The football club Owners Association of Nigeria have given reasons why it rejected the proposed Abridged League format put forward by the Interim Management committee of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL, #Desertsports has gathered.

In a Christmas message to the Football stakeholders in Nigeria, club Owners in a statement jointly signed by the Chairman Chief Barr Isaac Danladi and the Executive Secretary Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka described the proposed Abridged League format as a caricature of the NPFL, a League once rated as the best League in Africa.

The Association said , the only time Abridged League was played was in a special circumstances when there was leadership crisis in the Federation which affected the smooth running of football thus Abridged League was taken as an option.

But for a League that has stabilized over the years to revert back to Abridged League is like taking the system ten years backward.

Club Owners said that it was a majority decision by 16+1 clubs against only 3 clubs that supported the Abridged League hence it was surprised to see the IMC adopting Abridged League against popular decisions, thereby deceiving the NFF on the true outcome of the joint meeting.

The Association argued that the ongoing CAF Competitions will end in June 2023 and next edition to commence in September/October 2023 coupled with the fifa World Cup break which will alter many Confederations programmes, hence it asked why the hurry, It queried .

Associating Nigeria Football with an bridged League in this century is a big slap on the country as a great soccer nation of the world, because both Enyimba and other clubs who made Nigeria proud were not champions of Abridged League, it said.

The Association however insisted that Clubs would resist the Abridged League format by shunning the draws slated for 28th December 2022 in Abuja, just as a meeting of the Club Owners has been slated for the same day at Toprank Hotel in Asaba Delta State.

The entire football followers await NFF intervention as the NPFL is expected to kick off in January 8th 2023.

Source: Desert Sports.

Despite concerted efforts targeted at getting rid of them by health practitioners, debilitating ailments remain a profound problem globally, because a growing number of them are becoming harder to treat and the common approaches to curing them have become less effective.

For the fact that stubborn problems require stubborn solutions, Ayodele Herbals Psychotherapy Centre has introduced a new programme to tackle ailments that defy all known solutions to nip them in the bud. It is the new Disease Reversal Programme.

The Disease Reversal Programme seeks to offer holistic wellness to individuals who have lost confidence in the regular treatment options as it has been discovered that most health issues come from both the mind and the body. Sedentary lifestyles, depression, suicidal thoughts, and bad habits among others are examples of health defects that have rendered many people disabled and vulnerable.

Dr. Isaac Ayodele, chief executive officer of Ayodele Herbals, the organization that drives the psychotherapy centre offers more insight into how the new programme works.

According to him, “Mental health does not connote madness. No one is mad. They only have mental challenge. Society stigmatizes and discriminates against them. This is not fair.”

“So, we go holistic to diagnose and treat the disease of the mind to see that the disease in the body gradually heals.”

Dr. Ayodele, a public health, and herbal psychotherapy expert further revealed that the Disease Reversal Programme would be generally virtual, off line and onsight, but would require for would-be patients to register to get treatment. After the registration, he added, the individual will undergo some diagnosis which adopts evidence-based test and assessment that will be processed in a laboratory before the treatment procedures. No treatment before diagnosis.

Registration to be part of the programme is in three categories: Platinum, Gold and Silver and distance is no barrier since it is predominantly online, offline and onsight.

Ayodele Herbals has been in the business of reversing health problems for close to three decades, and it has put smiles on the faces of myriad of people within this period.

The Kogi Central Senatorial District Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Engr Abubakar Ohere, says he represents the yearning and aspirations of people of the district, pointing out that his antecedents and pedigree is what is sending fears into the camp of his opponents.

Engr. Ohere made the disclosure while taking stocks of the overwhelming support his aspiration has garnered, thus making him to be confidence of victory, says, “Our people know me. I have lived with them all year round. I was with them all through tick and thin and having seen what I can offer, they have resolved not to be deceived with mundane sentiments but to overwhelmingly vote for me in the forthcoming February election”.

Engr Ohere says if politics is local and about numbers, says he has all the needed support to coast home to victory in the forthcoming February General Election, described APC as the party of choice in Kogi Central and his aspiration the desires of the people.

While pointing out that his unprecedented support base has silent and sent jitters into the camp of his opponents, assured however that he would not be dragged into joining them to bath in the mud, as he explained that there plans is to introduce violence, which he pointed out has begun with the destruction of billboards overnight.

He however expressed confidence that since the election would be held in the day and not in the night when his opponents go to destroy billboards without being noticed, expressed optimism that his victory is not in contention as what is upper most on his minds is to secure a landslide margin of lead with his majority support that is visible not in contention.

Engr. Ohere described the outstanding infrastructural development programs carried out by Gov. Yahaya Bello as what has made his work in the Central an easy one for him, lauded the present administration for its outstanding impact and performances in the district in all sectors of the economy like has never been witnessed in the State’s history.

Engr. Ohere assured of an issue based campaign devoid of name calling and violence by the APC, assured that his desires to represent the district is borne out of the need to improve on the well-being of the people using the instrumentality of legislation and quality representation.

Engr. Ohere used the opportunity to call for the people to imbibe the Spirit, teachings of Jesus Christ by showing love and affection, sharing of alms with one another at all times as enshrined in the Holy Book during this Christmas.

Engr. Abubakar Ohere reminded Christians that the birth of Jesus Christ symbolises love, peace, humility and, indeed, dignity for the human race prayed to God to make the season a joyous one for everyone in the Central Senatorial District.

He explained that It is for this reason that Jesus Christ embodies self-sacrifice, good neighborliness, charity and reconciliation among humankind wished the Christian community and the entire people of the state with Kogi Central in particular,” Merry Christmas.

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The end has not been heard on the imbroglio surrounding the commencement of 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL season as the participating clubs are set for another round of protest.

The latest em passe is about the format to be employed for the new season which has drawn mixed feelings among the stakeholders of the league, notably the Interim Management Committee and the club managers.

In a statement issued on Sunday which was purposely meant to wish Christian faithful on Christmas by the Football Club Owners Association of Nigeria (Club Owners), the umbrella body of Proprietors, Chairmen and Managers of top Professional Domestic football League Clubs in Nigeria, it specifically disclosed that member-clubs had in a joint meeting with the IMC unanimously voted for a full league with 16+1 votes, to 3 votes, and against a proposal for an abridged league.

The release jointly signed by the Chairman of the association, Bar. Isaac Danladi and Executive Secretary, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, alleged that some group of persons went behind to push for an abridged league which is a caricature of the NPFL, a league once adjudged as the number league in Africa.

The Club Owners stated that the decision of the clubs on a full league format remain unchanged and reject the proposed abridged league in its entirety.

The statement assured that a full league format can still be completed within the normal time frame, with submissions of the CAF Competitions representatives and aligns the NPFL with the International Football calendar.

The Association however used the occasion to warn mischief makers and blackmailers who were hired by some toxic interests within the system to cause disaffection between the Association and other Football stakeholders, stressing that Football can only strive in an atmosphere of an enabling environment where negotiations and round table discussions are cherished.

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The Football Club Owners Association of Nigeria (Club Owners), the umbrella body of Proprietors, Chairmen and Managers of top Professional Domestic football League Clubs in Nigeria have sent a special greetings to Football stakeholders in Nigeria especially the Christian Faithfuls as they celebrate Christmas.

Christians all over the World will today celebrate Christmas to mark the birthday of the Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.

Club Owners in a goodwill messages jointly signed by its chairman Chief Barr. Isaac Danladi and the Executive Secretary Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka enjoined the Christians to use the special occasion to pray fervently for the growth and development of the domestic league in Nigeria as well as safety of its players and officials against untimely deaths.

The Association specifically commended the Honourable Minister of youths and sports, Chief Sunday Dare for his fraternity with the Association and its recognition in the Football development Master plan as well as his creation of an Interim Management Committee IMC for the NPFL to restructure the league and lay a solid foundation for its growth and development.

Club Owners also used the Christmas festivities to congratulate the new Leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF led by Alh. Ibrahim Musa Gusau and commended his steps at reconciling all aggrieved parties in his quest to have a united Football family.

It extended its greetings to the Interim Management Committee IMC of the NPFL, who were mandated to restructure the league and lay a solid foundation for its future growth and development with assurance that the club owners would give them the necessary cooperation to succeed within its limited time frame.

Club Owners further sent warmly Christmas greetings to the Players Union, Coaches Association, the Sporting Media, the Clubs, Referees and Match commissioners,Match Delegates and Assessors, the Security agencies, supporters and fans as well as other stakeholders and wished them a Special Christmas blessings.

The Association however used the occasion to warn mischief makers and blackmailers who were hired by some toxic interests within the system to cause disaffection between the Association and other Football stakeholders, stressing that Football can only strive in an atmosphere of an enabling environment where negotiations and round table discussions are cherished.

The APC candidate for Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, Engr. Tunji Akinosi have felicitated with Christian faithfuls on the celebration of Christmas.

In a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday, the immediate commissioner for Forestry urged the Christians to reflect on the teachings of the festival and transfer it into their everyday’s dealings.

“Among many other things, the teachings of Christmas revolve around sacrifices, love and compassion. I would like to urge the people of my constituency in particular and our dear country in general to take a leave from these values in their everyday dealings”, he said.

The APC stalwart stressed that development of the society rests on all its members, hence the need for people to imbibe the Christmas’ message in the course of building a society of dream.

While also charging Nigerians to use the opportunity of the sanctity of the festive period to pray for peace, unity and prosperity of the country, he advised them all to be modest and decent in celebration.

Dino Sporting Club CEO, Samuel Columbus Omomafe on Saturday received an award of excellence from the Ogun State Football Association.

According to the OGSFA led by board member of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, the recognition came as a result of the Dino SC boss’ immense contributions to the development football in the state and country at large.

Mr Omomafe, a seasoned grassroot football administration is known for his dedication and passion to the round leather game.

He has organized various grassroot football competition for youngsters all over the state, with international scouts in attendance.

He has also helped many players achieved their dream of playing professional football at any club of their choice in Europe.

“I’m really happy and honored to receive this awar,”

“Sometimes I’m a bit shy, but I’m really happy to do what I can do for my people to make things better and also contribute my qouta to the growth of these players and football at large,

“To be recognized by the FA means we are doing something right, and I can assure you, we won’t rest on our oars.” He said.

He presides over Dino Sporting Club, one of the fastest rising football clubs in Nigeria, and the current Creative Championship League Cup holders.

The Club is also rated as the 2nd best in the Creative Championship League, behind Beyond Limits.

The Emir of Minna, His Royal Highness (Dr.) Umar Farouq Bahago has assured Coach Bala Abubakar and Niger Tornadoes that traditional institutions and Minna fans will massively support the team in its quest for trophies when the new Nigeria Professional Football League kicks off in January.

Speaking when a delegation of the Ikoh Allah Boys led by amiable Coach Bala paid homage to the Paramount Ruler in his Palace during the week.

The Emir assured Bala and the team, that with the support of the palace and the good people of Niger State, Tornadoes will record successes this season.

“It was wise of you, on behalf of the club to come to seek my royal blessings. I want to wish the team and its officials well and I’m certain that at the end of the season, Niger Tornadoes will finish among the top teams.”

A delighted Coach Bala while presenting a signed replica of Tornadoes’ jersey and match balls to the palace, the Emir for his kind words and assured that Tornadoes will give 200 per cent of its best and compete well this season.

“I want to use this medium to express my heartfelt appreciation to our Royal Father, the Emir of Minna for his royal blessings, as it’s the best tonic we needed going into the new league season.”

Meanwhile, despite still basking in the euphoria of being crowned the 2022 Gusau/Ahlan Cup Pre-season Tourney champions in Kano, Bala said the team will not rest on its oars, as Tornadoes is still a team in progress.

“I want to choose my words carefully, Yes we are champions of the Gusau/Ahlan Cup, but that doesn’t mean Tornadoes will have an easy ride when the season comes.

“Mind you it’s going to be a marathon and a different ball game entirely as there are tougher NPFL teams. Tornadoes will be ready, play no team with respect but take the matches as they come.”

In a separate development, Coach Bala Abubakar has added another award to his shelf after the Niger Tornadoes Fans Club honoured him with an award for Excellence Performance.

The award was presented to him at the club secretariat Saturday morning by top officials of the Niger Tornadoes Fans Club.

The teenager was outstanding throughout the entertaining tournament in Asaba.

She propelled Imo Strikers to the final which was eventually won by Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens 2-0 at Stephen Keshi Stadium.

Influential playmaker, Peace Ikediuba and midfield maestro, Ayanfe Adebanjo scored for the Lagos based side.

It was a record win for Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens as they become the first club to win the Ifeanyi Chiejine Memorial Cup.

Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens dazzler Ikediuba emerged topscorer with four goals.

Meanwhile, Kazeem Zainab of Prince Kazeem Eletu was voted as the best goalkeeper.

Fair play award was deservedly given to third placed team Moje Queens.

The late Ifeanyi Chiejine holds the record of the youngest player to play at the FIFA Women’s World Cup at the of 16 years and 34 days as she made her debut at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 1999 and died at the age of 36.

The Kwara United forward is set to put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Zesco after impressing the handlers of the club.

But Simba have identified Wasiu Jimoh as an interesting option and her willing to break the bank for his services.

South African outfit, Maritzburg are admirers of the ex Rivers United, Shooting Stars and Plateau United attacker.

Maritzburg sent scouts to see the KFA product at the CAF Confederation Cup and were impressed with his performance.

Wasiu Jimoh netted four goals for Kwara United at the 2023/22 CAF Confederation Cup. The highlight of his continental campaign was the curler against RS Berkane at Mobolaji Johnson Arena.