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Azeez Omoluabi-led Offa football council to hold seminar for grassroots coaches

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Azeez Omoluabi-led Offa football council to hold seminar for grassroots coaches The Offa Football Council, in collaboration with Titan Hills, is set to organise a two-day football coaching seminar for grassroots coaches in Offa, Kwara State,from October 9 to 10, 2026. The seminar, which will commence at 10:00 a.m. daily, will hold at Avalon Hotel, Offa, with renowned Nigerian coach Aliyu Zubair and Coach Lukman Ijaiya serving as facilitators. Chairman of the Offa Football Council, Alhaji Azeez Omoluabi, said the seminar is part of his efforts to develop grassroots football coaches and improve the quality of coaching at the grassroots level. Omoluabi explained that particular attention would be given to coaches who have not had the opportunity to attend the National Institute for Sports (NIS) for professional coaching courses. According to him, the initiative is intended to bridge the knowledge gap among grassroots coaches by providing them with access to experienced and qua...
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Dream Come True: Ilorin-born Ajasa Ibrahim joins 18-man Super Eagles for Russia friendly

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Dream Come True: Kwara-born Ajasa Ibrahim joins 18-man Super Eagles for Russia friendly From the streets of OffA in Kwara Stste to the National Team Camp – the story of Ajasa Ibrahim is a true definition of GRIND, BELIEVE, RISE! The Ilorin Boy has been officially invited to join 18 players in camp ahead of Nigeria’s international friendly game against Russia. This is not luck, this is years of dedication, discipline, and victory, from playing under the hot Lagos sun to playing for Hephzibar in the state league  to the Green White Green jersey of the national team, Ajasa has proven that dreams do come true if you work for it. According to him “I’m really happy to be here and I’m very surprised. This has been my dream since I was very young, and here I am now – in the Super Eagles camp with 18 great players ahead of the Russia friendly. He said, In his humility,  “I really want to appreciate the Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle for giving me the opportunity to come and...
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Gideon Stephen Wins Cyteck Man of the Match Award After Impressive Display Against Ranchers Bees

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Gideon Stephen Wins Cyteck Man of the Match Award After Impressive Display Against Ranchers Bees Gideon Stephen has been named the Cyteck Man of the Match following his impressive performance in Kwara United's 2-1 victory over Ranchers Bees of Kaduna in the NPFL Matchday 7 encounter played at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl of the George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin. The award, sponsored and presented by Engr. Ahmed Olaide , underscores the sponsor's continued love, passion and unwavering support for Kwara United. Stephen, who delivered an outstanding performance to help the Harmony Boys secure all three points, expressed appreciation to the fans and supporters of the club for their encouragement. He described the recognition as a morale booster that would further motivate him to give his best for the team in subsequent matches. Stephen and Gidado were on target for Kwara United as their goals condemned Ranchers Bees to defeat in Ilorin, ensuring the Harmony Boys secur...
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Opeyemi Qudus delighted with home debut win for Kwara United

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Opeyemi Qudus delighted with home debut win for  Kwara United Kwara United forward Opeyemi Qudus has expressed his delight after making his home debut for the Harmony Boys in their 2-1 comeback victory over Ranchers Bees of Kaduna in the Euromatch NPFL Matchday 7 fixture. Qudus was introduced in the 70th minute and immediately added pace and attacking intensity to the Kwara United side. His clever run into the final third and stylish backheel set up Aliu Ferinyaro, whose cross was headed home by Gideon Chukwu to complete Kwara United's comeback victory. Speaking after the match, Qudus praised his teammates for their resilience and belief despite going behind, insisting that Kwara United remained the better side throughout the encounter. "I'm really happy because we never gave up. We believed we could turn the game around because we were the better side throughout the game," Qudus said. The home debutant also expressed his appreciation to the Kwara U...
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Niger Tornadoes Sporting Director, Mojeed Ibrahim partners ALI-JIB to develop football talents

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Niger Tornadoes Sporting Director, Mojeed Ibrahim partners ALI-JIB to develop football talents By Abubakar Hassan The Sporting Director of Niger Tornadoes Football Club of Minna, Mojeed Ibrahim, has announced a partnership commitment with ALI-JIB Grassroots Football Developer to promote and develop young football talents through the annual Coach Bala Abubakar Under-13 Football Competition in Minna, Niger State. Mojeed announced the partnership at the final of the fourth edition of the competition, where he pledged to personally offset 50 per cent of the financial requirements of the next edition as part of efforts to strengthen the grassroots initiative. He said the project aligned with his vision as Sporting Director of Niger Tornadoes, stressing that the quality of young talents discovered at the competition demonstrated the need for sustained investment in grassroots football. The Sporting Director also promised to meet with the organisers to work out modalities for his ...
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Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo football competition kicks off in Ilorin

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Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo football competition kicks off in Ilorin The maiden edition of Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo U-23 Football Competition has officially kicked off in Ilorin on Saturday. The football tourney, organised by Morrow International Football Promotion under the leadership of Saka Bola Morrow, is aimed at providing young footballers with a platform to showcase their talents, gain competitive experience and pursue opportunities within and beyond the local football environment. The opening match, held at Government Day Secondary School, Karuma, between Flash Bombers and Kingshood FA, ended in a goalless draw, with both sides settling for a point apiece after an entertaining encounter.  Speaking at the opening ceremony, the sponsor of the competition and APC candidate for the Ilorin East/Ilorin South Federal Constituency, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, said the championship was part of his commitment to youth development through sports and other productive engageme...
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Ogungbenro Mustapha scores winner for Ayema FC on his debut in Benin Republic

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Ogungbenro Mustapha scores winner for Ayema FC on his debut in Benin Republic Former ABS Ilorin FC forward Ogungbenro Mustapha made a dream debut in the Benin Republic top flight, scoring with his first touch to hand Ayema FC a 1-0 victory over ASVO FC. Mustapha, who joined Ayema FC at the beginning of the current season following his departure from ABS Ilorin FC, came off the bench in the 67th minute as his new side looked to secure their first victory of the campaign. Just two minutes after his introduction, the Nigerian forward made an instant impact, finding the back of the net in the 69th minute with his first touch of the game to give Ayema FC a 1-0 lead. The goal proved to be the decisive moment of the encounter as Ayema FC held on to secure all three points against ASVO FC and record their first win of the season. Mustapha's immediate contribution marks an impressive beginning to his career in the Benin Republic top flight and provid...
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