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  It was a big win for Olansile FC who roasted pointless Hadji Hammed FC (5-0) in week 3 of the Osun Apex League. Olaoluwa Pelumi registered the first hat trick in the league to push Omo Mummy Boys to second spot in Group B.  Fehinty FC also shines as Ido Osun based side walloped AUD All Stars 2-0 in their fortress. Odugbemi Naheem maintained his scoring instinct as his well fascinating opener sent Fehinty FC to top on the log. David O. later increased the tally towards the death. Ayedire Utd took fight to Orolu as the encounter ended goalless, same way H. M K. and Hammola shared spoils. Qudus opened scoring for H. M. K FC in the first half while Hammola's bulky striker Abbas secured away point for his side at the death in the evening when nature spoke aggressively thereby making Hammola FC to maintain its undefeated status.  Hammola FC continues to dominate Group A while Victory Police bounced back and occupy second on the log. Os NSCDC and Hadji Hammed are without a point so far.

Rivers Angels will be competing for honours in the Flying Officers Cup for the first time ever and they would definitely be presenting a very strong squad.  The defending Champions of the NWFL Premiership have a very rich history in women's football, having won the league title a record 7 times, equaling the record, previously set by Pelican Stars of Calabar.  Edwin Okon have succeded in smoothly integrating the bright young talents at his disposal, including Deborah Abiodun, Maryann Ezeanagu, Oghenebrume Ikhekua and many more, all whom have now established themselves as key parts of the 'Jewels of Rivers'. Deborah Abiodun, a tireless grafter, since joining from Nasarawa Amazons have being a muat-start cog in midfield and has garnered a reputation of being a combative and feisty player in her performances. Club legend and Super Falcons Midfielder, Evelyn Nwabuoku have also rejoined the team after a stint in Spain and would also bring her wealth of experience to play when it

The last 8 teams to compete in the quarter finals of the ongoing 2021 Osun Sports Festival have emerged as zonal elimination round climaxed on Wednesday, September 29 across four venues in Osun State.   In Ila Orangun where Orolu, Ede North and Boripe lock horns in Group C, two first half goals by Adewale Omogboye and Ganiyu Kabir handed Boripe the deserved victory over Ede North and catapulted then to summit of the table with 4 points, same as Orolu FC who scored lesser goals. Ede North struggled to register a consolation late on to half the deficit but bowed out of the competition without a point. In Okuku, Ilesha West came from a goal down to dump out Ife South  3-1 in the group B encounter. Gbamila Lekan's 33rd minute strike for Ife South was cancelled out by Folowo Lekan in the 55th minute before Offor Samuel and Adebiyi Oke sealed the victory in the 67th and 79th minutes. The results means Ilesa West topped the group with 6 points while Irewole LG finished distant second with

The last 8 teams to compete in the quarter finals of the ongoing 2021 Osun Sports Festival have emerged as zonal elimination round climaxed on Wednesday, September 29 across four venues in Osun State.   In Ila Orangun where Orolu, Ede North and Boripe lock horns in Group C, two first half goals by Adewale Omogboye and Ganiyu Kabir handed Boripe the deserved victory over Ede North and catapulted then to summit of the table with 4 points, same as Orolu FC who scored lesser goals. Ede North struggled to register a consolation late on to half the deficit but bowed out of the competition without a point. In Okuku, Ilesha West came from a goal down to dump out Ife South  3-1 in the group B encounter. Gbamila Lekan's 33rd minute strike for Ife South was cancelled out by Folowo Lekan in the 55th minute before Offor Samuel and Adebiyi Oke sealed the victory in the 67th and 79th minutes. The results means Ilesa West topped the group with 6 points while Irewole LG finished distant second with

FIFA and CAF certified synthetic pitch installation firm, Alansmith Nigeria Limited has sealed a partnership deal with the organisers of the foremost pre-season tournament in Nigeria, the Ogunjobi Gold Cup. Joshua Adamu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alansmith Nigeria Limited whose groundsmen will be providing technical support on Ebedei Stadium, one of the venues for this year's Ogunjobi Gold Cup, said they are delighted to tag with the tournament which has become a brand in Nigeria's domestic football. Adamu hosted the Ogunjobi Gold Cup General Coordinator, Tunde Shamsudeen on a tour of the Ebedei Stadium facility on Tuesday in Sagamu. According to Shamsudeen, while speaking with Gold Cup Media stated: "The partnership will be of immense benefit to the tourney." Alansmith boss on his part said: "We're delighted to partner with Ogunjobi Gold Cup which over the years have proven to be the best pre-season tourney for domestic football teams in the country.

  The zonal elimination round of the football event of the ongoing Osun Sports Festival produced scintillating performances across four centres on Monday, September 27 as the remaining 12 Local Governments jostled for qualification into the knock stage of the glamorous competition, first if its kind in the South West. It was a walk in the park at Odo Otin Grammar School, Okuku for Irewole LG FC as they dismantled Ife South LG with an outstanding 4-1 victory. Agbaje Bolaji opened the scorers' sheet in the 5th minute for the "Osun West Side" while Lasisi Azeez doubled the lead 3 minutes later. Ife South rallied to half the deficit through Gbamila Olalekan in the 14th minute to raise their hope, which was however dashed in the 42nd minute by Ogunleye Abideeen who poached-in the third. Toyese Lateef stretched the victory gap beyond the reach of Ife South as he completed the ruthless beating in the 59th minute by adding the 4th goal for Irewole to sit comfortably on the log of

 . With less than three weeks to the beginning of the 2021 edition of the Flying Officers Cup, Organisers of the biggest Women Football Pre-season Competition in Africa have promised a thrilling Championship.  Already, top teams in Nigeria and neighboring African countries have started preparation for the competition, which is billed to hold from the 10th to the 24th of October 2021 at the Area 10 Sports Complex, FCT, Abuja, with 16 teams contesting for the trophy, currently held by Bayelsa Queens. Preparation for the tournament has reached a pivotal stage and General Coordinator of the Championship, Barrister Victoria Nlemigbo said everyone involved have been working relentlessly to deliver the biggest the biggest and best ever Pre-season Championship. "We no doubt have an overwhelming desire to deliver the biggest and best ever women football Pre-season Championship and through our determination, plans and decisiveness, we will be able to achieve this vision.  "We understan

With less than three weeks to the beginning of the 2021 edition of the Flying Officers Cup, Organisers of the biggest Women Football Pre-season Competition in Africa have promised a thrilling Championship.  Already, top teams in Nigeria and neighboring African countries have started preparation for the competition, which is billed to hold from the 10th to the 24th of October 2021 at the Area 10 Sports Complex, FCT, Abuja, with 16 teams contesting for the trophy, currently held by Bayelsa Queens. Preparation for the tournament has reached a pivotal stage and General Coordinator of the Championship, Barrister Victoria Nlemigbo said everyone involved have been working relentlessly to deliver the biggest the biggest and best ever Pre-season Championship. "We no doubt have an overwhelming desire to deliver the biggest and best ever women football Pre-season Championship and through our determination, plans and decisiveness, we will be able to achieve this vision.  "We understand i

Hostilities continue as Osun Apex Football League enters Week Three. A total of 28 goals have been recorded so far from 12 matches played. The ambitious Hammola Int'l of Ido Osun are showing their determination to remain on the top of the log for so long as they maintained their fine start having outclassed Victory Police FC one of their bitter rivals in the group, (Group A) by 2-0. H. M. K. FC gallant forward, Azeez A. could not just stop scoring as his goal against Akoment FC of Ede was voted goal of the week that's in addition to his two previous goals scored, thereby making him the highest goal scorer presently with three goals. Elsewhere, Olansile FC will be aiming for maximum points for the first time in the league as they welcome Hadji Hammed who are yet to secure a win. Even, Victory Police will hope to redeem their image and put away the negative memories of week two as they play host to inspiring Otin Babes who won their last home game. The top two teams in each group

 40 Students Set For Resumption As Lanreleke Sports Academy Ends Screening ln Osun About forty 'talented' students drawn across five States- Delta, Edo, Lagos, Oyo and Osun are set for resumption and would enjoy new lease of life and careers when the much publicized citadel of learning Lanreleke Sports Academy LSA, situated in Ileogbo, Western Senatorial Districts of Osun State kick-start academic proceedings in October. Lanreleke Sports Academy (LSA) is a newly established co-educational, fully residential and specialist Senior Secondary School. The pioneer students having been thoroughly screened will enjoy full scholarships and series of opportunities locally and internationally. While responding to questions posed by newsmen at the Sports Complex of Obafemi Awolowo University the venue of the screening exercise, respected Nigeria football legend who is the consultant to the academy, Chief Segun 'Mathematical' Odegbami noted that, admitted kids will be modelled for a

One of Europe's biggest Sports Equipment brand, Masita on Monday in far-away Holland gave it's backing to the biggest Women Football Pre-season Championship in Africa, the Flying Officers Cup. The Dutch Sportswear brand stamped their endorsement on the Women's Pre-season Championship when the President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) President, Barrister Paul Edeh was received at their head office in Mastritch, Holland on Monday. Masita was founded in 1933 by the Mass family from Sittard and focus mainly on the trade and processing of sportswear and kit clubs like Fortuna Sittard, Guinea National Team, Kiyovu Sports Rwanda, Mees Palace Football Academy Jos, Namungo Tanzania, KMV Tanzania, Wakriya Guinea and the many more. While receiving Barrister Paul Edeh, the Chief Executive Officer of the top European Sportswear, Kurt Molin was full of praises for Edeh, who he said has invested massively into the growth of women's football in Nigeria and Africa. The t

  The Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne and FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu are set to co-host the 9th edition of Nigeria's most prestigious pre-season tournament, the Ogunjobi Gold Cup in October. The General Coordinator of the tourney, Tunde Shamsudeen disclosed to Ogunjobi Gold Cup Media Channel on plans to host another exciting and hitch-free pre-season for clubs from the three tiers of Nigeria's domestic leagues. "Two stadiums will host matches in the year's edition and that includes the Geotech hybrid synthetic pitches at  Remo Stars Stadium and the one at FC Ebedei Stadium," said Shamsudeen. "Aside from the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu-Ode where we made use of the three available pitches, one at the Main Bowl and Practice Pitch A & B for matches, this is the first time we are using two stadia to host the tourney.   "Another essence of the two stadia, it would help coaches of the 10 teams try new playing formats and perfect them ahead of the new football

Aisha Buhari Tourney: Bar. Edeh Proud Of 'Fabulous' Falcons, Hails Organisers. President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Barrister Paul Edeh on wednesday praised the organisers of Aisha Buhari Tournament for doing a great job he simply described as 'extraordinary'.  The 'six' nation tournament kicked off on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, with the Super Falcons getting a 2-0 victory over the 'Les Aiglonnes' of Mali at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, Lagos. The philanthropist and brain behind the biggest Women's Football Pre season Tournament in Africa (Flying Officers Cup) also gave kudos to the President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu; and the members of the Organising Committee headed by NFF First Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, for a job well executed. The United Nations SDG Peace Ambassador also went further to congratulate African Champions, S

Since the tournament's inception in 2019, a number of big Nigerian Women Football clubs have participated.  In 2019, Edo Queens emerge winners after defeating Nasarawa Amazons in the final. Nasarawa Amazons lost in the 2020 final to eventual winners Bayelsa Queens by a lone goal.  This year's edition promises to be bigger and better, with sixteen teams fighting for honours, including three from neighboring African countries Benin Republic and Ghana. Here are five Reasons why we should all look forward to the biggest women's football Pre-season Championship in Africa. 1. It's Something Different.  There has never been a Pre-season like this before, where teams from outside of Nigeria will be represented.  This would be an opportunity for teams to taste a different kind of football and opportunity away from norms. The atmosphere is expected to be something new.  2. Rivalries  One of Flying Officers Cup biggest selling points would be the passionate rivalries many teams in

  Since the tournament's inception in 2019, a number of big Nigerian Women Football clubs have participated.  In 2019, Edo Queens emerge winners after defeating Nasarawa Amazons in the final. Nasarawa Amazons lost in the 2020 final to eventual winners Bayelsa Queens by a lone goal.  This year's edition promises to be bigger and better, with sixteen teams fighting for honours, including three from neighboring African countries Benin Republic and Ghana. Here are five Reasons why we should all look forward to the biggest women's football Pre-season Championship in Africa. 1. It's Something Different.  There has never been a Pre-season like this before, where teams from outside of Nigeria will be represented.  This would be an opportunity for teams to taste a different kind of football and opportunity away from norms. The atmosphere is expected to be something new.  2. Rivalries  One of Flying Officers Cup biggest selling points would be the passionate rivalries many teams

Five Reasons To Look Forward To The 2021 Flying Officers Cup. Since the tournament's inception in 2019, a number of big Nigerian Women Football clubs have participated.  In 2019, Edo Queens emerge winners after defeating Nasarawa Amazons in the final. Nasarawa Amazons lost in the 2020 final to eventual winners Bayelsa Queens by a lone goal.  This year's edition promises to be bigger and better, with sixteen teams fighting for honours, including three from neighboring African countries Benin Republic and Ghana. Here are five Reasons why we should all look forward to the biggest women's football Pre-season Championship in Africa. 1. It's Something Different.  There has never been a Pre-season like this before, where teams from outside of Nigeria will be represented.  This would be an opportunity for teams to taste a different kind of football and opportunity away from norms. The atmosphere is expected to be something new.  2. Rivalries  One of Flying Officers Cup biggest

As Osun Apex League enters week two, It was a scintillating performances from table toppers following their winning start into the much publicized league. Orolu FC dazzles on the road and had a slim victory as Akeem Gbadegesin Boys thwarted the host Timi Giants FC with a lone goal courtesy of Seun Dauda.  Hammola lnt'l took some ingenious advantage off their non league playing guest at the mainbowl of Osogbo Township Stadium as Afolabi Joseph solitary effort failed to yield any fortune for Otin Babes.  'Lee Bombers' as they are fondly called under the tutelage of Coach Hoppers ran riots scoring three goals through bulky goal poacher Alabi Tunji who grabbed a brace before an hour mark as Habeeb put the icing on the cake of Ido Osun Landlord at the death.  H. M. K. FC and Nationwide League One Division One new boys Fehinty FC secured home win. Naheem Odugbemi's brilliant runs and a well crafted loop over Hadji Hammed FC goal keeper secure the maximum points for Fehinty FC

.  NWFL Championship side, Honey Badgers FC on tuesday appointed former Confluence Queens and Kogi United boss Abdul Sule as their new Chairman. At a well attended press conference in the Federal Capital of Nigeria, Abuja, the former Super Eagles goal poacher was introduced to the press as Supremo of the Club by outgoing Chairman, Barrister Paul Edeh, who described Sule as a Sports administrator with  a wealth of experience.  The former AC Horsens of Denmark forward played professional football in Nigeria, Qatar, Denmark and Malaysia before quiting the round leather game in 2008 for business and Sports administration.  Sule spent four years working as Chairman at Kogi United and Confluence Queens, playing a key role in the development of the two teams and enjoyed a successful spell, leading both teams to the NWFL Premiership Super 4 in Lagos and the NNL Super 8 in Aba respectively. An excited Abdul Sule, told newsmen on tuesday that he loves challenges, reason why he accepted to start

NWFL Championship side, Honey Badgers FC on tuesday appointed former Confluence Queens and Kogi United boss Abdul Sule as their new Chairman. At a well attended press conference in the Federal Capital of Nigeria, Abuja, the former Super Eagles goal poacher was introduced to the press as Supremo of the Club by outgoing Chairman, Barrister Paul Edeh, who described Sule as a Sports administrator with  a wealth of experience.  The former AC Horsens of Denmark forward played professional football in Nigeria, Qatar, Denmark and Malaysia before quiting the round leather game in 2008 for business and Sports administration.  Sule spent four years working as Chairman at Kogi United and Confluence Queens, playing a key role in the development of the two teams and enjoyed a successful spell, leading both teams to the NWFL Premiership Super 4 in Lagos and the NNL Super 8 in Aba respectively. An excited Abdul Sule, told newsmen on tuesday that he loves challenges, reason why he accepted to start a n

Ghanaian top Football Journalist, Genevieve Naa Bardina-Quaye has described the Flying Officers Cup as a new approach to women's Football Pre-season Competition in Africa.  Sixteen teams altogether, comprising thirteen Nigerian teams, and three others from Ghana and Benin Republic will compete for honours in Abuja from the 10th to the 24th of October 2021.  Naa Abardina-Quaye while speaking from her base in Accra, the capital of Ghana said the Organisers of the Flying Officers Cup have done something that has never been achieved before in Africa Women's Football history. The well-travelled journalist went on to add that the Pre-season Championship will give teams representing their countries at the TotalEnergies CAFWCL the right atmosphere to get a good preparation ahead of their battles in Egypt.  "The Flying Officers Cup is a competition that is being talked about here in Ghana. Teams are eager to compete and am glad that teams will represent Ghana at the competition thi

  Top Coaches in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership have heaped praises on the Organisers of the upcoming Women Football Pre-season Championship, the Flying Officers Cup.  Some of the Managers who spoke to the Media recently, described the tournament as a good way for their various teams to prepare hard at the highest level, ahead of the beginning of the Premiership season.  Nasarawa Amazons Head Coach, Christopher Danjuma, whose team participated in the last two editions of the Flying Officers Cup said the tournament has always helped and given his team a clue of what to expect, when the league starts.  According to the Nigeria U-20 Women National team, the Falconets Gaffer, the Competition offers his team the opportunity to gel better by playing against top teams in a very competitive atmosphere. "It has always been a perfect way to start the season. The Flying Officers Cup, has become a tradition for Nasarawa Amazons. We were at the last two editions and got t

Nigeria's Football Governing Body, The NFF has officially endorsed the third edition of the prestigious Flying Officers Cup billed to hold next month in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.  The Federation gave her  backing to the biggest Women Football Pre-season Tournament in Africa, through a letter signed by NFF Technical Director Austin Eguaveon on behalf of the General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi.  In the letter of endorsement, Sanusi wrote: "We express the warm compliment of the President, Executive Board Members, Management and Staff of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).  "We hereby give you approval and thereby endorse the laudable competition by your Organization, Ratels Sports Development Foundation.  He further commended the Flying Officers Cup Organisers for their efforts and commitment to the development of  women football in Nigeria.  "We are aware of your efforts in always helping the Girl-child and your deep commitment to develop the women's g

The much talked about Osun Apex League is set to be underway this weekend at the mainbowl of Osogbo Township Stadium. With thirteen (13) teams divided into two groups, the top two teams in each group would be qualified for Super 4 to determine the eventual league winner. Osun Apex League is packaged and financed by Osun FA under the distinguished sports financier Alhaji Rasaq lshola Mustapha RIM. The Grand Prize of 120, 000 and 100, 000 have been earmarked for the eventual winner and runner’s up. There are countless exciting gifts also for participating teams and individual awards are also in the offing. On Saturday 4th of September, Olansile FC will host Ayedire Utd. by 1pm while ldo Osun landlord Hammola lnt’l FC will storm Osogbo Township Stadium with their fans as they play host to Otin Babes by 3pm. Actions will resume on Wednesday 8th Sept., to conclude week 1 fixtures. Group A Akoment FC Ede Hammola Int’l FC Victory Police FC H. M. K FC Osogbo Osun Civil Defense FT Otin Babes FC

Hammola Int'l FC is a professional Nationwide League One (NLO) Division One outfit based in State of Osun. Nicknamed ‘LeeBombers', the club which debuts in 2020/2021 league season is driven by the vision of the president to give back to humanity by providing platforms for talented grassroots players to showcase their God's given potentials and nurture them to stardom.  Widely hailed for its distinctive football artistry that facilitates a business model, the new digital platform launched by the club  focused on fans engagement, digital archives, merchandising, players profile, fans membership, match highlights and competitions schedule.   The link www.hammolafc.com is designed for mobile and PC use and will be undergoing constant improvements from time to time, even feedback would be prioritized, because of the portal's stability and flexibility. According to club General Manager, Coach Adediran AbdulRasheed Adeleke, " the new link would ensure positive outlets for