Lagos FA – :: Onward News 24 :: https://www.onwardnews24.com ... Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:41:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Lagos FA Cup: Dominion Hotspur’s progress excites Ahmed Adewale https://www.onwardnews24.com/lagos-fa-cup-dominion-hotspurs-progress-excites-ahmed-adewale/ https://www.onwardnews24.com/lagos-fa-cup-dominion-hotspurs-progress-excites-ahmed-adewale/#respond Thu, 02 Jun 2022 20:41:48 +0000 https://www.onwardnews24.com/?p=7229 Ahmed Adewale has expressed his excitement over the progress of the Dominion Hotspur’s at the ongoing Lagos FA Cup.

Speaking after their victory over Bethel FC in the round of 64 of the competiton played on Wednesday at the Isheri Field at Julius Berger, Lagos State, the defender described the victory as a tonic that will spur them to do more.

Dominion Hotspur defeated Bethel FC 3-2 on penalties after playing out a barren draw in the regulation time with Ahmed Adewale playing a vital role in the kick from spot affairs.

“I am really happy with this progress to the round 32. It wasn’t an easy game against Bethel FC but we thank God for the victory- they’re not a bad side too” said the experienced Defender.

While Speaking about the next encounter, he stated that they will continue to work hard in a bid to make exploits in the competition.

“FA Cup is a very important competiton. We know what it means to go far in this tournament and we aren’t going to relent in our efforts” he concluded

Dominion Hotspur FC will face Lyon FC in the next round of the competiton billed for Alade Stadium at 3pm on Saturday.

]]> https://www.onwardnews24.com/lagos-fa-cup-dominion-hotspurs-progress-excites-ahmed-adewale/feed/ 0 Akinwunmi hails FCAAN initiative to improve Nigerian coaches https://www.onwardnews24.com/akinwunmi-hails-fcaan-initiative-to-improve-nigerian-coaches/ https://www.onwardnews24.com/akinwunmi-hails-fcaan-initiative-to-improve-nigerian-coaches/#respond Wed, 19 May 2021 16:58:08 +0000 http://www.onwardnews24.com/?p=5232
First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi has commended the efforts of Football Coaches Association of African Nations (FCAAN) in enhancing the capacity of Football Coaches in Nigeria.
 
Akinwunmi, who is also the Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, made this known on a visit to the FCAAN ‘C’ course ongoing in the Ondo State capital, Akure on Tuesday. “I am impressed with what I have seen here because there is nothing to trump capacity –building and capacity –enhancement in any profession. Training the trainers is an important aspect of football and other sports, and what FCAAN is doing can be seen in this light.”
 
The seven-day programme which started on Monday has about 100 coaches in attendance. Akinwunmi spent time with the participants during match analysis session and was impressed by what he saw. FCAAN President, Dr Terry Eguaoje explained to Akinwunmi that the body presently has some of its trained coaches working in India, Oman and Benin Republic.
 
The NFF chieftain was in company with Chairman of the Ekiti State Football Association, Mr Bayo Olanlege and other top officials of the State Football Associations of Ondo and Ekiti States. Olanlege described the coaching programme as lofty and opined that it should be encouraged.
 
Eguaoje, who is NFF’s Consultant on Coaching and Development, made known his position that Football Coaches in Nigeria should start directing the affairs of the National Teams in no distant time. The ‘C’ course will round off on Saturday.

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