In a significant move to bolster the sporting infrastructure in Osun State, the Chairman of YUGATECO Boxing Promotion, philanthropist, and boxing enthusiast Omonlei Yakubu Imadu, has donated a standard boxing ring to the Osun State government. This gesture aims to promote youth development and position Osun as a hub for future boxing talents. The commissioning…
The 2024 edition of the NLO Cup, sponsored by Afriskaut, will kick off in October, with the Bwari Stadium and Dipo Dina Stadium hosting the championship. In a correspondence dated 7th September to affiliate clubs that excelled in the just concluded NLO regular league season, informed of the date. The NLO CUP, a tournament designed…
Galatasaray fans have erupted in celebration as the club secured what has been dubbed the biggest signing in Turkish football history—Victor Osimhen, the prolific Nigerian striker, has joined the Istanbul giants on loan. The move, described by Sky Sports as a game-changer for Turkish football, has set the stage for a new era at Galatasaray,…
Beyond Limits FA has officially announced that they will not be participating in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The decision, according to the club, follows careful consideration of the recent statement from the league body regarding the criteria for participation based on sporting merits. In a statement released by the academy, Beyond…
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has played a critical role in the development of Nigerian football by consistently supplying top talents to the Nigerian national teams, European and African teams, likewise the Nigeria Premier Football League and Nigeria National League clubs. Established formally under the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) in 2008, the league has become…
Osun State’s male and female Under-15 football teams have both secured their places in the 2024 National Youth Games following impressive performances in the ongoing Southwest Zonal Elimination Playoffs. The event, held at the Osogbo Township Stadium, has seen intense competition, with young athletes vying for the chance to represent their states at the national…
Alaska FC, a prominent Nationwide League One (NLO) club based in Osogbo, Osun State, is excited to announce an open screening for aspiring young footballers. The screening will take place from Monday, September 9, 2024 to Thursday, September 19, 2024, offering players between the ages of 16 and 22 a unique opportunity to showcase their…
Alaska FC, a Nationwide League One (NLO) club based in Osogbo, Osun State, is gearing up to uncover new football talents as it launches an 11-day open screening for players between the ages of 16 and 22. The screening, which is set to begin on Monday, September 9, 2024, will offer young footballers a platform…
In a move that signals the dawn of a new era for Alaska Football Club, a third-tier Nationwide League side based in Osogbo, the club has officially unveiled Abdulazeez Abdulrazaq, popularly known as “Hoppers,” as their new head coach. The seasoned tactician, who previously led Osun Babes, has signed a two-year deal that will see…
Renowned Sports Outfit, SportGig International has congratulated Wife of the Governor of Osun State, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke on the occasion of her 51st birthday. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Tuesday, the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation, Olayinka Olawole described Erelu Ngozi Adeleke as an amiable mother of the…
The Hammola Football Championship, a prestigious tournament in the local football scene, has signed a significant partnership agreement with Success SD Limited, a prominent name in the real estate and general contracting industry based in Abuja, Nigeria. This collaboration marks a crucial step in the preparations for the 5th edition of the Hammola Football Championship,…
As the excitement builds for the 2024 National Youth Games, the Southwest Zonal Elimination Playoffs are set to commence in Osogbo, Osun State. Starting on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, hundreds of young athletes will gather from across the Southwest region to compete for a chance to represent their states at the National Youth Games, which…