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Optima Energy Gold Cup: Shooting Stars rally to win big, as Tornadoes claim match points

By Wale Mustapha on September 22, 2022 News, Sports

It was a star performance from 2021 Optima Energy Gold Cup runner-up Shooting Stars as they thrashed Beyond Limits in a five-goal thriller at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu. Niger Tornadoes on its part had to wait till the opening minute of the second half to find the back of Gateway FC’s goal, to […]

Taiwo Ogunjobi Foundation to splash cash on Optima Energy Gold Cup top scorer, MVP

By Wale Mustapha on September 16, 2022 News, Sports

Taiwo Ogunjobi Foundation have announced that it will gift cash reward and plaque to the top scorer and Most Valuable Player(MVP) of the Optima Energy Gold Cup The 10-day soccer fiesta of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup now Optima Energy Gold Cup, a preseason tourney for clubs in the Nigerian domestic league, kicks off on September […]

Optima Energy Gold Cup kicks off September 22 in Ikenne, Sagamu

By Wale Mustapha on September 5, 2022 News, Sports

Organizers of the Optima Energy Gold Cup say the 10th edition of the nation’s prestigious preseason tournament for clubs in the domestic leagues will kick off on Thursday, September 22 in Ikenne and Sagamu respectively. Organizers of the Optima Energy Gold Cup have informed that the 10th edition of the nation’s most prestigious preseason tournament […]

ValueJet Cup: Organizers congratulate finalists, clarify semifinal walkover

By Wale Mustapha on September 1, 2022 News, Sports

The organizers of the prestigious preseason tournament, ValueJet Cup have congratulated this year’s finalists, Smart City, and Remo Stars. Remo Stars defeated Kwara United in the second semifinal game to seal their spot in the final 4-2 via penalties after the dramatic game ended 1-1 at duration time. The newly promoted NNL side, Smart City […]

The man ‘Shehu Dikko’ that I know is football personified

By Wale Mustapha on August 26, 2022 News, Sports

BY Alloy Chukwuemeka The man Shehu Dikko that I have known over the years is a Seasoned Administrator of repute, and a Marketing guru from a successful private sector background. An astute Football Administrator and passionate sportsman with a high level of charisma, intelligence, outspoken, exposed and ready to take risks. He is a man […]

Philip Shaibu retires from active football after guiding Bendel Insurance to NPFL, assure fans of total commitment

By Wale Mustapha on August 13, 2022 News, Sports

Record-setting Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu has called it an end to his football career in the last match of newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League side, Bendel Insurance FC at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, on Friday, August 12, 2022. Shaibu captained Bendel Insurance FC to a 1-0 victory over visiting […]

‘Taking my mother out of trenches was my biggest drive but now she is no more’ – Unilorin Goalkeeper, Josiah laments

By Wale Mustapha on August 10, 2022 News, Sports

One of the standout names at the football event of the just concluded Nigeria University Games (NUGA) held in Lagos is Adams Josiah, a 200L Education Management student of the University Of Ilorin. His rapid growth from being the third choice to the number of the school is a credit to his dedication and determination […]

Dabani scoops SportsFlames/Kwara United Player of the Season award

By Wale Mustapha on August 8, 2022 News, Sports

Kwara United striker Alao Dabani has received his award after he emerged winner of the SportsFlames/ Kwara United player of the year for the 2021/2022 season. The striker pulled a total 62.2% of the votes from the poll to beat (Midfielder) Afeez Noshiru, (Defender) Ayodeji Bamidele and (Striker) Samad Kadiri to emerge winner of award. […]

Funfare as Nigeria Professional Footballers Wives Association Celebrates Third Anniversary

By Wale Mustapha on July 19, 2022 News, Sports

It was the usual tradition but this time with more fun fare as the Nigeria Professional Footballers Wives Association (NPFWA) marked its third years of existence. The body that comprises of wives of professional footballers playing trades in and outside Nigeria have become a formidable group that has been used to help members to have […]

Rivers United Congratulates Chris Green on appointment as Commissioner for Sports

By Wale Mustapha on July 9, 2022 News, Sports

The entire Rivers United FC family have joined other well wishers to felicitate with former executive member of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Barrister Chris Green on his latest appointment as Commissioner for Sports in Rivers State. The statement issued on Saturday and signed by Rivers United’s General Manager, Dr. Okey Kpaluku, it reads “On behalf […]