Mr VAR

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has commiserated with the entire sports fraternity over the passing of former President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, after a protracted illness. Alhaji Galadima served as the Chairman of the then Nigeria Football Association (NFA) between 2002 and 2006). He handed over to Alhaji Sani Lulu in 2006. SWAN President Mr. Isaiah Benjamin in a statement through the Association's Secretary-General, Amb Ikenna Okonkwo, on Saturday, described the former number football man in Nigeria as a pacesetter and administrator per excellence. He said, "I received the news of Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima with shock and expression of sadness. "He is one man I have known and admired personally over the years due to his sagacity and benevolent approach. He will be well remembered for his impact in Nigeria Football and even sports generally. "He is a man with a heart of gold who sought every...

Best Talent Football Club of Mowe today, Saturday, 18th April, 2026 demonstrsted uncommon winning formular in the ongoing Nationwide League One defeated H2U FC with 7 unreplied goals and spanked the hard fighting Dove FC 1-0 in the Annual Redemption City Football Tournament held at Mowe and MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta respectively. The coincidiced competitions nearly unsettled Coach Farouk Yusuf led technical team  as he strived to dig deep on the technical aptitude of the two foes deploying players to prosecute the games at different venues at times.  While Redemption City tourney held at 12 noon today against Dove FC , the Nationwide League One opening match held at 4pm . The Adeyinka Adeyemo's boys continue to show high intensity and strong attacking performances in both ties even when they were reduced to 10 men against Dove FC in the Redemption Tourney, they still managed to grind a good result with their strong mentality and great football artist...

Best Talent Football Club of Mowe will be competing for the second edition of Redemption City Football Tournament, which begins tomorrow, Saturday,18th April,2026, at Soccer Temple Car Park C Arena, Mowe, Ogun State. Being the defending Champions of the Maiden Edition after edging Grace Arcade 2-1 on the 20th of April 2025, at Redeemed High School Stadium, the Mowe giants  had the  Goal Scored by Akinola Jamiu (4') and Olaniyan Komolafe Ezekiel (10') respectively.   The Farouk Yusuf tutored lads scored 19 goals and conceded 2 goals throughout the tourney. The Adeyinka Adeyemo's boys were unbeaten throughout the competition in the maiden edition and they are ready to lock horns against Nineteen ,(19) other teams which include: Dynamite FC, Baraka FC, Zions Stars FC, Raven FC, Bajulaye FC, BHN FC, Young FC, RCCG KIC, Rhems FC, RCCG the Envoys, and Dove FC. Others are potters FC Car Park C FC and Milly FC., Magboro FC, Harmony Sports Academy,  Yo...

Various social media platforms on Friday went buzzing with huge traffic as critical stakeholders congratulated the Ex Flying Eagles goalkeeper, Kola Ige, as he was appointed the new National Women’s U17 Keepers handler, the Flamingos  Ige, who was part of the 2005 national U20 team that was controversially lost to Argentina at the FIFA World Cup final, made the Africans proud in the championship. "His technical competence, comportment , discipline and experience will surely come handy being the head of the goalkeeping department of one of the traditional clubs in the nation's top-flight league, Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan" said Edeth Bassey. He is no doubt a round peg in a round hole, and he's expected to bring his experience to bear at the global stage. " Mutiu Adepoju ,MON Further to the encomiums,  it would be very difficult to close eyes on various congratulatory messages and encomiums showered on Gusau led NFF Board, who looked into fr...

Kwara United Queens Football Club of Ilorin will lock horns with Champions Rise in the headline fixture of the opening day of the Kwara First Lady Pre-Season Championship. The 12-team invitational women’s football tournament is scheduled to kick off on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin. The clash between Kwara United Queens and Champions Rise is expected to deliver a thrilling local derby, with both sides set to showcase their skills, passion, and determination in front of home supporters. Other fixtures lined up for the opening day promise equally exciting encounters. FUOYE Dazzlers will take on Ebira Queens of Kogi State, while Model Queens battle Moje Queens.  In another anticipated showdown, Dynamite Queens will face Apex Angels in what is expected to be a pulsating contest. Beyond the competition, the championship aims to promote unity, foster growth, provide exposure, and celebrate the development of women’s football across the country. T...

The Oyo State Football Association has held draws for the year 2026 President Federation Cup. The 2026 edition would feature eight football clubs for men category while two clubs registered for the female category.  The teams include the Cup holders, Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC, and its team B as well as former winners Crown Football Club of Ogbomoso, Oye Olohun T & T Football Club, Saki, Mustadseed Energy Int'l Sports Club, Ibadan. Others are  Ibadan United Football Club, Ibadan.  The City Pride Football Club, Ibadan and Matrix Football Club, Ibadan. For the Women category, Pacesetter Queens Football Club, Ibadan and  Dragon Fury Ladies Football Club, Ibadan will lock horns for the fierce rivalry.  Speaking on the rules of the competition, the Chairman, Oyo State Football Association, who doubles as Alakinyele of Akinyele, Oba James Oluyemi Odediran, JP FIFA retired noted that all matches would be played on knockout basis and Ise...