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Lagos Supremacy Cup: Players To Watch (Concluding Part)

Whether you're looking for some insight or amusement, take a look at our picks for the players to keep an eye on in the Lagos Supremacy Cup. NB: This is the concluding part of the series...... Wasiu Jato [Corinthians] Technically proficient with both feet, Jato can operate comfortably as an attacking midfielder, can beat defenders with pace or trickery, is excellent at pulling away from defenders to make himself available for a pass. Egbedokun Samson [Mavlon] A technically proficient midfielder, who's displayed a decent eye for a pass, Samson usually plays in a "number six" role as a deep-lying playmaker in a three-man midfield. However, he can use his talents in a more advanced midfield role, or as part of a double-pivot in a two-man midfield. He featured at the 2023 ViaRaggio Cup in Italy. Ezeno Chidera [Imperial] An all-round forward in the mould of Thierry Henry, the youngster is comfortable across the entire forward line, has great technique and crucially possess...
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"I'm a combination of Mourinho, Guardiola and Simeone" - Nigeria coach

 Newly appointed Rangers International head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu believes he already has all the necessary ingredients in place to make his time at the Cathedral a success. Addressing Let's Gist Naija Football during an interview session on Sunday, the former MFM FC, Heartland and Plateau United boss explained what attracted him to the Flying Antelopes, the legacy left by his predecessor Abdu Maikaba and what he hopes to achieve at the club. Q: Historically, Rangers International is one of the biggest teams as far as Nigerian football is concerned, but the club has underachieved in recent times with their recent league success being the title in 2016. What are you plans to bring back the glory days of the Flying Antelopes?  Ilechukwu: Rangers International is one of the biggest teams in Nigeria. We would take things one at a time, it's very important to start the foundation gradually.  Q: What attracted you to the seven-time NPFL champions? How do you hope to improve o...
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Messi is my role model

 If Tosin Omoyele had a collection of journals, they would make for a fascinating read. At a tender age, he was the face of COD United - conceivably the most gifted soccer player to have come out of the defunct club. Tosin Omoyele is a name that strikes fear to defenders in the Nigerian League. In stints at Osun United, Plateau United, Enyimba and Katsina United he became the reliable target man and scored lots of goals. His adventure abroad has seen him play for Nogoom and now USM Khenchela. In an exclusive interview with Naija Footballers Forum, the 26-year-old forward reveals his thoughts on life in Algeria, talks about his journey so far as a Footballer and casts an eye towards the future. Q: Just a few years ago you were playing in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Now you're in the Algeria Ligue 1 rubbing shoulders with some of the best in Africa. What has it been like as an experience? Omoyele Tosin: Algerian teams do perform well on the continent. USM Algiers won ...
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2023 AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship: "We are grateful" - Organizers inform Governor, Soname, Super Agent, Media, Others

Organizers of the 2023 AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship have expressed their sincere thanks to the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, Kwara State Sports Commission, Bet9ja, Honorable Kunle Soname, Kwara Football Academy, partners, media and participating clubs following the successes recorded in the 8th edition of the tournament. Abraysports won the 2023 edition after beating KFA 1-0 in a colorful final played on Sunday. The boys of Coach Sarafa Usman held on to an 11th minute penalty converted by Olabode Sholabi to win the coveted title they missed in 2021 when they lost on penalties to NNL All Stars.  According to BrainBehind of AMAPRO, Shogo Shodunnke, the championship was able to meet its target of hastening the gap between amateur and professional players with the support of all and sundry, especially Bet9ja through their Super Agent in Kwara State, Alhaji Alameen 'Water' Lukman. Shodunnke noted that the championship has also given hope to...
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Governor Abdulrahman makes triumphant entry as Abraysports break the heart of KFA at Amapro Bet9ja Football Championship final

 Abraysports FC have emerged champions of the 2023 AMAPROBet9ja Football Championship following their 1-0 victory over Kwara Football Academy (KFA) in the final on Sunday in Ilorin. Olabode Solabi was the hero of the day as his 11th minute penalty handed his side their first ever AMAPRO title after losing the final to NNL All Stars in 2021. The game lived up to expectations with both sides coming at each other in the early minutes but the first chance fell to Abraysports when Adebayo Suraj sent in a well measured cross to find Onatola Ayobami, but Kolo Samson the goalkeeper for KFA produced an outstanding moment to put it out. Samson was penalized in the 8th minute following a foul on Solabi inside the area as the centre referee wasted no time pointing to the spot. Solabi took the responsibility upon himself as he converted from 12 yards to put Abraysports FC on the driving seat in the 11th minute. KFA came close to getting a timely equalizer three minutes after but Quadri Ahmed sk...
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Hon Uwemedimo Asuquo heaps praises on Akwa United for Super 8 win, rolls out goodies to team

 Hon Uwemedimo Asuquo has praised Akwa United for starting their Naija Super 8 campaign on a winning note. The Promise Keepers edged Yobe Desert Stars 2-1 in their opening game in Group B at Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday. And Hon Asuquo, Chairman House Committee on youths and sport in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly commended the club for the achievement, noting that success came through hard work and effort. He also declared the sum of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) for every goal scored from their next game at the tournament. "I am very pleased to congratulate Akwa United for their first win of the Naija Super 8," he mused during a chat with Newsmen on Saturday. “This is, without a doubt, the result of effort and hard work and all involved can be proud of this great achievement. I would be grateful if you continue to keep the fire burning. "I encourage team to continue working with determination and motivation. "I hereby declare the sum of Fifty Thousand Na...
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Amapro Bet9ja Football Championship: Abraysports set up final with giant killing KFA

 Abraysports Football Club will be taking on Kwara Football Academy (KFA) in the final of 2023 AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship billed for Sunday in Ilorin.  The final will be Abraysports' second in three years having been a losing in 2021 against NNL All Stars.  The team led by former NPFL icon, Sarafa Usman defeated SGFC Athletics by a lone goal in the first semi-final played at the Pitch A of KFA.  Sholabi Bode headed home a good corner from Adebayo Suraj just nine minutes into the match.  SGFC had themselves to blame for the defeat having missed number of chances created with Samuel Bamigboye the major culprit.  The second semifinal saw KFA recorded the same scoreline against HMK FC from Osogbo courtesy of Mukhtar Habeeb's brilliant finish as he capitalized on a lose ball in HMK defense.  Sunday Samuel went close to doubling the lead for KFA in the second half but was denied by HMK goalkeeper. The Coach Ladi Ojokojo boys will be playing in their...
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