LSFA hammer falls on 'Gattuso'

 

The Nigeria Ex-Internationals Cup was conceptualized as a national platform starting from Lagos State and protected brand whose purpose is to enable renowned ex-internationals’ act as Coach Mentors and to connect, collaborate and contribute to sustainable football development and promotion.

For the purpose of this tournament, established teams were adopted by the ex-internationals and these teams bear the names of the Legends.

It is quite sad that at two venues (Hilario Campos Mini Stadium and Rehabilitation Centre, Isheri-Berger) on Friday, 21st June, 2024, cases of violence were recorded, which could have been avoided. 

The Lagos State Football Association frowns at this and based on the match reports, have decided on the following sanctions for the initiators of the ugly incidences, that have brought the game into disrepute, more so, in the eyes of foreign scouts who are present to help grow the career of our footballing youths.

FC DOSU vs FC AGALI, at The Rehabilitation Centre, Isheri-Berger

FINDINGS

1. The match ended 2-0 in favour of FC AGALI, who lost their home leg 3-2.

2. Violence was led by a supposed supporter of FC DOSU, Mr. Musa Sunday (a.k.a. YARO), a serial trouble maker, whom on various occasions at the same venue had instigated violence, held up and disrupted matches and continued being a pain with a retrogressive footballing label over a number of years.

3. He led a group of boys armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons to attack the match officials and tournament organisers, including their own team officials, claiming that the match officials did not give enough playing time.

DECISIONS

1. In view of his antecedents and latest actions, Musa Sunday is hereby banned from all footballing activities and sporting arenas in Lagos State for a period of TWO (2) YEARS. 

2. He is also required to pay for the treatment and recuperation of all the assaulted persons.

3. A report on Musa Sunday will be sent to the Office of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police for appropriate actions.

FC AMOO vs FC NWOSU, at the Hilario Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island

FINDINGS

1. The match was interrupted on two occasions but finally concluded with FC NWOSU winning via penalties.

2. FC AMOO adopted the team, G12 FC. It was quite a regrettable sight to see the CEO of G12 FC, Mr. Hakeem Mustapha (a.k.a., GATTUSO), instigate their club fans towards violence where various forms of charms and weapons were brandished.

3. Activation of emergency deployment of a team of armed policemen to avert any loss of lives and further property.

DECISION

1. Mr. Hakeem Mustapha, one of the major stakeholders in Lagos State football is hereby banned from all footballing activities within Lagos State for ONE (1) YEAR.

The above decision is without prejudice to the right of appeal on or before Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

Adedotun Coker Vice-Chairman Lagos State Football Association

Ex Internationals Cup: FC Udeze humbles FC Okpara as Ikpeba boys, FC Ipaye share spoils

 

It was another day of exciting matches, impressive performances and positive outings at the on Ex Internationals Cup organized by the Lagos State Football Association, LSFA. 

Four games were decided on Wednesday at various centres with FC Udeze recording the biggest win over FC Okpara. 

Here is the wrap for the Matchday:

FC Udeze 4-1 FC Okpara 

Stephen Okpeche, Rashidi Anifowoshe and Olakunle Irinyemi were among the scorers as FC Udeze took a huge step towards the Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a blistering 4-1 win over 10-man FC Okpara in their last-16 first leg.

FC Udeze drew the first blood through Okpeche's delicious free kick. 

FC Okpara were awarded a penalty kick on 10 minutes. Johnson Adeaga rarely lets such go unpunished, and he delivered the goods to level matters. 

The homers looked the much more likely to score, though, and they did so again shortly before the break. Anifowoshe drove home a world class free kick to find the back of the net.

The Godwin Okpara managed team were no doubt relieved to get a breather at half-time. But things was made complicated for the former PSG man's wards, when Oriyomi Adesegun was given the marching orders in the 55th minute.

Former PAOK and Super Eagles overlapping left back, Ifeanyi Udeze kept on urging his wards to go for more like Oliver Twist. They broke in thrilling fashion from another set-piece to leave the away side shell-shocked once again. Olakunle sent home in excellent fashion.

Okpeche got his brace eight minutes after the hour mark.

The frenetic pace dropped a bit thereafter, with FC Okpara limiting the damage, and only a freak result in the return leg can now prevent Udeze's side from reaching the last eight.

FC Nwosu 1-1 FC Amoo

FC Nwosu and FC Amoo drew 1-1, after strikes by Friday Jatau and Samson Akinyoola. Jatau put FC Amoo ahead with a chip into the top corner in the first half and Zamalek star Akinyoola equalized for the hosts with a one-time  strike from a goal mouth scramble.

FC Ikpeba 1-1 FC Ipaye 

FC Ipaye withstood waves of FC Ikpeba attacks to claim a 1-1 draw.

Ayodele Isiah powered FC Ikpeba ahead from the penalty spot.

But Ipaye dominated the second half and scored a deserved equaliser through Biokpo MacLean's volley.

FC Ugbade 1-0 FC Dominic

Simon Cletus scored a 15th minute penalty to earn hosts FC Ugbade a 1-0 victory over FC Dominic.

Cletus converted his spot-kick after defender Osha Wasiu handled the ball in the box. 

Disciplined FC Ugbade stifled the visiting side's attacks and FC Dominic were toothless throughout the match.

The Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup, is proudly supported by leading gaming company, Bet9ja. 

Other partners are Owu, a foremost sportswear company in Nigeria, Brila FM, Mavlon FC, Mr. Olusola Akinlade, Liigi League, Olafiranye Sports Foundation and Mr. Mahmud Dawo

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