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Hajj Gafar Liameed: 36 Lion Boss bags Ladi Kwali Leadership award

By Wale Mustapha on December 12, 2022 News, Sports

The President of 36 Lion Football Club, Hajj Olawale Liameed Gafar, on Monday, received the Ladi Kwali Platinum Leadership Award of Excellence as “Icon of Women Development.” According to the organizers, the nomination came as a result of the 36 Lion Chief’s philanthropic gestures and ability to work with different people irrespective of their tribe […]

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 […]

Smart City outsmart Messiah in a shootouts to claim maiden Jagaban Cup

By Wale Mustapha on November 19, 2022 News, Sports

Smart City are the inaugural winners of the Jagaban Cup 2022 after a pulsating 5-4 shootout victory over stubborn Messiah FC in the final of the tournament held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos on Friday night. The two teams tried to cancel out each other before the regulation time but there was nothing to […]

Jagaban Cup: Smart City set up final date with Messiah FC

By Wale Mustapha on November 18, 2022 News, Sports

… As 36 Lion battle Ikorodu City for third place glory On a frenetic third and concluding day of the group stage of the Jagaban Cup 2022, Messiah FC punctured the aspirations of 36 Lion from qualifying for the final of the tournament and will now contest the grand finale and the race for the […]

Jagaban Cup: Bright start for De Potters, Smart City as Olukismet kiss defeat

By Wale Mustapha on November 15, 2022 News

De Potters and Smart City called the shot at the end of Day One of the Jagaban Cup in Groups A and B of the tournament held for scouting of talents and also to drum up support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2023 General Elections. […]

Jagaban Cup: Organizers release fixtures for five day magnificent football fiesta

By Wale Mustapha on November 14, 2022 News, Sports

Organizers of Jagaban Cup have released the draws for the maiden edition of the scouting competition as the tournament officially kicks off on Tuesday 15th November. It’s the first edition of the tournament and will be hosted at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan. In the draw conducted on Tuesday at Lagos SWAN Secretariat, Group […]

Organizers announce format for Jagaban Cup tourney

By Wale Mustapha on November 11, 2022 News, Sports

Organizers have revealed the format for the much publicized Jagaban Cup. Tournament Director, Mr Wale Joseph explained that the competition is billed to hold for four days. “On November 15th, six games would hold at Mobolaji Johnson Arena,” Wale Joseph began. “Day two will see six matches take place at same venue.” “Day three shall […]

Football shakes hand with Politics as 36 Lion mobilizes for Tinubu with Jagaban Cup

By Wale Mustapha on October 16, 2022 News, Politics, Sports

It is a known fact that sports is a unifying factor in nation building. When its time for sports, people forget difference in class, age, ethnic or religion. Messages are well received and actions are quickly taken when sports is used as a vessel for its dissemination. As Nigeria prepares for important moments of her […]

Just in: FutbalGalore teams up with 36 Lion

By Wale Mustapha on September 29, 2022 News, Sports

Ace Sports writer Abayomi Ademetan popularly known as FutbalGalore has teamed up with Alhaji Gafar Liameed’s 36 Lion in a very short ceremony held at the club’s secretariat in Lagos. Alhaji Gafar is a well known grassroot developer as his team has nurtured so many players from the grassroot to the top of world footballing […]

36 Lion graduate, Samson Akinyoola inks deal with Zamalek till 2025

By Wale Mustapha on September 21, 2022 News, Sports

Zamalek have completed the signing of highly-rated Caracas striker Samson Akinyoola ahead of the new season. 36 Lion graduate, Samson Akinyoola signed a three-year deal that will keep him at Zamalek till June 30th 2025. The White Knights have been proactive in the summer transfer window so far after securing deals for several key players. […]