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Akwa United center-back David Sholumade has hailed their stalemate at Shooting Stars. Sholumade says Akwa United played with “a big heart” and full focus to stun their group B opponents 3SC by holding them to a 2-2 draw at Lekan Salami Stadium on Sunday afternoon. “We played a great game. It was really hard but I think we played with a big heart,” the defender told Lodgexpress official website. “It was really important to come and not lose here. We spoke at half-time about needing the three points. We weren’t here to go in the mid-season break with a defeat. “We play with big determination. I’m so happy for us. It’s a massive team with good players and we are glad to believe that. “If you fight always like it’s your last day, you can reverse any result.” Credit : LodgeExpress

Kwara United handler, Azeez Mohammed resigns   Coach Abdulazeez Mohammed has resigned as the Technical Adviser of Kwara United Football Club.   The Coach revealed to the Media Team immediately after his team lost by 2-0 to Nasarawa United FC of Lafia at the New Jos Stadium, in Plateau, in the Matchday Seven of the NPFL decided this evening, that he is "stepping aside". The technical crew were given two match ultimatum after losing by two goal to Enyimba International FC at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba, in the Matchday Four encounter. The team struggled to beat Akwa United FC in Ibadan, and lost their two straight away games to Plateau United  and Nasarawa United, both in Jos. According to Coach Abdulazeez, "I have to step aside in view of the consistent run of poor results. The potentials are there for us to do well, but its unfortunate that things are going the wrong way.  "I am stepping aside. I wish the club the best of luck in the ongoing season. W...

Kwara United announces  Kabiru Dogo  as Abdulazeez ‘s replacement Kwara United Football Club has announced former Wikki Tourists of Bauchi handler, Coach Kabir Sulaiman Dogo as the club’s new Technical Adviser, replacing Coach Abdulazeez Mohammed who resigned from the position this evening. The appointment, according to the club, is with immediate effect. A message to the Media Team by the Club’s Chairman, Kumbi Titiloye said that its very necessary to name another coach, as leaving the vacuum will not argur well for the club, describing the moment as crucial. This is coming few minutes after the resignation of Coach Abdulazeez Mohammed, after the 2-0 bashing from Nasarawa United FC at the New Jos Stadium this evening, in the Matchday Seven NPFL encounter. Under Coach Abdulazeez, Kwara United won just a match so far, against Akwa United FC, drew two, against Gombe United and Shooting Stars Sports Club, and lost the four otbers, in the Matcday Seven old Nigeria Prem...

Ottasolo Announce Resumption Date. The management of Ottasolo International FC under the leadership of the chairman, Otunba Gabriel Davies has announced the team's resumption date during a board meeting in Lagos on Thursday. The resumption date for the new season has been set for Sunday 5th February, 2023, while training commences the next day, Monday 6th February 2023. The resumption date was announced by the chairman during the board meeting in Lagos on Thursday. According to the proprietor of the team, Otunba Gabriel Davies "I am glad to announce to you and the general public that our team(Ottasolo FC) will resume on Sunday and training will start on Monday. "We have sent notification to the retained players and some invited players. They are to arrive the camp on Sunday and training will commence immediately on Monday. The Chairman also revealed to the public that, the team have terminated its affliation with Lagos State FA and decided to pitch tent with O...