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An exhibition match charting the history of FUTSAL in Lagos and Nigeria as a whole was centre staged in a packed NIS Gymnasium at the National Stadium Surulere Lagos on Saturday the 31st of December 2022.  The Futsal Lagos Exhibition Game traces the journey of the indoor round leather game as it is expected to open doors to the first ever FUTSAL League competition in the country. Speaking during the event in Lagos, the Executive Director of Futsal Lagos and Managing Partner WLB Sports Limited, the Company set to run the professional league, Unwana Etuk, said he feels their expectations are already being met and the exhibition game will give FUTSAL more exposure.  "Our expectations are already being met and there is an array of talents being displayed here today. From the look of things, we would be able to harness these talents and even discover much more talents, when the league starts.  "For us, the next step is the upcoming league, which is really why we are here. We want

All is set for the first ever official Futsal Exhibition game in the Country, as WLB Sports Limited is ready to entertain Lagosians and Nigerians as a whole on Saturday, the 31st of December 2022 at the National Stadium, Surulere.  The exhibition game, initially billed to hold at the indoor Sports Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, has now been moved to the NIS Gymnasium, National Stadium, Surulere.  The Sports Agency, WLB, which was founded in 2022 is aimed at promoting Nigerian excellence through sports and also to make FUTSAL, the number one Indoor sports in the country.  The exhibition game on Saturday is termed at heralding a professional FUTSAL league season, which will kick off in 2023, across the city of Lagos.  Speaking about the event, the Chief Operating Officer of FUTSAL Lagos, Bolaji Animashaun said that the exhibition game is just a test and awareness towards plans for the maiden edition of the FUTSAL Lagos League.  Animashaun also stated that the exhibition game will gi

The 2022/2023 Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Round of 16 came to an emphatic end, with Egbedore United thrashing Aiyedire United 3-0 in the final pre-quarterfinal match held at the Osogbo City Stadium on Wednesday.  The tournament brought together 32 Football teams from all parts of Osun State and produced no shortage of records and eventful stats.  Here we look at some of the stats in the round of 16, as we head into the last Quarter Finals of the tournament. The eight (8) teams through to the Quarter Finals are Osun FA Team, Odo-Otin United, Orolu United, Ila FC, Ilesa East FC, Atakumosa East FC, Egbedore United and Ede South FC.  There have been forty-one (41) goals scored in twenty four (24) matches played so far at the tournament, an average of 1.7 goals per game. With thirteen(13) of those coming, in the round of 16 encounters. Three (3) games, Iwo United versus Ede South, Ilesa East against Ife East and Boluwaduro United and Orolu United all ended via penalties, aft

Fourteen years after graduating from the Lagos State University (LASU), the alumni class of Master in Communication Studies (MCS) held its maiden reunion party in Lagos.  The event which took place at the prestigious ADNA Hotel, GRA, attracted so many respected persons who successfully left the great citadel of knowledge (LASU) School of  Communication years ago.  The atmosphere was full of excitement, exchange of banters and re-enactment of some of the common scenes which occured during the time of study at LASU. Professor Tunde Akanni, was guest speaker and surely added value to the meeting as he spoke about the 'Unbundling Of Mass Communication'.  The associate Professor of Mass Communication equally touched on value driven propositions members in academics can offer their campus radio stations and how much they can access grants to drive such initiatives.  It was interactive and educative as each members present took turns to give narratives of their career progression, sin

Atakumosa East FC were the second team to progress to the last eight in the boxing day fixture of the Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup after beating Ife South by three goals to nil.  Ojo Olowe was the hero of the day, as the young player netted the first hat-trick of the Competition, scoring in the 21st, 38th and 63rd Minute of the game respectively. Also on Monday, Ilesa East booked their place in the Quarter Finals, after overcoming Ife East via penalties.  The game was destined to end in a draw, as both sides kept missing golden chances to take the lead, however it was the Ilesa team that got victorious 4-3 via penalties. The last phase of the Round of 16 will take place on Wednesday, the 28th of December at the Osogbo City Stadium. Iwo United, will take on Ede South It's by 10am, while Ayedire It's and Egbedore United will trade tackle for a place in the Quarter Finals by 12pm. The Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup Football Competition was initiated by Honourable Bam

Lord Mark Football Club of Warri has emerged champions of the 2nd Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge Warri 2020, after defeating Justice Fc of Warri 2-0 in the grand finale played at the Army Day Secondary  School, Effurum, Warri.  Lord Mark FC victory came from the two goals scored by Jeffery Okiri and Vwegba Okiki. Their goals made the difference, as Justice Fc could not find the net of their opponents. Lord Mark Fc went home with the Champions prize money of N150,000, a gold trophy and gold medals. For placing second place, Justice Fc of Warri, cashed in the sum of N100,000, while the Third Place team, Sporting Fc of Warri defeated Champions Cathedral Football, to win the third position 3-1.  Sporting Fc winning goals were scored by Ajaru Kemutie who netted the first and the third goals.  While Sporting Fc second goal was scored by Goodluck Okere. Sporting Fc went home with a cash prize of N70,000. The fourth place team, Champions Cathedral Fc, emerged the fourth team and they went ho

  AFCON 2013 winner Ejike Uzoenyi and President of Proprietors Associations of Private Schools (PAPS) Enugu State, Dr Godwin Ejiofor have poured encomiums of CSP Ebere Amaraizu following the laudable programmes of POCACOV. 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 chil

Sand Rangers Anegbette Beach Soccer club defeated Buffalos Okpellja Beach Soccer club by 10 goals to 3 in the final of the 2022 Edo State Beach Soccer Championship played inside the beach soccer Anegbette community, Etsako central local government Edo state. The Anegbette Rangers being tutored by Coach Moses Ogu hit the ground running from the blast of the first whistle to dictate the pace of the game as they sealed up the first period by 3 goals to 1. On resuming into the 2nd period, Buffalo Okpela BSC thought they have found their mojo as they gave out a fight only for them to be blown away by the Anegbette Rangers BSC to who extended their lead by 4 goals to finish the 2nd period by 7goals to 4. In the final period, as Sand Rangers of Anegbette BSC ran riots over Okpela Buffalos BSC to the delights of thousands of fans who came out to watch the game of Beach soccer which has been used as a mini festival in the Anegbette clan. Anegbette United BSC were awarded 3 goals to nil as they

Shooting Stars Sports Club and Remo Stars will renew their rivalry on Friday, when they meet at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, as part of activities for the 9th Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation Mini-Tournament.  It's the '60 For 60' Edition to commemorate with the Initiator, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi's birthday, as he would be attaining the Diamond Jubilee age and for the first time, two NPFL Clubs will be playing a novelty match in honour of the former First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).  "I am so excited with the progress of the Charity Foundation, and more so pleased that for the first time, two top NPFL teams will be playing a novelty match to celebrate with me and thousands of the kids who are also going to be present on that day." Akinwunmi said. The Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation mini-tournament is an annual event, which enters its 9th edition this year. Over 40 children between 12 and 15 years have in the past eight ye

As the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation Mini-Tournament enters It's 9th Edition, the Convener and Initiator of the Foundation, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has reiterated his commitment towards bettering the lives of hundreds of poor kids who can't afford to pay their school fees and other basic needs.  Over 40 children between 12 and 15 years have in the past eight years remained in school courtesy of the Foundation supporting their education and other related needs. Akinwunmi, is a highly celebrated Football Administrator and one of Nigeria's foremost Finance, Insolvency, Debt And Business Recovery Lawyers, who has vast experience in litigation as well as in negotiation, restructuring and documentation of simple, complex syndicated and securitised loans for local and international joint ventures, projects , banks and businesses. "Putting smiles on people's faces has been a priority for me. I will go any length in enhancing the less-privileged, especially the kids. 

Lateef Adekola.  It was the turn of highly celebrated Football Administrator, Aisha Falode to add another illustrious feather to her well decorated cap, as she joined the list of distinguished Nigerians and organisations that have been honoured at the Annual Prestigious City Merit Awards. Aisha Falode, who is a member of the NFF Executive board, was recognised and honoured as the ‘Best Football Administrator Of The Year 2022’, at the annual awards organised by Bulfazi Media Services and in conjunction with Better Society Foundation, New Media Editors Of Nigeria and Nigeria Sports Centre. In the words of the President and National Coordinator of the City Merit Awards, Asiwaju Akeem Busari, “Aisha Falode, is a  quintessential football administrator, who has broken the gender barriers and has equally been using her resourcefulness as a vastly experienced football administrator, to empower women footballers, as well as, giving a new life to the game in Nigeria,” “We recognise and celebrate

FUBF DAY: Spanish La Liga Coordinator,  Stakeholders Appeal To Osun Govt On New Blueprint For Sports Projects & Communications Coordinator of the Spanish La Liga in Nigeria, Ayodeji Adegbenro has told sports stakeholders in Osun State that they can hit a gold mine investing in football as it's profitable, while he frowned at players who take part in betting. Adegbenro, a seasoned sports administrator spoke on the topic: “Emerging Patterns Of Opportunities In Football Industry, Ethics And Challenges,” at the 2022 Family United By Football (FUBF) Day held in Osogbo. It was an eye-opening event for stakeholders in the sports industry in the state as the high point of Adegbenro's talk was: "Investing in football is a profitable venture if well managed, as football key actors must brace up for the emerging technologies and opportunities in football.  "Players of Nigeria's domestic football should stick to the ethics of the job to suit best global practices and not

The Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup continued on Monday, as Osun F.A team became the first team to qualify for the Quarter Finals. The Osogbo based team defeated their opponent, Oriade United FC, by 1-0, courtesy of a goal scored by Adebayo Tosin in the 78th Minute of the encounter.  Odo-Otin Utd FC also sealed their place in the  Quarter Finals after an enthralling encounter with their counterpart, Olorunda Utd.  Olorunda Utd started out well, but failed to convert their chances early on, thereby leading to Odo-Otin Utd scoring twice in the space of fifteen minutes, through Moshood Olaniyan and Joseph Afolabi in the 59th and 74th minutes respectively, after which Sodiq Alabi scored a consolation goal in the 79th minutes as the game ended 2-1 in favour of Odo-Otin Utd.  Round of 16 matches will continue on Friday, the 23rd of December at the Osogbo City Stadium. Boluwaduro United FC will face Orolu United by 10am, while Ila United and Isokan Utd, Apomu will trade tackles by

All is set for the 2022 Edition of the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation Mini-Tournament, which will kick off on Friday, the 23rd of December, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, by 2pm.  The 'Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation Mini-Tournament' is a charity event initiated by the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) Chairman and former NFF First Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi.  This year's event is the ninth edition and a special one, because it is in commemoration with the 60th Birthday celebration of the initiator, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi and tagged 'The 60 For 60 Edition'. The event is primarily put together to raise funds for the various charity works the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation is involved in and a total of Sixty (60) Students will receive Scholarships nationwide on Friday, through the Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation. Also, Over one thousand kids are expected to participate at this year’s event slated for the Mobolaji Johnson

Projects & Communications Coordinator of the Spanish La Liga in Nigeria, Ayodeji Adegbenro will be the guest speaker at the 2022 Family United by Football (FUBF) Day. According to Akanni Seyi, Secretary Local Organizing Committee (LOC): "Adegbenro, a seasoned sports administrator with almost two decades of experience, who recently contested to get on the board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as a representative of the Southwest Zone, will speak on the topic: “Emerging Patterns Of Opportunities In Football Industry, Ethics And Challenges”.  "The event billed for today (Sunday) at the Osogbo Township Stadium, is a gathering of passionate fans united by football in the state. "The gathering would therefore  converge to deliberate and chat the new course as regards the emerging football trends in the state and the roles expected of the stakeholders." Notable sports personalities, journalists and indeed fans are expected to grace the occasion.

Football fans in Osogbo are set for an evening to remember as the exquisite GQ Lounge in Osun Mall, will beam live the Qatar 2022 World Cup final between defending champions France and Argentina. Reigning world champions are set to make history against the champions of South America, with Kylian Mbappe taking on his PSG teammate Lionel Messi -- and it will end with one of football's heavyweight nations winning the World Cup for the third time. The Qatar 2022 World Cup has had its highlights, including great goals, stunning individual performances and some of the biggest upsets that the World Cup has ever seen, and the management of GQ Lounge has a lot to offer its VIP and customers the best fan experience ever.  Football lovers that want to catch a glimpse of the World Cup final on Sunday at the GQ Lounge, will get to watch it on one of the biggest high definition screen ever with a surround sound system and maximum security. Meanwhile, Messi has already confirmed that, win or lose

The round of 32 games of the 2022/2023 edition of the Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup is over and sixteen teams will battle it out for eight quarter final spots, starting from Monday, the 19th of December. Last year finalist, Egbedore FC will be looking at getting into the finals again this year, and were lucky not to have been knocked out by Ogiyan FC, Ejigbo, as they progressed 4-3 via penalties.   Defending Champions  Ede City Boys beat Ede United by 3-2, in an enthralling derby game, played at the Agboran School Of Science Football Pitch.   The first unexpected twist was the early exit of Osogbo United. The more experienced side fell to neighbours Olorunda Utd in the Round of 32. Twenty Eight (28) goals were scored altogether in the round of 32, with the highest number of goals coming from the game between Ede City Boys and Ede United (5 Goals Altogether).  Three games ended in a draw and was decided through penalties. Osun FA game against Area Council, Ogiyan FC, Ejigb