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08/04/2025

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08/04/2025

Drama in Ilorin Stadium on Monday 8th April 2025, as one of the Kano Pillars Officials were seen assaulting the center referee over poor officiating during the encounter between Kwara United U19 vs Kano Pillars U19 at the Kwara State Stadium.

08/10/2024

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07/10/2024

FROM PRIVATE JETS TO LIFE LESSONS

Former Nigerian striker Jonathan Akpoborie warns young footballers about the cost of living large

Former Nigerian striker, Jonathan Akpoborie, has cautioned young footballers against living lavish lifestyles.

Speaking in an interview with Elegbete TV Sports, the 55-year-old said: “I grew up in Ajegunle. I saw everywhere before I travelled from Nigeria. There is always a difference, you know, when you close your eyes. As I’m here now, in the evening, my friends might call me and I am in Ajegunle.

Sometimes, I am coming back from America, I drop my bag at home here, and I am in Ajegunle. That difference — you close your eyes and you are in Ajegunle. If you cannot learn from that, there is nothing that will be able to teach you.

The problem when you have money, it pushes you to do a lot of things. If you don’t get control, you will lose it, and when you lose it, it is a deep fall. That is why I am praying for these young ones that are playing now that they should be very wise.

I remember when I was in Stuttgart, we did so many things. Sometimes, after a game, seven or eight people would come together, and we’d take a private jet to Spain, rent a villa, stay overnight, and do whatever we wanted. The next morning, the jet would fly us back. That’s the power of money.

When I was in Stuttgart, every two weeks I’d be in Lagos, staying at the Sheraton Hotel. I’d be in the room, and by Sunday or Monday, I’d be back in Germany. My family wouldn’t know, nobody would know.

Money pushes you like that. That’s why I pray the young ones will be wise and start acting responsibly. When money pushes you, you’ll do things you won’t even believe you’re doing.”

05/08/2024

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22/07/2024

Picture: Olukoya Receives US Presidential Achievement Award

The General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Worldwide, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, has received a Presidential Achievement Award from the President, United States of America, Joe Biden.

The award of honour was presented by an official representative of Biden at the ministry's America headquarters in Houston on Sunday.

18/07/2024

George Ogunde, The First Born of Theatre Icon Hubert Ogunde Passed On

George Ogunde, the first child of the late theatre icon Hubert Ogunde, has passed away.

08/07/2024

NPFL Players Moving To Benin Republic Not Good For Nigeria Football - Former Kwara United Coach Samson Unuanel

The influx of Nigeria players and coaches moving to the other part of the country in Africa for a greener pastures has been identified as one of the major issues need to be addressed before it eventually killed Nigeria football if it continues.

The former Kwara United gaffer, Coach Samson David Unuanel stated this during an interview with journalists at the just concluded 2024 Amapro Football Championship in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.

Coach Unuanel, who has just joined as the head coach of Ayema D'adjarra of Benin Republic said the influx of the players will mostly affect Nigeria, noting that it is a bad omen for Nigeria football ecosystem.

"This thing will kill Nigeria football, the move of players and coaches to another league in Africa" He said.

He avowed that, more than 30 players shown an interest in moving with him to Benin Republic immediately he penned a contract with his new club Ayema D'adjarra.

"More than 30 players as I'm talking with you both from NPFL and NNL want to move with me to Benin Republic but I have to use my brain to cut it down"

He noted that, a lot of players playing in Benin Republic have moved to other part of the continent due to the enabling environment provided for them by the league body.

He further cited that, a free passport is always available for any players who played excellently well which has made the Beninien league much more organized.

Unuanel highlighted that, football is run professionally in Benin Republic compared to Nigeria, stressing that each clubs have their own stadium and which has helped their leagues more developed and lucrative.

"There football is being run professionally, Ayema has is personal private football pitch, synthetic, nobody trains there, everything is in place which will make a player or coach performed well " Unuanel affirmed.

Unuanel also opined that, most NPFL clubs don't believe in their players, most especially clubs in South West part of the country.

"South West we don't believe in our players, we are satisfied going out of the state and bring players in"

Former Calabar Rovers coach, advised the technical department of the NFF to come up with good programs and should be circulated around the NPFL teams.

" I want to say, we should sit down and discuss way forward, technical department should come up with good programming and this program should be circulated round the premiership teams"

He further advised, that NPFL clubs should also have a workable U-15 league which should be tagged as next generation.

"A premiership teams should have workable U-15 which I tagged next generation"

Coach Samson David Unuanel, however expressed his delight over his move to Benin Republic side Ayema D'adjarra, saying it has been his dreams to coach a club out of the shore of the country.

07/07/2024

Abraysports FC Outsmart NPFL All Stars To Retain AMAPRO Football Championship

Abraysports FC have retained AMAPRO Football Championship beating Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL All Stars 6-5 on penalties.

The Nigeria Nationwide League One, NLO side who failed to win a single match in the championship had to rely on heroic goalkeeping of Jamiu Ibrahim to defend the title they won last year at the same Kwara Football Academy, KFA Pitch in Ilorin.

An own goal from Hammed Yakub gave Abraysports an early lead of a pulsating final.

Olatunji Sunbomi went close to double the lead for the champions in the 17th minute but had his effort went inches off target.

It was all about Abraysports in the first half who could have scored more.

The second half saw a new look and ambitious NPFL All Stars as they tweaked their team and formation that handed them control of the game.

The trio of Wasiu Alalade, Godwin Oshagbemi and Waheed Adebayo went close to find the equalizer for the NPFL side but were denied by heroic goalkeeping of Akinniyi Toheeb and bit of ill luck.

They would soon restore parity in the 65th minute through Issa Gata's sublime half volley.

Both teams created lot of scoring moments till the closing stages but couldn't make it count.

Abraysports introduced Ibrahim Karim for the shootouts and the young goalkeeper justified the coach's belief in him as he stopped two of the spot kicks to help Abraysports defend the title they won last year.

NPFL All Stars' Oshagbemi won the King of AMAPRO while KFA's Uthman Tajudeen won Prince of AMAPRO award.

BrainBehind AMAPRO, Shogo Shodunnke who appreciated the sponsor and partners for the success of the championship noted that the tournament has been to achieve its desired aim of bridging the gap between Amateur players and professional footballers.

Shodunnke said the tournament will continue to grow in leaps and bounds with more support from relevant Stakeholders who shared the same dream with the project like Bet9ja Foundation and others partners.

The Governor of Kwara State who was represented by Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji said AMAPRO Football Championship has assisted the state government in encouraging the youths in the state by giving hope through football.

07/07/2024

Oshomo Shuns Sporting Lagos Offer, Open For NPFL Move

Defender Oshomo Olamilekan Tosin has turned down an offer from Nigeria National League side Sporting Lagos.

The Lagos based side who relegated back to the second tier of the league after a season showed their interest in the defender.

However, Oshomo turned the offer due to what Sporting Lagos tabled down for his service.

Ondo-born center-back who left Akwa United following his expiration of his contract with Akwa United in the just concluded NPFL season is now open for a move to Premier League sides.

The former Crown FC, Aklosendi and Ayema D'adjarra of Benin Republic played a pivotal role for the Promise Keeper to maintain their league status in 2023/24 NPFL season.

The center-back with vast experience in the Nigeria apex league is now a free agent and ready to move to NPFL clubs who can offer a suitable deal for him.

Oshomo Olamilekan Tosin prefers to continue at NPFL and moving to other parts of the country in Africa won't be a bad idea.

07/07/2024

NPFL Allstars Battle Ready Against The Defending Champion, Abraysports FC in AMAPRO 2024 Final

The AMAPRO 2024 football championship reaches its climax as NPFL Allstars take on defending champions Abraysports FC in the highly anticipated final.

The stage is set, and the excitement is palpable as these two teams clash in what promises to be an electrifying encounter.

Abraysports FC, the current holders of the title, have been a force to be reckoned with in this tournament. Despite not winning any games in regulation time, they have managed to remain unbeaten, showcasing their resilience and determination. Their journey to the final has been nothing short of impressive, with a 7-6 penalty shootout victory over Dickalo FA in the semifinals.

NPFL Allstars, on the other hand, have been on a roll, displaying their dominance with a 5-1 thrashing of NNL Allstars in the semifinals. Their journey to the final has been a mixed bag, with a 2-1 win over HMK F.C, a 1-0 loss to Gateway FA, and a late goal securing a win over Laycon FA. However, they have shown their mettle by dispatching Da Faria 1-0 in the quarterfinals.

This final presents an opportunity for NPFL Allstars to redeem themselves after their disappointing loss to NNL Allstars in the 2021 final. With their recent form and dominant performance, they will be looking to cement their position as a force to be reckoned with in the AMAPRO championship.

Abraysports FC, however, will be determined to defend their title and prove their mettle against a strong NPFL Allstars side. Their ability to remain unbeaten in the tournament so far is a testament to their strength and determination.

The final, slated for 3 pm today, promises to be a thrilling encounter between two teams that have shown their prowess in the tournament.

The question on everyone's mind is, who will emerge victorious? Will NPFL Allstars finally get their hands on the coveted title, or will Abraysports FC successfully defend their championship?

One thing is certain, the AMAPRO 2024 final will be a game to remember.

06/07/2024

AMAPRO 2024: Defending Champions Abrayasports Seal Semifinal Ticket

NNL, NPFL All Stars In Battle of Supremacy At AMAPRO 2024 Semis

Defending champion of AMAPRO Football Championship, Abrayasports have qualified for the semifinal of this year's edition after a penalty shootout victory over Unicorn FC.

The game decided on Friday at the Kwara Football Academy, KFA Pitch ended goalless in the regulation time with Mustapha Ogungbenro the hero as he saved one of the penalties to give his team a 5-4 win.

Also on Friday, Dickalo FA defeated KFA on penalty after playing out a 1-1 draw in the regular 90 minutes.

Dickalo took the lead in the fifth minute when Oke Samson Ayo headed home from a free kick.

KFA however equalized in the 30th minute as Uthman Tajudeen took advantage of Dickalo's defence mixup to restore parity with both teams however failing to get the winner making the game leading to penalty.

Thanks to incredible goalkeeping from Ozovehe Adeiza who stopped three penalties as Dickalo secured a 3-2 win to move to the semifinal stage.

It was a hard fought victory for NNL All Stars against Gateway FA, winning the game 2-1.

Ahmed Hameed scored from the spot for NNL All Stars to open the scoring with Wadulu Ofini also restoring parity from the spot.

Toyin Malu drives through the defense of Gateway FA and calmly slotted the ball home to beat Fapounde Tunde in goal for the winners.

The last quarterfinal of the championship saw NPFL All Stars managed to beat Da Faria by a slender 1-0 victory. The elite boys had to wait till 82nd minutes before Waheed Adebayo slammed home from Hammed Yaqub's cross.

The semi final of the tournament will see Abraysports taking on Dickalo FA by 2pm on Saturday while All Stars of NNL and NPFL will take to tango in the second semi final by 4pm.

The final will be decided on Sunday at the KFA pitch by 3pm.

This year’s edition of AMAPRO Football Championship is proudly sponsored by Bet9ja Foundation and collaborations with Hudl Wyscout, 4th Brother Clothing, Darajeph Technologies, Stefolga Group.

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