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32 teams gear up for Polo Bar six-aside football tournament in Ilorin

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32 teams gear up for Polo Bar six-aside football tournament in Ilorin The draw for the second edition of the Polo Bar Six-Aside Football Tournament has been conducted with 32 teams set to battle for honours in the eagerly anticipated grassroots competition in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. The tournament, solely sponsored by the Chief Executive Officer of Polo Bar, Engr. Olabode Jolayemi, will be played at the Royal Palm International School football pitch in the Sango area of Ilorin. The competition is tentatively scheduled to kick off on Thursday, August 6. Speaking at the well attended draw event on Saturday at Pool Bar at Lincoln Heights in Ilorin, Jolayemi said the tournament was conceived to promote unity and strengthen relationships among football enthusiasts in the state. According to him, while the maiden edition was organised to celebrate the anniversary of Polo Bar, the positive impact of the competition inspired the decision to sustain it as an annual ...
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Nyanya All Stars Abuja Celebrate Alhaji Yunusa Saleeman Ramsaky on Birthday, Honours him with 'Life Captain' recognition

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Nyanya All Stars Abuja Celebrate Alhaji Yunusa Saleeman Ramsaky on Birthday, Honours him with 'Life Captain' recognition Members of Nyanya All Stars Football Club on Saturday celebrated the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Ramsaky Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Yunusa Saleeman, on the occasion of his birthday, paying glowing tributes to his outstanding contributions to the team and society. The colourful celebration, held after the club's routine football activities, also saw Alhaji Saleeman officially confirmed as the Life Captain of Nyanya All Stars in recognition of his unwavering commitment, leadership, and immense support for the growth and unity of the club. His jersey number has also been personalised to him alone. Alhaji Saleeman, who is also the founder of the Ramsaky Foundation and Ramsaky Academy, was described by members as a philanthropist whose passion for youth development, community service, and grassroots football has continued to impact...
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NLO U19 Youth League Kick-Off August 15

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NLO U19 Youth League Kick-Off August 15  The Nationwide League One (NLO) has listed 16 match venues across Nigeria for the 2026 U19 Youth League, billed to kick off on August 15, 2026. The Board of the biggest grassroot league in Africa, while thanking the over 300 clubs in its ecosystem for the ongoing dedication to grassroots football development in Nigeria, officially inform all state FAs and affiliates of the kickoff date, which is sacrosanct.  According to a correspondence from the NLO Secretariat Media Channel, it stressed that the U19 Youth League registration deadline is August 7, 2026, as all clubs must complete the registration of their players on the NLO portal (www.nlo.ng). Failure to do so will lead to exclusion from the season's fixtures. For Statutory Compliance, the NLO has adopted ARTICLE 2.01(3). All clubs must be affiliated with a state and pay the annual registration fee set by the NLO Board. Clubs that do not comply will be considered to have w...
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Abuja All Stars Veterans Tournament Kicks Off August 8, Offers ₦5 Million Prize Pool For Winners

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Abuja All Stars Veterans Tournament Kicks Off August 8, Offers ₦5 Million Prize Pool  For Winners The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated Abuja All Stars Veterans Tournament , with organisers confirming that the competition will kick off on August 8, 2026 , featuring 21 teams drawn into four groups and a total ₦5 million prize pool . The tournament, which will run for two months , is designed to promote fitness, unity and friendship among veteran footballers while rekindling the competitive spirit of some of the country's former football stars. To further raise the stakes, the champions will receive a cash prize of ₦2.5 million , while the runners-up will earn ₦1.5 million . The third-placed team will take home ₦1 million , making it one of the biggest prize offerings in veterans' football in Abuja. Following the draw ceremony, Group A consists of Nyanya All Stars, All Stars Aleyita, Timeless Titans Club, City Gate Sports Club and Like Minds. Group...
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FC Midtjylland Honours FC Ebedei President Barrister Churchill Oliseh

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FC Midtjylland Honours FC Ebedei President Barrister Churchill Oliseh Barrister Churchill Oliseh's visit to the MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark, was more than just a routine appearance.  The FC Ebedei President received an emotional honour, with chants and tributes from FC Midtjylland and its fans before their UEFA Europa League qualification on Thursday against Beşiktaş. For 25 years, FC Ebedei has been a key partner to FC Midtjylland, nurturing emerging talents for careers in Europe.  Before kickoff, Churchill, along with his wife, who's the vice-president of the club, his sons Fredrick Oliseh, the General Manager and Head of Youth Development, Gabriel and Stefan, received a warm welcome and a standing ovation as the Matchday Announcer highlighted his contributions.  The Olisehs then approached the home supporters' side of the stadium, visibly pleased and thanking the crowd, to which the crowd responded with further applause.  Churchill expressed his emot...
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Pre-Season: Kwara United To Face Shooting Stars In Friendly Match On Sunday In Ibadan

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Pre-Season: Kwara United To Face Shooting Stars In Friendly Match On Sunday In Ibadan Kwara United will continue their preparations for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season with a high-profile pre-season friendly against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on Sunday in Ibadan. The Harmony Boys are expected to face the Oluyole Warriors in a keenly contested encounter as both clubs intensify preparations for the new football season. While Kwara United are fine-tuning their squad ahead of the NPFL campaign, Shooting Stars are also gearing up for their continental assignment. The friendly presents another opportunity for Kwara United's technical crew to assess the team's progress, test tactical approaches, and build match fitness ahead of the new season. With the NPFL kickoff drawing closer, the Harmony Boys will be aiming to put in a strong performance against one of Nigeria's most experienced clubs as they continue their build-up to the 2026/...
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Kwara United appoints Suraj Ayeleso as new Captain

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Kwara United appoints Suraj Ayeleso as new Captain Kwara United Football Club has announced goalkeeper Suraj Ayeleso as the club's new captain, with Alao Mohammed named as vice-captain ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season. Head Coach Ashifat Sulyman made the announcement during the team's ongoing pre-season camping in Offa following the departures of former captain and vice AbdulAfeez Musa and Kabiru Mohammed.  According to the coach, Ayeleso's vast experience as one of the longest-serving goalkeepers in the NPFL will bring leadership, stability, and value to the Harmony Boys, while also helping to guide the club's younger players. Meanwhile, Kwara United will this afternoon take on Offa FC in their second pre-season friendly at the Federal Polytechnic Sports Complex, Offa, by 3:00 pm. The Harmony Boys played out a 1-1 draw with Laycon FA in their opening pre-season fixture and will continue their preparations on Sunday whe...
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