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Tosin Omoyele gave Osun United Football Club a share of the points against My People Football Club on Wednesday evening in a rescheduled Week 11 contest of the Bet9ja Nigeria National League. The former COD United gifted goal poacher, provided evidence of just what he can do with the right delivery into the box as he powered home a superb 76th minute equaliser off an assist from Obasi Chigozie, for the Omoluabi Giants to earn their second points away from home. Omoyele has increased his season tally to eight (8) from sixteen (16) matches. Shodipo Damilare, gave the home side the lead after capitalizing on a defensive blunder in the 47th minute to calmly scored the opening goal at the Soccer Temple, Agege, Lagos. Osun United were well worth their point and coach Duke Udi, may feel slightly aggrieved over a couple of key chances wasted in front of goal by his charges. The Omoluabi Giants threatened sporadically after conceding two minutes into the second half as My goalkeeper Vince

Kogi United on Saturday recorded another vital point on the road as their hosts FC Abuja forced them to one all at the Area Pitch Stadium, Abuja. John Jerome shoot Kogi United into lead with five minutes into second half after both sides grind out a goalless first half. Abubakar Danlami was controversially sent off in the 76th minutes for his second bookable offense to give the host a numerical advantage. And just as when the boys of Coach Tunde Abdulrahman were almost settled for the total victory, centre referee Daniel Katsina awarded an 88th minute spot kick as he assumed Micheal Bolaji had pushed Yaro Zakari in the box. United's goalkeeper Ogundare Detan guessed right as he dived full length to the left but his hand could not reach Chidi Ernest's penalty. The game started on a high tempo as both sides created a brilliant attacks but weren't lucky to find a way through. FC Abuja came close on two occasions in the first half when Samuel John's header crashed th

Osun United Football Club beat AS Racine Football Club 3-1 after a brace from Tosin Omoyele, in one of the Week 17 contests of the Bet9ja Nigeria National League. The two teams were evenly matched in the early minutes of the contest before Fimihan Gafar, grabbed the opener for the Lagos based team in the 25th minute to silence the home fans. Racine goalkeeper Adeyemi Taiwo, pulled incredible saves to deny Omoyele, Damola Fakayode, Victor Okeji and Adeyemi Adeyeye, who went into act of terrorizing after conceding. Omoyele in the 42nd minute draw level for the Omoluabi Giants via goal mouth scramble. The young former COD United frontman doubled Osun United's lead in the 44th minute to increased his season tally to seven (7) from fifteen (15) matches. AS Racine gaffer and former Super Eagles gangling striker, Victor Okechukwu Agali, was sent to the stand moment after Osun United second goal for unsportsmanlike conduct. Adeyeye, in the 61st minute scored the third goal from close

The reward for hard work as the saying goes, is success.  There cannot be any better way to sum up the achievements of Super Eagles and Austria Wien striker Kayode Olanrewaju whose recent club exploits has caught the attention of some of Europe's finest clubs.            The latest in his long list of potential suitors is Belgian Jupiler league side FC Brugge who alongside Rennes of France are the new entrants, in a long list of interested buyers queueing up for the signature of former Maccabi Natanya of Israel striker.          Kayode is the hottest striker in the Austrian Bundesliga this season having scored 17 league goals with 8 assists to his name as he sits top of the goal scorers chart, one better than home boy Deni Alar of table toppers Salzburg.         The former Nigerian youth international increased his tally for the season to 17 when he scored the second goal for the Vienna based club, in their 2-3 home defeat to Salzburg on Thursday. That did not however deter

The reward for hard work as the saying goes, is success.  There cannot be any better way to sum up the achievements of Super Eagles and Austria Wien striker Kayode Olanrewaju whose recent club exploits has caught the attention of some of Europe's finest clubs.            The latest in his long list of potential suitors is Belgian Jupiler league side FC Brugge who alongside Rennes of France are the new entrants, in a long list of interested buyers queueing up for the signature of the former Maccabi Natanya of Israel striker.          Kayode is the hottest striker in the Austrian Bundesliga this season having scored 17 league goals with 8 assists to his name as he sits top of the goal scorers chart, one better than home boy Deni Alar of table toppers Salzburg.         The former Nigerian youth international increased his tally for the season to 17 when he scored the second goal for the Vienna based club, in their 2-3 home defeat to Salzburg on Thursday. That did not however de

Dele Ayenugba has expressed delight after guiding Hapoel Ashqelon to make history by remaining in the Israeli top division for more than a season in club's history. Ayenugba joined Ashqelon on loan from his parent club, Bnei Yehuda and was impressive in goal as they escape relegation to remain in Super League having never enjoy more than a season in their previous trials. The former Enyimba FC goalkeeper who admitted that it was a difficult season for his adopted club noted that Ashqelon gave him opportunity to relaunch his career to be shortlisted as one of the best keepers of the season in Israel top flight. "I joined Hapoel Ashqelon for only one season, on a loan from Bnei Yehuda with a one year contract left. It was a very hard season for Ashqelon, most especially for me because all the media said we were going to go back to second league as Ashqelon never stayed a season in super league. "But with grace of God and favor, God relaunched me back with Hapoel Ashqel

  KAS Eupen sensational forward, Henry Onyekuru, netted his 20th league goal of the season as his team beat Royal Exel Mouscron 2-0 in their last home game of the Belgian Pro League on Wednesday.  The Nigerian-born 19-year-old striker who is now joint-top scorer, Lukasz Teodorczyk of Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League continued with his impressive scoring form yesterday netting his 20th goal of the season.  Jeffren Suarez’s 42nd minute goal was enough for the hosts to end the first half claiming a one goal lead off a well tailored  pass from Christian Brüls.  Onyekuru put the game beyond the visitors with eight minutes to end the match. The teenage striker dribbled past his makers before he slotted home the second goal of the game with a great finish.      Henry revealed to  nigeriasportsarena.blogspot. com  that he’s looking forward to wining the Belgian Pro League top scorer award as his team prepare for their last league match against SV Roeselare.  “My target in the last game of

Gombe United came under grave reprimand and financial sanctions by the League Management Company (LMC) for various breaches of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Framework and Rules arising from disruptive conduct of their supporters and officials in a rescheduled Match Day 19 fixture against Rangers International. The LMC in a separate letter to goalkeeper Emmanuel Fabiyi of Gombe United sympathised with him for the assault by the club supporters but also warned him against making comments in the media that portray the league in bad light and reminded him of the rules guiding public utterances of players and officials In a summary jurisdiction notice issued the club late Friday, Gombe United were cited for breach of Rules B.13.18, C9 and C1. Supporters of the club were adjudged to have thrown objects towards the field of play including stones hurled at a player of Rangers international during the match and which amounted to a breach of Rule B13.18 punishable under Ru

36 Lion Fc Coach Akinrele Francis has apologized to esteemed fans following their away loss to Juvenile Fc 2-1 at Gateway International Stadium, Ilaro. "Our fans remain the best anytime, any day.  I love them, they're very passionate with the team and we can feel both at training and during matches," Akinrele disclosed to 36Lion Media team. "We are deeply sorry. Sometimes in football the unexpected happens but that's not the end. It's a league with so many matches yet to be played, so we're winning more of away and home games this season. "36 Lion is an ambitious side, we are not giving up from winning our group this season. We shall make our fans smile,as they have shown the world that they are proud of us," he concluded. Akinrele admitted Juvenile Fc were the better side in the encounter, but I extol praise to my boys for showing their display on the pitch. "Juvenile were king today and they deserve it. We’ll go back and work again&q

  Alice Ogebe scored in each half to help Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Champions, Rivers Angels secure a hard fought 2-1 win over their eternal rivals, Bayelsa Queens in a Match Day 7 derby played inside the Yakubu Gowon stadiumon Wednesday. Ogebe had opened scoring in the 40th minute to hand the ‘Jewel of Rivers’ a 1-0 lead before half time. Bayelsa Queens responded in the second half following a mistake from goalkeeper Tochukwu Oluehi who was delivering a quick service but had her shot hit Angels central back, Gladys Akpa and it fell in front of Yetunde Adeboyejo who made no mistake to level terms in the 52nd minute. The heavy downpour couldn’t stop the visitors from pressurizing the Edwin Okon led side as they tried to get more goals but the defense line of the host prevented them from achieving their aim.   The former Super Falcons gaffer, Okon made some strategic changes in the 57th and 58th minute as Cynthia Aku replaced Rafiat Sule while Glory Iroka came on for Cecilia N

  A controversial 41st minute Penalty converted by Kabiru Yaro for Mighty Jets ensured Kogi United left Jos empty handed with another defeat in the Matchday Eight of the Nigeria National League, NNL encounter on Wednesday. Match captain for Kogi United Musa Stephen was adjudged to have blocked a cross into United's box with his hand as claimed by assistant referee Rasheed Ismaila from Kwara who alerted his Centre Referee Kolawole Emmanuel (Kwara). Yaro converted the spot kick as he dispatched the ball to the bottom left corner. The opening half an hour of the game was lively as both sides created scoring chances but couldn't find a way through with calculative defense. Just as the game was heading to stalemate at half time, Jets attacked from right flank through Ahuda Williams. The forward tried a cross into United's box but was blocked by Stephen which made Detan to make an easy catch. But the CR had to heed to his assistant who signaled,to the amazement of the players for

Captain Nelson Esor scored in the 16th minute then missed a penalty in the 86th as Go Round FC beat AS Raccine 1-0 to keep the pressure on Heartland FC who currently top the table. Played under difficult conditions with the pitch water logged after heavy rains before the game, Nelson Esor jumped highest to head the ball behind goalkeeper Adeyemi Taiwo. Go Round FC coach, Ngozi Elechi made two substitutions in the game, Onuoha Chikezie replacing George Vincent in the 60th minute and Sesugh Kor going in for Dominic Junior in the 71st. AS Raccine’s Victor Agali took off Odewale Taiwo for Mutairu Idris in the 82nd minute. There was not much action in the 2nd half except for Chidi Nwachukwu hitting the upright late in the game and an 83rd minute penalty given to Go Round FC with less than six minutes left on the clock. After a mild protest from AS Raccine players, Nelson Esor blasted the penalty kick to the high heavens. Go Round FC coach, Ngozi Elechi said after the game that the wi

  It was joy galore as the Nationwide League One (NLO) and Pipul TV signed a Title Sponsorship deal worth N100million in its first year of the three years contract, a deal that has been described by Mohammed Alkali, the independent Chairman of the NLO  as partnership that will change the fortune of Stakeholders in the cradle of football in Nigeria.   According to him, the sponsorship deal with Pipul TV will lift the burden off the shoulders of majority of the club owners of which over 80% of them are in the private sector in Nigeria , stressing further that the league is a viable option for Corporate Nigeria to invest in with 189 clubs josstllng for honours at the three divisions of the league.     “This Title Sponsorship deal with Pipul TV will change the fortune of the stakeholders in the league and it is a welcome development. This deal will definately reduce the burden incured by the owners of the clubs in the Nationwide League and it will interest to know that over 80% of club own

  Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC forwards, Olatunbosun Sikiruand Stephen Odey' have described their first ever Super Eagles call-up as dream come true, Mountaintopfc.com can report. The two Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) stars were included in the Nigeria's squad for the friendly game against Corsica and a camping in France ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against South Africa on Saturday, June 10.   Both players have been impressive in the Nigerian topflight this season, their outstanding performances in the leagues have earned them the much-awaiting senior national team invitation. Odey, the Nigerian top league leading scorer and influential left winger, Olatunbosun have scored 19 goals with eight assists in the first stanza of the 2016/17 NPFL season. The former has scored five goals with five assists so far in the league. "I'm very happy with the call up, it's a dream come true and I want to thank the coaching

  Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC net buster, Stephen Odey, has tendered an unreserved apology to the club's management after his botched move to Denmark. The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) leading scorer with 14 goals who has just been handed an invitation to the senior national team, the Super Eagles of Nigeria returned to his team last weekend after the controversial trip to Danish club FC Midtjylland. "Right now I need to remain focus because many things have happened in the past and I want to plead and apologies for everything that has happened but now I'm looking forward to the Super Eagles assignment.   " For me to claim a permanent shirt in the team, well I think I need to do more of what I normally do before on the field of play and outside the field of play, I need to play to the coaches instructions by so doing so I believe I will be a regular in the team," the teenage striker disclosed to mountaintop  fc.com . Odey and his str

Oluwaseun Ogunribide's goal won the Ogun State FA Cup for Nationwide League One side, Almar Football Club against JCTC Football Club in a low-key final at MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta. Ogunribide half volley from a right side cross by Sheu Fagbemi, in the 65th minute was enough for the NLO side to lift the coveted trophy. Almar were runners up in last year's edition, as they suffered a 3-0 defeat in the hands of Gateway United Football Club. JCTC FC enjoyed possession but rarely posed a serious threat, and Almar held on to claim the trophy for the first time. It was a personal triumph for emotional Almar President Dare Aleibiosu, who rewarded his team wholesomely with cash of #200, 000 for winning the Ogun State FA Cup on Sunday. Speaking with newsmen after the game, the astute football administrator expressed satisfaction with his players performance and urged his charges to remain focused ahead of future hostilities. He stated further that the

  Red hot Yenicami Ağdelen Kulubu prolific goal poacher, John Okoye, has emerged as the all-time leading scorer with 41 goals in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus league on Saturday after his team secured a 3-6 win over Baf Ülkü Yurdu.   Okoye who was on 37 goals before the last league match wrapped up the season scoring four mind blowing goals away from home against 11th placed Baf Ülkü Yurdu, thus setting a new goal record in the Northern Cyprus League. With the 41 league goals scored, John is now the all time leading scorer in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. His exploits in front of goal has helped the North Nicosia club emerged as the champions of the K-PET League 2016/17 season. " I'm so happy with the new goal record I set in the league and I want to thank God for this great thing he has done for me.   " Scoring 41 league goals in my first season with my club, It's an amazing achievement for a first timer. It has never happened before in the leagu