Amaraizu, a Chief Superintendent of Police is the National Coordinator of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV).

At a function in Enugu engaging some selected parents, teachers, and guardians on POCACOV in my family program with the theme: “Our Children Must Thrive”, Amaraizu stressed that parents need to up their game in parenting for a sane society. They have enormous roles as they are role models, coaches and mentors.

Amaraizu said, “If truly our children are to thrive, stakeholders must close ranks and join hands to evolve an effective and efficient framework and action plan aimed at stabilizing our family unit in terms of Value Reorientation, Standards and Discipline since the family is the immediate environment of any child.”

He pointed out that the time to act is now as the Nigeria Police Force through POCACOV initiatives engages relevant stakeholders and multi agencies under its community policing framework for joint problem identification for joint problem-solving.

“When we don’t pay adequate attention to our children and wards and provide the necessary adult guidance, this can make them vulnerable to be recruited into membership of unlawful societies, organized criminal groups to perpetrate serious and organized crime amongst others.”

He observed that social and moral decadence in some of our minds is linked to the inculcation of moral values, discipline and standards.

He thanked Hon Prince Chukwemeka Mama who also is a POCACOV Ambassador for supporting the Activity which is aimed to reinvent the role of family and parents in the moral upbringing of children.

Sharing his experience, Ejike Uzoenyi (MON) a POCACOV Ambassador and Ex-Super Eagles winger thanked the Nigerian police Force for coming up POCACOV initiative.

Uzoenyi maintained that: “The importance of family unit cannot be overemphasized as the values, standards and discipline he passed through from his parents, allowed him to achieve as an international and National football star of great repute and this, he is also inculcating on his children.”

Speaking during the event, the President of Proprietors Associations of Private Schools (PAPS) Enugu State, Dr Godwin Ejiofor appreciated Hon Prince Emeka Mama for supporting the activity which is aimed at adding value to parenting and family unit system for a functional community.

He maintained that parents, guardians and caregivers should note that parenting remains a serious business and requires all amount of attention no matter what the situation might be and points out that social and moral decadence are thriving today because most parents are not together while some are no longer in control of their family.

Today most of our children are having certificates but are still not qualified in terms of character, values and discipline.

Adding his voice, the Executive Director of Global Initiative for Development, Care of Women and Young (GIDCOWAY) Ngozi Beloved John, appreciated the Nigeria Police Force on the POCACOV initiative especially in delving into the issues surrounding parenting and family for the effective and efficient moral upbringing of our children to help them thrive as Champions and for a functional community.

He spoke on the issue of staying away from gender-based violence to avoid emulation by our children.

In a separate development, CSP Ebere Amaraizu a Board Member(South East) of the Nationwide League One (NLO) bagged an award of recognition from Nollywood actors and actresses with icon Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwogbo alias 430 and Diewait Ikpechukwu.

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 two Nationwide League One (NLO) Tradesafe and Cornerstone FC are taking part in the four-team mini tourney.

The FC Ebedei Stadium, Apele-Sagamu and the recently refurbished Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba-Ibadan are the host venues of the five-day FC Ebedei/ FC Midtjylland Year-End Invitational Tournament.

Fixtures made available by the Local Organising Committee(LOC) of the tourney informed that Tradesafe and Shooting Stars will lock horns in the first game of MatchDay 1 at 8am, while FC Ebedei takes on Cornerstone FC at 3 pm. Both matches will be played at the FC Ebedei Stadium Apele-Sagamu.

MatchDay 2 will be observed as a rest day, as action resumes at the FC Ebedei Stadium on the 20th with a Matchday 3 clash of experience and apprentice as Shooting Stars go head-to-head with FC Ebedei at 3 pm.

It will be a clash of two NLO teams on MatchDay 4 as Cornerstone FC hosts Tradesafe FC at the FC Ebedei Stadium.

Final fixtures on MatchDay 5 will be interesting as both matches will be played simultaneously at 3pm and the two different match venues.

The FC Ebedei Stadium will host the game between FC Ebedei and Tradesafe FC while Cornerstone FC will hope to slay the Oluyole Warriors in Adamasingba, Ibadan.

The winner of the tournament will get an automatic qualification to the next edition of the Gold Cup and also take part in an invitational tournament in Europe.

The 2022 edition of Adron Games will kick off with a finely poised spectacle when Adron Contractors test the resistance of Ex Super Eagles stars in the curtain raiser for the Games.

The clash will hold on the 10th of November, 2022 at Yaba College of Technology, with Adron Contractors ready to stage an upset against players who once flew the flag of Nigeria.

The ex Super Eagles squad list features: Friday Ekpo, Friday ‘Elastic’ Elahor, ex PSG player, Godwin Opara, AFCON 1990 silver medalist, Wasiu Ipaye, Ex Schalke 04 goalmachine, Victor Agali, Dosu Jr., veteran coach, Loveday Omoruyi, legendary Super Falcons goalkeeper, Ann Chiejine, Seun Osiyemi etc.

GMD, Adron Homes, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, D.G, Adron Homes, Mr Ayodeji Omoniyi, Mr. Temglo, Games consultant Waidi Akanni, amongst others, will grace the epic showdown.

The game is will be the curtain raiser to herald the start of the 6th edition of Adron Games between Nov. 10th – 12th, 2022. This year’s edition is dubbed “The Fit are the Best” and will feature no less than 18 sports in total.

A gifted midfielder, Nwosu was the youngest member of Nigeria’s victorious 1980 African Nations Cup squad, and scored the only goal for Nigeria at the 1980 Olympics. He also played in the 1982, 1984 and 1988 tournaments, finishing runners up in the latter two, with his last game for Nigeria coming in 1991.

Nwosu spent his career at home with New Nigeria Bank (NNB) of Benin City and African Continental Bank (ACB) of Lagos. He also played for ASEC Mimosas FC of Ivory Coast and Racing FC Bafoussam of Cameroon.

Following reports that the talented Nwosu was was sick and needed support, the Minister directed Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Club Owners Chairperson Henrietta Ehiabor to visit and hand over cash gift to assist the ex footballer.

Ehiabor visited the ex player in Asaba and handed him the cash gift from the Sports Minister.

According to the well respected Ehiabor, the gesture would not end with just the cash gift, but the ex international would be given needed medical assistance. The state of his ailment would be assessed by medics with the aim of giving him proper treatment to be paid for by the Minister.

Sports Minister, Dare, had extended similar assistance to several former Nigerian footballers in the past.

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Chairman of Bauchi State Football Association, Patrick Pascal (MON) has been honored with an award of recognition for his immense contribution to the development of sports, especially grassroot football in Bauchi State and beyond.

This honor was bestowed on Pascal, who is equally the present team Coordinator of Nigeria’s apex national team by the Wife of Bauchi State Governor, Her Excellency, Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed at the final of YSFSON U-15 Soccer Tournament over the weekend.

The ex Shooting stars of Ibadan player, Patrick Pascal (MON) described the award of recognition as one of the motivating factors to do more in grassroots development, while praising Her Excellency, for her consistent support on Sports- Developmental programs within and outside Bauchi State

“As an ex international, I was part of the beneficiaries of Grassroot football development during my playing days. Since I became the FA chairman, I vowed not to underestimate the power of youth engagement through sports, especially football event as this is an avenue for us as Football Association to annex these talented players together.

“This award means a lot to me but as a leader, I have dedicated it to Bauchi State Football Association. It’s really historic for me to be honored by the Wife of Bauchi State Governor, Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed, I am grateful for recognizing our good work even though, this award would spur me to remain focused in my quest for talent discovery across Bauchi State ” Said Patrick Pascal.

“Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed has been a major support system for YSFSON programs, not just in Bauchi State but also outside; In fact, her desire in talent identification is peerless amongst women who are showing interest in same project.

“She is very connected to the youths at all levels and have patience to listen to their hue and cry on what they hanker for hence, with unflinching commitment to support programs that can help achieve the dream and vision of these talents” Pascal revealed.

Patrick Pascal (MON), has been changing the facet of football structures in Bauchi State since he assumed the position few years ago.

Meanwhile, Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed believed the restive youths of Bauchi State need to be properly engaged through sporting programs across the State and chronologically, Her Excellency has been described as a Fillip to sports men having sponsored different football events through YSFSON programs across the Northern states; The wife of Bauchi State Governor has persistently been giving total support for this cause and course respectively.

The former Super Eagles coach alongside Evolution Cup project strategist, Olatoye Olawale was welcomed by Remo Stars coach, Daniel Ogunmodede to the full tour of the facilities including the pitch, VIP areas, players camp, and workout facility on Sunday.

“This is quite an edifice for a proper football team. Remo Stars is a team that should be competing for the NPFL title, as they have everything in place to succeed. I’m really impressed with everything in this stadium.

“Evolution Cup being hosted here is a great opportunity for the players to get used to good stadium.” Bonfrere said at the tour.

Remo Stars coach, Daniel Ogunmodede said it was an honor to finally meet the man who won Olympics Gold for Nigeria.

“It was an honor to finally meet the coach, who won Gold for Nigeria at the Olympics. I’ve been looking forward to meeting you, and I really appreciate your visit.” Ogunmodede said.

Evolution Cup strategist, Olatoye Olawale revealed that things are now in place for the next Evolution Cup and a visit to the venue was a good plan made for the ambassador.

“We just unveiled Bonfrere Jo as the ambassador for Evolution Cup and this is a part of the whole process. He needed to visit the stadium used to host the tournament and here we are.

“Preparations are now in place for the next edition of Evolution Cup, which comes up in few months.” Olatoye said.

The next edition of Evolution Cup will come up in February 2023.

Following his man-of-the-match performance against the Super Eagles B side in a Grade A friendly game on Thursday; Mahanaim FC’s, striker Aliyu Baba has categorically stated that there is more to come from him, after he gave the Eagles handler plenty to worry about in a two nil defeat to Chan Team.

Nicknamed the Tiger, the non-league player showed no fear as he scored twice to shock the CHAN Eagles handlers at the training pitch of the MKO Abiola stadium, to give his young side an impressive 2-0 lead.

However, goals from Promise Amadi and Chidebere Nwobodo put the Eagles’ level at the break before a second-half header from Ebube Duru, which sealed the win for the more experienced CHAN Eagles.

Speaking to the club media after the game, Aliyu Baba who caught the eyes many football lovers in club’s (first) giant-killing run during the FCT Aiteo cup, stated that he was happy with his performance as it was just another good day in the office.

“I feel great to score against the National Team, it was a good game for us and I am sure we gave our best on the field.

“Well I won’t say I am surprised with my goals, it’s what I am here for, to score goals and help the team and I can guarantee that there is plenty to come from me in the future,” Aliyu added.

The Mahanaim Striker who is also on the radar of series of Premier League clubs, Foreign clubs has shown consistency with the club scoring a hattrick against Police FC , whilst he converted the lone goal that knocked down and bundled out Garden City Panthers in the club run to the FCT Aiteo Cup semifinals before his side’s 2-0 defeat to EFCC FC.

Honourable Yahaya Suleiman Kwande is a frontrunner to take over as the Nigeria Football Federation NFF president after declaring his intention to run for the position over the weekend.

The NFF elective congress has been scheduled to hold on September 30th in Benin City, the Edo State capital following the approval at the just concluded Annual General Assembly in Lagos State.

Posters seen on the social media over the weekend indicated that the Executive Board member of the current NFF board, Yahaya-Kwande, is preparing to declare his intentions to be the next NFF President.

Posters, produced by Plateau State Football stakeholders encouraging him to run for the position, were shared on various sporting WhatsApp groups detailing his desire to be the man to rescue the round lethal game in Nigeria.

The former chairman of Mighty Jet and the vice chairman of Plateau FA, who promised to run open governance which includes Equality, sustainable development for humanity, quality Welfare for players and staff, is among many contenders for the position declared vacant by the outgoing NFF president, Amaju Pinnick.

According to write-ups and roadmap on the poster, the former member of the House of Representatives is set to return the soccer glory of the nation back to its glorious day.

While he also looks forward towards making accountability, transparency and honesty his watchword, his plans is also to attract corporate sponsorship for the development of football in the country.

Hon. Kwande has held several positions in the country’s football house and has never been indicted for any form of corruption or misappropriation.

He has held position of Match Commissioner Appointment Committee Chairman, Chairman Finance Committee of the NFF among others.

A grass-root Mobilizer, Honourable Yahaya Suleiman Kwande, is also set to create a platform where the Sports ministry, ex-internationals and the NFF can share ideas capable of promoting the development of football In Nigeria.

With several other contestants flying their posters on the social media platforms, it has been revealed that Hon. Kwande will have to contend with some of his current executive board members who are also in the race to be the number one man running the affairs of football in the country.

Flying Eagles goalkeeper, Nathaniel Nwosu, has expressed delight over his invitation to the senior national team, Super Eagles for the upcoming African Nations Championship qualifiers against Ghana.

Nwosu, who won the Best Goalkeeper award in the 2022 West African Football Union WAFU B U20 tourney was filled with joy with the news of his invitation as he thanked the football federation, coach Salisu Yusuf and Ladan Bosso for being giving the opportunity to show his God-given goalkeeping prowess.

He said, ‘I am very happy to earn my first invitation to Super Eagles at this early stage in my career. I want to thank the NFF for the consideration, coach Salisu Yusuf for the opportunity given to me, and Ladan Bosso for his fatherly advise that spurred me on in the WAFU B U20 Competition. I wont take the opportunity for granted and want to use it to make Nigerians proud.

Head Coach of Super Eagles B, Salisu Yusuf invited Nwosu Nathaniel and 34 other players for their clash against Galaxies of Ghana in the 2023 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) tournament. The Super Eagles wil square up with Ghana in the first leg in Accra on Sunday, 28th August while the second leg is scheduled for Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja on Saturday 3rd September. The winners on aggregate will go on to participate at the 7th African Nations Championship in Algeria in 2023.

Head Coach Salisu Yusuf has called to camp 35 players who will battle for shirts in the Super Eagles B squad that will tackle Ghana home and away in a 2023 African Nations Championship qualifying fixture in a few weeks.

All invited players are expected at the Bolton White Apartments in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Wednesday, 10th August.

The Eagles B will square up to the Black Galaxies in the first leg in Accra on Sunday, 28th August with the return encounter already scheduled for the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday, 3rd September.

The winner on aggregate will earn a berth at the 7th African Nations Championship finals to be staged in Algeria early next year.

ALL THE INVITED PLAYERS:

Goalkeepers: Victor Sochima (Rivers United); Adeyinka Adewale (Akwa United); Ojo Olorunleke (Enyimba FC); Nathaniel Nwosu (Flying Eagles).

Defenders: Tope Olusesi (Rangers Int’l); Kazie Enyinnaya (Rivers United); Sani Faisal (Katsina United); Samson Gbadebo (Akwa United); Ebube Duru (Rivers United); Christopher Nwaeze (Akwa United); Isa Ali (Remo Stars); Tosin Adegbite (Enyimba FC); Temple Emekayi (Rivers United); Andrew Ikefe (Plateau United).

Midfielders: Babatunde Bello (Akwa United); Philip Ozor (Enyimba FC); Maurice Chukwu (Rivers United); Hafeez Nosiru (Kwara United); Zulkifilu Mohammed (Plateau United); Chiamaka Madu (Rivers United); Jide Fatokun (Kwara United); Kenechukwu Agu (Rangers Int’l); Joseph Onoja (Rivers United); Haggai Katoh (Plateau United); Uche Onwuasonaya (Rivers United).

Forwards: Abdulazeez Yusuf (Gombe United); Sadiq Abubakar (Enyimba FC); Chidiebere Nwobodo (Rangers Int’l); Promise Amadi (Akwa United); Chijioke Akuneto (Rivers United); Valentine Odoh (Abia Warriors); Andy Okpe (Remo Stars); Adams Yakubu (Akwa United); Godspower Aniefiok (Kano Pillars); Ossy Martins (Rangers Int’l)