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Ottasolo Football Club have been warned to forget victory when they confront FC Athletico by 3pm in the third editions of Peace Cup scheduled to kick off on Sunday at the Akinola football field, Aboru, Iyana-Ipaja, Alimosho, Lagos. President of FC Athletico, Andrew Ibechidi disclosed this to our correspondent in Lagos that their match against Ottasolo would be a tough cracker but boasted that their opponents would fall like a pack of card comes on Sunday. “The competition is designed in such a way we would play each other twice to determine who qualify for the next stage. We are at home on Sunday and we want to win convincingly so that our return leg would be a formality. “Ottasolo is one of the best and toughest teams in the competition and my coaching crew and players are aware of the challenges ahead. Let me say this, Ottasolo should forget the victory because we are going to approach the game like a cup final comes on Sunday, “he said. Ibechidi also disclosed that winni

Former Nigeria U-17 Golden Eaglets player, Akinkunmi Amoo will serve one year jail term in Denmark, he will then be deported after and be banned from entry Denmark for six years after being found guilty on bothering on sexual assault. The 22 year-old wing player appeared in the court on alleged sexual assault and other two unspecified count charges. The criminal charges against Amoo were laid by Danish authorities in April, July and August 2022. Meanwhile, it was understood that Akinkunmi Amoo will be appealing for the case assaults on him. The 22 years old young sensational Amoo signed a five-year contract with F.C. Copenhagen in the Danish Superliga on January 31, 2021. The fee was reportedly set at around €4.4 million, plus bonuses and a sell-on clause, making it a record breaking transfer for Hammarby. Credit : Reelradio.com.ng 

Naira Rain As Remo Stars Celebrate Players, Staffs, Supporters Club On A Historic CAF Champions League Qualification  President of Remo Stars football club, Hon. Kunle Soname, OFR. on Monday In Ikenne celebrated the entire players, technical crew and supporters of the club following a successful 2022/23 Nigeria Premier Football League season that climaxed with a CAF Champions League ticket  At a colorful event held at the club’s academy refectory, the President thanked the players for displaying a high level of professionalism during the course of the season and the coaches for their dedication and commitment to the club.  Wrapping up his speech with a special announcement to the team, Hon. Kunle Soname gifted the players a sum of 20 million naira.  With the announcement being met by huge cheers, the President announced a further Five (5) million naira for the technical crew and medical team.  Not done there, the football administrator announced another 1.5m naira for the m

Divine Nwanchukwu being warmly welcomed by Bendel Insurance team-mates Excitement filled the air at the camp of Bendel Insurance on Monday as their star striker Divine Nwanchukwu rejoined the fold from international duty with Super Eagles against Sierra Leone in Monrovia on Sunday. Coaches, officials and players delightfully welcome him back ahead of Wednesday’s Federation Cup final against Rangers at Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, the capital city of Delta State. Their excitement is clearly depicted by the pictures above, which show them embracing the players and carrying him on their shadows for being a good ambassador of the club . Nwanchukwu was one of a few home based players invited by Jose Paseiro for the AFCON tie. Even though he did not taste action in the encounter that ended 3-2 in favour of Nigeria at Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia, the rank and file of Bendel Insurance were overtly their appreciation and affection towards him at the training session. The player too

    Organizers Fix Date For Peace Cup 2023 In Lagos Organizers of the third edition of Peace Cup have fixed 2, July for the opening match of the tournament. Addressing the Journalists in Lagos, President and Chairman of the organizing committee, Dr Kolade Kolapo said the tourney will witness 16 teams battling for trophy as well as cash prize and urged the participants to abide by the rules and regulations. Kolapo who doubles as cup donor explained that the tournament is organized as part of his contribution to the football development in the state and community at large saying that any team violates the rules during the game would be disqualified. “We are set for the commencement of the tournament and we are satisfied with the quality of participating teams. We are using this medium to urge our participants to keep to the rules and shun vices that can tarnish the image of the competition,” he said. The Tournament coordinator, Gift Anderson disclose disclosed tha

The Super Eagles have arrived Liberia’s capital, Monrovia for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie against Sierra Leone. The aircraft conveying the contingent of 23 players, technical and administrative staff and a few other officials led by President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, landed at the Roberts International Airport at 11.08am local time (12.08pm in Nigeria), and was received by the Ambassador of Nigeria to Liberia, His Excellency Godfrey A. E. Odudigbo, the Head of Chancery, Ms Stella Ahumibe and a few other mission staff. There were also members of the Nigerian community in Monrovia, led by Deacon Harrison Anikwu as well as officials of the Liberia Football Association. However, the contingent moved to their hotel after concluding immigration formalities. The Super Eagles will have a feel of the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium, venue of the game this evening. Jose Peseiro’s side defeated Sierra Leone 2-1 in the reverse fixture las

NPFL Championship Play-offs: Enyimba receive prize money from GTI. Strategic partner to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited has officially confirmed that champions of the just concluded NPFL Championship Play-offs, Enyimba International Football Club of Aba has received their N100million prize money from the company. Project Director of The Nigeria Football Fund (TNFF), Nelson Ine revealed this in a press release made available by TNFF Head of Media & Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba to journalists in Lagos on Friday. Ine who spoke to the management of Enyimba revealed that the People’s Elephant camp expressed their profound gratitude to GTI and the Interim Management Committee (IMC) for making this happen. “On behalf of GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited I want to confirm the receipt of the prize money of N100million by the 2022/2023 NPFL champions Enyimba FC of Aba. “I personally spoke with the team officials and management

Both men were given the prestigious High Impact Award for their immense contribution to youth development in society using sports as a vehicle Hajj Gafar Liameed and Gabriel Davies were bestowed with the High Impact Award in Lagos over the weekend.  The conferment of the award was one of the highlights as Sports Beat on Jordan 105.5FM celebrate the first anniversary.  The organizer used the occasion to appreciate some f who have distinguished themselves in using sports as a means of youth development in the country.  Tops on the bill are two Lagos-based sports entrepreneurs and administrators, Hajj Gafar Liameed and Gabriel Davies.  Both men were given the prestigious High Impact Award for their immense contribution to youth development in society using sports as a vehicle.  Gabriel Davies, the proprietor of Ottasolo FC picked up the award at Jordan FM premises in Lagos on Saturday, 10th June 2023 through the General Manager of the team. Hajj Liameed Gafaar, the proprietor

.......Hails NLO Secretariat The Chairman of Ottasolo Football Club, Gabriel Davies is optimistic that his club will bounce back and return to the second tier of Nigeria football the Nigeria National League (NNL). The chairman made this assertion on Sunday while speaking with News Men at the finals of the Nigeria premier league (NPL) Super6 playoffs. When asked about what went wrong with his side after they failed on their promotion chase after losing to Beyond Limits FC in the first playoff game; He said, “Nothing went wrong, but next season I am getting a NNL slot so we are going to play in the NNL next season”. He further commended the organizers of Nationwide Division One League (NLO) for the good job in the running of the league. “They are trying honestly, football is not Gold in Nigeria they are really trying for now and I give kudos to the organizers”. He said. He also said that he is working towards ensuring that Ottasolo Football Club becomes one of the best in the

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Chairmen met with the leadership of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) on Monday in Lagos to ratify the outcome of the 2022/23 season which will pave the way for the names of the three top clubs to be forwarded to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The three clubs in order of placement are Enyimba International, Remo Stars and Rivers United are to represent Nigeria in the CAF Club competitions starting in August. While Enyimba and Remo Stars are to play in the CAF Champions League, Rivers United will be joined by the winner of the Federation Cup to represent Nigeria in the CAF Confederation Cup. At the meeting, the IMC presented the results, table and goals scored to the Club Managers who unanimously adopted it by voice vote  Led by Chief Sir Okechukwu Kpalukwu of Rivers United and Tunde Ogujah of Sunshine Stars, the clubs commended the IMC for the success of the regular season and the play-off. "There were cha

Head coach of the Nigeria National senior men's team  José Peseiro has invited Sochima victor (Rivers United GK), Olorunleke Ojo( Enyimba FC GK ) Divine Nwachukwu( Bendel Insurance Midfielder)  and Ebube Duru  (Rivers United)as the only NPFL players  into the Nigeria Super Eagles ahead of  the 2023  #AFCONQualifiers against Sierra Leone.

NPFL Championship Play-off: Enyimba, Rivers United in Winner takes All Clash After 12 games, four each for the six clubs, the Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL) Championship Play-off began to show more clarity as the decisive final round of games hold on Sunday on the synthetic blades of the Mobolaji Johnson Arena at Onikan area of the Lagos Island. The defining round of games were played from the sunny Friday afternoon and Cup holders, Rivers United established real intent to keep hold of the title but now have serial winners, Enyimba to contend with in the very last game of MatchDay 5. Following a 2-1 defeat of Bendel Insurance in the All-Group-Leaders clash, Rivers United were temporarily at the top but it only lasted until Enyimba put up a commanding performance to beat Sunshine Stars 3-0. With both sides on 8 points after four games and Enyimba enjoying the edge on goals difference, the battle for the ₦100m top prize is poised for the last fixture on Sunday betwee

All is set for the Peace Cup third edition after participating teams submission of necessary requirements demanded to partake as organizers set out to conduct draws as teams await date. The sixteen (16) available slots has been picked by participants and according to the organizers, they are promising a well structured and organized tournament. Plans are in place as the dates for the draw will be made known and everything to make the tournament has been put well in place as all teams has picked up thier forms and done the necessary requirements expected of them. Pioneer of the tournament who is also a renowned Match-Commissioner in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Dr. Adekojo Ibrahim Kolade stated that grassroots football development is the best channel to discover raw talents in Nigeria. “We are happy that the program is bringing in bountiful rewards. Peace within the youths and it has served and will continue to serve as a platform for the ones with potenti

The Chairman and founder of Ottasolo football club, Otunba Gabriel Davies, has commended the Interim Management Committee, the organisers of the Nigeria Premier league, for putting up top-notch and near perfect organisation of the NPL Championship Super 6 games ongoing at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. Speaking with journalists during the Super 6 championship, the well-loved club owner and former star player of the famous Stationery Stores FC, remarked that the standard of officiating, as well as, the level of the games played, so far, has been encouraging. Credit: News Tap

After picking up three draws from three games in the ongoing Nigeria premier league (NPL ) championship playoff, Captain of Remo Stars Nduka Junior says it’s not over and believes they are still very much in the race for the title. The Skyblue Stars were forced to a 1-1 draw by Sunshine Stars in the second game of the Matchday Three fixture of the Super Six playoff at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan Lagos on Wednesday. The Ikenne landlords had begun the tourney with draws from their first two games against Enyimba FC and Rivers United which was followed by another draw on Wednesday with Sunshine Stars which makes their title hopes dicey, however the captain Nduka Junior believes they’re still very much in it with two games left to play. “It is a course the die has been cast already we just have to pick our pieces and move on it’s football out of three games we picked one point each which is not good for us not what we where expecting but I believe in the next game we will

Former champions Enyimba International secured its first win in the ongoing Nigeria Premier League Super 6 playoff on Monday after a narrow victory over Lobi Stars. The game which was played at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena witnessed an end to end fireworks from both sides as they tried to outwit one another. Emeka Obioma’s 16th-minute header gave the People’s Elephant their first victory in the playoff to remain in strong contention for the title. The people’s elephant now have four points from two games. The eight-time champions will take on Bendel Insurance in their next game on Wednesday. Elsewhere, Rivers United and Remo Stars produced a frenetic atmosphere as both sides played out a 2-2 draw at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.y Nyima Nwagua put Rivers United upfront in the 16th minutes. Remo Stars restored parity in the second half through Adebayo Lekan after an assist from Adams Olamilekan. Dayo gave Remo Stars the lead for the first time in the game with a screamer in four

Kayode Bankole the most Consistent goalkeeper in Nigeria Premier League he as been a talk of town with his sensational performances last season and this season . I hope the super Eagles Coach will be at the super six to watch this sensational goalkeeper give it to this lads he as really proved himself back to back in the league . Last season he won best goalkeeper of the season with 16 clean sheet and this season again he won it with 9 clean sheet this season you are rated among the best . He deserve a call up to the national team. Wishing you the very best in your super six .

The 2022–23 Nigeria Premier Football League Super Six playoff draw will hold tomorrow in Lagos with N100M up for grabs as prize money for the winners. The draw would mark the official commencement of the season-ending competition with all the games live on Supersport channel of DSTV Nigeria. Six clubs will compete in the competition that will determine the winner of the season Holders Rivers United, eight-time champions, Enyimba, Remo Stars, Bendel Insurance, Lobi Stars and Sunshine Stars are the participating teams. The winner and the second-place team will compete in the CAF Champions League next season while the third-placed club goes to the CAF Confederation Cup. The Super 6 playoffs will take place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos from June 3–11. Credit : Owosports 

Javier Mascherano decided not to renew his contract with the Argentina U20 team after being eliminated at the South American Championship. The former Barcelona and Liverpool player has reportedly taken the decision to have another coach replace him in the position. After being knocked out of the South American Championship, Javier Mascherano took the decision not to renew his contract with the Argentina U20 team. The former Barcelona and Liverpool player was not happy about being left out of the next World Cup. Mascherano while responding to questions after the match told Buenos Aires Times that he has tendered his resignation letter to the President of the Argentina Football Association, Claudio Tapia, he added that he would like to continue in the position if the president rejects his resignation letter. “I have great relationship with AFA President, Claudio Tapia, and I will continue until he doesn’t want me. He has my my resignation letter on his desk but my idea is to