Osun United invitee, Naheem Odugbemi, has already begun to carve out a name for himself in the ongoing Optima Energy Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament. In Osun United’s opening match versus FC Ebedei at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu, Naheem displayed a performance that was nothing short of electrifying, earning him the coveted Darajeph Technologies…
Osun State is blessed with an unrivaled crop of top-quality players, and one standout talent is Adeyemi Quadri, also known as “Inabaka.” This young and dynamic player is rapidly emerging as one of the finest right-backs in Osun, showcased prominently in the SmartCity Osun State Football League. Adeyemi Quadri, who plays his club football with…
The Nationwide League One (NLO), heralded as the largest grassroots league in the world with over 251 teams vying for the title each year, is known for its intense competition where strikers often struggle to find the back of the net. Then Adegoke Qamar Wale, “Qamar Qamar” as he’s popularly known came along – the…
Ikorodu City FC has made history by gaining promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for the first time in their history. The ‘Oga Boys’ clinched their NPFL promotion spot after an outstanding performance in the 2024 Nigeria National League (NNL) and the NNL Super 8 Playoffs held in Enugu. A key figure in…
By Akanni Seyi One of the reliable shot stoppers performing magic at the ongoing SmartCity Osun State Football League. Jamal, a 16 year-old Ejigbo born teenage goalkeeper is arguably winning points for Alan FC Ejigbo week in week out. You would ask yourself if you have ever come across the next Ederson or Neuer with…
By Akanni Seyi Joshua Johnson is a 13 -year-old winger who plays for Kamal FC in the ongoing SmartCity Osun State Football League. He is an instrumental part of the team that has surprised multiple teams so far. The lanky winger is a team player who is always precise with the ball and can find…
The Nationwide League One has over the years provided an important platform for the best young footballers, offering more competitive games against top-quality opposition, giving players essential experience of international competition and reducing the gap between youth and first-team football. The 2024 New Year Mega Lottery/NLO didn’t end without new feats and records broken by…
Rahmon Afeez Olaniyi has left a lasting impact at ASE Ridyem FC during his loan spell from Osun United. Despite facing challenges in the first half of the 2023-24 season, Afeez found his stride at ASE Ridyem FC in the recently concluded New Year Mega Lottery Nationwide League One (NLO) at the Osogbo Center. Deployed…
The wait is over! After hundreds of votes cast, ASE Ridyem FC is thrilled to announce Adejare Waliu as their Player of the Season for the 2024 New Year Mega Lottery Nationwide League One (NLO) campaign! Waliu received a resounding 34.46% of the votes, edging out teammate Razaq Ajiboye (Rosko) who secured 30.29%. This is…
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…
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…
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….