A 10-man Shooting Stars of Ibadan defied the odds as they broke their Optima Energy Gold Cup final jinx, as they emerged champions of the 12th edition beating defending kings Beyond Limits 2-0 in a tantalizing clash at the Remo Stars Stadium on Saturday. It was heartbreak for Beyond Limits who, despite an impressive performance,…
In a thrilling semi-final of the Optima Energy Gold Cup Preseason Tournament, Shooting Stars secured a narrow victory against Benin Premier League side, Association Sportive de la Vallée de l’Ouémé (ASVO) FC, despite being reduced to ten men. The win sets up an epic final clash with defending champions Beyond Limits. Key to Shooting Stars’…
Ten-man Shooting Stars got the better off Benin Premier League Association Sportive de la Vallée de l’Ouémé (ASVO) FC by a goal in the second semis of the Optima Energy Gold Cup, to set up an epic clash with defending champions Beyond Limits. At the quarter of an hour, Shooting Stars could have gone ahead,…
A dazzling performance from Ariehi Kparobo, as his superb half-volley shot Beyond Limits to a back-to-back Optima Energy Gold Cup final at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. Both teams produced some fireworks in the opening 44 minutes to the delight of fans who came to catch a glimpse of the first semi-final. Being the only…
FC Ebedei General Manager and Coach Fredrick Oliseh says it is an incredible feeling breaking the 12-year jinx in the Optima Energy Gold Cup, as he assured that it will be the same intensity against Beyond Limits in Thursday’s semi-final. Fredrick said: “It’s incredible qualifying for the preseason semi-final; it’s great working with a committed…
Fatai Osho has assured that his Association Sportive de la Vallée de l’Ouémé (ASVO) FC will give its best shots against Shooting Stars of Ibadan. Osho revealed his pre-match routine ahead of Thursday’s Optima Energy Gold Cup semi-final against the Oluyole Warriors at the Remo Stars International Stadium, Ikenne by 3pm. “I’m impressed with the…
By Akanni Seyi Osun United gaffer, Seye Ajayi gives in-depth assessment of his squad following an outing laced with some talking points about performances and ethos of his team. With new players joining the rank, the attention would definitely be on the capacity and how fast the team would gel and respond. Twenty-five players were…
Osun United’s journey in the Optima Energy Gold Cup Preseason Tournament came to an unfortunate end on Tuesday as they bowed out in the group stage after a narrow 3-2 defeat to Ikorodu City. Despite a valiant effort and a goal from substitute Qamar Qamar, it wasn’t enough to keep Osun United in the competition….
FC Ebedei broke a 12-year jinx in the Optima Energy Gold Cup, as they joined defending champions Beyond Limits, Shooting Stars and Association Sportive de la Vallée de l’Ouémé (ASVO) FC of Benin in the semi-final of the preseason tournament 12th edition. Beyond Limits sealed their spot after they trounced Ijebu United 4-2 in a…
The Most Valuable Player (MVP), Top Scorer, Best Refeere likewise the Best Behaved Player from the 12th edition of the Optima Energy Gold Cup will take home befitting awards courtesy the Olafiranye Sports Foundation. President of the Sports Foundation, Alhaji Olafiranye Olayiwola made this known to the Media Channel of the nation’s prestigious pre-season tourney…
Osun United were no match for Shooting Stars, who claimed the South-West Derby bragging rights in the 12th edition of the Optima Energy Gold Cup preseason tournament. The Group B Matchday 2 fixture played on Sunday at the FC Ebedei Stadium, Sagamu, had Osun United being taught some football lessons, while a poor decision from…
FC Ebedei held on to a 1-0 win, as they handed newly-promoted Nigeria Premier Football League Ikorodu City a reality check in the ongoing Optima Energy Gold Cup preseason tournament on Sunday in Sagamu. It was an exciting match, as both sides were on the backfoot of each other for most of the match at…