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The Africa Illustrious Award has honoured the National Coordinator of Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), CSP Ebere Amaraizu with an award of Professionalism Per Excellence. The Chief Superintendent of Police, who also is the Director of South East, Nationwide League One Board was among well-meaning Nigerians in the sports industry that bagged an award hosted by Africa Illustrious Award at the Oriental Hotels in Lagos. According to Africa Illustrious Award, Amaraizu's recognition is in line with the African Illustrious Award's vision to project and promote excellence in Africa, not as an exception, but as a consistent pattern in the modern African experience under the above. Amaraizu, a fine police officer is known for his 'Professionalism and Excellence in the use of the instrumentality of sports, acting on youths and young minds for a functional Community. CSP Amaraizu had his award received by Henry Bassey the Chairman of Lagos State POCACOV . Amar...

Rafiat Sule just can't stop scoring at the moment as she scored a great goal for Vicenza Calcio Femminile in the 27th minute which was enough to seal an important away win at the expense of Portogruaro Calcio Femminile. Rafiat Sule, who have been on a scoring spree of recent also bang in a brace in the Coppa Italia game against Padova Calcio Femminile. The Nigeria international was able to get on the score sheet in excel the 27th minute through a counter attacking move which Cattuzzo Arianna started by launching the ball to Basso, who now sends in a pass to Rafiat Sule's side for her to score majestically. Rafiat Sule's strike was the only goal recorded in the game as Vicenza Calcio Femminile were able to grind out a lone goal victory and 3 maximum points.

More teams have booked their places in the Round of sixteen of the ongoing Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup.  Three teams progressed on Saturday at the Anwaru-Islam Grammar School, Iwo, Community High School, Ile-Igbo and Aiyedaade Grammar School, Ikire.  While two more booked their Round of sixteen Places on Monday at the Agboran Grammar School Ede.  On Saturday, Nurudeen Aremu's 36th minute goal and Bello Shuiab's 90th minute goal, gave Atenigbola FC Iwo a 2-0 edge over their rival Ola-Oluwa Utd. In the second game played on Matchday four, Ayedire United beat Aiyedaade United by a loan goal, scored by Ismail Ojo in the 21st Minute.  Azeez Sodiq's 29th minute goal was all Isokan United FC, Apomu needed to defeat neighbours Akinreere FC, Irewole.  On Matchday five at the Agboran Grammar School, Ede, Ede City Boys progressed, after scoring thrice, against their opponent, Ede United, who could only put the ball in the net just twice.  Egbedore Unit...

President of FC Ebedei, Barrister Churchill Oliseh after been honoured with the prestigious African Lifetime Leadership Award at the Oriental Hotels in Lagos. Churchill's recognition for the prestigious awards was in line with Africa Illustrious Award vision to project and promote excellence in Africa, not as an exception, but as a consistent pattern in the modern African experience. Having distinguished himself with the discovery and marketing of talents to Europe, which in the long run contributed to all trophies, medals, and laurels won by Nigeria's national football teams, the FC Ebedei was honoured with the African Lifetime Leadership Award for his contribution and development of football in Africa for his contribution and development of football in Africa by Africa Illustrious Award  distinguished researchers and special panel. A delighted Churchill, an elder brother of former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, Azubuike and Eguatu, had this to say after receiving his awar...

The Otunba Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke Memorial Cup continued at the C&S Grammar School, Ilesa on Matchday three with mouth-watering encounters.   In the first game of the day, Idowu Omidiji scored the only goal, to give Ilesa East FC a victory over neighbours Ilesa West, thereby advancing to the next round. Atakumosa East FC were clearly the better side in the second game of the Ilesha centre, as they dominated play from the blast of the whistle till the end, to defeat Atakumosa West FC 3-0.  Falaye Dunsin scored a brace before Tosin Fanibi made it three, to complete a  comprehensive win over Ilesa West.  The last game of the day was keenly contested, as Oriade FC beat Obokun FC by two goals to one.  Adekunle David and Tosin Sammi were the goalscorers for Oriade, while David Thompson scored the only goal for Obokun United.  So far, eight teams have advanced to the round of 16. Osun State FA Team, Olorunda Utd, Otin Babes, Ila FC, Boluwaduro FC, Ilesa ...

  Smart City Football Club on Thursday lost 2-0 to Ajegunle United FC in their final game of the group stages.  Smart City came into the game with high expectations, but, however, their hopes was dashed, by Ajegunle United, who edged them 2-0 to end their run in the tournament. Speaking after the game, Smart City coach, Gafari Mohammed, said, he is not happy about the result, as he feels the scoreline didn't justify how good they played in the game.  "It's not the kind of result, we expected, we played a good game, but we didn't take our chances and we paid for it" He said. "Our opponents, were not really spectacular, but they took their chances and I give kudos to them for the victory" He added.   "This tournament is a good one, we have learnt some things from it, we will go back home and continue our preparations towards the new season" He concluded. Meanwhile, the final, of the Maracana Football Fiesta, comes up on Friday, and Kwara United w...

Nath Boys Head Coach Samuel Oyelade has said he is satisfied with his side's performance, despite losing to Kwara United on Thursday morning, stressing that though, they should have done better in the game, but played to instructions and are still learning. The Lagos-based side slumped to a 4-0 defeat in the hands of NPFL side, Kwara United at the Maracana Soccer Pitch, in a game that saw a complete domination from the Ilorin based team. "It wasn't really a bad game, we have our all, but it wasn't good enough.  "It is indeed a great honour to play in this competition. I feel really excited playing against a team like Kwara United. For us, it's still a long journey and truly, an exposure for the boys and the team generally.  "Though disappointed we lost 4-0, but the good thing is that we kept the ball possession and am well satisfied with that. We can it get better as time goes on." He concluded. The Tournament is the brain child of the chairman of Aj...