Category: Grassroot
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Taye Abdulateef joins giants Olympiacos
18-year-old Nigerian prodigy, Taiye Abdulateef has joined Greek giants Olympiacos from Unicorns Football Academy, Ilorin on a 4-year contract, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Victor Awoniyi, CEO of the academy, confirmed that the attacker had joined the Under 19 squad of the reigning European Conference League champions. Taiye, who already played a match made an impressive debut for…
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LSFA to hold annual general assembly, football town hall meeting next month
Lagos State Football Association has put all plans in top gear towards hosting a successful Annual General Assembly, scheduled to hold Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Lagos, beginning 9am as made available to Nigeriasoccernet.com. In the notification letter signed by the LSFA Secretary, Akeem Rabiu- Okikiopusu, it is inviting all members of the State…
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Grassroots football is challenging in Nigeria – Football Agency Boss
A foremost players agent and football administrator Pele John Taiwo has tasked grassroots football managers to rejig and revitalise the system in a way that showcase the true value of football developments. The lle-lfe based grassroots football enthusiast and Academy owner whose products are making waves in Europe advocates for right environments, more opportunities and…
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Lagos FA appoint CEO’s for state league, also U15, U17 leagues
The board of Lagos State Football Association led by Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, on Saturday, announced the appointment of Wale Joseph, a veteran sports journalist and former Lagos FA board member as the Chief Executive Officer, of the State Football League. The board also appointed experienced football administrator, Dele Gbajumo, as the Chief Executive officer,…
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LSFA successful kids football program highlights grassroots development commitment
Saturday, August 10th, 2024, at Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan Lagos would go down in the history of Nigeria football, particularly, in Lagos State, as the board of Lagos State Football Association led by Hajji Gafar Liameed, in conjunction with the State’s Female Football Development Committee, successfully held a 1-day football development and mentoring programme for…
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Osun FA Announces Jury For ?jaja II U-17 Challenge Cup Logo Designs Contest
Osun Football Association has announced three man jury to select the winner of the ?jaja II Under 17 Challenge Cup logo designs Contest, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Seyi Akanni, the Director of Media at the Osun FA will serve as Chairman of the jury while Yinka Olawole, a Women’s football specialist and Isaac Sanyaolu, a seasoned…
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LSFA, partners, strengthen relationship on female football development
Ahead of the much-anticipated Girl Child 1-day football development and mentoring programme, billed to hold Saturday, August 10th, beginning 9am-5pm, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, the Lagos State female football development committee, has intensified its drive to engender a rewarding and longer lasting female football ecosystem, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Speaking at the well-attended press conference…
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LSFA newly appointed female football development committee set for first mentorship training
The Lagos State Football Association is its continued quest for footballing excellence, has announced the establishment of its Female Football Development Committee, ostensibly aimed at empowering women in football, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. To kick off its initiatives, the committee will host a mentorship and training program on August 10th, 2024. According LSFA, the programme will provide…
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Five Lagos State DFA chairmen pledge support to FEFCAN
Five Lagos State divisional football association (DFA) chairmen’s have pledged their maximum support to Female Football Club Association of Nigeria (FEFCAN), lauding their initiative programs and commitment to women football development, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The five DFA’s includes: Ikeja DFA chairman, Evangelist Rafiu Taiwo Alagbe, Badagry DFA chairman, Dr. Osondu Martins, Ikorodu DFA chairman, Alhaji Sonibare…
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1XBET COMMUNITY CUP 2024: Glitz, glamour at draws as 20 teams battle for N20m grand prize
Football club owners, stakeholders and enthusiasts, were left in awe and unbridled excitement as they witnessed a glitzy and glamorous draws for the group stage matches in the ongoing 1XBET Community Cup, with a mouth-watering N20 million grand prize at stake, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The ceremony held Wednesday, at the prestigious Radison Blu Hotel, GRA, Ikeja,…
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NFF President announces U-17 Cup Championship in Honour of Ooni of Ife
In Honour of Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (the ?jájá II) CFR, the Ooni of Ife, the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau (MON) has announced ‘The Challenge Cup’ competition in Osun State. The Championship that would be contested for by clubs in Osun State is tagged “Osun FA Ojaja U-17 Challenge Cup”.…
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Odi-olowo Chairman’s Cup match day one review
The Odi-olowo Chairman’s Cup (OCC) kicked off with exciting display of football from young kids in the grassroots. The tournament is fully sponsored by the chairman Odi-olowo Ojuwoye LCDA, Rasaq Ajala to provide a platform for young kids in the community. In the U10 category, Shittu Rahmon and Bayyan Ilori combined to give a remarkable…
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Coal City Int’l Cup: Enyimba FC’s sporting director unveiled as LOC member
In a move to strengthen the organization of the upcoming Coal City Int’l Cup, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the tournament has unveiled Ifeanyi Ekwueme, sporting director of Enyimba International FC, as a member of the LOC, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Ekwueme, a former Nigerian international, brings a wealth of experience to the LOC, having played…
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Odi-Olowo Chairman’s Cup: Ajala pledges youth empowerment
Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA Chairman, Rasaq Ajala, has reiterated his commitment to youth development as the annual Odi-Olowo Chairman’s Cup (OCC) football tournament kicked off with impressive displays of talent, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ajala emphasized the tournament’s role in channeling the boundless energy of young people into productive avenues. He encouraged participants to seize the opportunity provided…
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Dana Cup: Blue Ocean kick-off campaign with a win
Blue Ocean FC of Nigeria defeated Imas-Jerv 4-0 in their first game of the Dana Cup in Hjorring, Denmark. Two goals from Samuel Abisuga, while Arinze Iroka and Razak Afeez both got one goal each in both halves to secure a resounding start to the summer competition for the Abuja-based. The Team’s head coach, Bunmi…
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Sporting Lagos emerge 2024 champions of Gothia Puma trophy
Sporting Lagos Academy have emerged champions of the 2024 edition of the Gothia Puma trophy B-17 category after thrashing Japanese side FC Tokyo in the final, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Noisy Lagosians thumped the Japanese side 4-0 in a dominating final at the Gamla Ullevi to become champions in their first year of participation. Yusuf Abdullahi…
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Gothia Cup ’24: Beyond Limit play Sporting Lagos in semis as TikiTaka bow out
Nigeria representatives Beyond Limit academy and Sporting Lagos Academy will face off in the semi final of the Gothia Puma trophy B-17 after the two teams won their quarter final matches on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Beyond Limit defeated Right to Dream of Ghana on penalties while Sporting Lagos beat ASEC of Cote D’Ivoire on penalties…
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Gothia Cup ’24: TikiTaka pick next round ticket
TikiTaka Football Academy has progressed to the next round of the Gothia Puma trophy B-17 after finishing top of group 3 on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Abuja based team scored four goals in the second half of the game to win 4-2 against IF Elfsborg at the SKF Arena. Robin Svernfors opened score for the…
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Gothia Cup ’24: TikiTaka share spoils as Nigerian Eagles earn first win
TikiTaka Football Academy were held to a draw in their second game of the Gothia Puma trophy B-17, but Nigerian Eagles in the U-16 of the same tournament got their first win on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. TikiTaka could not continue their fine form as they did in their first match as they played a goalless…
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Gothia Cup ’24: Hanif Sanusi lead Sporting Lagos Academy to consecutive wins
Sporting Lagos Academy have won their second game of the Gothia Puma trophy B-17 in Sweden after beating NorCal Premier PDP of the USA on Tuesday morning, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 2-0 victory came courtesy of two goals from Hanif Sanusi in the second half of the game at the Heden 4 – Puma Stadium. Sanusi…