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Valiant FC Unveil New Jerseys Ahead of 2026/27 TCC League Campaign Valiant FC have unveiled their new home and away jerseys ahead of the 2026/27 season of The Creative Championship (TCC) League, with the Lagos-based club set to begin their campaign against Beyond Limits FA. The newly unveiled kits maintain the club’s distinctive green-and-white identity, with the designs giving the Brave Boys a fresh look as they prepare for another competitive season. The launch comes as Valiant FC look to build on their reputation as one of the clubs committed to developing and showcasing young Nigerian football talents. Valiant FC will open their 2026/27 TCC League campaign against Beyond Limits FA on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, with kick-off scheduled for 9:00am . The fixture is listed as one of the opening Matchday 1 encounters on the official TCC platform. The club, led by CEO Japheth Zubairu , has continued to position itself around youth de...

Valiant FC Product Tunde Akinsola Joins Cercle Brugge on Permanent Deal Until 2030 Valiant FC product Tunde Akinsola has completed a major move to Belgian Pro League side Cercle Brugge , joining the club permanently from Portuguese outfit AVS Futebol SAD on a contract running until June 2030, with an option for an additional year. The 23-year-old winger arrives in Belgium after an impressive spell in Portugal, where he established himself as an important player for AVS. Reports indicate that Cercle Brugge paid around €1.5 million for the Nigerian, beating competition from English Championship side Blackburn Rovers for his signature. Akinsola began his football journey with Valiant FC in Nigeria before moving to Sweden at 17 to continue his development with Vasalund. He later joined Spanish side Real Valladolid, progressing from the reserve team to the first-team squad and making his La Liga debut against Sevilla in 2023 . He moved to AVS initia...

Meet the Newly Appointed Nigeria U23 Assistant Coach, Deniran Ortega Nigeria U23 Head Coach Eric Chelle has unveiled Deniran Ortega as one of his two new assistant coaches for the Olympic Eagles, as the team begins preparations for the upcoming U23 AFCON qualifiers and a push to return Nigeria to the Olympic Games. The appointment, made directly by Chelle who doubles as Head Coach of the Super Eagles and the U23 side, is part of a deliberate effort to blend international best practices with deep local knowledge in the technical setup of the national U23 team. Deniran Ortega hails from Lagos State and has steadily built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s brightest young coaching minds. Based in the United Kingdom, he brings a global outlook shaped by formal training and practical experience across different footballing environments. He is a UEFA Licensed Coach and also holds several professional coaching qualifications from football bodies in Africa and Nigeria. That combinati...

Edun FC Win Inaugural Adam Akanbi Memorial Unity Cup as AVM Lanre Ibrahim Honours Late Father Edun Football Club have emerged champions of the maiden Alhaji Adam Olohuntoyin Akanbi Memorial Unity Cup, defeating Isalekoto Football Club 1–0 in a keenly contested final at the Kwara Football Academy Pitch, George Innih Stadium, Ilorin. The final, played on Wednesday, ended goalless in the first half, with both teams displaying impressive football artistry and determination in their bid to lift the inaugural trophy. The decisive moment came in the second half when tournament top scorer, Habeebullahi Jamoodo, found the back of the net to hand Edun FC the historic victory. Speaking shortly after the final, the tournament sponsor, AVM Oluwatoyin Lanre Ibrahim (Rtd.), commended all participating teams for their sportsmanship, discipline and competitive spirit throughout the championship. AVM Ibrahim said the tournament was organised in memory of his late father, Alhaji Adam Olohunto...

Azeez Yusuf Delighted With Niger Tornadoes Debut Win Over Enyimba, Targets Strong Finish In NPFL New Niger Tornadoes defender Azeez Yusuf has expressed his delight after making his debut for the Ikon Allah Boys in Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Enyimba in Minna. Yusuf, who recently joined Niger Tornadoes from El-Kanemi Warriors, was handed his debut in the important league encounter and helped the home side secure a valuable victory against the former Nigerian champions. The centre-back looked composed in the heart of the defence, contributing to the team’s efforts as Niger Tornadoes held on to claim all three points and begin Yusuf’s career with the club on a winning note. The former Kwara Football Academy graduate said he was pleased to mark his first appearance with a victory, describing the result as a positive beginning to his journey with the Ikon Allah Boys. Yusuf, a two-time President Federation Cup winner with El-Kanemi Warriors, is now targeting a stro...

Gov Bago directs resumption of work on abandoned Maikunkele stadium — NSSC Chairman By Abubakar Hassan Niger State Governor, Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago, has directed the resumption of work on the abandoned stadium project at Maikunkele in Bosso Local Government Area of the state, Chairman of the Niger State Sports Commission (NSSC), Hon. Amb. Danjuma Abdul Masu, has disclosed. Hon. Masu, who made this known in an exclusive interview, said the stadium project had remained abandoned for more than 10 years, adding that work on the facility was expected to resume next year. According to him, the proposed stadium would have an initial seating capacity of about 10,000 spectators, with provision for future expansion, stressing that the project would complement the recently upgraded Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium in Minna. The NSSC chairman described the upgrade of the Bako Kontagora Stadium as a major development for sports in the state, but cautioned that the facility must be pr...