Borussia Dortmund booked their first UEFA Champions League final appearance in 11 years after a 2-0 aggregate victory over Paris Saint-Germain. Mats Hummels’ powerful header in the second leg sealed the deal, despite PSG hitting the woodwork a frustrating four times in the French capital. Despite the disappointing loss, PSG’s Portuguese midfielder Vitinha received high…
Osun United Football Club earned a walkover victory in the match day 19 encounter of the Nigerian National League (NNL) as TradeSafe FC fails to show up at the Kwara State Sports Complex, the adopted home ground of the Osogbo based team. With the Omoluabi Giants reaching ahead of the 3 pm kickoff time, match…
ASE Ridyem FC’s 14-year-old goalkeeper Ridwan Kazeem continues his impressive run in the New Year Mega Lottery Nationwide League One (NLO)! He’s not only secured two clean sheets in a row, but also saved two penalties in those matches. Kazeem’s journey began when ASE Ridyem’s coach, Adekunle Azeez Azular, decided to switch goalkeepers after the…
“Fair Play must be the center of our game,” asserts Mr. Sola Fanawopo, Chairman of the Osun State Football Association, to all stakeholders involved in the ongoing New Year Mega Lottery Nationwide League One (NLO) at the Osogbo Township Stadium, one of the NLO centers, across the nation. In a candid phone conversation with Futball…
In a heart-stopping encounter at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, Nationwide League One (NLO) side, Hammola FC edged out Nigerian National League (NNL) side, Beyond Limits FA to advance to the Round of 32 in the President Federation Cup. The match, filled with tension and drama, culminated in a gripping penalty shootout that saw Hammola…
Name Adegoke Qamar Wale Nickname Ishana Position Forward Preferred Foot Both Age 19 Nationality Nigerian Previous Clubs International De Zamora FC, EMD Aceuchal (Spain) Current Club Igbajo United Football Club Current League Nationwide League One (NLO), Nigeria Introduction In the bustling football community of Osogbo, there’s a name that resonates deeply among enthusiasts – Adegoke…
The Nationwide League One will be conferred with the Most Improved League award by the national body of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN). This was contained in an official correspondence sent to the NLO and signed by Ikenna Okonkwo, Secretary-General of the Sports Reportage body. According to SWAN, the nomination of the Nationwide…
BY AKANNI SEYI Yahaya Balde is currently leading the goal scoring chat at the ongoing Osun FA Youth League, popular known as SmartCity Osun State Football League. He plays for Ovits Academy of Iragbiji and despite his team poor league form at the Group B of the league, Balde has seven goals to his credit….
Nationwide League One (NLO) fans, keep an eye on Moshood Adebayo, a right-footed defensive midfielder for Victory Police FC, Osogbo. Nicknamed “Skippo,” Moshood is known for his aggressive yet controlled defending style. Here’s a breakdown of what makes him a valuable asset: READ ALSO: From Hammola FC to Abeokuta Stormers SC: Meet Sultan Mubarak Sultan…
The Chairman House Committee on Sports in the 10th Assembly, Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams has joined family and millions of Nigerians in pouring glowing tribute on entrepreneur, philanthropist and sports enthusiast Honourable Kunle Soname as he celebrates his 58th birthday. Ekene, a member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, didn’t hide his delight as…
The quarter-final matches of the Under 16 Category in the 4th Ibidapo Ibikunle Football Championship brought intense action and thrilling moments, ultimately determining the semi-finalists for this year’s edition. Here are the results: READ ALSO: Top 7 Players from the 2024 Osun Governor’s Cup Congratulations to our semi-finalists: The competition has reached a fever pitch,…
ASE Ridyem FC emerged victorious in their second Nationwide League One (NLO) match against HMK FC at the Osogbo Township Stadium, the Osun Center of the ongoing New Year Mega Lottery Nationwide League One (NLO) on Monday. This particular match meant a lot for ASE Ridyem FC’s Coach, Adekunle Azeez Azular, along with Goalkeeper Rasheed…