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 Sectators, were treated to the best of Football, as Secondary Schools across Oyo State, continue to impress in the ongoing Preliminary Qualifiers of the Oyo State Governor's Cup, proudly Sponsored by Peculiar Ultimate Concerns.  Some of the matches played on Wednesday, which is the third day of the Preliminary Qualifiers, saw Mount Olivet Secondary School defeating Community High School Agbowo, Immanuel Grammar School also beating Immanuel College 2-0.  Other matches played at the Ibadan North Preliminary Qualifiers, had Abadina College crushing Methodist Grammar School 3-1.  In Atiba Zone, Isale Oyo Commercial Grammar School won Oranyan Grammar School by 1-0, while Community Secondary School Oke Olola, defeated Isale Oyo Commercial School.  In another Centre, Oba Abass High School beat Army Barracks Grammar School, while Ansar-Udeen High School defeated Jericho High School 1-0.  Later today in day 4, Isale Oyo Community Secondary School will face Isale Oyo Commercial High School

As Nigeria's quest to defend the WAFU B U17 title gets underway in Accra-Ghana, with an opening game against Burkina Faso, head coach of the Golden Eaglets, Manu Garba and his assistants will have a pool of the best football talents to choose from.  Nine (9) players have been selected from Nationwide League One clubs and academies, demonstrating the league's role as the focal point of football development in Nigeria and a scouting hub for young and talented players. The selected players are Simon Cletus Karshe (Mavlon Football Club), John Ogwuche (Hypebuzz Football Club), Edward Ochigbo (Sporting Lagos Academy), Chinedu Dominic Levi (N-youth Sports Academy), Imrana Mohammad (Mavlon Football Club), Rapha Adams (Hypebuzz Football Club), and the Beyond Limits Football Academy trio of Abdulmuiz Oladimeji, Oreoluwa Agbenla, and Daniel Vowero. Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the NLO, Olushola Ogunnowo says the feat is in fulfilment of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President&

The Chief Operating Officer of Alansmith Nigeria Limited, Joshua Adamu has given insight on the value of Synthetic Turf and why it is necessary to use, nothing but quality materials during operations.  The FIFA and CAF certified synthetic pitch installation firm has been in operation for years and is one of the leading pitch installation company in Nigeria and beyond.  Speaking to journalists on Family United by Football (FUBF) on Sunday, the charismatic Sports Facility Expert stressed the importance of synthetic turf in football environment. "The longevity of a synthetic pitch cannot be over emphasized. A FIFA certified pitch, should last up to five to seven years, depending on how it is used." He said.  "Synthetic pitches lasts longer and are easier to maintain.  "The culture or ways of cutting corners but people know who the experts and professionals are but will want to use just anybody to fix an artificial turf stadium for government or state and blame it on tu

Preparations are in top gear, as the maiden edition of the Oyo 'Schools' Sport Foundation Governors Cup' kicks off on Monday, the 13th of May 2024.  Unveiling the programme of the Competition, during a press conference in Ibadan, Founder of Schools' Sport Foundation, Organisers of the Oyo Governor's Cup, Yomi Elijah promised football-loving fans that the inaugural edition of the tournament will be filled with premium excitement. According to him, the tournament is aimed at reviving school sports and also to nurture young talents in secondary schools across the state.  Yomi Elijah, a UK trained Football Coach reiterated his outfits commitment to seeing the young ones, become great in the nearest future.  "The Oyo State Governors Cup is just one of many to come, when it comes to Schools Sports in Oyo State. We have plans on ground to involve other sports as times go on.  "We are poised to give the best and allow Secondary School Students showcase their God-g

Mr. Emeka Ndilli has been re-elected to serve another term as President of National Sports for Judiciary (NASAJ) after an election held in Abuja on Friday.  The Deputy Director at the Supreme Court of Nigeria defeated Mr. Sunday Noah to retain his position.  Emeka Ndilli brought a lot of changes and development in NASAJ, since he was voted in as President.  NASAJ has continued to grow, under him and the consistency of the association has been unprecedented.  Other elected Executives are Aminu Mohammed, Vice President, Chukwuma Ochi, Secretary, Chile Tehermba, Welfare officer, Mustapha Muhammed, Treasurer, Boniface Okpe, Financial Secretary, Ibrahim Baaba, Assistant Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel John, Assistant Secretary, and Suleiman Musa Suleiman, who was elected as PRO.  Speaking after the elections, the newly elected President of NASAJ, Emeka Ndilli, called on members across the country to shun all divisive tendencies and work with the new executives to build a formidable NASAJ

 Nigerian Striker, Rafiat Sule scored a brace to help her Italian Club Lumezzane remain on top of the Italian Women Serie C.  The Super Falcons Forward maintained her impressive scoring form in Italy, scoring in the 9th and 41st minute in the encounter against Solbiatese.  The Oyo-born player has made an instant impact, since teaming up with the team, last year and has scored 11 goals so far, with seven more matches to end the season.   “We played as a team following the instructions of our coach. This victory was by no means an easy one and it gives us even more strength to look forward to the next fundamental matches with optimism. Personally I am very happy for the two goals, but the most important thing is the victory." Lumezzane are presently on top with 59 points and are closely followed by Orobica Calcio Begarmo, who have amassed 57 points from 23 matches played so far. Last season, she scored more than 25 goals for Vinceza, before joining her present club.   The forward ha