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Kano Pillars Are Champions of Gusau Ahlan Cup 2025

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Kano Pillars Are Champions of Gusau Ahlan Cup 2025  It was blitz, camera and action as Kano Pillars beat Plateau United to the 2025 edition of the Gusau/AhlanCup25 at the magnificent Lafia City Stadium. The game which drew out crowds from across the globe saw Pillars dominate the early proceedings but were unable to break the defence lead by former Akwa United ace in Wisdom Ndon who formed an unbreakable partnership with Joshua Dabo. Ahmed Musa caused some problems for the peace boys but got withdrawn after injuring his thigh. The game which was witnessed by the number one citizen of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule and the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau saw Samuel Kalu push the Plateau United attack but a stambling block was met by Abdullahi Musa who stood at tall to deny Plateau United from scoring as the game ended goalless. The game was however decided by the lottery of penalty shootouts which Abuchi Destiny once denied Plateau United from...
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Springsoca United Mainland Summer Camp Begins in Lagos Tommorow, Saturday August 16

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Springsoca United Mainland Summer Camp Begins in Lagos Tommorow, Saturday August 16 The 2025 edition of the Springsoca United Mainland Summer Camp for young and emerging football talents is set to commence tommorow  August 16-18 in Lagos. The summer camp which is billed to take place at NIS training Pitch at National Stadium Surulere in Lagos, holds 9am. daily and is strictly for players age 5-23 years. The summar camp will feature wide range of exciting activities amongst which is top-level football coaching, Advanced skills development, age-grade tournament and awards, celebrity meet and greet and scouting opportunities to join Springsoca United FC and be a part of its broader project, including international tournament. Other activities line up for the camp are fitness workouts, Chess Competition and Digital skills mentorship. Each Participant will be given a unit jersey and stocking only, and while the camp is non-residential, ac...
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Kano Pillars Takes On Plateau United In Gusau Ahlan Cup Final

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Kano Pillars Takes On Plateau United In Gusau Ahlan Cup Final *Adams Jesse Odoba-Yacham*  The stage is set for the final of the 2025 edition of the Gusau Ahlan Cup between Kano Pillars and Plateau United here in Lafia on Friday. Emerging from group C, despite topping the group, Kano Pillars lost to Plateau United at the group stage when goals from Samuel Kalu and Albert Hillary secured the maximum points for the Jos based side despite a late goal from Ahmed Musa. Since the encounter Pillars have been impressive with three straight wins scoring 9 goals in the process. Plateau United have been consistent with their results as they remain unbeaten to this stage. With three draws and two wins Plateau United under the tutelage of Adesola Adegun have shown that they are ready for the league proper. Their biggest result was the win against Nasarawa United at the Lafia City Stadium with goals from Joshua Dabo and Maren Kefas silencing the fans at the stadium. This f...
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#GusauAhlanCup25: Nasarawa United, Wikki Tourists, Plateau United And Kano Pillars Zoom To Semi final

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#GusauAhlanCup25: Nasarawa United, Wikki Tourists, Plateau United And Kano Pillars Zoom To Semi final  The quartet of Nasarawa United, Wikki Tourists, Plateau United and Kano Pillars have all qualified for the semi finals of the 2025 edition of the #GusauAhlanCup25. This year's tournament will serve football lovers across the globe the perfect opportunity to see the best NPFL sides from the northern part of the country task on each other. The first quarter final saw Nasarawa United edge out Lobi Stars by Ajibade Olawale solitary strike but Wikki Tourists ran riot by putting three goals past Niger Tornadoes. Sadiq Abdullahi, Ahmed Lamido and Nickson Ironsi's spotkick was the spice Wikki needed to subdue their opponents. FC Basira will however pull off one of their best performances to draw with Plateau United but the Peace boys claimed the bragging rights 10-9 on penalty shootouts. The last quarter final game saw the Northwest derby between eternal rivals Kano Pillar...
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#GusauAhlanCup25: Nasarawa United Boss salutes organisation as team target continental slots in new NPFL season

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#GusauAhlanCup25: Nasarawa United Boss salutes organisation as team target continental slots in new NPFL season  ....Says Nasarawa United Will Pick One Of The Continental Slots In The NPFL Adams Jesse Odoba-Yacham  Nasarawa United boss Solomon Babanja has hailed the organizers of the Gusau Ahlan Cup for staging one of the best tournaments in history. Solomon Babanja made this known shortly after Kano Pillars edged Katsina United in the quarter final at the Lafia City Stadium. "This is one of the best Gusau Ahlan cup to be organized in history, quality teams like Kano Pillars, Katsina United, Niger Tornadoes, Wikki Tourists graced the competition. And now, Nasarawa United, Plateau United, Wikki Tourists and Kano Pillars have picked the semi final tickets which is not an easy task".  "Even the underdogs did very well, a team like Cynosure of Abakaliki did well against Plateau United, Plateau United beat Kano Pillars and we (Nasarawa United) played a local derby...
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Flying Eagles Coach Aliyu Zubairu Graces Borno State Division One League Final

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Flying Eagles Coach Aliyu Zubairu Graces Borno State Division One League Final The final of the Borno State Division One League witnessed a historic moment as Coach Aliyu Zubairu, current head coach of Nigeria's U-20 national team,the Coach graced the occasion as a special guest. The event, held at the El-Kanemi Warriors FC Stadium in Maiduguri, marked the first of its kind in the state and drew widespread attention from football enthusiasts across Borno State and neighboring Yobe State. Aliyu Zubairu, a former Technical Adviser of El-Kanemi Warriors FC, was instrumental in the club's recent successes, including winning the prestigious President Federation Cup in 2024 and guiding the team back to the Nigerian Premier League. His accomplishments led to his national appointment with the Flying Eagles, further solidifying his reputation as one of Nigeria’s top football tacticians. Speaking during an interview at the finals, Zubairu expressed his commitment to grassroot...
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Super Falcons star Folashade Ijamilusi presents Memorabilia to Ekiti State

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Super Falcons star Folashade Ijamilusi presents Memorabilia to Ekiti State Nigeria's Super Falcons Star, Folashade Ijamilusi has presented her offical Memorabilia to the Government of Ekiti State. Represented by members of her family and her management, the Memorabilia was presented to the Technical Advisor to tthe Ekiti Governor on Sports, Dr. Olusola Ose toba on Thursday at the State capital in Ado Ekiti. The presentation symbolises Ijamilusi's commitment to her roots and home state of Ekiti. It would be recalled that the Super Falcons Star who was part of the 10th WAFCON victory had already returned back to her Chinese Women’s Premier league side Liaoning Baiye. Speaking through her management, the visit was aimed at identifying with Ekiti State and to also serve as a prelude of her eventual visit to the State upon her return from club activities. In attendance at the brief event were her mother, Mrs Funmilayo Ijamilusi, Mr Oladapo Emmanuel (Dir...
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