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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 […]

TCC League: Dino targets winning return with Gbagada visit

By Wale Mustapha on November 19, 2022 News, Sports

It has been a very slow start for Dino SC this season’s Creative Championship TCC League, winning just two of six opening games of the 2022-2023 TCC League season. However the boys will the aiming to banish the ghosts of defeats and return to winning ways when they welcome the Blue Eagles of Gbagada in […]

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 […]

Retired NPFL referee Joseph Okeke carpets NRA over fitness test, calls for state elections

By Wale Mustapha on November 17, 2022 News, Sports

Retired NPFL Referee, Match commissioner and Businessman, Joseph Okeke has criticized Tade Azeez-led Nigerian Referees Association, NRA for their insensitivity in allowing Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to conduct fitness test for referees despite indemnities of the whistle professionals from last season not being cleared . Joseph Okeke in an exclusive chat with www.exclusivenews.com.ng in his […]

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 […]

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 […]