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By Saheed Afolabi The Football Coaches Association of Africa Nations (FCAAN) collaborated with the Badagry Divisional Football Association (BDFA) to train and uplift grassroots coaches in Lagos State. The one day intensive coaching training was handled by accomplished coaches and instructors, Akeem Busari and Fatai Akande as they enlightened over 60 coaches about […]
By Saheed Afolabi The Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu has charged athletes representing Lagos at the 2024 National Youth Games (NYG) to win accolades and bring success to the state. Following an impressive performance at the Zonal Elimination Ball Games in Osogbo, the Lagos contingent on Monday […]
By Saheed Afolabi Kelvin Akinmola Olatunbosun, a 19-year-old striker, has been making waves in the football world with his impressive speed, strength, footwork, and goal-scoring prowess. His ability to effectively use both his feet and head has made him a formidable force on the field. Currently, Kelvin is showcasing his talent in the […]
By Saheed Afolabi A Lagos Chief Magistrate Court has remanded a prominent figure in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Ganiyu Oyedepo, known as Koko-Zaria, for allegedly assaulting Nollywood actor Lawori. Oyedepo, who pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace, was […]
By Saheed Afolabi Pastor Odunlami Akinsola, President of Papa Soccer Angels, has expressed optimism about his team’s chances of achieving a strong finish in the NWFL Championship. Following a setback in their opening match, Papa Soccer Angels rebounded with a decisive 5-1 victory over Chosen Generation, keeping their promotion aspirations alive. Akinsola praised […]
By Saheed Afolabi Papa Soccer Angels striker Ugochi Ifebi has shared insights into her team’s impressive 5-1 triumph over Chosen Generation in the NWFL Championship. Following a disappointing 3-0 loss to Ibom Angels in their opening match, Papa Soccer Angels bounced back with a strong performance against Chosen Generation. Ifebi’s brace was a crucial […]
By Saheed Afolabi Papa Soccer Angels captain, Ayomiposi Anifowose, is already looking ahead after her team’s commanding 5-1 victory over Chosen Generation in the NWFL Championship. The goalkeeper expressed immense pride in her teammates’ performance, highlighting their remarkable achievement given the team’s young composition. Anifowose emphasized that Papa Soccer Angels’ presence in Calabar […]
By Saheed Afolabi Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, kicked off their FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Korea Republic on Monday. The decisive goal came in the 86th minute, courtesy of a brilliant strike from forward Flourish Sabastine. The Falconets, bolstered by the experience of players […]
By Saheed Afolabi Unification Ladies’ star striker, Feranmi Oyebamiji, is ecstatic about her team’s victory over Delta Babes in the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship. The Lagos-based side secured a dominant 2-1 win in their inaugural season of the NWFL Championship. Oyebamiji believes Unification’s victory was a direct result of the team’s preparation […]
By Saheed Afolabi Unification Ladies’ star left-back, Philomina Ologunleko, is optimistic about her team’s chances of securing promotion to the elite Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership from the Championship. Ologunleko played a pivotal role in Unification’s 2-1 victory over Delta Queens, providing two outstanding assists. The promising fullback was taken aback by her own […]