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Asa LG emerges champions of Sardauna Cup

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Asa LG emerges champions of Sardauna Cup  Young and energetic football team of Asa Local Government have emerged the champions of the maiden edition of the Sardauna Cup Under-16 football competition. The team who rallied back into the game after conceding earlier defeated their opponents, Offa local government 5-4 on penalties after playing 1-1  in the regulation time  The well attended final game which was held at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of the Major General Agbasika Innih Stadium Ilorin on Wednesday drew dignitaries across the length and breadth of the state including the Deputy Governor of Kwara State,  Elder Kayode Alabi. The tournament was organized in honor of the 65th birthday celebration of Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who also doubles as the SardaunaIlorin Emirate, bringing together teams from all 16 local governments. The final game was preluded by a novelty match between members of the Kwara State Executive council ...
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Asa Football Council Chairman, Alhaji Mujeeb Erubu excited over winning Sardauna Cup

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Asa Football Council Chairman, Alhaji Mujeeb Erubu excited over winning Sardauna Cup The Chairman of Asa Local Football Council, Alhaji Mujeeb Ibrahim Erubu has expressed his delight over the victory of his team in the maiden edition of the Sardauna U-16 Football Competition. The Asa LG Team defeated their opponents from Offa 5-4 on penalties on Wednesday in the final match played at Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl of Major General Agbasika Innih Stadium after playing 1-1 in the regulation time. Speaking to Journalists after the match, he described the victory as a testament to the rich talents that abound in the local government, and huge support the team received from the executive chairman of the Local government and major stakeholders. Erubu who has been putting in efforts to raise the bar of football at the local level since his assumption of office as the Chairman of the football council said he will not rest on his oars. "I am very excited for winning this tournament. ...
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Kenyans, Ethiopians, other athletes to arrive Feb 13 for 10th Access Bank Lagos City marathon

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Kenyans, Ethiopians, other athletes to arrive Feb 13 for 10th Access Bank Lagos City marathon The first batch of International athletes expected to participate in the 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon will arrive the country on February 13, organisers of the race announced yesterday.   About 4000 International athletes are expected to participate in this year’s edition, which marks a decade of the Lagos City Marathon.   The 10th edition, tagged Love in the Air, will hold on February 15th, which is within the Valentine Day celebration. Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management, Mrs Yetunde Olopade stated yesterday that this year’s event would celebrate a decade of excellence.   “We are expecting the first set of international athletes to arrive in Lagos on February 13,” she said. “We are looking forward to receive the athletes from Kenya, Ethiopia, Morocco, Eritrea, France, Uganda, Italy and Ghana. In all, we are expecting over 4,000 foreign runner...
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Springsoca United excited over Folashade Ijamilusi transfer to Chinese Super League

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Springsoca United excited over Folashade Ijamilusi transfer to Chinese Super League  The management, technical crew and players of Springosca United have expressed their delight over the move of one of their football talents and Nigeria's Super Falcons star, Folashade Ijamilusi to the Chinese women Super League. Folashade who has a rich football credentials and profile recently teamed up with Liaoning Baiye FC from Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership champions, Edo Queens. An exceptional talent by all standards, Ijamilusi who helped Edo Queens win the league last season also ended the 2023/24 NWFL Premiership season as the league top goal scorer by scoring eight goals. She also recently helped NWFL Premiership Champions, Edo Queens to West Africa Zone B (WAFU-B) Women’s Champions League title in Cote D’Ivoire in 2024. Speaking on her move to China, the CEO of Springosca United,  Mr. Emmanuelking described the move as a delight and manifestation of Fola...
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