Match Report: Dino SC stretches unbeaten run to seven with famous win at Gbagada

Two second half goals from Ikechukwu Friday and Seun Egbewole earned Dino Sporting Club a famous 2-0 away win Gbagada FC in the Matchday 8 of The Creative Championship, TCC League on Sunday.

The encounter played at the Legacy Pitch in Lagos had victory written on it for Gbagada FC but the Samuel Columbus Boys as Dino SC are fondly called proved the doubters wrong with yet another incredible performance.

Both sides marched each other with strengths and tactics in the first half as they couldn't feel the rustling of the nets at both ends. 

Dino held on to thwart all threats posed by their hosts and head into the dug with relief.

The resumption saw a new approach and intent Dino side as they came out smoking and showed more purpose.

The tactics would then paid for Dino as they took the lead in the 56th minutes when Friday finish off a brilliant team build up. 

Just as Gbagada were trying to find a late equalizer following series of attack, Dino got what would the seal the memorable win as Egbewole scored following a swift counter attack.

With the win, Dino have now won six of their last seven games - playing draw in the other one and moved to second on the log, one point behind the leaders, Beyond Limit. 

Ottasolo Preseason Tourney: 10-man Ottasolo hold 36 Lion

 

The eagerly-awaited Ottasolo Pre Season Tournament, began with a 0-0 draw in a game between Ottasolo International Football Club and 36 Lion on Monday morning.

The opener at Legacy Pitch saw Ottasolo picking up a red card.

36 Lion had nothing to show for it in front of goal as they were held by a resolute Ottasolo side. 

The young boys played fluid football and high pressure off the ball. And inside five minutes they could've been ahead. Azeez Oseni whipped the ball across the box but Moses Usor couldn't quite get the contact to tap home from close range at the near post.

Peter John was presented with a golden opportunity to open the scoring but his close range effort could not hit the target. 

Ottasolo goalie Korede Shodipo was at alert to deny Moses who whipped home a wicked free kick.

It was a physical battle between the two sides, with 36 Lion better in terms of possession.

Ifeanyi Ogba had a chance in the 24th minute as he fired one from the edge of the box against woodwork.

Peter and Ogba combined well to set Matiti Ibrahim up in the box but the midfielder's close range effort sailed wide.

Oseni was one of the Lion's brighter sparks. He produced another cross, this time deep, which fell to Moses at the back post in the 32nd minute, but he could only volley his effort wide. 

Ottasolo came closest to drawing the curtain raiser, eight minutes into the second stanza through Ogba who failed to make the right connection.

Ottasolo's Hammed Egbedeyi received the second booking and was sent off on the hour mark.

Ifeanyi Hemekwele was guilty of a shocking miss and would have converted with ease for Lion in the 62nd minute.

Odom Chikah thought he had given 36 Lion the lead after beating goalkeeper Korede Shodipo but it was correctly ruled out for offside.

The match ended goalless as least both sides played some attractive technically good football and their game was far more easy on the eye.

The tournament continues in the afternoon with Sunshine Stars facing Smart City. Kickoff is 3pm.

Monimichelle, TMR join forces with ANFASSC ahead of friendly against SWAN Selected

Monimichelle Sports Construction and Track Med Rec (TMR) have joined the growing list of Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC) partners for the epic game against SWAN Selected.

The two sides will clash at Legacy Pitch on Tuesday. Kickoff is 1pm.

To make the cracker well organized, the highly regarded companies have decided to support ANFASSC who are chief hosts of the game.

Speaking to the Media on the lastest development, National President ANFASSC, Prince Abayomi Ogunjimi thanked the two companies for recognizing the Authentic brand.

He urged other well meaning individuals and cooperate bodies to continue identifying with ANFASSC.

The match between ANFASSC and SWAN Selected will take place at Legacy Pitch on Tuesday 5th October.

The friendly is also sponsored by NFF, Bet9ja, Culturati, Aurara Football Limited, ACTDF and Cone.

22 players in camp as ANFASSC begin training in Lagos ahead of SWAN Selected friendly

Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club held their first training session Sunday afternoon ahead of the friendly against SWAN Selected on October 5 in Lagos.

The ANFASSC players arrived the Lagos camp on Saturday ahead of the game.

Our source monitoring the activities of the players in camp reported that the first training session was held on Sunday.

22 players trained at Legacy Pitch, venue of the highly publicised match.

“Everything is going on well, the guys are well prepared and ready to give out their best,” Prince Ogunjimi told the Media.

“What I’m seeing here is massive, everybody is doing great. I think what I saw was different. They (player) trained hard and it motivated me.

“The players just need to be confident without any fear and from what I’ve seen, they are very confident and well-motivated.

The match will take place at the Legacy Pitch on Tuesday afternoon. Kickoff is 1pm.

Bet9ja partners ANFASSC for friendly with SWAN Selected

Bet9ja has agreed to partner with Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC) for the elaborate friendly against SWAN Selected.

Bet9ja is an online bookmaker company that offers betting on major sporting events operating in Nigeria. Traded under KC Gaming Networks Limited and run by a series of shareholders of multiple nationalities, the website is licensed by the Lagos State Lotteries Board (LSLB) with permission to operate in other parts of Nigeria.

The company is the third most-visited website in Nigeria after Google.com and Youtube.com in late April 2020, according to Alexa - a global internet traffic ranking firm. It is also the first most-visited local site in Nigeria and the only Nigerian website in the top 500 most-visited websites globally as of April 2020, according to a recent listing by IABC Africa.

Hon. Kunle Soname is the Chairman of Bet9ja.

“Having to partner with Bet9ja is something we are proud of. It is a laudable project that has come a long way. It is a great platform for us," National President of ANFASSC informed the Media on Sunday.

"I applaud our Patron Hon Soname for all the support to us over the years. We are grateful to him," he added.

The friendly between ANFASSC and SWAN Selected will take place at Legacy Pitch on Tuesday 5th October. Kickoff is 1pm.

The friendly is also sponsored by NFF, Culturati, TMR, Aurara Football Limited, ACTDF and Cone.

SWAN Selected Vs ANFASSC: Organizers move game to Legacy Pitch

Organizers have made a change in plans for the highly publicised friendly between SWAN Selected and Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC).

The game which was billed to take place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena has been moved to Legacy Pitch on Tuesday 5th October after approval was given for its use by the football authorities.

The venue has been changed from Mobolaji Johnson Arena to Legacy Pitch because there are some works to be done on the turf ahead of the Falconets' game against Central African Republic (CAR) on 6th October.

General Manager of SWAN Selected, Andrew Randa told the Media, "the effect of the change has to do with the contractor having to carry out maintenance work on the Pitch for the Falconets game."

"The CAR side are scheduled to train on the pitch ahead of the game," he explained.

"The game will now be played at the Legacy Pitch in National Stadium. We regret the inconveniences," the well travelled media practisioner added.

Meanwhile, SWAN Selected players have started arriving in camp for the game with ANFASSC.

Star players Tobi Adepoju, Suleiman Pooja, Olawale Quadry, Charles Diya, Victor Modo and Olatoye Olawale were all smiling as they arrived for the epic game.

Coach Yemi Olanrenwaju is expected to supervise the team's training session on Monday.