Sodiq Tunde: Top NPFL clubs monitoring progress of Ekiti United red-hot striker

 

Prolific goal scorer Sodiq Tunde "Obege" is on the radar of a few Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL clubs, after he caught the attention of their scouts in a recent NNL match.

The new kid on the block hit the ground running after he fired three goals past FC Ebedei on Matchday 3 of the Nigeria National League  (NNL).

With Ekiti United failing to spark on Matchday One against Madiba FC of Lagos, the pressure was on the team to score its first goal and record its first points of the season, having drawn bye on Matchday 2.

"Obege" who completed his signing to Ekiti United from Timi Giants didn't disappoint the home fans as he opened his season goal account with a hat-trick.

His representative who does not want his name disclosed hinted that more is yet to come from "Obege".

"It is too early to talk about Obege, as his representative, that task is for him to have more playing times so that he can develop his game optimally.

"He is a potent striker no doubt but still has a lot to learn, as he is young, energetic, and has a bright future ahead of him.

"He has started the campaign with a hat trick, so we hope to see more goals from him as he takes the matches as they come."

The goal-scoring skills of the Ede-born and former defunct Gray's Int'l FC striker caught the attention of Ekiti United, who offered the clinical goal hunter a two-year deal after he bagged  9 goals for the team in the Nationwide League One last season.

NNL Super 8: Ogunjobi Gold Cup charges 3SC, Tornadoes, Remo Stars, Gombe United to win promotion ticket

 Nigeria's prestigious pre-season tournament for teams in the domestic leagues, Ogunjobi Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament has charged the quartet of Shooting Stars (3SC), Niger Tornadoes, Remo Stars and Gombe United to clinch a promotion ticket.

 

Shooting Stars and former Ogunjobi Gold Cup champion Niger Tornadoes, the duo of Remo Stars and Gombe United plus other four teams El-Kanemi Warriors, DMD FC of Borno, Ekiti United and Insurance of Benin will be chasing the four available tickets for Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) football next season.

 

 

Niger Tornadoes

Ogunjobi Gold Cup General Coordinator, Tunde Shamsudeen gave the charge after Remo Stars emerged top of the Southern Conference Group B2 ahead of Insurance.

 

"Over the years, the Ogunjobi Gold Cup has grown to become a brand in Nigeria's domestic football, as it has given teams the needed platform to prepare for the new seasons.

 

 

"Shooting Stars, Niger Tornadoes, Remo Stars and Gombe United are teams that have used the platform to know the strength and weakness of their squads going into the season.

 

 

Remo Stars

"So having come this far, it's best the four teams cap their hard work by earning promotion from the NNL playoff. 

 

 

"We believe they can, looking at their pedigree in the NNL season that ended. Though it's going to be a different ball game in Enugu, which of course is a neutral ground for the eight (8) teams, irrespective of their good form in the season.

 

"However from what I saw in some of the home and away matches involving 3SC, Tornadoes, Remo Stars and Gombe United, I can place a bet on them to gain promotion to the NPFL, as the teams have a sound coaching crew and players that will surely deliver the goods."

 

 

Shooting Stars

The week-long football fiesta will be staged at the 22,000 capacity Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Enugu State from Tuesday 7th through to Saturday 11th September.

 

 

Draw for the playoff will be conducted on Monday 6th September 2021 with the opening ceremony and first game holding the next day

Abdul Sule Hails Kogi United on Fed Cup Win Over Ekiti United

..... Praises Governor Yahaya Bello for Support

.... Calls for fans' support 

Chairman of Kogi United, Abdul Sule has praised his charges for their victory over Ekiti United in the round 64 of the 2016 Federation Cup.

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As clubs get set for the commencement of 2016 Federation Cup, Head Coach of Kogi United has disclosed that the oldest competition in the country is best shortest way to book a continental ticket.