Mr VAR

Enyimba FC and Hakam FC, Norway have kicked off their highly anticipated Youth Football Development Program in Aba. This innovative partnership aims to identify and nurture talented young players, while also providing training and development opportunities for grassroots coaches. On day one, 12 grassroots coaches participated in a comprehensive training session at the Enyimba International Stadium, led by experienced Hakam FC officials. The interactive session fostered a collaborative learning environment, allowing coaches to share their expertise and gain valuable insights. The program also included a player scouting phase, uncovering promising young talents. Over the next four days, the program will continue to provide intensive training and development activities, shaping the future of Nigerian football. Notably, Enyimba FC Chairman, Ambassador Nwankwo Kanu, a visionary behind this initiative, actively participated in the training session, engaging in a produ...

In football, success is not measured by one defeat, nor is failure sealed by a temporary dip in form. Yet, some so-called "football analysts" in Nigeria have made it their life's work to wage an agenda-driven campaign against one of Africa’s greatest football legends, Kanu Nwankwo, simply because he dares to bring professional reforms to Enyimba FC. The latest attack? Misrepresenting match statistics in a bid to paint the Kanu-led Enyimba management as incompetent. This level of desperation has gone from laughable to downright embarrassing. Imagine claiming Enyimba’s victory over Lobi Stars in Bauchi was against Wikki Tourists. Such a blunder exposes the intellectual bankruptcy of these pen pushers who, rather than provide insightful analysis, are content with regurgitating baseless fabrications just to undermine a man who has given his all for Nigerian football. But here’s a reality check for these hired guns: great clubs, from Manchester City to Real Madrid,...

By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) All is now set for Best Talent Football Club of Mowe to tackle Atlantics Biz FC in 2024/2025 Ogun State Football Association Federation Cup taking place at Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode.  The team which has been placed alongside Cosmo Global, MKA Intl, Just John FC, KIRA FC and others will open the oldest Football competition against Atlantics Biz FC on Sunday, 16th February, 2025 by 10am. The Adeyinka Adeyemo's boys who have been enjoying a sterling pre season friendlies have so far played 24 matches, winning 19,drawing 2 and losing 3 and are ready to replicate their highest scoring records enjoyed in the 2024 NLO 1 Season in the much anticipated tournament.  Total number of 12 teams registered for the state championship that started on Wednesday, 12th February will have the over all champions and runners up represent the state in the national Federation's Cup. Best Talent Coach, Farouk Yusuf has called on their teeming f...

By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) All is now set for Best Talent Football Club of Mowe to tackle Atlantics Biz FC in 2024/2025 Ogun State Football Association Federation Cup taking place at Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode.  The team which has been placed alongside Cosmo Global, MKA Intl, Just John FC, KIRA FC and others will open the oldest Football competition against Atlantics Biz FC on Sunday, 16th February, 2025 by 10am. The Adeyinka Adeyemo's boys who have been enjoying a sterling pre season friendlies have so far played 24 matches, winning 19,drawing 2 and losing 3 and are ready to replicate their highest scoring records enjoyed in the 2024 NLO 1 Season in the much anticipated tournament.  Total number of 12 teams registered for the state championship that started on Wednesday, 12th February will have the over all champions and runners up represent the state in the national Federation's Cup. Best Talent Coach, Farouk Yusuf has called on their teeming fans to give ...

Enyimba's valiant effort was not enough to secure a point as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Akwa United in their NPFL Matchday 23 encounter decided at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. New signing Isah Mohammed made an instant impact, scoring a sublime equalizer to draw Enyimba level after Akwa United's contentious opening goal. The 19-year-old sensation, scouted by Enyimba's Sporting Director, has already proven himself to be a revelation in the league. Mohammed's impressive debut against Lobi Stars, where Enyimba claimed vital three points, was followed by another stunning performance against Akwa United. However, his goal was not enough to salvage a point for the People's Elephant. Enyimba are still 8th on the Nigeria Premier Football League table with 31 points amassed from 22 games.

For National Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, the sports economy mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu' GCFR is one that requires continuos engagements with critical stakeholders. So when foremost sports marketer and CEO Pamodzi Sports Marketing Ltd. Chief Mike Itemuagbor visited, it was a veritable opportunity to compile notes on how to turn the sporting sector from consumption to production. Discussions basically centered around advancing private sector participation and investment in sports. The National Sports Commission is committed to harnessing the opportunities inherent in the sector and creating value chains across the industry. Gone are the days when the nation's sporting facilities would lie idle during the weekends. The sports weekend economy should encourage people to build sports into their relaxation programs for the weekends.  Increased sporting activities will create more sports jobs and the target of the sector contributing 3% to the...