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Ooni, Olubadan to Grace Ex-Ibadan Professionals vs Ex-Super Eagles Novelty Match, EIPFA School of Sports Launch The Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Adewolu Ladoja are among top dignitaries expected to attend the novelty football match between Ex-Ibadan Professionals and former Super Eagles players slated for Sunday, May 31, 2026. The event, scheduled for 3:00pm, will also serve as the official launch of the EIPFA School of Sports, an initiative of the Ex-Ibadan Professional Footballers Association aimed at discovering and developing young sporting talents. Organisers, through a promotional video released ahead of the event, described the presence of the revered monarchs as a major boost to the programme and a reflection of growing support for grassroots sports development. The novelty clash is expected to bring together several former football stars with roots in Ibadan alongside retired Sup...

5D Global FC Announces Third Edition of Soccer Scouting Program in Abuja 5D Global FC has announced the third edition of its Soccer Scouting Program, aimed at discovering and developing talented footballers while creating pathways to international opportunities. According to information released by the organisers, the scouting program will take place from May 24 to 26 and continue from May 29 to June 1 at the FIFA Goal Project Field in Abuja. Activities are scheduled to run daily from 8:00am to noon. The initiative is designed to provide young football talents with exposure to scouts and club directors expected from cities including Copenhagen, Stockholm, and London. Tagged with the slogan “Be Seen. Be Scouted. Be The Next,” the program is focused on identifying promising players and connecting them with opportunities beyond Nigeria’s borders. 5D Global FC, whose motto is “Discover, Develop, Deliver,” stated that the scouting exercise will serve as a platform for aspiring f...

Engr Dada floors Incumbent, others, secures APC ticket for Bosso-Paikoro after rerun By Abubakar Hassan A FIFA-licensed player intermediary and Chairman of Niger Tornadoes FC, Engr. Ibrahim Dada Maikunkele, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Bosso–Paikoro Federal Constituency, following a rerun primary election conducted on Tuesday. Engr. Dada, a structural engineer and former State Coordinator of the Rural Access and Mobility Project (RAMP), had earlier taken a clear lead in the initial primary election held on Saturday. However, the exercise was declared inconclusive due to logistical challenges encountered in some wards across the constituency. The rerun election, which took place in Bosso Central and Chanchaga wards of Bosso Local Government Area, as well as selected wards in Paikoro Local Government Area, provided a decisive outcome, with Engr. Dada securing a total of 6,491 votes to clinch the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 general ...

Scout Report: La Planet Midfielder Majeed Morrow Emerges As Key Prospect In 2026 NLO La Planet FC midfielder Majeed Saka Morrow has continued to attract attention with his impressive performances in the ongoing Nationwide League One (NLO) season, establishing himself as one of the club’s emerging prospects. Majeed, who operates primarily as a dynamic midfielder, has become an integral part of the La Planet side that has remained unbeaten in five matches this season. The talented midfielder who scored the penalty that earned his side their 1-0 win over Na Royal FC on Monday has stood out for his versatility in central midfield roles, combining physical presence with technical composure to influence games consistently for the Ilorin-based outfit. One of his major strengths has been his ability to carry the ball confidently through midfield lines with control and purpose, while also contributing defensively through intelligent positioning and timely interceptions. The midfield...

Exclusive: Kwara United Pays Part of Outstanding Allowances to Coach Tunde Sanni Kwara United has reportedly made a part payment of the outstanding entitlements owed to its former Technical Adviser, Tunde Sanni. This medium exclusively gathered that the payment was made on Tuesday. “Part of the outstanding allowances Kwara United owed Tunde Sanni was paid yesterday,” a source claimed. The source further stated that the Kwara United  Chairman Kumbi Titiloye is working hard to fulfil the club's obligations will also continue to ensure  that the club achieve its aims and objectives. It would be recalled that Coach Tunde Sanni was asked to step aside from his role in October last year. Following his exit from the Harmony Boys, the experienced gaffer has since secured another job with Benin Republic top-flight side Jeunesse Sportive de Pobè. The veteran tactician penned a deal to lead the Beninese club until the end of the season.

Kwara United Edge Sporting Supreme U-19 on Penalties to Reach Federation Cup Round of 32 The defending champions of the President Federation Cup, Kwara United, have secured a place in the Round of 32 after defeating Sporting Supreme U-19 of Abuja 4-2 on penalties at the Prince Abubakar Audu University Stadium, Anyigba, Kogi State. The Harmony Boys fought back from behind to earn a 2-2 draw in regulation time before prevailing in the shootout. Sporting Supreme took advantage of their attacking urgency and aggression to score twice in the first half, finding the net in the 24th and 37th minutes. Kwara United had earlier thought they had opened the scoring through Salisu Mustapha, but the effort was ruled out for offside. Sporting Supreme later capitalized on a counterattack to head into the break with the advantage. Coach Ashifat Suleiman made decisive tactical substitutions at halftime, introducing Junior Aimufua and Philip Ozor, and both players made immediate impact. Aimuf...