In a momentous event held at the Osogbo Township Stadium on Sunday, Alhaji Olayiwola Olafiranye, a renowned philanthropist, and Miss Balikis Yusuf, CEO of Opeke Spices, were unveiled as the Life Patron and Matron of Oriade Football Club respectively. The announcement was made by the General Manager of the club, Coach Sodiq Lasisi, during the…
The Osogbo Township Stadium was a hub of excitement on Saturday, December 22, 2024, as Oriade Football Club celebrated its official launch with a grand ceremony. The event, which also marked the conclusion of the club’s year-end activities—including visits to an orphanage and novelty matches—drew notable figures, sponsors, and supporters who pledged their commitment to…
Osogbo Township Stadium came alive on December 22, 2024, as Oriade Football Club was officially launched in a grand ceremony attended by notable dignitaries and football enthusiasts. The event marked a significant milestone for the club, founded on February 19, 2022, with a vision to revolutionize grassroots football in Nigeria. Mr. Olanrewaju Samuel Oluwafikayo, President…
Police Baretta Football Club of Gombe has won an 18-seater bus worth ₦30 million after clinching the New Year Mega Lottery NLO Super 8 title. They emerged champions by defeating Family Worship Champions FC of Abuja 6-5 on penalties, following a goalless draw (0-0) during regulation time. The final match took place at the Bwari…
Oriade Football Club, an Osogbo-based Nationwide League One (NLO) side, marked the festive season with a heartwarming visit to Abike Orphanage Home, Osogbo. In partnership with one of their sponsors, NIYAZBAM Multi Services Company Ltd, a prominent construction company, the team brought smiles to the faces of the children as part of activities lined up…
Olukismet FC, a Nationwide League One (NLO) team that narrowly missed promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL) last season, has wrapped up the year on a high note by winning the prestigious Prince Olumide Adegboye Unity Cup 2024. The team has also announced a festive break to allow players and management staff to celebrate…
Nationwide League One side Oriade FC have sealed a deal with Opeke Spices as their front-of-shirt partner. The one-year deal, which was signed in a ceremony attended by top officials from both parties, marks a significant milestone in the club’s history. Opeke Spices, which deals in all medicinal herbs, is based in Osogbo, Osun State,…
The Nigerian Ex-International and Professional Women Footballers Association (NEIPWFA) has expressed immense joy over the appointment of its Vice President, Ayisat Yusuf, as a member of the Working Committee of the African Women in Sports Initiative (AWISI). In a statement, Dr. Mariam Mell Osiime, President of AWISI, congratulated Yusuf, describing the appointment as a well-deserved…
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) finds itself embroiled in controversy following its Annual General Assembly (AGA) held on December 17, 2024, in Abuja. The AGA, which should have marked another milestone for women’s football, has instead become a focal point of tension due to allegations of democratic violations by the NWFL Board, led by…
In its aspirations for better outings in the coming year, Osun State Football Associations have announced its programs for next year through its statutory congress. Congress officially endorsed a series of transformative programs set to take effect in the upcoming year. These initiatives, aimed at reshaping the football landscape in the land following success stories…
NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Honours Aisha Falode, Commends Tyler Fray Foundation Scholarship Launch. The Tyler Fray Foundation, in partnership with the renowned Ten Strings Music School, has launched a transformative music scholarship program aimed at unlocking the immense creative potential of young Nigerians. The groundbreaking initiative, unveiled in a statement on Monday represents a significant…
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), under the leadership of Chairperson Nkechi Obi, has found itself at a critical juncture. I remember vividly little over a year ago, the NWFL Board, during its Annual General Assembly (AGA) themed “Women Football Rising,” pledged to drive the growth of professional women’s football in Nigeria. Ms. Obi herself…