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Women's Football Development On The Agenda As Falode Opens Ekiti Women Football Symposium.

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Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board Member, Aisha Falode opened a one day Women Football  symposium in Ekiti, on Tuesday, 18th of April 2023 at the Shores Complex, Peace House, NTA Road, Ado-Ekiti.  The development of women's football in Ekiti and Nigeria as a whole was the core of discussion at the Symposium, which had other speakers in attendance. Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu, Head, Media, the Nigeria Women Senior National team, The Super Falcons, Ms Aderonke Bello, Sports For Development enthusiast, Gender Rights advocate and Executive Director, FAME Foundation.  Other speakers at the event were Mrs. Peju Babafemi, the former Ekiti State Head of Service, and Mrs. Faseluka, the Permanent Secretary, of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Development The interactive seminar was a great success in terms of exchanging ideas and analysing the strengths, weakness and opportunities for the women's game in Ekiti. The former CAF Media Committee Member while declaring open the Symposium, which

Meet Gafar Olaniyan, The 15-Year Old Kid Sensation, Who Helped Vallant FC Of Ikorodu Win 2023 TCC League.

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The young kid hit the ground running after he fired one goal and an assist past Gbagada United in the epic final match of the just concluded tournament, The Creative Championship Cup 'TCC 2023' After going behind 2-0 in the first half against Gbagada FC, fast-rising and highly inspiring youngster Gafar Olaniyan put up an eye-catching display to get his team back into the game by scoring a goal and assisting the equalizer to draw level the match 2-2 at full time before going on to win on penalties. Gafar has been exceptionally brilliant throughout the TCC 2023 season with his exploitive speed, dribbles, and goals. He scored against Sporting FC Lagos, Imperial FC, Dannaz FC, and also against Gbagada United in the final while also having two assists to his name throughout the competition.  Gafar, a left-footed attacking player is making a name for himself in Lagos. The wonderkid has been exceptional this season and caught the attention of many football lovers at the Legacy Pitch,

NLO List 33 Stadium League Venues For the 2023 Season

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To hit the ground running, the Nationwide League One (NLO) has listed 33 Stadium League venues for the 2023 Division One season which is scheduled to kick off Wednesday, April 26. The NLO Secretariat via its Media Channel on Thursday informed of the development clubs. According to the nation's third-tier domestic league, the 33 Stadium League venues were strategically drawn each from the five geo-political zones, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. In keeping with commitments made to clubs to ensure a hitch-free season, Chief Operating Officer (COO) Olushola Ogunnowo said: "The 2023 NLO campaign will begin on April 26, with interesting fixtures in the 33 Stadium League venues that have been approved. "The NLO TV app will be very active with much content as matches will be on live streaming from 18 of the Stadium League Venues selected by the NLO. "Interestingly, NLO matches will also be live on blend TV, OTT which is majorly for sports. "The 18

Falode To Declare Open Ekiti FA Women's Football Symposium, As Olanlege Expects Positive Changes.

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The Executive Committee member of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aisha Falode, will on April 18, 2023, declare open the Ekiti Football Association Women’s Football Symposium in Ado Ekiti as the State FA makes a bold step towards creating awareness and a sustainable guide for Women’s Football in the state. The event which is the first of its kind since the creation of the state in 1996 will bring together women that are experts in public administration as well as sports. In her response to the FA’s letter of invitation, Mrs. Falode stated: “Thank you for the good job, with the giant steps you are taking to reposition the growth and development of football in Ekiti, I am very confident that your new venture in women’s football in the state will in no time witness another professional transformation. I hereby cheerfully accept to virtually declare the event opened on April 18 2023” The Ekiti FA award- winning Chairman, Bayo Olanlege, said Thursday morning that, the Ekiti Women’s Footba