Futball Galore

The trio of SGFC Athletics, Abraysports and HMK FC, all from the Nationwide League One (NLO) have been joined by Kwara Football Academy (KFA) in the semi-final of 2023 AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship taking place in Ilorin. The Quarter-final matches that were decided on Friday produced enthralling encounters. Opening match of the quarter-final was between SGFC Athletics and Nigeria National League (NNL) All Stars which ended 1-0 in favor of the latter. Samuel Bamigboye scored the lone goal of the match in the 73rd minute after both sides had fluffed numerous begging chances. Abraysports got the better of Jazzy Stars FA from Jos with 3-0 victory in the second quarterfinal engagement.  Two quick first half goals from Onatola Ayobami and Quadri Hammed put the NLO side in the driving seat.  Jazzy Stars tried to stage rally in the second half but met a more resolute Abraysporty side. Subomi Olatunji put the icing on the cake with third goal to seal the last four spot. The encou...

 NPFL All Stars dispatched Gateway 2-0 to seal their place in the quarter final of 2023 Amapro Bet9ja Football Championship  Owolabi Aremu got the curtain with a strike inside the area after meeting a perfect cross from Ibrahim Muhammad.  Winger Al Ameen Al Ameen increased the advantage with a brilliant free kick late in the game.  Jos based Jazzy Stars FA got their first win of the tournament after humbling Pro Leagues 2-0 in an entertaining encounter.  Jazzy scored the opener early in the second half, after Prince Gobum slid in a perfect cross. Joel Ali soon increased the lead with a stunning from outside the area to seal Jazzy Stars FA’s passage to the next round.  It wasilling encounter between Abraysports FC and Dickalo FA, with the later winning 3-2. Kolawole Daniel banged the opening goal in the first minute before Solabi Bode restored parity in the third minute. Just before the break, Kolawole Daniel put Dickalo FA ahead once again, a goal which was...

In a keenly contested final, 36 Lion defeated Prince Kazeem Eletu FC 1-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. At the end of the four-day intensive scouting featuring over 200 youngsters, 22 players were selected by the Barcelona and Athletic Sant Just scouts. It was a clash of Philosophies as Prince Kazeem Eletu FC faced off against 36 Lion in the final of the Lagos City Cup. The Lions set up in a deep block and hit Prince Kazeem Eletu FC on the counter and it was this approach that led to the early goal.  Prince Kazeem Eletu FC got a lifeline when referee pointed to the spot following a hand ball in the Lion's box. The late penalty kick was missed. 36 Lion heaved a sigh of relief after winning another title in 2023, following the success of Lagos Supremacy Cup.

 NNL All Stars continued to struggle after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Amapro Selected SA on Matchday two of the ongoing Amapro Bet9ja Football Championship in Ilorin.  Bolaji Olawuyi scored on the 60th minute to cancel out Seun Ogunlana's early opener as the defending champions were held to a disappointing draw. NPFL All Stars bounced back from their disappointing opening day defeat to Laycon FA as they beat SGFC Athletics 2-1 to record their first win in the competition. Abayomi Junior took advantage of a mistake from SGFC Athletics goalkeeper Godwin Friday to tap in the opener for last year’s finalists. Samuel Bamigboye restored parity for the NLO side with just minutes before the break. Issa Gata, who came on as a substitute scored very early in the second half to hand NPFL All-stars their first win in this year’s tournament. The Jos boys have failed to win in their second game of the tournament as they settled for a stalemate against Le Pass SSA, who won their first g...

2023 Amapro Bet9ja Football Championship kicked off in style on Monday at the Kwara Football Academy Pitch. Day One provided with some interesting encounters and upsets. Kwara United duo of Godwin Oshagbemi and Abubakar Garba powered Kwara Football Academy (KFA) to a 2-1 comeback win over Defending Champions, NNL All Stars. Olasoju Jamiu put the reigning champions into the lead. Oshagbemi headed home on 29 minutes to restore parity. Garba powered in the winner five minutes after the hour mark. Amapro Selected SA and Da Faria SC settled for a goalless draw. Both sides had good chances to grab a win in their first game but it was only going to end in a stalemate.  2021 finalists, Abraysports FC came from a goal down to beat Ajaokuta FA 2-1 in their opening game.  Hyacinth Lazarus put Ajaokuta FA ahead early in the first half with a screamer from outside the area. Molaoye Abiodun leveled scoring with a fine header from a good Suraj Adebayo’s cross.  Abraysports FC went ahead...

The 2022 Champions of AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship, NNL All-Stars have been handed a tough draw in the 2023 edition, which is scheduled to kickoff on Monday in Ilorin.  NNL All-stars, who defeated NPFL All-stars 3-2 on penalties in last year's final have been placed in Group B alongside, Kwara Football Academy (KFA), Da Faria FC and AMAPRO SSA.  Last year’s finalists, NPFL All-stars will compete in Group A against Nationwide League One, NLO side, SGFC Athletics, Laycon FA and Gateway FA.  In Group C, 2021 Finalists, Abraysports FC will compete against Teworh Sports Club, Dickalo FA and Ajaokuta FA.  The Pro-leaguers will battle the boys from jos, Jazzy Stars FA, HMK FC from Osogbo and Le Pass SA in Group D of the championship that is sponsored by the leading getting platform in Nigeria, Bet9ja.  The 8th edition of the tournament kick starts on Monday, July 3rd while the final will be decided on Sunday 9th of July, 2023.  Group A 1. NPFL All-stars 2. ...

 Bayelsa Queens' hopes of retaining the Nigeria Women's Football League (NWFL) Super 6 title was dashed as Delta Queens fought back to win the coveted trophy. Winner of the competition earned the whopping sum of Ten Million Naira and a ticket to the CAF Champions League. Runners up, Five Million Naira and third place went home with Three Million Naira. In an open, pulsating clash, it was the homers who got their hands on silverware at Stephen Keshi Stadium - after a brave comeback on Sunday. A second stanza brace from substitute Chinaza Agoh proved the difference following a first half own goal by Chisom Henry as the home team won 2-1. Wife of the new Delta State governor Tobore Oborevwori observed the ceremonial pre-match kickoff in Asaba. In a breathtaking start, defender Henry put the ball in her own net. Delta Queens had the chance to level up things on 44 minutes but central defender Fehintola Mabokanje missed from the penalty spot. Delta showed their mettle with a fightba...