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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. […]

U.S based Michael Nsien appointed as Head Coach of U.S. U16 national team

By Wale Mustapha on November 15, 2022 News, Sports

Favour Itua The U.S. Soccer Federation has appointed US based Nigerian tactician, Michael Nsien as the new head Coach of the U.S. U-16 Men’s Youth National team on a 3-year deal. Nsien, with over 23 years of experience as a player and coach for clubs in the United States, becomes the first Nigerian to take […]

Kogi: Labour Party leader, 2000 others defect to APC in Olamaboro LGA

By Wale Mustapha on November 15, 2022 News, Politics

By Stephen Adeleye The coordinator and leader of Labour Party (LP) in Olamaboro Local Government Area, Mr David Apeh, and over 200O others, on Monday defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kogi State Deputy Governor, Chief Edward Onoja, received the defectors with enthusiasm […]

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 […]

Ismaheel Taofeeq inspires Beveren to huge win over Lierse in Jupiler League

By Wale Mustapha on November 14, 2022 News, Sports

Nigeria U23 hopeful Ismaheel Taofeeq believes that Beveren were worthy winners as they put Lierse to the sword at Herman Vanderpoortenstadion on Sunday evening. Beveren fought from a goal down to win the game 5-1. And the winger has insisted that his team were worth the three points. Ismaheel Taofeeq lasted the full duration and […]

Coach Oladeji announces Kayode, Fapohunda, Fred, 17 others in Olukismet team for Jagaban Cup tourney

By Wale Mustapha on November 13, 2022 News, Sports

Olukismet’s head coach Atobaje Oladeji has named a 20-man squad ahead of the 2022 Jagaban Cup. “We have picked a strong team that should be able to perform well at the tournament in Lagos,” said Oladeji. The squad is made up of two goalkeepers, seven defenders, six midfielders and five attackers. Fapounda Babatunde and Abdul […]

Talented Nigerian striker, Peter Ambrose joins Ujpest

By Wale Mustapha on November 13, 2022 News, Sports

… Ready to Play for Olympic Eagles Newly acquired Ujpest of Hungary striker, Peter Ambrose has reiterated his commitment to play for Nigeria under 23 eagles if called upon by the technical crew. Ambrose who joined the Hungarian giants in a mouth watering four year deal from Turkish side, Balikesirspor has already hit the ground […]

Format, fixtures unveiled for FC Ebedei/Midtjylland Year-End Invitational Tourney

By Wale Mustapha on November 13, 2022 News, Sports

Organisers of the maiden FC Ebedei/ FC Midtjylland Year-End Invitational Tournament billed to kick off on Friday November 18, have released fixtures for the event. One of Africa’s best professionally administered football clubs, whose products have helped Nigeria win silverware since the Atlanta 1996 Olympics, FC Ebedei, iconic football brand Shooting Stars of Ibadan, and […]

Delta wins game of Queens against Edo to claim Sheroes Cup title

By Wale Mustapha on November 12, 2022 News, Sports

Delta Queens were crowned 2022 Sheroes Cup champions after a 5-4 penalty shootouts victory over Edo Queens in Abuja on Saturday. To reach the final, Edo Queens finished on top of the table with 19 points. Delta Queens, on their own part, picked 17 points from seven games. At Moshood Abiola Stadium, the game ended […]

Abuja agog as Sheroes Cup final take centre stage

By Wale Mustapha on November 12, 2022 News, Sports

The stage is set for the final of 2022 Sheroes Cup with lots of activities lined up to make the event memorable. The tournament which began on Friday 4th November will climax Saturday 12th November at Moshood Abiola Stadium. Two matches would take place on the grand finale. Confluence Queens face Nasarawa Amazons at third […]