Gallant Dino Sporting Club surrenders Lagos Supremacy Cup title to Beyond Limits

 

In a dramatic final at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Beyond Limits overcame Dino Sporting Club to win the Lagos Supremacy Cup on Saturday. 

Despite Dino remaining unbeaten in regulation time, Beyond Limits triumphed 6-5 in a tense penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1.

The clash reignited the fierce rivalry between the two sides, who showcased their quality and determination throughout the tournament.

Dino Sporting Club had a chance to take an early lead in the sixth minute when Hassan Agbede stepped up for a penalty. 

However, Beyond Limits goalkeeper Daniel Aiyenugba produced a crucial save to deny him.

The defending champions nearly broke the deadlock again in the 23rd minute, but Ilechukwu Friday’s effort was cleared off the line by Rawa Muhammed.

Against the run of play, Beyond Limits took the lead in the 27th minute through Daniel Arierhi, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to score with a tame shot.

Dino equalized in the 39th minute after Zakari Haruna was penalized for a handball in the box. Friday confidently converted the penalty, restoring parity.

Both sides pushed for a winner in the second half but failed to capitalize on their chances, resulting in a penalty shootout.

In the decisive shootout, Aiyenugba emerged as the hero, saving Pascal Okoli’s penalty. Meliga Promise then sealed the victory for Beyond Limits, sending Dino’s goalkeeper the wrong way with a composed final spot kick.

While Dino Sporting Club maintained their unbeaten record in regulation time, it was Beyond Limits who claimed the coveted title, ending the tournament on a high note with a well-earned victory.

Dino SC, Beyond Limits rekindle rivalries at Lagos Supremacy Cup final

 

The 2024 Lagos Supremacy Cup final will feature the reigning champions Dino SC going head-to-head with the Viareggio Cup victors Beyond Limits at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday morning. Kickoff is 9:50am Nigerian time.

In the third-place playoff, Charlesann will challenge 36 Lion. The match underway at 8am.

Teams competed fiercely on Friday, aiming to impress the scouts in attendance.

Here’s a recap of Day 3:

Dino SC 3-2 Ikorodu City

Despite a brace from Wisdom Ubani, Ikorodu City fell short, losing 3-2 to Dino SC. Dino SC finished at the top of Group A with 10 points out of a possible 12.

Seamoriow 1-1 FC Bethel

FC Bethel initially took the lead with a goal from Ojo Jordan, but Seamoriow equalized through Quadri Adewuyi, who found the far left corner.

Broad City 1-0 Real Sapphire

A 5th-minute goal from Terhide David was sufficient for Broad City to secure a narrow victory over Real Sapphire.

MS Success 0-3 Charlesann

Charlesann capitalized on a poor defensive performance from MS Success, with goals from Sunday Jones, Uche Jones, and Akolawole Lateef leading to a 3-0 triumph. With six points and a goal difference of +3, Charlesann awaited the outcome of the Beyond Limits vs FC Bethel match to determine their fate in Group B.

36 Lion 1-1 Ikorodu City 

Samson Akinyoola's late goal secured a well-deserved point for 36 Lion in their match against Ikorodu City. Ahmed Malik opened the scoring in the 45th minute, capitalizing on a rebound after goalkeeper Samuel Oriola saved his initial penalty attempt. This result allowed 36 Lion, in second place, to secure a playoff spot for third place with a total of seven points from four matches.

Beyond Limits Football Academy 1-1 FC Bethel 

In another thrilling encounter, Beyond Limits managed to draw 3-3 with FC Bethel, thanks to Abiodun Toheeb's equalizer in the 52nd minute. The match was action-packed from the start, with Akinsipe Amos scoring in the 18th minute. 

Ojo Jordan seemed to give Bethel the upper hand by scoring after a rebound from goalkeeper Daniel Aiyenugba. Toheeb's goal reignited hope for Beyond Limits, but Uchenna Marizu restored Bethel's two-goal lead shortly after. 

However, in a dramatic finish, Ogunniyi Oluwaseyi and Toheeb scored to level the match. The result was disappointing for FC Bethel, who finished third with six points (+2), while Beyond Limits topped the group with eight points from four matches.

Day 3 Results:

Dino SC 3-2 Ikorodu City

Seamoriow 1-1 FC Bethel

Broad City 1-0 Real Sapphire

MS Success 0-3 Charlesann

36 Lion 1-1 Ikorodu City

Beyond Limits Football Academy 3-3 FC Bethel

Smart City beat 36 Lion to retain Jagaban Cup title

After Nail Biting Final With 'Determined' 36 Lion, Smart City Are Champions Of Jagaban Cup Again 

Smart City Harvest Jagaban Cup For The Second Time In A Row

Smart City have emerged champions of Jagaban Cup Scouting Tournament after defeating 36 Lion 5-4 via penalties at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Friday morning.

The result meant Smart City retained the title, having also triumphed in 2022.

In the third place match played earlier in the day, Dino SC fought gallantly from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 against The Charlesann at regulation time.

The penalty shootouts saw Dino SC winning 5-4.

Memuda Emmanuel delivered a sumptuous effort beyond goalkeeper Samuel Oriola to edge Smart City in front on 20 minutes. 

A beautiful strike from ex Nigeria international Wisdom Ubani came off the woodwork as 36 Lion searched for the equalizer.

36 Lion deservedly restored parity through Lawal Seun who scored on the hour mark.

The game ended 1-1 after 70 minutes at Onikan and it all went onto what would be an intense and entertaining penalty shootouts you could see.

Smart City prevailed 5-4, thus retained their title.

Meanwhile, the Exhibition game saw Team Yellow&Blue humbling Iwowo&Alasho 2-0.

Brain behind Jagaban Cup, Gafar Olawale Liameed expressed satisfaction on success of the scouting tournament. 

"We give praises to God for His mercies and protection upon us throughout this tournament," the Lagos State Football Association Chairman mused. 

Speaking on plans to make subsequent editions of the tournament better and bigger, the President of 36 Lion Investment promised to bring lots of unique and exciting features to the tournament. 

"This is the second edition. Beyond the facts that Jagaban Cup symbolises the virtues and socio-economic re-engineering ethos of President BolaTinubu, it's equally a testament to our desires to birth a progressive and beneficial football ecosystem in Lagos and Nigeria."

"Football is my life. I breath and live for the beautiful game. It is my destiny, and I shall continue to work and collaborate with other genuinely concerned football stakeholders and investors, to return the glorious days of Lagos and Nigeria football," he added.

36 Lion Investment, Diamond Sports Management Limited, Lagos Enigma and IFMM are official partners of Jagaban Cup.

36 Lion set up clash with Smart City in Jagaban Cup final

Smart City and 36 Lion have booked their tickets to the final of this year's Jagaban Cup holding in Lagos State. 

The third place match would see The Charlesann battle Dino SC. 

Defending champions, Smart City displayed gritty performance to stage a comeback and record 2-2 against Mavlon FC in the opening match of Day Three in the 2024 edition of Jagaban Cup at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

Mavlon raced to an early lead with brilliant finish from Emmanuel Stephen before half time. 

A thunderbolt strike from Egbeduokun Samson sailed past former Flying Eagles goalie Oremade Olawale to double the lead for Mavlon. 

The defending champions halved the deficit two minutes afterwards with Ibrahim Fuad getting to the end of a team build up initiated by Busayo Lemon. 

Ibrahim Fuad completed the comeback with his second of the game with nine minutes left on the clock. 

Both sides could have scored the winner in the closing minutes but they were undone by criminal misses.

The result saw Smart City end Group A as winners with five points from three games while Mavlon recorded two points. 

In the second match of the day, 36 Lion and Dino Sporting Club cancelled each other out with a drab goalless draw. 

The encounter produced less sparkling moments that could give either side the chance to secure victory but couldn't make it count. 

The encounter between The Charlesann and Ikorodu City ended 2-2 with the former finishing the match with 10 men. 

The Charlesann took the lead in the 11th minutes through Adebayo Joshua benefitting from a poor communication between the defenders and goal keeper of Ikorodu City.

The Oga Boys even the score seven minutes later as Sesan Emmanuel scored for his team with a great finish. 

Egeonu Collins restored the lead for The Charlesann through a sumptuous finish six minutes before half time. 

The Charlesann were reduced to 10 men after Ayinla Olayinka got his marching order for a second bookable offense. 

It didn't take Ikorodu much time to find the equalizer with Onyeme Emmanuel getting his second of the match. 

The enterprising striker went close to sealing the victory for the Oga Boys with two minutes to end the match but was denied by smart goalkeeping of Chigozie Joseph.

The result saw Charlesann finishing the group with five points but they were edged to first place by Smart City on goal difference. 

The last encounter for the day and also for the group ended 2-1 in favour of Broad City against Imperial FC. 

The first half of the match ended goalless with both teams failing to pounce on good scoring chances. 

However, with a minute into restart, Broad City took the lead through Bakare Ayomide as he capitalized on a defensive gaffe in Imperial FC goal area. 

The Boys of Seyi Olofinjana equalized four minutes later as Abisuga Samuel calmly placed his effort past the goalkeeper. 

With 10 minutes to end the pulsating encounter, Broad City regained the lead as Ayomide got his brace. It ended 2-1.

Group B was topped by 36 Lion who picked seven points while Dino placed second with four points.

Day 3 Results:

Smart City 2-2 Mavlon FC

36 Lion 0-0 Dino SC 

Charlesann 2-2 Ikorodu City 

Broad City 2-1 Imperial FC 

Day 4: March 29th

Third Place

The Charlesann Vs Dino SC 7am

Final 

Smart City Vs 36 Lion 8am

Eight clubs to jostle for second Jagaban Cup trophy as European scouts invade Nigeria to fish our more talents

 

The 2nd edition of Jagaban Cup powered by 36 Lion Investment, Diamond Sports Management Limited, IFMM and Lagos Enigma Group will be held between March 26th and 29th, 2024. 

The tournament will host European scouts at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos for 3 days.

Eight teams would feature in an effort to showcase their skills to foreign scouts with their eye on being invited to Europe for trials.

The previous tournament which took place in Lagos was very successful with scouts from Belgium, Turkey, Slovakia, Azerbaijan and Czech Republic in attendance. 

The outcome was invitation of several players to trials abroad and signing of deals.

Sochi wing back Solomon Agbalaka played in the first edition of the tournament.

Chief Organizer, Hajj Gafar Liameed briefed the Media on Tuesday night: "The scouts were happy with the standard that they saw in 2022 and believe there are many untapped potentials in Nigeria."

"Clubs have expressed their readiness to play the competition because of the opportunities and exposure it will bring to the table. We have already mapped out plans to surpass the successes recorded in the first edition.

"Flying Eagles defender Solomon Agbalaka is a product of Jagaban Cup. The lad has excelled so far in his stint at Sochi and we are proud that he is a player who shone at the Jagaban Cup.

"The aim of Jagaban Cup is to provide opportunities for players to excel in their careers and take the next steps to success. We did well to mobilize the youths to the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in the first edition. They are excited to be part of this year's event due to the trust they have in us.

"Football is a unifying factor for the Nigerian youths. The feedbacks we got from the first edition was massive. The fans want to enjoy the feeling of the Jagaban Cup and we are excited to ignite the good feeling," the Lagos State Football Association Vice President added.

Teams invited for this year's competition are Ikorodu City, Broad City, Smart City, 36 Lion, Mavlon, The Charlesann, Imperial FC and Dino SC.

Naija Super 8: Hon. Asuquo boosts Akwa United after win over Yobe Desert Stars

 

Hon Uwemedimo Asuquo has praised Akwa United for starting their Naija Super 8 campaign on a winning note.

The Promise Keepers edged Yobe Desert Stars 2-1 in their opening game in Group B at Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Saturday.

And Hon Asuquo, Chairman House Committee on youths and sport in Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly commended the club for the achievement, noting that success came through hard work and effort.

He also declared the sum of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) for every goal scored from their next game at the tournament.

"I am very pleased to congratulate Akwa United for their first win of the Naija Super 8," he mused during a chat with Newsmen on Saturday.

“This is, without a doubt, the result of effort and hard work and all involved can be proud of this great achievement. I would be grateful if you continue to keep the fire burning.

"I encourage team to continue working with determination and motivation.

"I hereby declare the sum of Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000) for every goal scored from the next game of the team at Super 8. This is a way of encouraging them to keep making Akwa Ibom proud," he concluded.

Dino SC shines at maiden Lagos Supremacy Cup

 

Dino Sporting Club enjoyed a productive outing at the just concluded Supremacy Cup in Lagos.

The Ogun State based team finished among the four best teams in the tournament that was attended by top football scouts and football stakeholders around the globe.

Dino SC finished behind, Champions 36 Lions first runners up Spartan FC and TCC League rivals Broad City.

The Coach Godwin Gibson's side started the campaign with 3-1 win over SGFC Athletics, before recording another 1-0 success against MS Success.

The team's fine run was halted by 36 Lion in the third Group A game. The Lagosians won the keenly contested match 1-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

Dino SC however ended the Group campaign with 1-0 win against CATS FC, but it was enough to guarantee a final tickets. 

The team was later edged by TCC League rivals, Broad City in the tournament's losers final.

Abayomi Joshua and Solomon Agbalaka scored for Broad City in the first half,  while Sunday Godwin scored the consolation for Dino SC late in the game.

The Lagos Supremacy Scouting Tournament was organized by 36 Lions in conjunction with Diamond Sports.

The event which lasted for four days had ten teams in participation which include eventual winners 36 Lion, Dino SC, SGFC Athletics, MS Success, CATS, ASQ, Broad City, Spartan, lekki Junior Stars, and TCCG.

Bright start for Dino SC, 36 Lions at Lagos Supremacy Cup

 

The Lagos Supremacy Cup Scouting Tournament kicked off this weekend at Mobolaji Johnson Arena with some exciting results.

The No Offside competition started on Saturday in Onikan with Dino FC humbling SGFC Athletics 3-1.

Timilehin Oluwaseun bagged a brace for Dino SC in the game, while Blessing Essien also registered his name on the scoresheet. Sunday Eken was on target for SGFC.

A solitary strike by Agbeze John was all 36 Lion needed to roar past MS Success 1-0. 

TCCG pipped Broad City 1-0, with Habeeb Fijabi hitting target. It was a keenly contested game.

Wounded SGFC Athletics were back in action again as they faced CATS FC. The encounter turned out to be a thriller which ended 2-2.

Emmanuel Joseph raced the Ilorin based side in front before two quick goals from Buchi Nnamdi and Amida Abdulrazaq put CATS on the ascendency.

Samuel Bamgboye rescued a point for SGFC Athletics.

Spartan did enough to defeat Lekki Junior Strikers 1-0. Adenle Ayo popped up with the much needed winner.

Broad City got themselves back in contention with a 1-0 victory over ASQ. Allionida Quadri scored the lone goal.

Red-hot Dino SC dispatched MS Success 1-0 thanks to Hassan Agbede's effort.

CATS suffered a 2-0 loss against 36 Lion. Young winger Kehinde Ibrahim accounted for a classy goal before Bangura Mohammed made the game safe from the penalty spot.

Lagos Supremacy Cup Scouting Tournament - Day 1 Results 

Dino SC 3-1 SGFC Athletics.

Timilehin  Oluwaseun ⚽⚽

Blessing Essien⚽

Sunday Ekene ⚽

36 Lion 1-0 MS Success

Agbeze John ⚽

Broad City 0-1 TCCG

Habeeb Fijabi ⚽

SGFC Athletics 2-2 CATS FC

Emmanuel Joseph ⚽ (SGFC)

Buchi Nnamdi ⚽ (CATS)

Amida Abdulrasaq ⚽(CATS)

Samuel Bamigboye ⚽ (SGFC)

Lekki Junior Strikers 0- 1 Spartan 

Adenle Ayo ⚽ (PEN)

ASQ 0-1 Broad City 

Allionida Quadri ⚽

MS Success 0-1 Dino SC

Hassan Agbade ⚽

CATS 0-2 36 Lion 

Kehinde Ibrahim ⚽

Bangura Mohammed ⚽

Day 2 Fixtures: Sunday 26th March

TCCG Vs ASQ 7am

MS Success Vs CAT FC  8am

Spartan Vs Broad City 9am

36 Lion Vs Dino SC 10am

TCCG Vs Lekki Junior Strikers 11am

ASQ Vs Spartan 12pm

No Offside Scouting Tourney: Diamond Sports team up with Lagos Supremacy Cup

 

The Lagos Supremacy Cup Scouting Tournament will take place from March 25th to 28th at Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

Dino SC, SGFC, Broad City, TCCG, 36 Lion, CATS, ASQ, Lekki Junior Strikers, Spartan and MS Success will participate at the tournament.

In Group A are Broad City, TCCG, Lekki Junior Strikers, Spartan and ASQ.

Dino SC, SGFC, 36 Lion, MS Success and CATS are in Group B.

Diamond Sports has thrown its weight behind the competition as it fits into the vision of growing domestic sport.

"Diamond Sports is supporting organizers with the logistics that they require to pull off the competition because we believe in creating opportunities for young people to show their talent and be discovered," said Diamond Sports CEO Cem Sagar.

"I see the need to invest in young Nigerian people and create an environment where they can thrive and excel like their counterparts in developed countries.''

Organizers have continued to reach out to corporate partners and encourage them to support such domestic and grassroot sports to ensure deliverables and proper running of the lofty project.

The Lagos Supremacy Cup Scouting Tournament is also supported by 36 Lion Investment.

36 Lion, Dino SC, Spartans, seven others set for Lagos Supremacy Cup scouting tourney

 

By Wale Mustapha 

Top football scouts from Belgium, Czech Republic, Norway, Denmark and Spain are expected in Nigeria for a 4-day Lagos Supremacy Cup 'No Offside' Scouting Tournament.

The tournament organized by 36 Lion in conjunction with Diamond Sports will be held at Mobolaji Johnson Arena from March 25th to 28th.

According to event facilitator, Hajj Liameed Olawale Gafar, the tournament will be graced by a team of experienced scouts from Belgium, Czech Republic, Norway, Denmark and Spain.

A statement released on Friday, Hajj Gafar said the tournament will be an intense 4-day of football matches.

The statement further said that the Scouting program is for 10 teams. Registration is free.

36 Lion, Spartans, ASQ FC, Lekki Junior Strikers and SGFC have confirmed their participation at the competition.

Others are TCCG, Dino FC, CAT FC, Broad City and MS Success.

Referee boss gives blessing to Ottasolo Pre-season tourney

 

Organisers of Ottasolo Pre-season tournament continue to give more details ahead of the competition after announcing the commitment of the Lagos State arm of the Nigeria Referee Association.

According to the coordinator, Bashir Badawiy, the referees already assured of their support and availability for the seven-day championships scheduled for the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, from November 1 to 7.

“I received assurance from the president of the NRA, Otunba Tade Azeez, that referees in the state would be available for the competition,” he said.

“This is a big boost for the pre-season as we count down to the first day of the tournament, and that is Monday, November 1.

“We already have assurance from the clubs that they will be in Lagos for the championship and I want to reiterate the fact that we are almost ready.

“I want to use this opportunity to thank the chairman of Ottasolo International FC, Gabriel Davies, for putting his weight behind the pre-season tournament and I am sure it is going to be a success.”

The pre-season tournament is scheduled to take place from November 1 to 7 at the newly refurbished Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.

Ottasolo Preseason Tourney: Sunshine, Lobi confirm arrival date

Two of the 10 teams expected to take part at the maiden edition of the Ottasolo Pre-season championships, Sunshine Stars of Akure and Lobi Stars of Makurdi, have both confirmed their arrival date for the tournament.

The coordinator of the tournament, Bashir Badawiy, stated that all the teams have already confirmed their participation and they will be arriving Lagos as from Friday, October 29.

“Sunshine Stars was the first to confirmed their arrival date through their chairman, Akin Akinbobola, who confirmed to me that the team will be in Lagos on Saturday, October 30,” he told Ottasolo Media.

“On Wednesday, the management of Lobi Stars also said they will be in Lagos on Friday, so we are happy that everything is going according to plan.

“Like we all know, some of the other clubs are already in Ogun State, so it won’t take them long to get to Lagos. The likes of Kwara United, Shooting Stars and Niger Tornadoes are in Ogun State participating in another pre-season.

“Also, we have some teams based in Lagos coming for the tournament, MFM, Smart City and the host team, Ottasolo Int FC.

“I can assure you that it is going to be a good time out for all the teams and they will be able to see how far they have gone in preparation for the new Nigeria Professional Football League season.”

The Ottasolo pre-season tournament is scheduled for November 1st to 7th at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.

Ottasolo Pre Season Tournament: Kola Daniel Promises Memorable Tournament

 

The 2021 Ottasolo Pre Season Tournament is seven days away and organizers stated that everything is in place to make the tournament a memorable experience for clubs. 

The Tournament is scheduled to hold from the 1st to 7th of November in Lagos and a total of 10 ten teams will take part.

Ottasolo International Football Club will be joined by Kwara United, Abia Warriors, Lobi Stars, Gombe United, and Niger Tornadoes. 

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) new boys, Shooting Stars, MFM, and Sunshine Stars, and Smart City are also expected to be in action. 

Meanwhile, partner of Ottasolo Pre-season, Kola Daniel confirmed that clubs are expected to arrive the venue of the tournament, between 29 and 30th of October.

Matches will be played at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium Arena, Lagos. 

Teams will will use the tournament to intensity their preparations for the 2021/22 season.

"We want Lagosians to be ready for a hitch free competition" - Ottasolo Pre-season tournament Coordinator Badawiy

 

With seven days to the start of the maiden edition of the Ottasolo Pre-season tournament, organisers have revealed that they are 90 percent ready for all the 10 teams coming for the championship.

According to the tournament coordinator,  Badawiy Bashir, all is almost set to stage one of the best pre-season ever in the country.

“We are aware that there are seven days away before the start of the pre-season,” he said.

“As you can see, we have the 10 clubs coming for the tournament already spelt out and we are always in constant communication with them because we don’t want to have any hitch at all.

“The likes of Kwara United, Abia Warriors, Lobi Stars, Niger Tornadoes, Shooting Stars, Gombe United, MFM, all Nigeria Professional Football League sides, would be joined by Ottasolo International FC and Smart City of Lagos.

“The venue of the pre-season is the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan and we want Lagosians to be ready for a hitch free competition.”

On his part, the partner, Ottasolo Pre-season Tournament, Kola Daniel, praised the sponsor of the championship, Gabriel Davies who is also the owner of fast-rising Ottasolo FC and he described him as an advocate of grassroots football who played the game to the highest level before he quit to venture into the football business.

The media aide to the minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, said while the coordinator has been making sure everything goes according to plans, the sponsor on his part has been making everything necessary support available.

He added: “We are going to have a successful pre-season; I can assure you. The coordinator is very versed in organizing things like this and I am sure we have the best hand handling it.

“The teams are ready and they will be moving to Lagos few days to the commencement of the pre-season with some of them already in nearby state, Ogun, in preparation for the new season.”

The Ottasolo Pre-season tournament is scheduled for the Mobolaji Johnson Arena from November 1 to 7, 2021.

SWAN Lukaku confirms October 5 arrival in Lagos for ANFASSC duel

Ferdinand Udoh has confirmed he would report at the SWAN Selected training camp in Lagos for the friendly against ANFASSC.

The SWAN Lukaku has been keeping fit ahead of the match at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium.

Udoh told the Media that he would leave for Lagos from his Akwa Ibom base for the first flight on Tuesday morning and arrive at 9am.

"I have been keeping fit and getting ready for the game. I know a lot is expected from me and I'm equal to the task."

"My flight has been scheduled for 7:30am on Tuesday morning here in Uyo. Hopefully I should arrive in Lagos at 9am to be with the SWAN Selected family once again.

"The friendly with ANFASSC should be interesting, I have been working hard to ensure that SWAN Selected win," he added.

Udoh is poised for his second appearance after he made an impressive debut against Super Eagles Supporters Club in September.

ANFASSC will face the team of Sports Journalists at Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday afternoon. Kickoff is 1pm.

ANFASSC shot stopper eyes clean sheet against SWAN Selected

Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC) goalkeeper Adeyemi Adelaja has vowed to keep a clean-sheet against SWAN Selected in a friendly.

ANFASSC will face the team of Sports Journalists at Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday afternoon. Kickoff is 1pm.

Ahead of the game, the shot-stopper has set his sights on keeping a clean sheet against the Fisayo Dairo captained team.

“I will keep a clean sheet in our game against SWAN Selected,” he told the Media.

“We’re very confident going into the match because with the kind of defense and players we have, we can hold them boot to boot.”

SWAN Selected camp opens in Lagos ahead of ANFASSC clash

The SWAN Selected camp will open in Lagos, with almost all the players expected on Monday afternoon.

SWAN Selected have perfected plans to open camp on Sunday (today) ahead of their next assignment.

Earlier it was reported that all necessary logistics have been put in place for a fruitful assignment and eventual victory against Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC).

“On our part we are serious, quick and ready always. We expect nothing but a handsome victory and we know the team is up to it,” SWAN Selected head coach Yemi Olanrenwaju informed the Media.

Yema on his part says he expects that training will start on Monday morning depending on the arrival schedule of most players, adding that by their roster SWAN Selected will have a healthy training before the game.

“The team will be ready, healthy and all of our players are well for the battle against ANFASSC.

Team captain Fisayo Dairo and ace midfield Partner Andrew Randa both return to the squad having missed the last game against Super Eagles Supporters Clubs (SESC) in September.

The likes of Ajegena Richard and Busayo Olowokere are also expected to arrive on Monday morning from Abuja.

Also expected in camp are Tobi Adepoju, Aleshinloye Owolabi, Victor Modo, Sammy Adesoji, Mickie Chukwuebuka, Areo Samuel, Bamisebi Samuel, Tunde Liadi, Adebayo Charles, Bayo Adegboyega and Olawale Quadry.

Others are Shogo Shodunke, Damilola Alagbe, Wole Opatola, Shina Okeleji, Apostle Pikin, Sanipe Tonte, Sawadinho Benjamin, Adams Jesse, Olatoye Olawale, Eche Amos, Ferdinand Udoh, Suleiman Pooja, Henry Chijioke, Olawale Hamzat and Emmanuel Josiah.

The game between ANFASSC and SWAN Selected will take place on Tuesday 5th October at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium. Kickoff is 1pm.

Adams Jesse wants SWAN Selected to continue good form

 

Striker Adams Jesse believes SWAN Selected have what it takes to prevail ahead of the much anticipated clash against Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC).

The tie which is billed for October 5th will be the third official game for Swan Selected this year.

"We want to continue with our good run."

The game will take place at Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday.

SWAN Selected are on a good run of form, being unbeaten for six games. "That's great," admits Adams Jesse. "However, it plays no role in the preparation, as every match poses a new challenge."

"We've done our homework. There are many variables in any match - one never knows what to expect.

"It will be a very tight game against the ANFASSC side but as it is, we will be having the full compliments of our players, which will give us the added advantage over the opposition."

"We hope to get a win so as to continue our fine form."

"As always we want to win for our supporters. The neutrals too will be watching and hoping to witness an exciting match. We are prepared and ready to give it our all for this badge," the SWAN Selected top scorer added.

We're going into this game fully focused on winning" - ANFASSC boss Ogunjimi talks tough ahead of friendly with SWAN Selected

Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC) aim for SWAN Selected scalp, feeling that'd give them solace ahead of the friendly match.

This is according to the President of ANFASSC, Prince Abayomi Ogunjimi leading up to their clash against SWAN Selected at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium on Tuesday 5th October.

ANFASSC will put on their traditional Green attire, while SWAN Selected will defend their dark blue colours.

"We know it's a very big game, especially coming up against such a solid team with good players. Even so, we know what we have to do. We're going into this game fully focused on winning. We're not going there thinking about losing," Prince Ogunjimi told the Media on Saturday.

Ogunjimi appears to be drawing motivation from the lively mood in his team's camp ahead of the game on Tuesday.

"The mood in our ranks is good. We want to enjoy ourselves and entertain. In football anything is possible, however we take nothing away from them, we've to respect that they're doing well so far but football is all about what you do on match day," noted the hardworking ANFASSC Chief.

Aisha Buhari Cup: Tagnaout strikes late to see Morocco win battle of Lionesses against Cameroon

A brilliant goal by Fatima Tagnaout 13 minutes from time separated Cameroon and Morocco in the second match of the maiden edition of Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Tournament at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos.

 

Both Lionesses were matched in all aspects for large swathes of the game, with the North Africans showing both power and athleticism on similar scale as can be found in sub-Saharan teams.

 

Goalkeeper Khadija Errmichi and defenders Zineb Redouani, Nahla Nakkach and Sabah Seghir stood firmly between the France 2019 World Cup finalists and any goal, before the nimble-footed Tagnaout showed much calmness in picking her spot on a counter attack to put the more experienced Lionesses to the sword.

 

Cameroon reached the final of the Women African Cup of Nations the country hosted in 2016 (losing the trophy to Nigeria) and featured at the FIFA World Cup finals in France, but that did not matter to the Moroccan girls as they went tackle-for-tackle in the evening sun.

 

Bella Rose, who plays for Malabo King in Equatorial Guinea, brought the crowd to its feet after the quarter-hour when she targeted the near post after beating two opponents on the edge of the penalty box. The ball rocked the crossbar and went out.

 

Tagnaout, Ghizlane Chebbak, Chhri Ghizlane, Redouani and Salma Amani all showed flashes of brilliance in a match officiated by Zouwaira Souley Sani from Niger Republic.

 

On Friday, Ghana’s Black Queens and the Banyana Banyana of South Africa will square up on Day 3 of the tournament at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.