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2026 Federation Cup: Oyo F.A Fixes Date, Venue for Draw

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The Oyo State Football Association has picked Thursday, 9th April 2026, for the State President Federation Cup for men and women competitions. Oba James Oluyemi Odeniran led board made this known to newsmen in a release on Saturday that the oldest competition will take place at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan by 9am. Cup holders, Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC, as well as former winners Crown Football Club of Ogbomoso were among the registered teams, while a one-time champions Shaki United FC was surprisingly missing in the party. The men list, which will involve a number of newcomer-teams, has a total number of 8 teams that will vie for the title while the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL side, Pace Setter will file out against Dragon Fury Ladies Football Club of Ibadan.  The draw ceremony will have critical stakeholders certified by FIFA, thus reflecting the regulatory instinct within the state’s sporting calendar. Representatives of all regi...
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Bayelsa Queens Grind 1-0 Victory Over Hardfighting Pacesetters Queens in Ibadan

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By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) Bayelsa Queens were on Wednesday, 1st April, 2026, defeated Pace Setters Queens 1-0 in the 2025/2026 NWFL Premiership Season held at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan Hitting woodword twice with a goal scoring bound missed by the unlucky Pace Setters Queens, the performance of Ibadan based side was applauded by the teeming fans but fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to the Prosperity Girls.  Glory Edet scored the only goal of the contest in the 80th minute as Bayelsa Queens moved to second position in Group A of the NWFL Premiership with 28 points. The Pace Setters missed goal scoring opportunities in the second half as their efforts were thwarted by the defense and the goalkeeper of the Prosperity Girls, as the home team surrendered to a damaging defeat for their hopes of staying in the NWFL Premiership. With the Bayelsa Queens win, this makes it 9th of their past 11 league matches, thus putting the Prosperity Girls on course...
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Oyo F.A. Distributes CAF Balls to Secondary Schools

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In full compliance with the directive of the Confederation of African Football,  CAF, the Nigeria Football Federation through Oyo  State Football Association, has distributed balls under CAF African Schools Programmes to schools across the 3 Senatorial zones. In its drive to catch them young at the grassroots, promoting students participation in school sports, the Chairman of Oyo Football Association, His Royal Higness, Oba James Odeniran and his board visited some secondary schools across the three Senatorial zones in the state as they distributed and presented them the CAF balls. Speaking with the school Principals , members of staff, and the students across the 3 Senatorial zones, the erudite football administrator noted that the aim of the CAF is to discover hidden talents amongst students . "The gesture was one of the programs initiated by Confederation of African Football (CAF) through the Nigeria Football Federation." " The sele...
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SWAN Celebrates President Bola Ahmed Tinubu @74

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) on Sunday felicitated with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on his 74th birthday. SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, in a statement on Sunday, hailed President Tinubu for his towering leadership impacts which have endeared him to global reckoning. The number one sports writer in Nigeria said President Tinubu’s greater exploits are already encouraging Nigerian youths to discover and deplore their God given sporting talents. He further described President Tinubu as one who is focused and committed to uplifting Nigeria and Nigerians through sports, adding that his deliberate decision to appoint and retain top professionals - Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade as the Chairman and Director-General of the National Sports Commission is top notch. He said, "Honestly, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR is making a very clear statement with the deserved ...
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Mutiu Adepoju Appointed to EXUNIBADAN Footballers Association Board of Trustees.

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The EX-University of Ibadan Footballers Association  has announced the appointment of Mutiu Adepoju, MON, as a Member of its Board of Trustees (BOT), with immediate effect. Adepoju, widely known in football circles as “The Headmaster,” is regarded as one of Nigeria’s most accomplished football icons. A former Super Eagles midfielder, he played a pivotal role in Nigeria’s triumph at the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and represented the country at three FIFA World Cups, earning respect for his discipline, leadership, and technical ability on the pitch. In a statement signed by Edwin Evbie, the President of the Association , the association highlighted Adepoju’s longstanding support for EXUIFA’s mission, noting his consistent encouragement, humility, and dedication to youth and football development. The committee expressed confidence that his wealth of experience and global perspective would strengthen the organization’s vision and credibility. “His passion for advancing foot...
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Ogunfuwa Felicitates With Muslim Faithful On Eid-el-fitr Celebration.

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National President, Football Fans Club of Nigeria, FFCN, Ambassador Oluwakemi Ogunfuwa, has felicitated and rejoiced with Muslim faithful on the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. Mama Nigeria, as Ogunfuwa, is fondly called, in a statement through the Publicity Secretary, Sunday Agunbiade on Friday congratulated Muslims,particularly football fans, and other critical stakeholders for successful Ramadan season. The Lagos based business tycoon said, "As Muslims mark the end of 2026 Ramadan Fast, I wish to congratulate and rejoice with all adherents of Islam on the celebration of Ramadan season. The sacred period of Ramadan is defined by sacrifice, discipline, and deep spiritual reflection, typifies the rebirth that we fervently pray for and look forward to as critical stakeholders in the global football ecosystem  "I give God the glory for granting you the strength, grace, and steadfastness to commence and successfully complete the fast. The discipline, devotion, and sacrif...
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FOAOOS Chairman, Adebiyi Greets Muslim Faithful Happy Eid-Fitr Celebration

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By : Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) As the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr is celebrated across the world, the Chairman, Forum of Administrative Officers in the Civil Service of Oyo State, FOAOOS, Mrs Adebiyi Olajumoke Aramide, has extended warm greetings and best wishes to all Muslim faithful in the state Civil Service and the nation at large. In her goodwill message, the Forum helmsman described Eid-al-Fitr as a significant moment of spiritual renewal, marking the successful completion of Ramadan, a period dedicated to fasting, prayer, sacrifice, and reflection of reaching out to the needy in the society.  She commended the state workforce , particularly those in elitist cadre, for their discipline, commitment, and perseverance throughout the holy month, noting that these virtues reflect not only religious devotion but also the core values that divine Godliness in Islam tenets. “I wish to congratulate our Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el- Fitri celebration. This is...
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