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Clash of stars as Remo, Shooting rekindle rivalries at Optima Energy Gold Cup final

By Wale Mustapha on September 29, 2022 News, Sports

Shooting Stars will renew its rivalry with defending champions Remo Stars in the final of the 10th edition of the Optima Energy Gold Cup. Recall in the last edition, the Sky Blue Stars mauled the Oluwole Warriors 4-0 to claim the trophy. It’s a record for 3SC and Coach Gbenga Ogunbote, as both are making […]

Sporting Lagos get better of Gombe United, as Sunshine Stars keep chase on Tornadoes

By Wale Mustapha on September 23, 2022 News, Sports

It was an inspiring showing from Sporting Lagos as they got a back-to-back win in the 10th edition of the Optima Energy Gold Cup as they shocked Gombe United at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu. A good performance from both teams in the opening 38 minutes, as they showed quality in depth but not […]

Coach Bala promises a new look Tornadoes against Remo Stars, Sunshine Stars

By Wale Mustapha on September 23, 2022 News, Sports

Abubakar Bala says his Tornadoes will show quality in their next Optima Energy Gold Cup matches against fellow NPFL sides Sunshine Stars and Remo Stars. He said after the win against Hammola FC of Osogbo: “I’m delighted that we have used the first two games in the Optima Energy Gold Cup to test the new […]

Deutsch dedicates Sunshine Stars defeat of Katsina United to fans

By Wale Mustapha on May 30, 2022 News, Sports

Azeez Ajagbe and Leonard Ugochukwu were on the score sheet as Sunshine Stars ended a five-game winless streak with a 2-0 victory over Katsina United at the Akure Township Stadium on Saturday. It was a result many thought would be celebrated by the club but the Akure Club’s Coach Emmanuel Deutsch was not in any […]

Coach Salihu dumps Apex Crane for University team

By Wale Mustapha on May 4, 2022 News, Sports

Barely few days after terminating his contract with Apex Krane FC, a higher Institution based in Lagos has offered the job of a Technical Director to Coach Yusuf Salihu. According to the offer, Coach Yusuf Salihu will resume with the high grade University after the interview which will come up next week in Lagos. Recall […]

NPFL/Laliga U-15 Wrap: Remo Stars win big as Rangers, Kwara sail to victories

By Wale Mustapha on April 24, 2022 News, Sports

It was a rain of goals and display of natural talent and soccer artistry as Remo Stars FC U-15 side put Abia Warriors FC U-15 to the sword, in Day 3 of the ongoing NPFL Laliga U-15 Premises Youth League. The Junior Sky Blues raced into an early lead with two quick goals from Arierhi […]

NPFL Matchday 23 Roundup: Continental hopefuls stutter on a day of draws

By Wale Mustapha on April 16, 2022 News, Sports

It was a day of statements in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Saturday as five of the seven concluded games on offer ended in draws. Quite pertinent is the gap between the league’s top two sides and the chasing pack which remained almost in tact after teams in 3rd, 4th and 5th managed just […]

NPFL: Sunshine Stars halt Plateau United unbeaten spree

By Wale Mustapha on April 4, 2022 News, Sports

Kolade Adeniji proved decisive as Sunshine Stars triumphed 1-0 at home to 10-man Plateau United in a frenetic NPFL match day 20 meeting at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode on Sunday. A display defined by willpower and resilience drove the Owena Whales to the victory that brought the Tin City boys invincible run […]

Ondo FA Boss, Otunba Ajayi advises Ondo State Government on the sale of Sunshine Stars

By Wale Mustapha on August 8, 2021 News, Sports

Facts have been revealed on how Sunshine Stars proved bookmakers wrong by beating the drop from the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL on the last day. The Owena Whales had to hold on to beat Rivers United by a lone goal on the last day of the league to ensure they retain their status in […]

Lobi Stars poise to compound Sunshine’s relegation worries

By Wale Mustapha on May 30, 2021 News, Sports

Following two serial defeats in the hands of MFM and Warri Wolves in Match Days 22 and 23 in Lagos and Ozorro respectively, Lobi Stars technical crew and players passed a joint resolution to up their game and bounce back to winning ways as they host deep necked relegation threatened Sunshine Stars Akure in an […]