Tudun Wada FC Pummels Palm Syrup 7-2 To Claim NLO Cup, Gets 18 Seater Coastal Bus Tudun Wada FC emerged champions of the inaugural NLO Cup, sponsored by telecommunications giant MTN and FirstCentral Credit Bureau, after defeating Palm Syrup in a 9-goal thriller on Saturday. The final match at the Bwari Stadium, Abuja was breath…
In the vibrant tapestry of Osun State’s sports landscape, one figure stands out as a beacon of passion, dedication, and unwavering support for athletics – Iyiola Sefiu Babatunde, also known as “Shef.” Currently serving as the Senior Special Adviser to the Osun State Government on Culture and Sport, Shef’s journey through the sports industry spans…
Osun United faced a rollercoaster of emotions in their Nigerian National League (NNL) Match Day 3 encounter against Gateway United FC, ending in a frustrating and controversial 1-1 draw at the Osogbo Township Stadium. Despite a promising start, Osun United found themselves grappling with Gateway United’s resilient defense, and early calls for a penalty were…
Osun United’s young striker, Dayo Agbolade, may not have found the back of the net in the first two matches of the 2023/2024 Nigerian National League (NNL) season, but he remains unwaveringly confident that the goals will come. In an exclusive interview with Futball Naija, the 20-year-old expressed his faith in divine timing and his…
In a jaw-dropping performance, 18-year-old Yusuf Abdullahi, popularly known as Dan Tsamage, etched his name in the annals of Nigerian football history during the NPFL Match Day 11 fixture. Playing for Kano Pillars against Gombe United at Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe, Abdullahi made headlines as the first player ever to score five goals away from…
Ismail Ayodele, the talented winger of Osun United, expressed his gratitude to God for his remarkable performance in the team’s recent victory over Warri Wolves FC in the Match Day 3 encounter of the 2023/2024 Nigerian National League (NNL) season. Scoring a brace in the match, Ayodele described the experience as something that will stay…
In a thrilling encounter at Onikan Stadium, Ikorodu City FC showed their mettle with a resounding 2-0 victory over FC ONE Rocket, marking their first win of the 2023/2024 Nigerian National League (NNL) season. The action-packed match started with an early breakthrough in the 3rd minute, as a foul committed in the box led to…
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino leads an array of birthday wishes from across the world for FIFA Council Member, CAF Executive Member and former NFF President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick (MON). Pinnick, a charismatic Football Administrator was born on the first day of December 1970 and has since then grown to become one of the best Football…
In a significant moment for African club football, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, the CEO of Nigeria PFL club Rangers_Intl, engaged in a compelling discussion with foremost journalist Osasu Obayiuwana during the launch of the African Clubs Association (ACA) in Cairo. The interview shed light on the importance of this new association for the future of club…
Matchday Day 2 of the 2023 Nigerian National League (NNL) season, no doubt brought out the best from all the teams, as the best teams won in all the centres. The star team of the week however went to Madiba FC who despite the gruesome accident on their way to Awka in the match against…
Full Name Oyeniyi Farouk Date of Birth 30/08/2007 Place of Birth Osogbo Preferred Foot Right Position Striker (Point Man) State of Origin Osun State Nationality Nigeria Previous Clubs Diamond New Era FC, Igbona Warriors, 36 Lions, Hamola FC Current Club Osun United Football Club, Osogbo. Overview Oyeniyi Farouk, born and bred in Osogbo, stands out…
In the pre-match press conference ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 African Women’s Nations Cup qualifier against The Tubarões Azuis of Cape Verde, Caretaker Coach Justin Madugu provided insights into player selection and addressed expectations for the upcoming match at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja. Starting XI Secrecy: Coach Madugu, when asked about the…