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Gusau Applauds Tinubu Over NELFUND, Assures Imminent Reform in Football Statutes

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By: Mustapha Aliyu The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the impactful initiatives of his administration, particularly the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing the student-loan scheme as a laudable intervention capable of transforming the lives of thousands of Nigerian youths. Gusau, while speaking in Abuja on the importance of government policies that directly improve the welfare and future prospects of young Nigerians, particularly, youth development, said he had personally come across more than 2,000 undergraduate students, who are benefiting from the student-loan initiative. According to the Zamfara born Football Administrator, the NELFUND programme is giving many students from less-privileged backgrounds an opportunity to pursue their academic dreams without allowing financial difficulties to terminate their education. The NFF President's commendation...
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OYO FA, PILLAR OF SPORTS FOUNDATION TO CONVENE STRATEGIC MEETING TO REPOSITION FOOTBALL IN OYO STATE

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The Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation, in collaboration with the Oyo State Football Association (OYSFA), is set to bring together key football stakeholders across the state for a strategic stakeholders' meeting aimed at discussing the development, restructuring and future direction of football in Oyo State. The high-level meeting, scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, will take place at Café One, Iwo Road, Ibadan, near Sterling Bank, Iwo Road Branch, Abayomi, Ibadan. The initiative is part of the growing efforts of the Foundation and OYSFA to create a stronger, more coordinated and sustainable football structure across the state. The meeting is being convened under the leadership of the Founder and Chairman of the Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation, Mr. Temitope Ademola Obideyi, in collaboration with the Oyo State Football Association, under HRM Oba James Oluyemi Odeniran, the Alakinyele of Akinyele. The organisers...
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NNL UNVEILS 8 PROMOTED TEAMS AHEAD OF 17TH AGM IN OWERRI

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The Nigeria National League (NNL) has officially unveiled the identity of the *8 teams promoted from the Nationwide League One (NLO)* ahead of its *17th Annual General Meeting* in Owerri this Friday. The promoted teams will be *formally welcomed* at the AGM, which will also feature the presentation of the *2025/2026 Audited Accounts*. *According to the NNL Secretariat the 8 promoted clubs are:* 1. *Dekkal Khairu FC* - Osun State   2. *Mighty Jets Feeders* - Plateau State   3. *Neurospark FC* - FCT, Abuja   4. *DMD FC* - Borno State   5. *Right-2-Win FC* - Abia State   6. *OYC FC* - Delta State   7. *Junior Danburan FC* - Katsina State   8. *Ikorodu City FA* - Lagos State   Speaking ahead of the AGM, *NNL Chairman, Chief George Aluo* said:   _"It is a delight to have the promoted teams join the NNL fold from the NLO. We hope they will abide by the tenets of the league which p...
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NNL AGM holds Friday at Rockview Hotel Owerri

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This year's Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria National League ( NNL) will hold at the prestigious Rockview Hotel near Government House, Owerri, the Imo State Capital. A statement from the League board disclosed that arrival will be on Thursday while the meeting proper will hold on Friday, August, 21, 2026. According to a statement by the board, the meeting  which will have in attendance, the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau and other top football administrators, including all the club chairmen  will be declared open by the Executive Governor of Imo State Senator Hope Uzodinma. The statement further stated that arrival will be on Thursday, August, 20, 2026 while the meeting proper will hold on Friday and departure on Saturday. The meeting is expected to deliberate amongst other things the new date for the kick off of next season, review of activities of the league and the way forward for the most important league of the country
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FLIGHT FC GBOKO (TRANSPORTERS) ADVANCE 4️⃣ - 2️⃣ ON PENALTIES TO THE FINALS OF IFEANYI EKWUEME TICO SELECT PRESEASON TOURNAMENT 2026

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The hunger paid off. As underdogs, Flight FC Gboko have written themselves into TICO Select history and booked a place in this year’s final. After a tough opening loss to NPFL champions Enugu Rangers 3️⃣ - 2️⃣, the Transporters steadied the ship. A 1️⃣ - 0️⃣ win over Excellent FC all in the early stage followed by another 0️⃣ - 1️⃣ victory  against NPFL newcomers Doma United in the Quarterfinals, then a penalty shootout victory 4️⃣ - 2️⃣ against INGAS FC after the game ended 0️⃣ - 0️⃣ at full time in the Semi-Finals The semi-final was a different kind of battle. Tight, tense, and decided by moments of individual brilliance between the sticks. For the first time ever in the Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO Select Preseason Tournament, one team played two goalkeepers in a single match and it worked. *Bartholomew Tarnande* started and delivered a full-time clean sheet. Calm, commanding, and impossible to beat over 90 minutes. *Donnie Teryima* came on and immediately made h...
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2026 Wale Canada Inter-Ward Football Competition: Ago-Are Ward 7 Lift Title in Grand Style

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By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) Ago-Are Ward 7 of Atisbo Local Government Area emerged champions of the 2026 Wale Canada Inter-Ward Football Competition after an impressive campaign that culminated in the lifting of the coveted trophy.  "The competition which is organized by Oyo State Football Association under the able leadership of Alakinleye of Akinleye, Oba James Oluyemi Odeniran, Ago Are Ward 7 side went home with the championship trophy medal and a cash prize of #750,000 following a competition that brought together talented young footballers from various wards across the participating communities. Ward 11 Sepeteri of Saki East Local Government Area finished as runners-up and were rewarded with medals and ₦500,000, while Ward 1 Agbonle, also from Saki East, secured third place, taking home medals and ₦250,000. Ward 5 Ofiki of Atisbo Local Government Area completed the top four and received ₦100,000. Beyond the prize money and trophies, the o...
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Oyo FA Chairman, Oba Odeniran: A Grassroots Vision for the Future of Nigerian Football

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By Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) As the race for the South-West slot on the Board of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, gathers momentum, the emergence of the Chairman of the Oyo State Football Association, His Royal Majesty, Alakinleye of Akinleye, Oba James Oluyemi Odeniran, presents an opportunity for the region to project a candidate whose experience cuts across grassroots football, refereeing, sports administration and public service. Oba Odeniran is not coming into the contest as a stranger to football administration. His journey has been one of gradual progression through the ranks, giving him practical knowledge of the challenges confronting Nigerian football at both the grassroots and administrative levels. *A Grassroots Football Proponent* At the heart of Oba Odeniran's football philosophy is a strong belief in grassroots development. For him, the future of Nigerian football cannot be built exclusively around the national teams or professional clubs. The founda...
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