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Nigerian winger Akinkunmi Amoo secures move to Shanghai, marking a new chapter in his career Nigeria winger Akinkunmi Amoo has finalized his transfer to Shanghai Jiading Huilong, a club in Chinese League One. The former Hammarby player caught the attention of the coaching staff at the Chinese team, leading to a well-deserved contract offer. With Amoo joining their squad, Shanghai Jiading Huilong is not merely acquiring a player; they are welcoming a transformative force, a beacon of potential, and a representation of football excellence. Amoo's entry into Shanghai Jiading Huilong has generated significant excitement within Chinese football, given his exceptional skills and impressive performances on the pitch. To note, the Nigerian forward has previously played for Hammarby, Copenhagen, and Omonia Nicosia. At just 22 years old, Amoo is a multifaceted talent whose commitment and enthusiasm for the sport reflect the core principles and spirit of soccer. He consistently as...

  The 36 Lion product is the newest member of KAS Eupen Belgian club KAS Eupen has finalized the loan acquisition of Nigerian left winger Ade Wedingo Oguns for the remainder of the season. The arrangement was expedited by Cem Sagar, CEO of Diamond Sports Management, along with his reliable associate Brian Paramore. Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, was present at the unveiling event on Thursday. Wedingo's football career began at 36 Lion, and he has also played in the Benin Republic, Caracas, and Wydad Casablanca. Hailing from Iwaya, Wedingo has entered into a contract with KAS Eupen that extends until the season's conclusion, with an option for a three-year extension. The 23-year-old scored 20 goals and provided 13 assists in 68 matches during his time at Caracas. He then added 5 goals and 2 assists in 18 appearances while at Wydad Casablanca. It is noteworthy that Wedingo participated in the most recent Lagos Supremacy ...

Lagos is gearing up to host a landmark event in African boxing history: the inaugural Yucateco World Boxing Council (WBC) amateur boxing championship. The tournament, organized by Yucateco Boxing Promotions in conjunction with Africa’s premier boxing organization, will take place from February 6th to 8th at the Molade Okoya Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium. The championship will feature boxers from eight nations: Kenya, Uganda, Togo, Senegal, Ghana, Mali, Cameroon, and Nigeria. Omonlei Yakubu Imadu, CEO of Yucateco Boxing Promotions, expressed his excitement about bringing this prestigious event to Nigeria. “I am happy my promotion has finally made this happen; bringing the first ever WBC amateur tournament to Africa is not child’s play, and I am most importantly very happy that this will be happening in my beloved country, Nigeria. We are bringing the world to Lagos, and this truly delights me,” he said. The tournament has attracted...

The curtain of the indoor sports of the highly OBASA Games 2024 will draw to a close on Friday at the indoor sports hall of the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium. The one-week competition showcased the best of chess, scrabble, table tennis, and boxing from the budding talents of both male and female U-15 and U-19 categories. The young players locked horns among each other in their different games from the preliminary stages, culminating to the knock-out and with a grand finale tomorrow to reveal the winners. The local organising chairman, Abdulganiu Obasa, reiterated and recognised the abundance of talent Nigeria is blessed with as we go into the grand finale with high expectations. "The past four days have been a testament to the fact that Nigeria is indeed blessed with budding talents. We have seen raw and untapped talents during this event. "The event is also laden with emotion from participants who could not qualify in each different rounds across boxing, table te...

Elebuibon Boyz Football Club unveiled its new kits for the 2025 Nationwide League One season to the delight of their growing fans.  The Elebuibon Boyz new jersey now has OTUAGASA FOUNDATION as its partner on its front-of-shirt.  Giving an insight into the partnership, the CEO of OTUAGASA FOUNDATION, Ogundeji Ifadamitan Elebuibon noted.  "The prowess of Elebuibon Boyz within a few years of its founding was the reason behind the partnership.  "It's also on record that their talent hunting is top-notch, as they're the only team in Osun State that prioritizes young and quality players, whom they groom to make it to the next level of their careers." The kits produced by Nigeria's top-rated brand Owu Sports Wears were made from quality materials with a cutting-edge design inspired by the classic blue and white stripes to aid visibility on the pitch.  The design is a mix of tradition and innovation, simple and evokes the club's sexy brand of football...

Chief Operating Officer Olushola Ogunnowo and League Manager Tayo Egbaiyelo (MON) during the week had a productive meeting with the Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo.  The meeting in Yenegoa also had House Committee Chairman on Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Tare Porri, Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS), Mr. Irorodamie Komonibo and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Mrs. Alagoa-Aigbiniode Grace in attendance. Chief Operating Officer (COO), Olushola Ogunnowo, told NLO Media Channel.  "We had a robust and successful deliberations with His Excellency, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo and other key government officials in Bayelsa's sports sector, on how the state can inculcate one of NLO's major activities into its football programmes.  "Governor Douye Diri deserves all the accolades he has been getting as his 'Prosperity Administration’ has impacted the meaningfully on the youths via football and other sports. ...