As the South-West Zonal Elimination Playoffs for team sports draw closer, Team Osun’s handball, hockey, volleyball, and beach volleyball teams have intensified their training in preparation for the competition, scheduled to take place from February 23-28, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The playoffs serve as qualifiers for the 22nd National Sports Festival, tagged the Gateway…
Osun United secured a vital 2-1 victory over Sporting Lagos in an exciting encounter at the latter’s home ground, Onikan Lagos. The Matchday 10 duel saw first-half goals from Emmanuel Essien and the NNL’s top scorer Ganiyu Gberefun, who helped the visitors maintain their strong push for a spot in promotion playoff zone. United should…
A thrilling showdown awaits fans as B.E. Arena FC takes on FC Ebedei in the Cool Hopefuls Cup final this Sunday. This matchup features two Group A rivals battling for the top prize in the tournament sponsored by Ebedei Sports College. Earlier in the day, B.E. Arena FC secured their spot in the final by…
FC Ebedei JNR were left heartbroken as B.E Arena FC secured their place in the Cool Hopefuls Cup final. Emmanuel Nweke and Nnadoie Kosisochukwu scored to propel B.E Arena FC to a 2-0 victory over FC Ebedei JNR in a fiercely contested semi-final at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Apele-Sagamu. Both teams found their rhythm…
Following a morale-boosting victory over high-flying Abia Comets FC last weekend, Igbajo United FC is set to take on Smart City FC in Matchday 9 of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Conference A. The fixture is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The hard-fought win against Abia Comets…
. B. E Arena FC hosts FC Ebedei JNR FC Ebedei will play Wonderxchange FC for a place in the Cool Hopefuls Cup final but have to overcome their Akure-based foe in the semi-finals after overcoming the teams in Group A, garnering 9 points from three matches. The Oliseh Boys, B.E Arena FC, FC Ebedei…
The Head Coach of Osun based Nationwide League One (NLO) outfit, Ejigbo City FC, Ibraheem Okikiola has promised to do everything possible to ensure that his club secure promotion to the Nigerian National League (NNL) this season. Coach Okikiola made this promise while appearing on the popular Yoruba sports program, ‘Idan Nlo’, on Crest 91.1…
MatchDay One of the Cool Hopefuls Cup preseason/scouting tournament recorded an exciting scoring of goals, with a total of 15 goals scored. Emmanuel Nweke from B. E Arena FC and Shile Lawal from FC Ebedei were the standout performers, each netting a hat-trick for their respective teams. The tournament opener, sponsored by Ebedei Sports College,…
With the FIFA Council seats up for grabs during the next CAF elections slated for March 12, 2025 in Cairo, Egypt, Nigeria’s Amaju Pinnick will be one of the 10 candidates to battle for the six tickets at stake. Of the six tickets, one is reserved for women’s representatives from the continent on the 37-member…
The Nigeria National League (NNL) Matchday 9 came to a thrilling conclusion as Igbajo United FC made history by securing their first victory of the season, defeating Abia Comets FC 1-0 in a hard-fought encounter at Ile-Ogbo. This landmark win also marked Abia Comets’ first loss of the campaign. The match started with Igbajo United…
Osun United secured an important 2-1 victory over Rovers FC in a fiercely contested Nigeria National League (NNL) encounter at the Ile-Ogbo Township Stadium on Saturday. The home side started the game with a cautious approach, gradually growing into the contest before breaking the deadlock in the 15th minute. A determined run from Gberefun on…
Crown FC’s technical adviser, Ayodeji Ayeni, has showered praise on the club’s players and supporters following their dramatic 1-0 victory over Edel FC on Matchday 9 of the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. The hard-fought win at the Soun Stadium, Ogbomoso, propelled the Ajilete Warriors to the top of the NNL Conference A table…