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  Dayo Awoniyi One of the best sports facilities construction and maintenance company in Africa, Monimichelle Facilities Construction  Limited, Chief Executive Officer(CEO) Mr Ebi Egbe, have revealed that eyesore and deplorable nature of Mobolaji Johnson Arena stadium pitch is caused by lack of maintenance, neglect and abuse. Ebi Egbe, expressed his displeasure over the state of the stadium who many people who watched the final match of President Federation cup over the weekend described as disgraceful as some persons  were seen patching the pitch during the half time match of the female final match between Rivers Angels and Naija Ratels. While speaking on the condition of the stadium, Ebi Egbe, said " Is  it possible to drive a commercial bus without Maintenance?, MBJ hybrid synthetic pitch is the most abused pitch in the world. Over 3 years without recourse to one single Maintenance. Every Lagos state non football traffic and heavy football traffic takes place on t...

  The Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCTFA) Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Muhammed congratulates the Players, Coaches and Management of Abuja based Female Football Club, Naija Ratels on their gallant performance in the final against Rivers Angels during the 2024 President Federation Cup Final, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.  This was contained in a statement released by his Media adviser,Uche Nwudoh Hillary. The FCT FA Chairman, Adam Mouktar, congratulates the entire team for their display of team spirit, resilient and determination despite the slim score defeat by their opponent. He commends the team for going against all odds as debutants and even making it to the final.  Alhaji Mouktar urges the team to take the journey as positive and a work in progress for greater heights in the nearest future.  "I want to say congratulations to you all on your performance despite the defeat. Don't be discouraged. You have all shown that great team c...

      Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt won their ninth title and El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri won their third title as Nigeria’s National Cup (now known as President Federation Cup) grand finale took place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos on Saturday.   The women’s final, an enthralling encounter between the Angels from Garden City and Naija Ratels from the Federal Capital, and which kicked off at 1pm beside the Lagos Waterfront, was decided by a goal scored from the penalty spot by Blessing Okpe right before the half-time whistle.   Coach Whyte Ogbonda, who lifted his first trophy as head coach, praised his players for their dedication, resilience and hard work. “This victory is a testament to the team’s resilience and determination. We are thrilled to be champions of the President Federation Cup.”   Naija Ratels’ head coach, Bankole Olowookere, commended his young squad for their progress to the final. “Although we did not get the desired result, I a...

  Dayo Awoniyi A man with heart  of given will always be propel by the zeal to do more all the time, that is the story of a rising star artist from Kogi State,Juwon Demas Olorunnipa, popular known as JUMABEE who gave  scholarships to students who are Kogi State indigenes as part of his commitment towards human development. JUMABEE achieved this  through his scholarship scheme tagged  "JUMABEE INSPIRES (60) STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP" in which many beneficiaries appreciated him via a video made from their various institutes of learning across the nation. All the beneficiaries appreciated the kind gesture from JUMABEE as they say that it will go along way in propelling them to achieve their aims of completing their education which have been a great challenge for many of them due to lack of fund, but, the scholarship now serve as soothing balm to them. JUNABEE, however, thanked  the Executives  of National Association of Kogi State Students (NAKOSS) for ensurin...

    Whyte Ogbonda is not your ordinary sweat merchant. Even among his colleagues, it is widely acknowledged that the former tactician of Ibom Angels FC of Uyo knows his onions, and more.   On Saturday, Ogbonda will be gunning for his first National Cup title as head coach, having guided unfancied Ibom Angels to runners-up position in 2017 and 2018. On both occasions, they lost to Rivers Angels. The strategist has tasted victory previously, albeit as assistant coach, when Rivers Angels won the trophy in 2014.   “Yes, Rivers Angels have always reached the women’s final of the Cup, and here we are again. Our target is to lift the trophy and bring it back to Rivers State, having lost the opportunity to win the league. As a team, we are indebted to Rivers State government to bring back the trophy. That is the only way we can show appreciation for the government’s huge investment in the team.”   Ogbonda insists that his girls, who include in their ranks Nigeria U20 gi...

  Mallam Shuaibu Yakubu, a respected football stakeholder in Niger State, has fervently appealed to Governor Mohammed Umar Bago to sustain and enhance sports facilities within the state, particularly focusing on the development of stadiums. Yakubu, who has an extensive background in Nigerian football with experience at Bayelsa United, Elkanemi Warriors, Abia Warriors, Kano Pillars, Rivers United, and currently serves as the General Manager of Sporting Supreme Football Club of Abuja, emphasized the urgency of addressing the current infrastructural deficiencies. He stressed that many football teams in the state are grappling with significant challenges due to a lack of funding and inadequate facilities. “Our beloved state team is struggling because they are forced to play their league games away from home. I am appealing to the government to intervene and address these issues,” Yakubu said. He lauded Governor Bago for his positive impact on Niger State and highlighted the pride that ...

  The President of Ottasolo FC Lagos, Otunba Gabriel Davies have joined football enthusiasts across the world to congratulate Enugu Rangers for clinching the 2023/2024 NPFL Title. Rangers won the league title with a game at hand following their 2-0 victory over Bendel Insurance in the NPFL Matchday 37 at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in Enugu. The Antelopes as they are fondly called were later crowned as Champions Sunday  after defeating Gombe United 2-1 in the last league match of the season at the New Jos Stadium, Jos, Plateau State. Ottasolo FC President, Gabriel Davies a foremost administrator who spoke with pressmen Monday morning showered encomium on Enugu Rangers Management, Technical Crew and players for a job well-done.  "I must say kudos to the young and vibrant General Manager, Barrister Ezeaku Amobi for the innovation injected into the club which has eventually paid up by winning the league title.  "If he can win the NPFL title in his first year as the Genera...