Osogbo, Osun State football fans are in for an exciting showdown as Oriade FC prepares to host a three-day preseason tournament, bringing together eight Nationwide League One (NLO) teams from across the region. The much-anticipated competition, powered by the Ibrahim Taofeeq Kayode (ITK) Foundation, promises high-intensity football action as the teams battle for supremacy and…
Belgium-based striker Tolu Arokodare has received his first-ever invitation to the Nigerian national team as Éric Sékou Chelle announced a 39-man provisional squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The squad includes established names such as William Ekong, Ahmed Musa, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, and Wilfred Ndidi….
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has praised Nigerian-born NFL star Morotoluwa Ojomo for his achievements after the Super Bowl champion paid a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Ikeja. Ojomo, a defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, played a key role in his team’s Super Bowl LIX victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. The 23-year-old, born…
Edo Queens goalkeeper Morufat Ademola has expressed her delight after securing three consecutive clean sheets for her team in both the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) and the 2025 President Federation Cup. The former Rivers Angels shot-stopper, popularly known as Amala, has been a key figure between the sticks for Edo Queens in their last…
In a Matchday 11 encounter of the Nigeria National League at the Lanre Leke Sports Complex in Ile Ogbo, Osun State, Igbajo United FC settled for a frustrating 0-0 draw with Edel FC. Chief Coach, Sule Isa Eroje lamented the missed chances that cost his side what he described as “two points dropped.” The match…
FIFA Council Member, Amaju Pinnick, has restated that gunning for a second term in the hallowed chambers of the world football governing body was not a “Do or Die Affair.” In barely 12 days from now, Africa will hold elections in Cairo, Egypt, to elect the next five men and lady to represent the continent…
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Ilaji, Oyo State – February 27, 2025 Mr. Adura Olalehin, a board member of the Nigeria Boxing Federation and the World Boxing Coaching Commission, has donated boxing gloves worth over ₦10 million to the six states in the Southwest region. The donation was made during the ongoing Southwest Zonal Elimination Playoffs for team sports at…
Osogbo, Nigeria – Over 80 athletes and officials from the Osun State Sports Council departed Osogbo on Monday for Ilaji, Oyo State, to compete in the Southwest Zonal Eliminations Playoffs for team sports ahead of the 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF) – Gateway Games 2024. Addressing the contingent before departure, the General Manager of the…
Igbajo United Football Club emerged victorious in the Osun State edition of the 2025 President Federation Cup after a narrow 1-0 win over Osun United FC on Sunday. The highly anticipated final, held at the Lanre Leke Sports Complex, saw both teams battle fiercely, with the first half ending in a goalless draw. However, in…
Karamba FC, a Nationwide League One (NLO) club based in Ada, Osun State, has officially unveiled a bold new logo as part of a club-wide rebrand, marking the beginning of an exciting new era. The redesigned emblem features a football encamped in golden leaves, symbolizing victory, excellence, and the club’s rich football heritage. Above the…
Igbajo United FC booked their place in the final of the Osun President Federation Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Akoment FC at the Ejigbo Township Stadium on Wednesday. The match was a tightly contested encounter, with both sides creating scoring opportunities in the first half. However, despite their attacking efforts, neither team managed…