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Benue State Government has declared it's interest to host the 2018 edition of the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tourney. The iconic Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi is expected to host matches of the Nigeria's most prestigious domestic club event, the Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament. General Coordinator of the tourney, Tunde Shamsudeen, disclosed to Gold Cup Media Team after Kano Pillars were crowned champions of the 5th edition with 1-0 triumph over defending champion Lobi Stars FC  to claim their second Gold Cup trophy in three years courtesy of a 33rd minute strike from Rabiu Ali.  "The next edition of the Gold Cup could be moved out of Ilorin, Kwara State, capital. We are delighted to announce that the Food Basket State have signified its intentions to host the next edition of the Gold Cup. "Reason been that, we want to spread it to other Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fans state. You would agree with me that there's a good follower-ship of our three tier leag

Austin Ezeani's goal in the 62nd minute ensured Mountain of Fire Miracles and Ministries  FC claimed their first win against ABS FC in Day 5 of the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament played at Kwara State Stadium on Sunday. MFM FC began the thrilling match like a wounded lion and scored their first goal in the 4th minute of the encounter through Adebayo Waheed curling effort. The Olukoya Boys went further with a long throw in from Zikiye Jonathan straight to Waheed Adebayo who connected awkwardly. Saraki Boys got a deserved equaliser through Abubakar Yusuf after he perfectly placed his classy freekick that beat MFM FC's Olawale Oremade. The Olukoya Boys came back firing in the second half but ABS FC was lucky after Soliu Dogo had a beautiful moment rushing out to clear out a dangerous pass directed towards Adebayo Waheed. Substitute Austin Ezeani revived MFM FC hopes after he carefully put the ball beyond on rushing Soliu Dogo after been poked by Waheed Adebayo. Ali Ibrahi

A goal mouth scrambled effort by Anthony Okpotu ensured defending champions Lobi Stars salvaged a point in grueling matchday 3 of the ongoing Gold Cup Preseason Tournament in Ilorin on Friday. Victor Denis had earlier shoot Pillars ahead in the 25th minute as his overhead kicked crossed the line before Kano Pillars' keeper, Lawrence John could pick. Pillars' Ibrahim Alhassan tried a distance shot on target Lawrence John held firmly on the line. Ebube Duru raced past his marker to take a shot for Lobi Stars in the sixth minute but his attempt went inches wide. Kano Pillars thought they had taken the lead two minutes later when Rabiu Ali gets a through pass from Nwagua's low pass but John denied him as he parried to corner. Lobi responded with a renewed vigor as Ojo Tolulope run down the right flank to locate Okputu but Pillars' defenders combined well to clear their line. Kano Pillars' goal arrived in the 25th minute when Victor Denis' overhead kick went pa

Stephen Alfred's 60th minute strike denied Rivers United their  second victory at the ongoing Gold Cup Preseason Tournament decided at the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin on Friday afternoon. The two teams started the match like a house on fire, firing from all cylinders. Rivers United created the first attempt on goal in the fifth minute of the entertaining encounter when Samuel Akinubi tested the Afonja Warriors goalkeeper, Eze Chidiebere with a ferocious shot. Kwara United's last season top scorer in the Nigeria National League, Micheal Ohanu had a chance to get the opener for his team but his flick header couldn't beat Rivers United goalkeeper, Cole Roberi. The remaining minutes of the first half turned out to be a cagey affair as both teams struggled to find a breakthrough. The second 45 minutes of the game saw both teams scoring a goal each. Stanley Eguma's men were awarded a penalty after a foul on Martins Usule by Lanre Shuaibu and Ali Chiwendu nicely converted

The title sponsor of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Access Bank, has promised the world that the third edition of the showpiece will be the best ever in the history. Speaking during a press briefing to announce the 2018 edition of the race in Lagos on Thursday, the Group Managing Director of the bank, Herbert Wigwe, said the bank will bring almost 100,000 marathoners across the world to Lagos for the race. “February 10, 2018, Access Bank will once again bring together almost 100,000 marathoners converging in Lagos for the third edition of the race,” he said. “When we started three years ago, people were wondering what we are trying to achieve, firstly, it was to show the beauty in Lagos, to show that the state is ready for business, also, we have to come together and change the narrative of Africa and most importantly Nigeria on how people see the country. “People should be able to see that good thing can come out of the country, that Nigeria can host world class event, touri