIP stand. According to a letter signed by …
Mohammed Zulkifilu’s 5th minute goal was all Plateau United needed to hand new coach Fidelis Ilechukwu his first win as Plateau United Technical Adviser. Plateau United beat Kwara United 1-0 in the Match Day 2 Boxing Day fixture of the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The encounter played at the New Jos Stadium …
NPFL: Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu gets first win as Plateau United beat Kwara United Read More »
The Board of the Bet9ja Ekiti Football League and the Ekiti State Football Association has released a set of official wears ahead of the tournament in 2022. The kits released include t-shirt, sweat shirt, and hoodie with ‘Bet9ja’ boldly embossed in front as well as caps carrying the BEFL logo. The charcoal t-shirt features black …
Bet9ja Ekiti Football League 2022: Organizers Unveil Official Merchandise Read More »
The Ekiti State Football Association, EKSFA, will on Tuesday 14th December, 2022 host all the National League (NNL and NLO) teams within the Ekiti football Ecosystem to a luncheon. According to a letter signed by the FA Secretary, Pelumi Abiara and made available on Monday afternoon, read, “I am pleased to inform you that you …
EKITI STATE FA SET TO HOST NATIONAL LEAGUE TEAMS TO A LUNCHEON Read More »
The Ekiti State Football Association has concluded plans to honour late Pa Ayo Agbebi with a symposium and a novelty match as part of activities towards the final funeral rites. Pa Ayo Agbebi was the first FA Chairman in Ekiti State, who passed away on 3rd August 2021. The novelty match will hold on Wednesday …
EKITI FA ORGANIZES SYMPOSIUM, NOVELTY MATCH FOR LATE PA AGBEBI Read More »
The Ekiti State Football Association has announced that the Agents of the foremost betting company, Bet9ja in Ekiti State has decided to continue its full sponsorship of the State League and the league will keep its nomenclature; Bet9ja Ekiti Football League, the maiden edition was held in 2019. According to a statement credited to the …
Ikere United FC and Ekiti Queens FC have emerged as winners in the 2021 edition of the BAFEM Cup after 12 weeks of competitive football as Rt. Hon. Femi Bamisile promised to make it a yearly event. Champions Ikere United FC outperformed Are FC, winning 2-1 in the final of the men’s category to claim …
The father of Ebenezer Olatuyi , the Most Valuable Player at the Late Oba Ademola Ajakaiye U13 football competition, Mr Kehinde Olatuyi has expressed gratitude to the Ekiti State Football Association for the scholarship scheme his son benefited from. Ebenezer Olatuyi was one of the exceptional kids scouted from two under aged competitions packaged by …
EKITI: FATHER CAN’T HIDE JOY AS HON.OYEBODE FULFILS PLEDGE TO FOOTBALL STARLET Read More »
The Ekiti State Football Association has appointed Mr. Samson Ayemidotun Edegbai as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the State League Board. This was made known on Sunday in an appointment letter made available to the media. Samson Edegbai would work with the versatile Ekiti State FA Secretary, Pelumi Abiara who is the Board’s Chief …
Samson Edegbai is the new CEO of Ekiti FA State League Read More »
The Chairman of the Plateau State Teqball Association (PLATEQ), Chief Miri Timnan Nyantau has welcomed the Plateau State contingent that represented the state at the just concluded Teqball National Challenger Cup Series 2021 in Abuja. In a Press Release signed by the State Secretary of PLATEQ, Stephen M. Paul, on the 1st of September, 2021, …
Plateau: Plateq Chairman Welcomes Successful Contingent, Seeks Support for Athletes Read More »
African Pillar of Sports and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has asked the Federal Government not to wait until 2024 to begin preparation for the Olympics. He advised the federal government to begin training now to avoid losing another generation of young players in international market. Kalu recently made the call when Nigeria’s only decorated male gymnast, who …
2024 Olympics: Begin preparations now, African Pillar of Sports, Orji Kalu advises FG Read More »
Towards a more robust and engaging football ecosystem in Ekiti State, the Ekiti State Football Association (EKSFA) has launched a digital identity card for stake holders in the sector. According to the Chairman of the Ekiti FA, Mr. Bayo Olanlege, “It is imperative for everyone in the football circle in Ekiti to have a means …
Ekiti State Football Association has directed Local Football Councils in the state to stage LFC Unity Cup, as part of moves to enhance grassroots football and grooming of talents. According to a statement issued at the end of the body’s monthly meeting held virtually, the councils are expected to organise the grassroots-based football tourneys between …
The innovative drive of Ekiti State Football Association to create a sweet blend of education and football in line with its avowed mission to build a thriving and sustainable football ecosystem has continued to receive encouraging patronage and support. A press release signed by Ekiti FA boss, Bayo Olanlege, revealed that eleven cadet players who …
As part of its efforts to build a sustainable football culture in the state, the Ekiti State Football Association has dissolved the Board of its State League which is known as Bet9ja Ekiti Football League, BEFL. Recall that Ekiti State FA is one of the few FA’s in the country that run a State League …
EKITI STATE FA DISSOLVES STATE LEAGUE BOARD, SET TO REPOSITION LEAGUE Read More »
Owu Sportswear Limited today, 13th of August, 2021 at the Ojuelegba office of the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding, (MoU) with the Ekiti State Football Association to supply kits for a player of the Ekiti State Football Association’s female U-15 team (Ekiti Queen Bees), Marvelous Jegede. The MoU detailed the yearly provision of soccer …
The General Manager of Plateau United Football Club Jos, Mr. Pius Henwan has stated that the club will play in the African Continent next season after a disappointing 2020/2021 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season where they ended 9th on the log. Henwan stated this while addressing players and technical crew of the team at …
Plateau United FC will be in the Continent next season- Pius Henwan Read More »
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Plateau State Chapter has recognized stakeholders and key contributors to the growth and development of sports on the Plateau with Awards. The Awards ceremony which held on Friday,6th of August, 2021 at the Eliel Event Centre, Gold and Base, Rayfield, Jos had the theme, “Rewarding Excellence in Performance …
Towards proper football administration and grassroots development, the Ekiti Football Association will host another of its Webinar Series this Sunday August 1st, 2021, on the topic, “Essentials for football development- Highlighting the 3 Ts for Ekiti Football growth”. The Webinar which will hold on a WhatsApp platform known as, “Ekiti Football Builders Forum” will …
GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL: Odebunmi to deliver lecture at Ekiti State FA Webinar Series Read More »
Kehinde Adetule a Referee in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has been appointed as the Secretary of the Ekiti State Football Association Referees Committee at a Board meeting of the FA on Monday, 26th of July, 2021. According the FA Chairman and the board, Adetule was chosen because of his performance over the years …
Poised to celebrate football excellence in the state, the Ekiti State Football Association has inaugurated a 5-man Merit Award Committee. The event which is planned for October is geared towards celebrating individuals and organizations that were outstanding and consistent in their contributions towards the building of a viable football ecosystem in the state during the …
EKITI FA CONSTITUTES 5-MAN MERIT AWARD COMMITTEE Read More »
Counsel to Ekiti State Football Association, Barrister Femi Familusi has shed more light on the reasons why the 14-days jail sentence handed the FA boss, Bayo Olanlege and five other members by an Ado Ekiti magistrate court was not served. Recall that an Ekiti State Chief Magistrate of the Ado Ekiti Magisterial District had last …
The General Manager of Plateau United Football Club of Jos, Mr. Pius Henwan has pledged his continuous support to the members of the Sports Writer Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Plateau State Chapter. Pius Henwan made this pledge when members of the state Executive of Plateau State SWAN paid him a courtesy call in the club’s …
The news of Owu Sportswear’s kit endorsement of Marvelous Jegede has erupted unreserved happiness in the home of the Jegedes. The Most Valuable Player from the Prof. Akin Oyebode U15 competition, Marvelous Jegede and her mother Mrs. Adenike Jegede have both expressed excitement over the 3-year kit endorsement deal for the talented young girl by …
EKITI: The Jegedes happy with Owu Sportswear Endorsement deal for Marvelous Read More »
The Chairman of Ado local government Chief Mrs. Motunde Fajuyi has heaped praises on the Ekiti State Football Association for its grassroots football development programs. Chief Mrs. Fajuyi stated this at the reception held for the Ado U-13 and U-15 team that both finished tops at the Late Oba Ademola Ajakaiye memorial U-13 football competition …
In a bid to unearth young and budding talents from the grass root, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Grassroot Sports Development Department in conjunction with Nigeria Volleyball Federation organized a National U-17 Intra-Zonal Female Volleyball Competition. The competition which is taking place simultaneously in all the six geo political zones in the country …
The Coach and proprietor of Tudun Wada Football Academy, former Nigeria International, Kelechi Okoye has described his team’s victory in the Finals of the 2021 Plateau State Super League as a result of the hard work put in by all concerned with the team. Tudun Wada Football Academy yesterday (23rd of June, 2021) defeated Panriang …
2021 PLATEAU STATE SUPER LEAGUE: OUR VICTORY IS A RESULT OF HARD WORK ……….Kelechi Okoye Read More »
As part of the grassroots development project of the Ekiti State Football Association, the Ekiti State FA Cadet teams was set up in 2019 comprising the U15 boys, Ekiti Bees and the U13 boys team, Ekiti Baby Bees. In 2020, the EKSFA extended this to the female category by setting up a management team for …
The Nigerian Government has appointed erstwhile Super Eagles skipper, John Mikel Obi as Youth Ambassador to inspire young Nigerian to strive for excellence. The event which took place at the NOC secretariat, National Stadium, Surulere Lagos on Friday is another of the Minister’s initiative geared towards driving a vibrant youth for national development. Speaking at …
Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi becomes Nigeria Youth Ambassador Read More »
In a bid to maintain top class officiating, referees in Nigeria are returning back to the tracks and classrooms to rejig their knowledge of the laws of the game, including physical fitness. According to details of the program the NFF Referees Committee, made available to the Nigeria Referees Association, NRA, the intensive training program shall …
NIGERIA PREMIER LEAGUE REFEREES UNDERGO FRESH TRAINING, FITNESS TEST Read More »
The Chairman of Kano Pillars Football Club of Kano, Alh. Surajo Yahaya also known as Jambul has declared that his team’s ambition is to not only to play in the continent but to do better than their last experience in the continent. He made this known to journalists after Kano Pillars FC held Plateau United …
We want to play in the continent and perform better…….Alh.Surajo Read More »
Respected football administrator, Olisa Onuchukwu has expressed interest in being the next chairman of Warri Wolves FC of Delta State. Onuchukwu, who spent over a decade playing the round leather game, home and abroad at the highest level before venturing into football management, highlighted his qualities and how he would integrate his managerial skills to …
Nnewi United Boss, Olisa Onuchukwu Wants Warri Wolves Job Read More »
Junior Sporting Boys proved bookmakers wrong as they forced Under-14 table toppers Mees Palace FA, to a goalless draw in Week 10 of the ongoing Tsenba Wummen football league. But the Blue Panthers as MPFA is fondly called still sit at the top of the table with 26points from ten matches played. Mid table placers …
German Bundesliga club 1.FSV Mainz 05 is launching another big event in Nigeria in cooperation with MPFA this coming Sunday. The event will take place at the academy’s premises in Jos, Plateau State, May 9th. It will feature digital milestones like a digital coaching and training session with Coaches from Mainz 05, a Q&A about …
FSV Mainz 05 digital day camp in cooperation with MPFA Read More »
The Nigeria Referees Association, NRA, has strongly condemned the renewed incessant attacks on its members at various venues of the country’s leagues and has said it may be forced to boycott matches in grounds that are unsafe for its members. In a statement signed by Kelechi Mejuobi, the National Publicity Secretary of the NRA, the …
NRA CONDEMNS ATTACKS ON REFEREES, MAY BOYCOTT MATCHES OF UNSAFE GROUNDS Read More »
The management of Adamu Yola Ture Foundation on Monday confirmed that the foundation has agreed terms with Jordan Nwora Foundation for a 3-day Basketball Clinic for the North Eastern state of the country. Speaking with newsmen on Monday from his Abuja office on behalf of the Foundation, Pastor Yakubu Adamu Yola restated the foundation’s commitment …
Plateau United player and Nikau’s Client Ndala Isah was in Action For his Team in there 3-0 victory over Adamawa United. The Team will play Katsina United next weekend and hopefully he will continue his good run of form.
Plateau United player and Nikau’s Client, Akila Jesse was in action for his team in their 3-0 win over Heartland FC of Owerri. The center forward started his third match on the stretch for United, while going on to score his first goal of the season in the 59th min. He was substituted on the …
Akila Jesse gets on the score sheet in Plateau United’s 3-0 victory over Heartland FC Read More »
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