Recall that in the summary jurisdictions delivered by Nigeria National League secretariat, Osun FA were summoned on Tuesday 16th of March 2021 in which panel of inquiry queried the misdemeanor of about three fans captured in the video footage after the said game.

The state FA contingent who hit Abuja for fact finding and defensive mission however ordered to fish out the unscrupulous elements attracted to the match venue following a sponsored jingle on some networks.

In complying with the NNL directives, the state FA secretary Amoo Abayomi today conveyed in a letter, the decision of the state FA Disciplinary Committee back to the secretariat in Abuja.

“Due to the time given to produce the football supporters and fans for misconduct in accordance with article 16.1 to 16.5 of the rules guiding the league and also to obey Nigeria National League circular 119 dated 22nd February, 2021.

“Osun FA Disciplinary Committee thanked and appreciated the Management and Staff of Nigeria National League in rescinding its earlier decision to cancel the result of the match between Osun Utd and Vandrezzer FC which ended 2-1 in favor of the home team, after studying the match reports submitted by Match Officials.

” The under listed identified football supporters and fans are hereby suspended with immediate effect for three years from all football related activities in the state of Osun.

“The involved fans are: Aderemi Akeem (Itu), Oparinde Suraju, Oni Moses (Baba Titi Onisu),” the statement concluded.

The state FA chairman Chief Rasaq Ishola Mustapha RIM has however promised the swift return Of Osun Utd back to Osogbo Township Stadium after complying with NNL directives. He noted that any actions capable of bringing the game to disrepute won’t be tolerated any longer.

Bendel Insurance FC chief coach Benard Ogbe has called for improved atmosphere and level playing field as the Nigeria National League (NNL) progresses to enable players freely express themselves while on duty anywhere in the country.

The Benin arsenal handler made the call in a Post match interview shortly after his team defeated J.Atete 2-0 in their third game of the NNL at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium,Benin .

Coach Ogbe who was happy about the result insisted that the match was played under a relaxed atmosphere where both teams could express themselves on the field and where match officials as well as opponents are not intimidated or harassed.

According to him,his wish is to have similar atmosphere outside Benin where his players can express themselves.

“I thank God for our victory today but we are playing catch up and the battle is going to be fieced . We only appeal to our players to remain focused. It is our hope that we have friendly atmosphere for us to express ourselves when we visit teams away from home. We have not got to where we want to be but we will continue to push on as we shift attention to our next game.” He said.

Bright Osah(17) and Kenneth Eduoze(50) goals were enough instrument for the Benin arsenal to beat their visitors and won their second home game. Insurance now have six points from three games.
Insurance narrowly lost their second game 1-0 to Crown FC last Wednesday.
Insurance will be visitors to Apex Krane FC of Agbabor on 7th of March in one of the week five fixtures.

Gombe United recorded a remarkable three points with after spanking Aklosendi International Fc 4-1 in the week (3) fixture of the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL)played at the Lafia Township stadium.

Sani Shehu opened the the floodgate just a minute from the kick off when Muazu Taiwo set up Sani Shehu who beat the defense line from a tight corner inside the box before smashing the ball inside the net.

The first stanza ended 1-0 in favour of the visitors who enjoyed bulk of possession and missing pockets of goal chances.

The Savannah Scorpions returned to the pitch more rejuvenated as they continued from where they stopped, firing missiles from all angles and their efforts paid off as Baranabas Daniel followed up and scored from Ahmed Family’s long clearance from the back in the fifty two minutes of play.

Six minutes later,It was in-form Baranabas who notched his second goal of the game and third from three matches, before substitute Sadiq Shuaibu put the game beyond the game of the hosts as he bundled in Muhammad Hussaini’s pass in the 72′.

The hosts tried a fruitless efforts to make a come back after Ali Baba pulled one back in the eighty two minutes

Gombe United gaffer Aliyu Zubairu reacted after the match.

On the victory…

“Kudos to the match officials for officiating the game without fear or favour, i think this is good for the most important league”.

On why he looked worried…

” I don’t want my boys to repeat the mistake they did in Kwara leading by two goals before losing 3-2 and in Kahutu against Rarara leading by two goals before they equalised, it is complicency that always get them carried away”.

Aklosendi International Fc coach Adams Usman
On how he feels…

” I’m not happy first home match losing 4-1 is a bashing; I know the caliber of players I brought, partially i can say Gombe United is a household club and their experience helped them.

Gombe United will not be in action for the match day four fixtures scheduled for Wednesday 3/3/21 as they are on bye.

They will welcome Green Berets Fc on Saturday 6/3/21 at the Pantami stadium for the week five encounter.

Unused Substitutes:

Kazeem Yekini – 1(GK)
Maurice Chigozie – 4
Alhassan Yusuf – 16
Abubakar Yagiɗe -11
Muhammad Isah – 33

Halilu Mohammed Teli
Media Officer

Gateway United FC got the better of Apex Krane FC, 2-0 in an NNL matchday four fixture played at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto Abeokuta.

Goals from Haruna Salifu and Aderemi Yusuf were enough for the Hakeem Busari led side to record another win at home making it two wins in two on home soil for the season.

Gateway United got on the front foot early in the game. Odusina Sunkanmi got the first shot on target just as Dada Kayode took aim from range but saw his effort went agonisingly wide.

Another chance came for the home side in the 20th minute, this time from a set piece situation as goalkeeper saved Seyi Okeowo’s effort from 22 yards out.

There was a big moment for Gateway United when what looked like a penalty appeal for a foul on Olasunkanmi Odunsina in the area was given as a free kick by the referee. 

The opener would however come in the 28th minute when Haruna Salifu tucked home Seyi Okeowo’s well weighted in freekick from the left.

It appeared that goal annoyed the visitor’s technical bench as they made their first change when goalkeeper Reuben made way for Pibovei.

There was a lifeline for Apex Krane in the 37th  minute when the referee adjudged a handball in the area to give the away team a penalty.

Ibukun Araromi however dived to his right to make a big save as the score line remained 1-0 to the host.

Bakare Fatai also had a chance of his own when he cut into his right foot from the left and sent a curler in which the goalkeeper saved.

Gateway United kept dictating play as they got in their mood when Oronsaye James wriggled his way past two players and directed a defence splitting pass to Odusina Sunkanmi who couldn’t just hit the target as they first half ended 1-0 to the host.

The second half resumed with Apex Krane FC directing the tempo of play but Gateway Utd soon regained possession when Hakeem Busari ringed three changes as Ogunleye Sulaimon, Bakare Fatai and Haruna Salifu were all subbed out for Aderemi Yusuf, Nurudeen Araromi and Sadiq Rilwan.

In the 70th minute, Another chance went begging for the Ogun State outfit as Aderemi Yusuf tried to lob the goalkeeper but his effort went wide.

Another moment came for the referee when it appeared the goalkeeper of Apex Krane, Pibovei handled the ball outside the box but the ref waved play on after checking through the goalkeeper’s positioning.

Gateway Utd kept pressing and they were duly rewarded their second goal with 6mins left of normal time to play.

Olasunkanmi calmly controlled the ball, found Aderemi Yusuf in space, he kept his composure to cut into his right and slot into the back of the net. A goal from the training pitch, that!

There would be no further scare from Apex Krane as Gateway United saw out the win in their second home game of the season and have now amassed 7pts from a possible 9pts inside their last three matches.

Up next for the Hakeem Busari led team would be an Ogun State Derby when they face Remo Stars in Ikenne in an NNL matchweek 5 meeting.

Moses Ojewumi
Media Officer, Gateway United FC