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The stage is set for the 2024 Ekiti Governors Cup, a thrilling showcase of youth football talent, as Secondary schools from 16 Local Government Areas converge in Ekiti to battle for glory. This year's edition promises to be a celebration of grassroots sports, community spirit, and the boundless potential of young athletes. Organized by the Schools' Sports Foundation, the brainchild of United Kingdom trained Coach Yomi Elijah, the competition has garnered significant support from its title sponsor, Peculiar Ultimate Concerns.  The tournament stands as a testament to Ekiti State's commitment to youth development, sports excellence, and the revival of its rich football heritage. At the press conference marking the tournament's kickoff, Dr. Mrs. Olusola Osetoba, Technical Advisor on Sports to the Governor, lauded the initiative for its transformative impact. "The Ekiti Governors Cup is more than just a competition. It is a crucible for identifying and nurturing raw tal

In a celebration of his transformative leadership and unwavering commitment to sports development, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State is set to receive the prestigious Football Excellence Award at the Osun Football Association (FA) Awards ceremony. The highly anticipated event will take place on Friday, December 6th, at the iconic Mosab Mega Hall, Ring Road, Osogbo, drawing dignitaries, sports enthusiasts, and community leaders from across the state and beyond. The Football Excellence Award is a testament to Governor Adeleke’s extraordinary contributions to the growth of football and sports infrastructure in Osun State. Since assuming office, his administration has embarked on an ambitious journey to reposition Osun as a hub of athletic talent and sports tourism, with football at its core. One of Governor Adeleke’s hallmark initiatives is the comprehensive renovation of the Osogbo City Stadium. Once a facility struggling to meet modern standards, the stadium is already undergoing a

In its quest to make the Nationwide League One a more valuable asset and attract corporate sponsors/partners, top management staff of the NLO will be seeking academic knowledge and skills to pursue global business.  They will, on Tuesday, November 12, through Friday, November 14, attend a 3-day Refreshers course in Sports Business Administration.  Attending the course are the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Olushola Ogunnowo, Temitayo Egbayelo (League Manager), and Tunde Shamsudeen, the NLO's Media Director.  The course curriculum includes administration and operations, digital branding and corporate communications, stakeholder management, and sports marketing and sponsorship.  Ogunnowo, who spoke with the NLO Media Channel, said: "Sports business is a thriving multi-million dollar industry that is set to grow exponentially in Africa. At the NLO, we are posied to seeing clubs make good returns from their investments.  "Unfortunately, with more than 300 clubs, football acad

Greenlock FC Turkish Sporting Director Ahmet Arslan, along with renowned Coach Tayfun Sirin, have arrived in Abuja to oversee a series of intra-team matches and a high-profile friendly match at the Bwari Township Stadium.  Their visit to Nigeria is part of an initiative aimed at enhancing the development of Nigerian football talent at Greenlock FC, with a particular focus on easing the players’ transition to European football clubs. This initiative aims to refine player skills, optimize training schedules, and provide targeted development programs that will elevate athletes’ potential and prepare them for professional opportunities abroad. During their stay, Coach Sirin will lead a comprehensive player development program designed to help players build the necessary technical, tactical, and physical qualities that will make them attractive prospects for European clubs.  Training sessions will occur twice daily over the next eight days, concentrating on improving individual skills, team

The excitement in Ekiti State is palpable as the countdown begins to one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year, the Ekiti Governor’s Cup 2024.  All roads lead to Peace House, Shores Complex, Off NTA/Satellite Road, Ado-Ekiti, where the official press conference to herald the beginning of the competition will take place on Monday, 11th of November 2024, at 2 PM.  The momentous event will be broadcast live on the Schools’ Sports Foundation's Facebook and YouTube channels, ensuring that no one misses out on the fanfare and pivotal announcements. The Governor’s Cup has a rich history, having been successfully held in Osun and Oyo states in previously. Now, it’s Ekiti's turn to host this prestigious tournament, bringing with it an atmosphere of fierce competition, community pride, and youth empowerment amongst secondary school students in the state. The tournament has become a beacon for unearthing raw talent from schools across these states, providing a platform for y

The Rotary Club of Festac Central has installed ace Sports Scout, Attai Udia as the 13th rotary president at the installation ceremony, held at the Rockview Hotel, Festac on Saturday.  A University of Lagos Alumni, Udia, has been a rotarian for over two decades, and nominated to attend the rotary youth leadership award , where he was crowned the Mr. Ryla of the year.  Udia, whose magic service project of the year includes renovation of toilets across schools in Festac Town, installation of solar lights at the rotary monument site on the Festac link bridge, book donations to schools and giving awards to six best outstanding pupils in Amuwo Odofin Local Government, others includes, Rotary Festac Football Competition to discover talents across Festac Town, Prisons and Ages home outreach, donation of delivery kits to expectant mothers at Amuwo Odofin and many more.  Speaking at his installation ceremony, Attai Udia acknowledged the support received from the board and members of the club an