The match started with NPFL All Stars taking the lead early in the 13th minute through a wonderful Wasiu Alalade effort.

However, the NNL All Stars team found their rhythm that they had throughout the tournament. They dominated the proceedings after that and in the 53rd minute, Owolabi Aremu found the back of the net via a fantastic header.

At the shoot-out, NPFL All Stars won the toss and chose to shoot first. Ebenezer Odeyemi and Bello Sufian both converted their respective penalties. Lukman Karatu then had his penalty saved by Detan Ogundare and Deji Bamidele put NPFL All Stars ahead 2-1.

Muri Dagbo, Hamed Yakub and Al-Ameen Al-Ameen all missed to give NNL All Stars a deserved victory.

NNL All Stars have been arguably the team of the tournament, topping their group with six points.

They carried on their stellar form into the knockout stages beating Abraysports 1-0 in the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals, they met the free-scoring KFA but overcame them on 1-0

An evening to forget for the NPFL All Stars as they just could not do enough to get past their defense after the 13th-minute goal by Alalade. They had done so well, having entertained but just couldn’t come up with enough to get their hands on the trophy.

Laycon 1-3 NPFL All Stars

NPFL All Stars set up a date with NNL All Stars in the 2022 Amapro Football Championship final after beating Laycon FA 3-1 at Kwara Stadium Complex on Saturday morning.

Midfielder Oyedeji Samuel drew the first blood from the penalty spot after five minutes.

Offa-based Laycon FA deservedly levelled matters through talented striker Gotie Taofeeq on 22 minutes.

Wasiu Jimoh nodded home a fine cross from Musa Afeez to put NPFL All Stars on the ascendency 10 minutes into the second half.

Kwara United teenager Abubakar Idris put the game beyond Laycon with a thunderous strike that caught goalkeeper Taye Kolawole napping.

KFA 0-1 NNL All Stars

Defending champions NNL All Stars will face NPFL All Stars in the final after they overcame KFA 1-0.

Neither side were able to find the back of the net in the first 89 minutes, with the match almost heading to penalties.

Playmaker Ajiboye Moses popped up with a curler at injury time to stun KFA.

Defending champions, NNL All Stars were made to work hard for their victory after a 76th minute Lasoju Sulaimon screamer which broke Abraysports FC hearts

It was entertainment galore in the game between Kwara Football Academy and Jazzy Stars, with the former winning 1-0 thanks to impressive Sunday Samuel who bagged a stunning goal.

Gotie Taofeeq scored the winning spot-kick – as Laycon FA sealed a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Amapro Selected. Goalkeeper Taye Kolawole was the hero for the Offa based side with two saves at the shoot-out.

Wasiu Alalade bagged a brace as NPFL All Stars eased past Dickalo FA 2-0 and they will next play Laycon FA in the semi-final.

The other semi-final fixture will see defending champions NNL All Stars put their title on the line against giant killing KFA.

Day 4 Results:

NNL All Stars 1-0 Abraysports
KFA 1-0 Jazzy Stars
Amapro Selected 0-0 Laycon FA (AP 2-4)
NPFL All Stars 2-0 Dickalo FA

Day 3 provided a thrilling slate of Amapro Football Championship action at KFA Pitch in Ilorin.

Success Tiyu 2-6 ABS FC

Charles Johann scored a brace as Success Tiyu were torn apart by ABS FC.

Timileyin Olukotun, Samuel Bamigboye, Goma Mohammed, Pius Oladipupo, Muktar Quadri and Ahmed Rabiu were on target for the Saraki Boys.

ABS FC topped group C with nine points from three games, while Success Tiyu mustered a solitary point.

NPFL All Stars 3-2 BSC FA

produced a stunning first-half display to shock Barcelona and hand Real Madrid a huge advantage in the La Liga title race.

NPFL All Stars found the breakthrough in the 9th minute as Wasiu Jimoh fired the free kick to the back of the net.

Stars doubled their lead as Issa Gata showed incredible pace to drive away from Iyonu Ridwan and delivered a cross onto the feet of Wasiu Alalade, who guided the ball home.

Gangling striker Ibrahim Raheem Ogede nodded the ball beyond the outstretched arms of Detan Ogundare to reduce the deficit. It was his second goal of the tournament.

BSC equalized when Mahee Alege picked pocket of two NPFL All Stars players before driving a low effort to the net.

A late winner arrived for All Stars that was heartbreaking to BSC. The rampaging Gata ghosted past two defenders before releasing Ahmed Jimoh who applied the finish.

Amapro Selected 0-3 NNL All Stars

NNL All Stars controlled the match from the start. Their pressure eventually told in the 30th minute thanks to Sufian Bello who struck the free kick into the bottom right hand corner of the net from a tight angle.

Amapro had the chance to level matters with a spot kick. But Ibrahim Sulyman fired off target.

Moses Ajiboye and Kale Karatu got on the scoresheet as NNL All Stars won the game 3-0.

KFA 1-0 Pro Leaguers

Striker Abu Garba bagged the solitary strike as KFA pipped Pro Leaguers 1-0.

The Academy boys finished on top of the log with seven points from three games.

Laycon 2-1 Gateway

Laycon fought back from a goal down to beat Gateway in an interesting final group match.

King Tare got the opener with a fine header in the 35th minute.

A masterclass performance from Gotie Taofeeq turned things around for Laycon. He won a penalty in the 44th minute after being hacked down in the box and he calmly slotted the ball home to restore parity.

Laycon continued with the possession, until Gotie Taofeeq found Alabi Samad with a pass inside the area and he hit it home with no mistake.

Da Faria SC 0-2 Dickalo FA

The highlight of the game was Lawal Azeez’s stunning strike to seal the win for Dickalo FA.

It was an early goal for Dickalo as Monday Michael got at the end of a through pass, to beat Da Faria’s goalkeeper in goal with a simple strike.

Da Faria missed several chances with hope to get the leveler, but a stunning strike from Lawal Azeez sealed the win for Dickalo FA.

HMK 1-1 Jazzy Stars

It was a drab affair in the first half of the encounter as both teams failed to hit target.

HMK opened scoring with a stunning freekick through Ibrahim Akande, before Nanjuwan Samuel saved the day for the Jos boys by restoring parity with a spot kick.

NPFL All Stars search for a win continued after they played a 0-0 draw with Gateway FA.

BSC bagged all three points after a 2-1 win over Laycon FA thanks to goals from Ibrahim Raheem Ogede and Sulyman Shola.

Ogede nodded his team in front in the 15th minute courtesy of an assist from Peter Precious. Shola doubled the advantage in the 62nd minute as he curled the ball into the top bottom conner.

David John scored the consolation late in the game for Laycon FA as the match ended in 2-1 in favour of BSC.

Godwin Oshagbemi scored a late winner to power KFA Ilorin to a 2-1 victory over Teworh as they secured their first three points after playing a 1-1 draw in the first game.

After playing out a goalless first half in the highly intense game Abubakar Garba fired KFA into the lead, Teworh SSC responded as John Peter netted the equalizer in the 64th minute.

After several attempt Godwin Oshagbemi finally got it right as he powered home a 69th minute strike for the Academy Boys.

Meanwhile, Olawale Tosin and Adigun Victor scored as Dickalo FA defeated Success Tiyu FA 2-0.

Nigeria National League (NNL) campaigners, ABS FC did well to edge Da Faria 2-1. Ayoku Abdulraheem was at the double for the Saraki Boys while Oyelakin Rasheed got the goal of Da Faria.

Day 2 Results

Gateway FA 0-0 NPFL All Stars
Jazzy Stars 1-1 Amapro Selected
KFA 2-1 Teworh
BSC FA 2-1 Laycon FA
HMK 1-2 NNL All Stars
Dickalo FA 2-0 Success Tiyu FA
Abraysports 2-1 Pro Leaguers
Da Faria 1-2 ABS FC

In the draws and fixtures announced on Saturday in Ilorin, 16 participating teams have been paired into four groups with four teams each.

Group A have the defending champions NNL All Stars with Jazzy Stars from Jos, HMK FC from Osogbo and AMAPRO Selected Sporting Academy.

Pro Leaguers, Terworh Sports Club, Kwara Football Academy and Abraysport FC made up of teams in Group B.

Group C have ABS FC, Dickalo FA, Success Tiyu FA and DA Faria FC while Group comprises of NPFL All Stars, Gateway FC, Barrier Sport Club and Laycon FA.

The opening day fixtures will see Abraysport FC taking on Kwara Football Academy by 8am at the KFA Pitch A while ABS FC will engage Dickalo FA at the Pitch B at the same time.

Match billed for 10am of the opening day will see the Pro Leaguers taking on Terworh SC at Pitch A as Da Faria FC from Lagos faces Success Tiyu Academy at the Pitch B.

AMAPRO SSA against HMK FC (Pitch A) and Barrier SC against Gateway FA at Pitch B of the KFA are the matches fixed for 2pm on Monday.

Jazzy Stars’ encounter with NNL All Stars will be taking place at Pitch B by 4pm as the match between NPFL All Stars and Laycon FA at the Pitch A will be used for the Opening Ceremony.

Subsequent matches in group stage will also take place on Tuesday and Wednesday at the same venues while the final will be decided on Sunday 14th of August at the Main Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin.

BrainBehind the competition, Shogo Shodunnke told newsmen in Ilorin that new grounds will be broken in this year’s edition as scouts from Europe, UK and around the world will be presents to pick exceptional talents.

Shodunnke stressed that other innovations like live streaming, players’ stats, games’ stats among others will be introduced.

He added that the championship is still open for more partnerships to make it more colorful and memorable.

NNL Allstars defeated Abraysport FC by penalties in last year’s final.

This was contained in a Letter dated 26th July 2022 issued by the Club Chairman Honourable Abdulmalik Isah who thanked Coach Folabi Ojekunle for his services to the club and wish him well in his future endeavours.

In the meantime, Assistant Coach Chidi Oji will take charge until a Substantive Technical Adviser is appointed.He will be ably assisted by Goalkeeper Trainer Coach Alao Olaniyi

KUFC MEDIA
26th July 2022

This year’s version will be the seventh edition of the tournament with professional and amateur players expected to take part.

Competition will hold from 8th to 14th August.

According to the Chief Executive Officer of the brand, Shogo Shodunnke, the tournament will see 16 teams participating.

Under the auspices of the Kwara State Football Association, AMAPRO has grown in status over the years due to large number of quality players and teams participating and the proper management of the tournament by its organisers.

Shodunnke revealed that this year’s edition which would take place in Ilorin, Kwara (as usual). The competition would look to be an improvement on the high standard to the previous editions.

“We are expecting teams from near and far, in and out of Kwara State to participate in the competition this year and we promise to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that teams get the right platform to express their talents and that fans get the opportunity of watching the future stars of the country,” Shodunnke stated.

He further confirmed that Football scouts and agents from Europe are expected to be in Kwara to watch this year’s edition.

Shodunnke, a FIFA trained Sports Manager has been widely applauded by fans and participating clubs for his tireless efforts in organising the competition which has produced young players that are currently playing their trade at the top level both home and abroad.

NPFL All Stars, Jazzy Stars, Terwoh Sports Club, Tiyu Football Academy, AMAPRO Selected, NLO All Stars, NNL All Stars, Abraysport FC, Kwara Football Academy and Dickalo Football Academy have confirmed their readiness for the competition.

The partners of the seventh edition of Amapro Football Competition are Kwara State Sports Commission, Kwara State Football Association, Kwara Football Academy, Excel All Stars, Cyteck Engineering, Afribase Nig Ltd, Afase Nig Ltd, TSTV, Dickalo Nig. Ltd and Abraysport.

Further information on the competition can be gotten from 08033408685.

Head Coach of Nigeria National League, NNL side, Kogi United, Folabi Ojekunle has commended his team for their impressive performance in their 2-2 draw at Kebbi United in the Matchday 11 of the NNL Group A2 encounter on Saturday.

Kogi United who were held to 1-1 draw by FRSC FC in their last fixture needed a positive response against Kebbi United to atone for the dropped points at home.

But the Confluence State boys find themselves behind in the opening seven minutes when Owolabi Aremu break the deadlock.
One of the Mid season signings, Ahmed Mustapha Eneji even the score line for Kogi United before half time.

Jubril Abdulwahab put the visitors in front within four minutes of restart when he latched on a close range effort.

Kebbi United rallied and piled pressure on their guests which earned them a penalty on the stroke of the hour and Owolabi Aremu dispatched it past goalkeeper Shola Sheshere to level the score sheet.

After series of dominant display from the hosts which forced Sheshere to series of impressive goalkeeping, the big man in goal was called to action in the 75th minute when Kebbi won another spot kick but the experience keeper guessed right to make a brilliant save which would earn Kogi United an important point on the road.

An elated Ojekunle who would have been more impressed with a victory said the result and how it was achieved would count for good as the season go on just as he promised that the boys would soon make their chances count for goals.

“Its a positive steps and good response from the last home game, its also a massive point but would have been more massive had we secure the maximum points because we came here for a win, but we will take this and build on it.

“We are creating chances and that shows that its good side we just need to get those chances converted, like I said its a team in process and I believe we’ll get more better.”

The former Udala FC tactician singled out the new imports to the team who have made Kogi United more stronger as he expected more from them to make the club more better.

He reassured fans of the team that all needed work will be done to achieve maximum points in United’s next match against Doma FC in Lokoja on Saturday.

“We are happy to make fresh inputs to fill spaces of those that left in midseaon and its good they are settling down quickly into the team, Mustapha and Savior did well today even though I was expecting more from them but they compliment their experience we have in the team which is a positive sign, Sheshere was massive as always and I commend the whole team for their yeoman performance.

“I believe this will spur us to do better and get the maximum points against Doma next week, we won’t give them any space to hide and will give it all to get the victory.

NNL All Stars were crowned champions of the 6th edition of Amapro Football Championship after they defeated Abraysports 4-2 on penalties.

The full time score stood at 1-1 even as both teams tried to outwit themselves while trying to take their chances during the game.

Abraysports had the better of the match as they dominated play creating several scoring chances in the first stanza.

Obadun Abdulrasheed jumped highest in the area to nod home the opener for Ilorin based Abraysports on 30 minutes.

Ibrahim Hameed curled the ball beyond the wall and it rested at the back of the net for NNL All Stars’ leveller.

All Stars dominated play in the second half and should have won it but the Abraysports defence were solid keeping their lines.

Both teams then had to decide their fate via penalties after the referee signaled end of the game.

The end result saw the NNL All Stars winning the game 4-2 on shoot out, thus claiming the trophy of the 6th edition of the Amapro Football Championship.

NNL All Stars’ Innocent Christian was voted King of Amapro Football Championship while ABS FC goalkeeper Nasiru Toheeb was picked as Prince of the competition.