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Flying Officers Cup 2021: Barrister Paul Edeh Inaugurates Organising Committee.  The President of Ratels Sports Foundation, Barrister Paul Edeh on Thursday inaugurated the organising committee for the third Edition of the Flying Officers Cup billed to hold in Abuja from the 22nd of September to 1st October 2021.  The constituted committee which was set up to oversee the planning, organisation and success of the biggest Pre-Season Championship in Africa consists of nine members, with Dr. Victoria Nlemigbo as General Coordinator, others include Moses Bako (Head of Awards Committee), Olayinka Olawole (Secretary), Grace John (Treasurer), Promise Uwaeme, Oluchi Tobe-chukwu, Faith Oluchi Meremegbunam, Segun Akeusola and Wendy Mbanefo Performing the inauguration through a Zoom Meeting on Thursday evening, Ambassador Barrister Paul Edeh in his speech said the Committee was formed with a view of organising a befiting and colourful women football fiesta.  "As part of our commitment...

  The President of Ratels Sports Foundation, Barrister Paul Edeh on Thursday inaugurated the organising committee for the third Edition of the Flying Officers Cup billed to hold in Abuja from the 22nd of September to 1st October 2021.  The constituted committee which was set up to oversee the planning, organisation and success of the biggest Pre-Season Championship in Africa consists of nine members, with Dr. Victoria Nlemigbo as General Coordinator, others include Moses Bako (Head of Awards Committee), Olayinka Olawole (Secretary), Grace John (Treasurer), Promise Uwaeme, Oluchi Tobe-chukwu, Faith Oluchi Meremegbunam, Segun Akeusola and Wendy Mbanefo Performing the inauguration through a Zoom Meeting on Thursday evening, Ambassador Barrister Paul Edeh in his speech said the Committee was formed with a view of organising a befiting and colourful women football fiesta.  "As part of our commitment towards Women Football development in Nigeria, the governing Board of the Rate...

.  Naija Ratels Boosts Squad With Attacking Duo Ahead Premiership Season. Oasis Ladies Duo Unveiled By Naija Ratels Ahead Of NWFL Premiership Season. Attacking Duo Aim At Giving Olowookere Selection Headache After Naija Ratels Unveiling. NWFL Premiership side, Naija Ratels have completed the signature of the attacking duo of Ojo Oluwatofehinti and Unogwu Deborah from NWFL Championship side, Oasis Ladies of Lagos.  Ojo Oluwatofehinti and Deborah Unogwu were key to Oasis Ladies success in the NWFL Nationwide season and all played a germaine role as the Surulere based side defeated Royaltoms International in the final of the maiden edition of the Eko Queens Soccer Championship. Naija Ratels President, Barrister Paul Edeh, who spoke at the unveiling ceremony, believe that the duo will bring in alot of productivity and competition to the team's forward line, admitting that it would only make the team stronger.  "We are very happy to be unveiling Ojo and Unogwu today after com...

  Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State on Tuesday unveiled Osun Sports Festival. Speaking on behalf of the governor at a press conference in Osogbo,  the state capital,  Osun Commissioner for  Youths and Sports Festival, Mr Yemi Lawal revealed  that the state had concluded plans to hold Osun Sports Festival(OSF),  a 31-sporting-activity designed to positively channel the energy of youths in the state. The festival would also be used to identify budding talents with the aim of nurturing them to stardom. Addressing a press conference at the state secretariat on to herald the sports festival,  the Commissioner stressed that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola believed in the  talents of Osun youths and saw a the need to channel their energy towards the development of the sports in the state. Hon. Lawal said the sports festival which would feature about 31 sporting events would be taken round the  state in a bid to discover and harvest new and buddi...

 * Ahead of the US Summer Series Tour, the Super Eagles Supporters Club has offered encouragement and support to help keep the winning spirit of the Super Falcons alive.  To show their solidarity and support, the President Prince Vincent Okumagba on behalf of the club decorated the Media Officer of the Super Falcons who also doubles as the Vice Chairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Lagos Chapter Mrs Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu with a muffler, jersey and nose mask of SESC at the occasion of the VCN peace Cup which saw SESC tackling Lagos SWAN at the soccer temple Agege Stadium. Prince Okumagba hailed the Falcons winning mentality and contributions towards women football in Africa and beyond.  “We are proud to be associated with The Super Falcons and the winning spirit that has pushed them into becoming trailblazers for women’s football in Africa and global football.   Be rest assured of our total support when the Falcons  travel to the US".  Mea...

 . Bayelsa Queens have reportedly entered the race to sign highly rated Naija Ratels defender, Paulina Ali, with the teenage centre-back also on the radars of Edo Queens, Rivers Angels and Nasarawa Amazons.  Having come through the ranks at FaithHill FC, Ali burst onto the scenes last year, playing a significant role in the Ratels roller coaster journey at the 2020 Flying Officers Cup in Abuja, where she led her team to victories against Kaduna Queens, Royal Queens and draws against Nasarawa Amazons and Edo Queens in the semifinal and third place games respectively. The charismatic Captain, who is looking forward to getting her team promoted to the NWFL Premiership, has hinted earlier that she won't be leaving Naija Ratels anytime soon, but with the latest interest shown by Bayelsa Queens, the defender might just want to change her mind.  Bayelsa Queens gaffer, Moses Aduku believes Ali, would be an excellent option as she can provide cover in the middle of defence, and al...

Pillar of Sports in Africa and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu has congratulated Nigerians on the victory of Enyimba Football Club (FC)  of Nigeria against Orlando Pirates of South Africa  in the final Group A match in the confederation of Africa Football  (CAF) tournament. Kalu commended the players and officials of the football club for their skills. Recall, during Kalu's stint as Governor of Abia state, Enyimba FC was repositioned, with the team clinching the CAF cup back to back in 2003 and 2004. The Senate Chief Whip, who is also a soccer enthusiast, stressed that football brings people together and ultimately promotes peace and unity. In his goodwill message, Kalu called on stakeholders in the sports industry in Nigeria to focus on grassroots sports development in order to discover talented players in their prime. He said, "I felicitate with Enyimba FC on their well deserved victory against Orlando Pirates in the CAF tournament. "The players demonstrated the...