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  One of the foremost consultancy outfit in Nigeria,Mavlon Consult has partnered Unity Preseason Tournament for effective delivery of medical supplies and provision of ambulance  The outfit as part of the partnership will ensure provision of ambulance and other logistics through out the tournament. Speaking about the partnership,the Chief Executive officer of Mavlon Consult,Agadagba Kenneth Odobi said they are really excited to be part of the maiden edition and to be able to assist in provision of ambulance and other logistics for the event. 'We are excited to be part of the event and to be able to help, knowing the caliber of teams that are coming means so much to us besides at Mavlon Consult we pay attention to details and  deliver on whatever task we are given to do and this is not going to be different' The Unity preseason tournament kicks off on Saturday with Nasarawa Utd taking on Cynosure FC while Plateau United will tackle Waco FC by 2pm and in the last match of the day

One of the foremost consultancy outfit in Nigeria,Mavlon Consult has partnered Unity Preseason Tournament for effective delivery of medical supplies and provision of ambulance  The outfit as part of the partnership will ensure provision of ambulance and other logistics through out the tournament. Speaking about the partnership,the Chief Executive officer of Mavlon Consult,Agadagba Kenneth Odobi said they are really excited to be part of the maiden edition and to be able to assist in provision of ambulance and other logistics for the event. 'We are excited to be part of the event and to be able to help, knowing the caliber of teams that are coming means so much to us besides at Mavlon Consult we pay attention to details and  deliver on whatever task we are given to do and this is not going to be different' The Unity preseason tournament kicks off on Saturday with Nasarawa Utd taking on Cynosure FC while Plateau United will tackle Waco FC by 2pm and in the last match of the day S

  Shooting Stars goalie, Detan Ogundare says his team has all it takes to win the Ogunjobi Gold Cup. The Oluyole Warriors host their Southwest derby rivals Remo Stars in the climax of the 9th edition of the prestigious pre-season tournament at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Detan, a former Flying Eagles shot stopper said after his saves in the penalty shoot-out against MFM FC propelled Shooting Stars to their first Ogunjobi Gold Cup final. "'It's another final game for us, and a tough one as both teams are rivals and want to win the Ogunjobi Gold Cup for pride and for fans. "For any team can win but 3SC has the edge going into Saturday's final. Recall Remo Stars forced us to a draw in the NNL Super 8 Promotion play-off in Enugu and we did beat them recently via penalties in one of the pre-season games. This time around, they can't escape it will be Shooting Stars at the end of 90 minutes."  His thoughts after he replaced his goalkeeping partner Charles

  Gbenga Ogunbote says he has no special plans for Shooting Stars in the Ogunjobi Gold Cup final, that he could name an unchanged team as the aim is win the trophy on Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium. The Oracle who won the tourney as Sharks FC of Port-Harcourt gaffer said, "That we have defeated a former defending champion of the pre-season, Tornadoes is gain saying that Remo Stars deserve to be champions too. "However, meeting Shooting Stars in the final makes it a difficult one but Remo Stars will go into the the game like it has done in the other games it has played." Asked if he would name a different team against the Oluyole Warriors, like he did against Tornadoes. "I have made use of 28 players in the tournament, I may decide to or not to rotate my starting team against 3SC." Regarding his team's hard fought victory over Tornadoes in Thursday's semi-final, "Forget about our result against Tornadoes, they were a worthy opponents against us

Niger Tornadoes and Remo Stars will rekindle their healthy rivalry when they go head-to-head in the first semi-final match of the 9th edition of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup on Thursday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Recall when both teams locked horns at the last edition of Nigeria's prestigious pre-season tourney in Ilorin, Tornadoes who were defending champions crashed out after failing to qualify to the semi-finals following a 2-2 draw with Remo Stars. The Ikon Allah Boys needed to beat the Sky Blue Stars convincingly by 3-0, but it was not to be as they twice came from behind to share the spoils. Bala, whose objective is to steer the Ikon Boys to a second Ogunjobi Gold Cup title win and see that his squad improve in all departments as the 20 NPFL teams countdown to the new season commencement, hinted that Thursday will be another good time to tackle the Sky Blues Stars. "It is going to be a tough game against Remo Stars as we have a healthy rivalry against them in the Ogun

After defeating FC Yobo to qualify for Thursday's semi-finals, Gbenga Ogunbote says his Remo Stars will be at it's best against Niger Tornadoes. The 'Oracle' of NPFL in his post-match media chat said, "For me, the semi-final game against Tornadoes is like the other games we have played as we are still building a team. " The tourney has been of help to the team as things are taking shape gradually. Mistakes are bound to be made during matches and in between, we are equally training with a view of correcting blunders made by the players. "The target of every coach in a pre-season tourney is to win matches and know the depth of his team. We know little about Tornadoes having defeated them a few weeks ago.  "It's a game we want to win and also play in the finals of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup, so we should do our best just as we have done in the previous matches." The country's first pre-Season tournament is sponsored by Optima Energy, and its pro

Olamilekan Gabriel says his MFM FC will go all out against Shooting Stars when they meet in the Southwest Derby semi-final clash in the Ogunjobi Gold Cup on Thursday at the FC Ebedei Stadium. This will be the first meeting of both teams in the country's prestigious pre-season tournament for teams from the three tiers of the domestic leagues. The Olukoya Boys who finished second in Group A behind Remo Stars set eyes on another final if they go past the Oluyole Warriors.  Recall the first time they made it to the final in 2016, the Olukoya Boys lost 4-3 on spot-kicks to Lobi Stars at the Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode. Speaking ahead of the game, "This is a semi-final and a few things are at stake. I except a different ball game against 3SC, as they will come out strong. "Am optimistic that my lads will be clinical, as we have shown them the few mistakes they made in the game against Remo Stars. I expect nothing short of victory from them as the Oluyole Warriors are not invin

Remo Stars Set-Up Semi-Final Clash With Tornadoes In Ogunjobi Gold Cup  Remo Stars have set-up a tough semi-final clash with Niger Tornadoes in the ongoing Ogunjobi Gold Cup holding in Ikenne and Sagamu. It's the 7th time the Sky Blues Stars were making it to the last four stage in the nation's first pre-season tournament. The clash of the two gladiators will be staged at the Remo Stars Stadium on Thursday morning (8am). Remo Stars who became the only team to win all its Group B did so comfortably after they piped MFM FC by a lone goal and put two goals past FC Yobo. In their last game against the Nationwide League One (NLO) team, the first real chance came to the Sky Blues Stars in the 21st minute after Qudus Akani was hacked down by an FC Yobo defender less than an inch away from the box.  It was a close shave for goalkeeper Stanley Ihebueme, as Nduka Junior's effort from the free-kick went wide from the side goalpost. Six minutes later, Remo Stars should have been one-go

Flying Officers Cup 2021 is finally in the books after FC Robo Queens were crowned Champions for the first time, defeating 2019 winners Edo Queens by a lone goal. Some individual footballers did fantastically well and were celebrated at the end of the tournament.  Player Of the Tournament (Taiwo Lawal, FC Robo Queens) The FC Robo Queens forward was superb all through the tournament and was one of the reasons her team became eventual winners of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup. She was always pushing forward and was a nightmare for every defenders she faced.  The Bar. Seyi Akinwunmi' Award For Highest Goalscorer - Ibinabo Georgewill, Confluence Queens -3 Goals 1 Assist)  Ibinabo Georgewill of Confluence Queens edged out Emem Essien to win the tournament's Golden boot award. Ibinabo scored three goals, same as Emem, but had one assist ahead. Unfortunately, Emem Essien's goal against Confluence Queens in the Semi-finals was taken off board after a video review showed that Confluen

  Shooting Stars are two hurdles away from winning the Ogunjobi Gold Cup after they shared the spoils with Beyond Limits at the FC Ebedei Stadium to go top of Group B. The match was action packed as 3SC used all the football tricks they had on Beyond Limits, but the Coach Olumide Ajibolade team were torn in the flesh for the newly promoted Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) team, as they kept strike force of Shooting Stars at bay. Best chance of the game came the way of  Gafar Olafimihan in the first half, but the Oluyole Warrior failed to make the most of it as he blasted his weak shot into the waiting hands of goalkeeper Olisa Emmanuel. No clear chance was recorded in the second half as both teams played with caution owing to the rain showers in Sagamu.  Shooting Stars maintain their good campaign in the Ogunjobi Gold Cup with 7 points from three games. Tornadoes on the other hand, won their last game to go second on the log with 6points, followed by Beyond Limits who has 4

  Actions resume across six centres as the much publicized maiden edition of Osun Apex League enters week nine. Os NSCDC ended its pointless streak as Bamikefa Olufemi tutored side rues a die minutes equalizer by their host, Victory Police FC. The security outfit preserved Ahmed's lone strike for the most part of the duel but Victory Police rallied to share the spoils, recall that Victory Police are victorious in the reverse encounter which ended 4-1. The Civil Defense team who had no point throughout the first stanza of the league now have a point to their credit as they maintain same position on the log. Olansile FC and H. M. K FC will like to bounce back from their disappointment away from home and seek redemptions. H. M. K FC who tasted defeats for the first time in Okuku  as second round kicks off would bank on their scoring winger Qudus and gangling striker Azeez  while hosting Victory Police FC. Ayedire Utd will have their hands full while engaging Omo Mummy Boys in far away

FC Robo Queens player are high in spirit ahead of the final game of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup with Edo Queens on Sunday. Folashade Ijamilusi and Lawal Taiwo exuded confidence in the team's resolve to return to Lagos with the trophy "We are very happy and in good mood heading into tomorrow's final match. This is our first time playing at this tournament and to get to the final in our first attempt meant a lot to us Individually, as players and the coaching crew. I am very excited with the feat. "We are on a revenge mission as we have played Edo Queens on several occasions last season and during the pre season. For sure, tomorrow's game will be a win for FC Robo Queens to avenge our recent defeat to Edo Queens in the third place match of Betsy Obaseki Women's Football Tournament. Before the kick off of this tournament, our believe have always been to win the tournament, even from Benin, we know that our main aim is to win this tournament." Says Folashade

Flying Officers Cup 2021 best eleven will on Saturday, the 23rd of October 2021 play a novelty match with members and staff of Africa Independent Television (AIT) at the Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja today the 23rd day of October 2021 by 4pm to honour and mark the 70th birthday of broadcast magnet and owner of the first independent Television station in Nigeria, (AIT), High Chief Raymond Aleogho Dokpesi.  President Of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Barrister Paul Edeh, who are the Organisers of Africa's biggest Pre-season Championship, the Flying Officers Cup, hinted that the epoch-making event will feature some of the best players at the ongoing Flying Officers Cup, carefully selected by a team of football experts headed by Falconets Assistant Coach, Moses Aduku and Flamingos Head Coach, Olowookeere Bankole. "This novelty match is to honour and celebrate someone who has contributed immensely to the development of broadcasting in Nigeria and Africa as a whole. It

As Shooting Stars put behind their shocking 3-2 loss to Niger Tornadoes in the NNL Super 8 final in Enugu, Kabiru Alausa has told fans of the club that the team will come out smoking on Saturday. The Oluyole Warriors and Ikon Allah Boys go head-to-head at the FC Ebedei Stadium in one of the premium star games of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup pre-season tournament. Alausa who guided Shooting Stars to their first victory at the Ogunjobi Gold Cup from the dugout was full of delight after his lads came from behind to subdue FC Ebedei 3-1 on Matchday One. "It was a good win and wasn't an easy game against FC Ebedei, kudos to my players for showing class despite the fatigue. "Tough one shuttling from one pre-season tournament to another, however, it's good for the team and the coaches to ascertain the quality of the squad they have going into the season." About the game against Tornadoes, the Nigerian Professional Football League(NPFL) legend and former highest goal hunter sai

Shooting Stars got their Ogunjobi Gold Cup campaign off in a flying start after they came from behind to beat FC Ebedei 3-1 on Matchday One of the pre-season tournament. It was a game of two halves as the Oluyole Warriors scored three second half goals after the Oliseh Boys had got fans talking inside the FC Ebedie Stadium, taking the lead in the 20th minute courtesy of a brilliant strike from  Moses Obule. The newly promoted Nigerian Professional Football League(NPFL) side then took the game to the rookies but were twice denied a goal by goalkeeper Mark Ugboh. At the restart of second half, Shooting Stars then showed experience as they dominated from the 56th minute they scored the equalizing goal by Kola Daniel, who tapped into the net from an assist from Ayo Adejubu. As the game near 90 minutes and looking like a draw, the Oluyole Warriors then scored two quick goals in added time.  Akilu Muhammad made it 2-1 the 92nd minute while Ayo Adejubu who provided the assist for 3SC first th

  The 2021 Flying Officers Cup has now reached the Semi-finals stage. Four teams are two matches away from winning the biggest Women Football Pre-season Championship in Africa. Confluence Queens, Osun Babes, FC Robo Queens and Edo Queens will compete for a spot in the final, which will be shown live on TV. Confluence Queens and FC Robo Queens have scored more goals that the other two teams in the Semi-finals. The two teams have recorded 10 goals each going into the semi's., While Edo Queens and Osun Babes have 8 and 5 goals respectively.  The first Semi-finals fixture will be between Osun Babes and FC Robo Queens by 10am on friday morning at the Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja., While the other Semi final will see Edo Queens and Confluence Queens battle each other. It will be interesting to see whether Edo Queens undefeated run will continue or Confluence Queens, the top scorer in the tournament will establish its superiority. |Osun Babes| Osun Babes 2 - Prince Kazeem Eletu Queens 1

Member Federal House of Representatives committee on Sports, Hon. Lawrence Ayeni has hailed the organisers of the biggest Women Football Pre-season Championship in Africa, the Flying Officers Cup.  Lawrence Ayeni who presently represents the Ilesha Federal Constituency 1(Osun State) in the Federal House Of Representative was present at the Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja on wednesday, was impressed at what he saw, in terms of organisation of the tournament.  The former Chairman, Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Sports, said that the feat achieved by the Organisers in successfully organising the tournament was timely and would help spring out more development in women's football in Nigeria. "I am really impressed with what I saw at the Area 10 Sports Complex. It is very difficult to see a Nigerian put so much into the development of women's football.  "As a lover of football myself and one who have invested into the game, I know how far the Organisers must have

 Tornadoes Beat Beyond Limits in Ogunjobi Gold Cup Opener Newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Niger Tornadoes kept their quest for a second Ogunjobi Gold Cup title alive as they beat Beyond Limits by two second half goals in their opening Matchday One game of the pre-season tourney. The game at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu lived up to its hype as it got fans spellbound from the ref's blast to the final whistle. The Ikon Allah were pushed to their limits as it took them 52 minutes before they could break the resilience of Beyond Limits energetic defence line.  In the opening quarter of an hour, Tornadoes should have easily been one goal up but Beyond Limits had Olisa Emmanuel to thank owing to his sharp reflex save. The goalkeeper was at his best as he forced off a superb save from Abubakar Babaji's sublime free-kick from 25yards. In the 49th minute, Emmanuel showed why he is the first choice shot-stopper as he denied the Ikon Allah what could have been

  Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) top side Shooting Stars of Ibadan will begin their quest to win an Ogunjobi Gold Cup title when they battle FC Ebedei on Thursday in the star game of Matchday One. The Group B game of the nation's prestigious pre-season tournament is billed for 4 pm local time at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. In an adjusted fixture released by the organizers of the Ogunjobi Gold Cup, Niger Tornadoes entertains Beyond Limits in the first game of the tourney and indeed a tricky one at 8am. The action starts on Friday for teams in Group A as MFM FC will go head-to-head with FC Yobo at the FC Ebedei Stadium at 8am. It will be a cracker at 4pm as newly promoted Remo Stars will trade tackles with Osun United. The tournament which is in its 9th edition will be co-hosted at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne and FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu from Thursday, October 21 through Saturday, October 30, 2021. ABS FC of Ilorin is the defending champions after they stung

Former champion Niger Tornadoes, then Shooting Stars, Kwara United, MFM FC and Remo Stars will lock horns against four other teams as the Ogunjobi Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament officially kicks off from Thursday, October 21 through Saturday, October 30, 2021. The 9th edition of the tourney will be co-hosted at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne and FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu. Tunde Shamsudeen, General Coordinator of the nation’s first pre-season tourney disclosed the other teams for the 10-day football fiesta as FC Ebedei, Osun United, Yobo FC and debutants Beyond Limits. In the draw conducted on Wednesday, Group A is regarded as 'Group of Death' as it is made up of Kwara United, MFM FC, Remo Stars, Osun United and Yobo FC. Newly promoted NPFL sides, Tornadoes and Shooting Stars will have their hands full as they battle NLO 'giant-killers' FC Ebedei and Beyond Limits in Group B. The Remo Stars Stadium will host all Group A contests, while Group B matches will be hosted

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) First Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has reiterated his commitment to continue giving maximum supports to women's football in Nigeria and beyond.  The Legal Luminary on Monday promised to give a cash prize of N100,000 each to the best goalkeeper and highest goalscorer of the ongoing Flying Officers Cup 2021. Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi who has been the sponsor of the Referee of the month Awards in the NWFL Premiership for the past three years disclosed that the highest goalscorer and Best Goalkeeper cash prize award is his little way of supporting and encouraging young women footballers to do more as they progress in their career. "I believe this is my little way of encouraging young women footballers to excel in their chosen careers. The cash prize isn't much, but am sure it's going to be a memorable one for them.  "The Flying Officers Cup has been consistent. This is the third year and it means the organisers are doing so

 Osun Apex League: Osun FA Boss Harps On Fair Play, Virtues As Second Round Kicks Off The second stanza of the ongoing Osun Apex League finally kicks off on Wednesday after a mandatory mid-season break.  Thirty six numbers of games were played in first stanza and over 100 goals scored. The first stanza which is laced with several talking points had Hammola FC and Fehinty FC topping in their respective groups. Significantly, the tourney is so blessed and hots up with prolific frontmen, four players across four teams are having their eyes set on the top scorer's award. The said players are tied on 4 goals each. Arising from the stakeholders meeting to review the happenings in the first round, Osun FA supremo lauded the participating teams and want more sportsmanship spirit to be sustained. "The league is living to its hype, we are well pleased with the happenings surrounding the contest week in week out.  "We still want the participating teams to keep respecting the rule bo

  The City of Ikenne will take centre stage as the Optima Energy NLO Super 8 will kick off on Monday as JNR Danburan will lock horns against Doma in the first game billed for 10 am at the Remo Stars Stadium. Fixtures released by the Nationwide League One (NLO) from the draws held in Ikenne informed that Group A is made up of  JNR Danburan, Destiny Boys, Doma FC, and Udala FC while Ijebu United, Ottasolo, Campus and JM Liberty are in Group B. Three other Matchday 1 fixtures are as follows, Ottasolo FC will host Campus FC at none while Udala FC trade tackles with Destiny Boys at 2 pm. At 4 pm, Ijebu United will be having its hands full when they battle JM Liberty.  Chief Operating Officer(COO) Sola Ogunowo speaking after the draws gave reasons why the NLO is hosting Optima Energy NLO Super 8. "We are having this event to have a single champion in the NLO Division 1, we have over 350 clubs in the league and we can not just have promotions without a champion. "The NLO deserves to

The Flying Officers Cup 2021 Matchday 4 continue on wednesday as groups take shape ahead of their final group game. Honey Badgers FC held Ghana Police Ladies FC to a 1-1 draw in the first game of the day. The Ghanaian forward, Juanita Aguadze expertly looped the ball above Dzer Comfort to give Ghana Police Ladies a precious lead in the 17th minute. Eight minutes later, young forward, Atume Doosur smashed a fantastic free kick over the wall of Ghana Police Ladies FC's wall and over the goalkeepers shoulder to equalize for Honey Badgers. Emmanuel James in the 33rd minute had a golden chance to put Honey Badgers FC ahead. She practically received a good cross from Odoh Odiwira and had an empty goal post to deal with, but played the ball wide. Ghana Police Ladies with the result occupy the second position in Group A with two points from two games, a point behind leaders, Royal Queens FC. Honey Badgers FC and Naija Ratels FC have one point apiece. The second game of the day in Group B w

. Bankole Olowookeere tutored Naija Ratels FC will face Ghana Women Premier League side, Ghana Police Ladies FC in the opening match of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup. The encounter will rekindle the Ghanaian and Nigerian rivalry in women's football as Hasaacas Ladies FC earned a bragging rights over Rivers Angels (3-1) the last time a Nigerian side met Ghanaian opposition at WAFU-B Zonal Qualifiers final for 2021 TotalEnergies CAF Women's Champions League. Naija Ratels FC still basking in the euphoria of promotion to top flight Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership recently and will attempt to do something spectacular when they start a familiar journey in the Flying Officers Cup.  The Bankole Olowookeere side finished in fourth position during the 2020 edition, losing to Edo Queens in the third place match and will want to improve on that feat by starting its campaign on a positive note against the Ghanaians. The Nigerian side is harmed with talents like Paulina Ali,

Osun Apex League: Ajiroba Wants Momentum Sustained As Second Round Returns Thirty six numbers of games were played in first stanza and over 100 goals scored. The first stanza which is laced with several talking points had Hammola FC and Fehinty FC topping in their respective groups. Significantly, the tourney is so blessed and hots up with prolific frontmen, four players across four teams are having their eyes set on the top scorer's award. The said players are tied on 4 goals each. Arising from the stakeholders meeting to review the happenings in the first round, Osun FA supremo lauded the participating teams and want more sportsmanship spirit to be sustained. "The league is living to its hype, we are well pleased with the happenings surrounding the contest week in week out.  "We still want the participating teams to keep respecting the rule book, I want everyone to keep showing sportsmanship spirit at all time. We should follow right channels to lodge our complaints and

The draw and Awardees unveiling ceremony for the 2021 Edition of the Flying Officers Cup and Ratels Sports Development Foundation Heroes Awards will hold at the FIFA Goal Project Media Hall, Package 'B', Abuja on Thursday, the 7th of October 2021.  The event which will be held virtually through zoom will see sixteen (16) teams divided into 4 different groups, from which all the winners and the runners-up will advance to the knockout phase. Naija Ratels, Bayelsa Queens, Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons have been named top seeds for Thursday's final draw of the Flying Officers Cup 2021. Naija Ratels have been given the privilege by virtue of their host status, while Bayelsa Queens made the sacred pot for being the defending Champions, Rivers Angels as defending Champions of the NWFL Premiership, while Nasarawa Amazons for being two time finalists of the Flying Officers Cup. 2019 Champions, Edo Queens, FC Robo Queens, Osun Babes FC, Confluence Queens FC, Ghanaian Women Leagu

Osogbo Township Stadium, venue of the grand finale of the ongoing Osun Sports Festival is wearing a new look with the decoration of external and internal structure in preparation for the successful closing ceremony of the Osun Sports Festival which climaxes tomorrow. A visit by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Osun State Chapter on Wednesday, October 6 saw masterclass arrangement of proscenium Concert Stage for the popular Afro hip-hop Nigerian artistes, Temitope Adekunle a.k.a Small Doctor, 'KPK' Crooner, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji who is professionally known as Mohbad, Ayodeji Olukunle a.k.a Papiwizzy and many more. Other artistes expected to entertain the guests are Bash the comedian, Do T Phlex,  Fabulous Pizzy, Sadeblaq, Oyinkanade, Wyza, Queen Lagbaja, Baba Alariya, Do Nifty and Keanzo with the duo of disc jockeys Nifty and TFlex as performing djs why Queen Lagbaja is the Hype Person. Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Yemi Lawal was also seen moving around the

Organisers have announced that players and officials of all the sixteen (16) participating at the 2021 Flying Officers Cup are to undergo the compulsory Covid-19 test before the tournament kicks off on Sunday, the 10th of October 2021.  In order to facilitate swift testing of all players, the Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) has entered a partnership with the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), for the teams to undergo their COVID-19 test on arrival at the Public Service Institute Of Nigeria (PSIN), Abuja.  Furthermore, players and officials of teams who are interested in getting vaccinated are to indicate while registering on the registration portal, which will open on wednesday, the 6th of October on the Tournament's website, Www.FlyingOfficersCup.com. The General Coordinator of the competition, Barrister Victoria Nlemigbo noted that all teams should ensure that they register online in time , as soon as the portal is opened, to enable the LOC get the players lic

A blitz of brightly coloured billboards of the biggest Pre-season Championship in Africa, the Flying Officers Cup, has perked-up the city of Abuja ahead of  kick-off slated for October 10 to October 24, 2021.  As the tournament draws closer, the organisers are gearing up for the women football fiesta.  Abuja, the host city have been spruced up ahead of the tournament with billboards mounted at strategic locations. Expectedly, this has spurred up excitement amongst football lovers in the city and beyond.  Some of the locations includes: Jabi, by Grand Cubana Hotel Junction; Gwarimpa, by Chambian Plaza; IBB Way Maitama, opposite El-amin international School; Garki, Area 11, by Automated Car-wash; Utako Market by Arab junction; Defense Headquarters Junction amongst others. Barr. Paul Edeh, President,  Ratels Sports Development Foundation said the billboards were mounted at strategic positions to make people catch up with the fun and excitement that the competition brings.  "We have w

  The female football final of the ongoing Osun Sports Festival (OSF) will hold tomorrow Wednesday, October 6 between Olorunda and Ede North. Both teams forced their way through to the final by defeating their semi final opponents on Tuesday at the Ebunoluwa International School, Ofatedo. While Ede North claimed a resounding 2-1 win over Odo Otin with goals from Bunmi David and Ajibola Mariam and a consolidation by Chris Amaka of Odo Otin, Olorunda landed in the final via 4-3 penalty shootout victory after the regulation time ended goalless. Tomorrow's female final, which will kick off 12pm will be a tough encounter as the two sides parade quality players from the grassroot. In the meantime, the male's losers' final will take place tomorrow between Orolu and Odo Otin. While Orolu suffered a painful 0-3 defeat to Ife East on penalties, Odo Otin were mercilessly beaten 3-0 by Ejigbo in the second semifinals The match which is slated to kick off 2pm will hold at Ebunoluwa Inte

  Olansile FC returns after a week out due to (bye) on week four fixtures. Omo Mummy Boys will hope to continue its fine form after mauling Hadji Hammed in their last fixture. AUD All Stars will hope to feed on Olansile's scalp when they clash at the mainbowl of Osogbo Township Stadium. AUD were battered at home last weekend by Timi Giants all the way from Ede.  Akoment and Victory Police are also rearing to go after a setback in week four. However, Fehinty FC and Hammola FC are maintaining their fine form, topping their respective groups, both are yet to taste defeat in the league. Meanwhile, Os NSCDC and Hadji Hammed are without victory same with Ayedire Utd. They  will be hoping to redeem their respective images. Full Fixtures. Wed. October 6th 2021 Olansile FC Vs AUD AS 3pm Timi Giants FC Vs Fehinty FC 3pm Hadji Hammed Vs Ayedire 3pm Sat. 9th October 2021 H. M. K FC VS Otin Babes 1pm Os NSCDC Vs Victory Police FC 3pm Akoment FC  Vs Hammola 3pm

  Four indoor games were held as other sporting events of the ongoing Osun Sports Festival began at Fakunle High School, Osogbo on Monday, October 4. The games competed for by athletes from all local governments in Osun State were Ayo Olopon, Scrabble, Draughts and  Chess where round one winners emerged. Other sports such as Badminton, Volleyball, Basketball and many more continue on Tuesday, October 5 at the Obafemi Awolowo University Sports Complex, Ile Ife. Below are names of winners of the first round: *OSUN SPORTS FESTIVAL 2O21*  Monday, 4/10/ 2021 Results  *SCRABBLE*   _Male Singles_  Ist : Akinrirun Gboyega (ilesa west)  2nd: Adesegun Marvellous (Ife Central) 3rd: Salau Ayomide (Ife North)  _Female Singles_  1st: Jegede Pelumi (Ife Central) 2nd: Akinyemi Anjola (Ife Central ) 3rd: Oreni Mbonu (Ife North)  *AYO OLOPON*   _Male Singles_  1st: Awoleye Tobiloba (Olorunda) 2nd: Olanitemi Abiodun (Oriade) 3rd: Oladele Dada (Ife Central ) 4th: Ojo Sanjo (Atakumosa East)  _Female Single