NLO23: Godspower fires Osun United closer to NNL return

 

Osun United all but secured a promotion playoffs spot in the Group C1A of the Nationwide League One, NLO following a slim win over Fehinty FC on Wednesday in Osogbo

Osun United have so far garnered 13 points to top the league after five games with victories recorded against lgbajo Utd (2-0)., HMK FC (3-1), and Victory Police FC (2-1).

The Omoluabi Giants shared spoils with Hammola FC in a goaless affairs before the win over Fehinty on Wednesday. 

Omoluabi Giants having scored 8 times and conceded twice would lock horns with Pegba1 Sporting FC in a dead rubber encounter on Thursday, 18th May 2023, as attention would be equally turned to who beats the drop between Fehinty FC and HMK FC. 

'Royal Warriors' need outright win while Okinni based Fehinty FC must avoid defeat to beat the drop.

According to Coach Seye Ajayi, the head coach of Osun Utd,. He hailed the boys for the job well executed amid injury concerns but promised to promote the team by all means.

"What is important to us is to pick the sole ticket in the group and that we have been able to do amid terrific atmosphere, that makes our next game less important.

"Injury to some of our regulars have been a serious concern in our fold. We will see how it goes in the coming days. We have our eyes set on the promotion playoff in lbadan. The management is doing everything in their capacity to motivate the boys. We need the support of all and sundry going forward." Former 3SC goal merchant stated.

United 'Red Hot' lanky striker, Gabriel Godspower who raked in 7 goals after Match Day 5 will be as useful as ever when Osun Utd lock horns with Adamimogo FC in Adamasingba, lbadan, on Monday.

H.M.K FC acquires new vehicle to ease movement to league venues

Osun based Nigeria Nationwide League One Outfit Highest Majesty Knights FC have purchased a brand new Toyota Hiace ahead of the upcoming Nigeria Nationwide League One season.

The team camp was thrown into frenzy when the bus arrived the camp recently. The development comes as a boost to the players as the preparation for the new season is in top gear.

Nicknamed 'Royal Warriors', the ambitious side made its debut in the Nigeria's third tier league last season and narrowly missed the promotion to second division in Akure Centre.

While unveiling the new acquisitions, the Club Administrator, Coach Kunle Sipebi informed that, the latest arrival is the answer to several challenges being confronted in line of duty.

"We are happy for this gestures from our pragmatic president. The bus will not only ease the travelling hitches but will serve as one of the ways to showcase our products to the world.

"We are in the industry for business, we want to take our academy guys to far and near for proper assessments through tune up games. 

"A lot is in stock for our players, apart from usual remunerations monthly, our camp is befitting and we have acquired a vast expanse of land to build our own stadium and camps which will be for our immediate usage and for any intending users. 

"The arrangements are even in top gear to play in the higher division, that's the story for another day." The former Head Coach of defunct Ajiroba Ooni FC stated.

The team currently pinned at the second position on the log in the ongoing Osun Apex League and sustains its chances of making it to Super Four.

Osun Apex League: NSCDC records first point, Olansile FC, HMK set to bounce back

 

Actions resume across six centres as the much publicized maiden edition of Osun Apex League enters week nine.

Os NSCDC ended its pointless streak as Bamikefa Olufemi tutored side rues a die minutes equalizer by their host, Victory Police FC. The security outfit preserved Ahmed's lone strike for the most part of the duel but Victory Police rallied to share the spoils, recall that Victory Police are victorious in the reverse encounter which ended 4-1.

The Civil Defense team who had no point throughout the first stanza of the league now have a point to their credit as they maintain same position on the log.

Olansile FC and H. M. K FC will like to bounce back from their disappointment away from home and seek redemptions. H. M. K FC who tasted defeats for the first time in Okuku  as second round kicks off would bank on their scoring winger Qudus and gangling striker Azeez  while hosting Victory Police FC. Ayedire Utd will have their hands full while engaging Omo Mummy Boys in far away Ileogbo.  

The league top scorer Habeeb Olanrewaju who inspired Hammola FC to come back and secured a draw against resurgent Akoment FC will like to sustain his scoring form while playing as a guest to Osun NSCDC. 

The likes of Otin Babes, Timi Giants and Fehinty FC are capable of causing upset as they all play away from home this weekend. Despite picking draws in their last games, the ldo Osun based outfits Hammola FC and Fehinty FC are still topping their respective groups.

The top two teams in each group would eventually qualify for Super 4 to determine the actual league winner.

Osun Apex League is packaged and financed by Osun FA under the distinguished sports financier Alhaji Rasaq lshola Mustapha RIM. The Grand Prize of 120, 000 and 100, 000 have been earmarked for the eventual winner and runner’s up. There are countless exciting gifts also for participating teams and individual awards are also in the offing. The second stanza will kick start again by Wednesday, 20th October 2021.

Osun Apex League

Week 9 Fixtures 

Wednesday 27-10-2021

Os NSCDC Vs Hammola FC 1pm

Akoment Vs Otin Babes 3pm

H. M. K. FC Vs Victory Police FC 3pm

Saturday 30-10-2021

Ayedire Utd Vs Olansile FC  1pm

Orolu Vs Timi Giants  3pm

Hadji Hammed Vs Fehinty FC  3pm

Osun Apex League: Ajiroba Wants Momentum Sustained As Second Round Returns

The second stanza of the ongoing Osun Apex League finally kicks off on Wednesday after a mandatory mid-season break. 

Thirty six numbers of games were played in first stanza and over 100 goals scored. The first stanza which is laced with several talking points had Hammola FC and Fehinty FC topping in their respective groups.

Significantly, the tourney is so blessed and hots up with prolific frontmen, four players across four teams are having their eyes set on the top scorer's award. The said players are tied on 4 goals each.

Arising from the stakeholders meeting to review the happenings in the first round, Osun FA supremo lauded the participating teams and want more sportsmanship spirit to be sustained.

"The league is living to its hype, we are well pleased with the happenings surrounding the contest week in week out. 

"We still want the participating teams to keep respecting the rule book, I want everyone to keep showing sportsmanship spirit at all time. We should follow right channels to lodge our complaints and never to take laws into our hands.

"Any teams found guilty or trying to bring the game into disrepute will not be spared. Each team should go back and orientate its component, we should all be proud of what we are doing at this stage because hard work will be rewarded at the end of the season," Elder Adelowo Adewumi who stood in for Otunba Rasaq lshola Mustapha concluded.

The top two teams in each group would eventually qualify for Super 4 to determine the actual league winner.

Osun Apex League is packaged and financed by Osun FA under the distinguished sports financier Alhaji Rasaq lshola Mustapha RIM. The Grand Prize of 120, 000 and 100, 000 have been earmarked for the eventual winner and runner’s up. There are countless exciting gifts also for participating teams and individual awards are also in the offing. The second stanza will kick start again by Wednesday, 20th October 2021.

Osun Apex League

Week 8⃣ Fixtures 

Wednesday, 20th October 2021

Otin Babes FC vs H. M. K FC 3pm

Victory Police vs Os NSCDC 1pm

Hammola FC vs Akoment FC 3pm

Saturday, 23rd October 2021

Timi Giants vs Olansile FC 3pm

Fehinty FC vs Orolu LG FC 1pm

 AUD AS Vs Hadji Hammed 3pm

Over 100 goals registered at Osun Apex League as Orolu, Hammola, HMK remain unbeaten

Terrific goals, brilliant moments, ecstatic situations, sensational reactions trailed the first round duels of the much publicized Osun Apex League. The Match Day 7 proceedings concluded the league in its first round. Olansile FC took their rival from Ede, Timi Giants into cleaner, the match which is decided at Osogbo Township Stadium ended 3-1 in favor of Omo Mummy Boys. 

Elsewhere, Orolu FC ended undefeated status of Nationwide League One new entrant Fehinty FC while AUD All Stars shared spoils with their guest, Hadji Hammed FC.

Interestingly, high flying Hammola FC concluded the first round with 4-0 mauling of their guest Akoment FC in Ede, while Victory Police were 4-1 better off their host Os NSCDC. H.M.K also continues its fine form with 2-1 defeat of Okuku based side, Otin Babes FC. 

A total number of 101 goals were scored from 36 matches played. Hammola FC, H.M.K FC and Orolu LG FC are yet to lose any game thereby taking their blistering forms into second round.

Hammola FC and H.M.K are leading group A while Fehinty FC and Orolu LG FC are group B leaders. The top two teams in each group would eventually qualify for Super 4 to determine the actual league winner.

Osun Apex League is packaged and financed by Osun FA under the distinguished sports financier Alhaji Rasaq lshola Mustapha RIM. The Grand Prize of 120, 000 and 100, 000 have been earmarked for the eventual winner and runner’s up. There are countless exciting gifts also for participating teams and individual awards are also in the offing. The second stanza will kick start again by Wednesday, 20th October 2021.

Osun Apex League: Orolu FC on song as Hammola FC, Victory Police, H.M.K maintain brilliant start

As Osun Apex League enters week two, It was a scintillating performances from table toppers following their winning start into the much publicized league.

Orolu FC dazzles on the road and had a slim victory as Akeem Gbadegesin Boys thwarted the host Timi Giants FC with a lone goal courtesy of Seun Dauda. 

Hammola lnt'l took some ingenious advantage off their non league playing guest at the mainbowl of Osogbo Township Stadium as Afolabi Joseph solitary effort failed to yield any fortune for Otin Babes. 

'Lee Bombers' as they are fondly called under the tutelage of Coach Hoppers ran riots scoring three goals through bulky goal poacher Alabi Tunji who grabbed a brace before an hour mark as Habeeb put the icing on the cake of Ido Osun Landlord at the death. 

H. M. K. FC and Nationwide League One Division One new boys Fehinty FC secured home win. Naheem Odugbemi's brilliant runs and a well crafted loop over Hadji Hammed FC goal keeper secure the maximum points for Fehinty FC in Ido Osun. Victory Police too stun Akoment FC with two goals to one. It was Akoment winger Kehinde Dosumu who drew first blood before Police fought back to secure vital home win through Malik and Seyi.

Elsewhere, Ayedire Utd. proved stubborn for Shile Boys as the encounter ended 2 all. Olanshile forward Ibrahim grabbing the first brace of the league.

Week Two Fixtures (Grp. B) Wed. 15 Sept. 2021

Orolu LG FC Vs Olansile FC

Ayedire VS AUD All Star

Thur. 16 Sept. 2021

Hadji Hammed Vs Timi Giants FC

The top two teams in each group would eventually qualify for Super 4 to determine the actual league winner.

Osun Apex League is packaged and financed by Osun FA under the distinguished sports financier Alhaji Rasaq lshola Mustapha RIM. The Grand Prize of 120, 000 and 100, 000 have been earmarked for the eventual winner and runner’s up. There are countless exciting gifts also for participating teams and individual awards are also in the offing.