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#Ote4Wealth Tourney: Day of shootouts as Abia, Bauchi, FCT record wins

By Wale Mustapha on November 27, 2022 News, Sports

Abia defeated Plateau 4-2 on penalties to advance to next stage of #Ote4Wealth Football Tournament holding in Abuja. Playing the first match of the day on Sunday, both teams needed the lottery of penalty shootout to determine the winner after a scoreless regulation time In the second match, Kebbi edged Osun to progress to the […]

#Ote4Wealth National Tourney: Bayelsa maintain perfect record as Taraba, Ogun, Oyo falter

By Wale Mustapha on November 26, 2022 News, Sports

Bayelsa advanced to the next round of the maiden edition of #Ote4Wealth National Football Tournament on Saturday. Edo were the victims as Bayelsa humbled them 2-0, with John Raphael registering a brace. Goals from Zakari John and Biola Brian was the tonic Abia needed to defeat Taraba 2-0. A superbly taken free kick by Ehiam […]

Mahanaim duo makes Flying Eagles list for AFCON

By Wale Mustapha on November 26, 2022 News, Sports

Rilwanu Haliru and Adam Abdulrahaman of Mahanaim FC have been called up by the Head Coach of the U20 Boys’ National Team, Isah Ladan Bosso for camping in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja from Monday, 28th November in preparation for next year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations finals in Egypt. Rilwanu, an attacker and Adam, […]

36 Lion’s Peter Oluka in potential switch to Azerbaijan champions, Neftchi Baku

By Wale Mustapha on November 24, 2022 News, Sports

Neftchi Baku intend to take a closer look at 36 Lion midfielder Peter Oluka when the player travels over for a trial with the club on Thursday. According to 36 Lion Adviser, Gafar Olawale Liameed, the nine-time Azerbaijan Premier League champions have invited the player over to Baku. Oluka was spotted by Neftchi Baku at […]

FG begins disbursement of cash grant to over 3400 vulnerable groups, others in Kogi

By Wale Mustapha on November 22, 2022 News, Sports

The Federal Government through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has commenced the disbursement of N20,000 cash grant to 3,415 vulnerable groups (GVG) in Kogi State. The Minister, Hajia Sadiya Farouq, who inaugurated the disbursement on Tuesday in Lokoja, said other beneficiaries under the National Social Investment Programmes (NSIP) would also […]

Shooting Stars claim FC Ebedei/FC Midtjylland year-end invitational tournament title

By Wale Mustapha on November 22, 2022 News, Sports

Shooting Stars have emerged champions of the inaugural FC Ebedei/ FC Midtjylland Year-End Invitational Tournament after a 3-1 win over Cornerstone FC at the Olubadan Stadium, Oyo State. After going into the finale of the four-team tourney which kicked off on November 18, a draw was the least the Oluyole Warriors needed to be crowned […]

Swedish top club sings Abel Ogwuche on a permanent deal

By Wale Mustapha on November 22, 2022 News, Sports

Swedish outfit Trelleborg have activated an option to sign Nigerian defender Abel Ogwuche on a permanent deal. The agreement ties Ogwuche under contract at Vångavallen until 2026. Ogwuche spent the past season on loan at Trelleborg from Tripple 44 Football Academy. He made seven appearances during the Suprettan season. The teenager played in games against […]

Jagaban Cup: Tinubu as Nigeria president will ensure proper synergy with European football clubs for Nigerian youths – Senator Ganiu Solomon

By Wale Mustapha on November 20, 2022 News, Sports

Senator Ganiu Olanrewaju Solomon (GOS), the Director General APC Campaign Lagos State has promised to ensure great synergy with European Football clubs and Nigeria youths if Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is elected as President of Nigeria in 2023. Commending the organisation of the recently-concluded 2022 Jagaban Cup Tournament held in Lagos, GOS thanked 36 Lion […]

TCC League: Dino’s Kator Ojime wins star performer prize for beating Gbagada

By Wale Mustapha on November 20, 2022 News, Sports

Dino Sporting Club were able to find their mojo again on Saturday as the Coach Godwin Gibson’s side had to labor before getting better of their TCC League rivals Gbagada FC with a 1-0 win at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium. A fine strike from Daniel Effiong in the 47th minute proved more than enough […]

NNL Super 4: Insurance outplay Doma to clinch coveted title

By Wale Mustapha on November 19, 2022 News, Sports

Unbeaten Bendel Insurance defeated Doma United in a pulsating encounter to emerge as deserved undisputed champions of the Nigeria National League 2022 season. The team who have already gained promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League with 49 points, 9 ahead of closest opponents, Gateway United in group B1 arrived in Bayelsa with brewed confidence […]