AMAPROBet9ja 2023 Day Two Wrap: KFA, Dickalo seal quarter final spot as NPFL All Stars record first victory

 NNL All Stars continued to struggle after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Amapro Selected SA on Matchday two of the ongoing Amapro Bet9ja Football Championship in Ilorin. 

Bolaji Olawuyi scored on the 60th minute to cancel out Seun Ogunlana's early opener as the defending champions were held to a disappointing draw.

NPFL All Stars bounced back from their disappointing opening day defeat to Laycon FA as they beat SGFC Athletics 2-1 to record their first win in the competition.

Abayomi Junior took advantage of a mistake from SGFC Athletics goalkeeper Godwin Friday to tap in the opener for last year’s finalists. Samuel Bamigboye restored parity for the NLO side with just minutes before the break.

Issa Gata, who came on as a substitute scored very early in the second half to hand NPFL All-stars their first win in this year’s tournament.

The Jos boys have failed to win in their second game of the tournament as they settled for a stalemate against Le Pass SSA, who won their first game of the tournament. 

Abraysports FC continued with their impressive form following a 2-0 win over Teworh SC on Tuesday. 

Onatola Ayobami put Abraysports FC in the lead before Adeshina Mayowa increased the tally with a sublime free kick in the first half. Abraysports FC finished the game with two wins in two games. 

Da Faria showed promises of getting their first win this year, early in the game but KFA hit the the target first through a sublime free kick from Uche Solomon before Quadri Hammed doubled their lead early in the second half. Yinka Ayodele got one back for Da Faria SC  through a fine header but it was not enough to stop KFA from getting their second straight win. 

It was a day for Olaniyan Moshood as he netted a brace in Laycon FA’s 3-1 win. 

Gotie Taofiq opened the scoring for Laycon FA in the first half and Olaniyan Moshood increased the lead early in the second half with a sublime free kick. Gateway FA got back in the game with a spot kick from Akomolede Ayobami before Olaniyan Moshood sealed the game for Laycon FA with a fine strike late in the game. 

Pro leaguers remain winless  in the competition in two games after  their 1-0 defeat to HMK.

Alabi Nafiu was the hero for the Osogbo based side as his first half strike provide pivotal as they recorded their first win after their 1-1 draw against Ajaokuta FA in their first game.

Tosin Olawale and Kolawole Daniel were on target again for Dickalo FC as they beat Ajaokuta FA 2-0 to book their spot in the quarter finals of the competition.

By Wale Mustapha

AMAPROBet9ja2023 Day One Wrap: Humbling start for NNL All-stars, NPFL All-stars as Dickalo win big

 

AMAPRO Bet9ja 2023 football championship kicked off in style on Monday at the Kwara Football Academy, KFA pitch in Ilorin with 19 goals scored that had interesting encounters and upsets.

Kwara United duo of Godwin Oshagbemi and Abubakar Garba powered Kwara Football Academy (KFA) to a 2-1 comeback win over defending champions, NNL All-stars in what was tagged as star match of opening day. 

Olasoju Jamiu fired NNL All-stars into the lead early in the 16th minute to set the pace for the game. 

Oshagbemi headed home on the 29th minutes to restore parity before Abubakar Garba powered in the winner on the 65th minute as they stunned the boys from the Most Important League in Nigeria to a 2-1 defeat.

A stalemate ended the affairs between AMAPRO Sports Academy and Da Faria SC. 

Both sides had good chances to grab a win in their first game but it was only going to end in a stalemate. 

2021 finalists, Abraysports FC came from a goal down to beat Ajaokuta FA in their opening game. 

Hyacinth Lazarus put Ajaokuta FA ahead early in the first half with a screamer from outside the area. Molaoye Abiodun leveled scoring with a fine header from a good Suraj Adebayo’s cross. 

Abraysports FC went ahead late in the game, after Adebayo directed a fine cross from the corner kick into Ajaokuta’s area and Mubaraq Hammed headed home the winner. 

Another shock defeat was recorded as the Pro Leaguers fell to a late goal from first timers, Le Pass SSA. 

Pro Leaguers had a chance to go ahead after winning a penalty in the second half but Afeez Yusuf missed the spot kick to keep the game at stalemate. 

A fine counter attack from Le Pass SSA late in the game eventually determined the outcome of the match. Tajudeen Abdulateef put Le Pass SSA ahead with a beautiful curler down the right and Lukman Orire was found wanting. 

The first half between Jazzy Stars FA and HMK FC ended in stalemate as both sides failed to convert their good chances. 

Jazzy Stars FA opened the scoring in the second half with a fine header from Ebenezer Okereke before Alabi Sodiq leveled from the spot kick late in the game. 

SGFC Athletics SC raced to a 2-0 win over Gateway FA of Ekiti with goals coming from Sunday Ekene and Adebowale Awolola on the 68th and 75th minutes respectively.

Dickalo FA recorded the heaviest win of the opening day as they thrashed Teworh SC 5-0. 

Two goals apiece from Lawal Azeez and Kolawole Daniel and a strike from Adams Ibrahim powered Dickalo FA to resounding victory over Kaduna based side, Teworh SC.

Laycon FA produced the biggest upset as they came from behind to beat NPFL All-stars 2-1, courtesy of goals from David John and Olaniyan Moshood in the 78th and 89th minutes to cancel out Babatunde Taofeek's 56th minute opener.

This tournament which is proudly sponsored by foremost Nigerian betting company, Bet9ja continues on Tuesday with other interesting fixtures. 

Final will be decided on Sunday 9th July, 2023 in Ilorin. 

Matchday Results: 

Amapro Selected SA 0-0 Da Faria

Dickalo FA 5-0 Teworh SC

SGFC Athletics 2-0 Gateway FA

KFA 2-1 NNL All-stars

Abraysports 2-1 Ajaokuta FA

Le Pass SSA 1-0 Pro Leaguers

Laycon FA 2-1 NPFL All-stars

Jazzy Stars FA 1-1 HMK FC 

Defending champions NNL All Stars in tough group as organizers release fixtures for 2023 AMAPRO Bet9ja championship

 

The 2022 Champions of AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship, NNL All-Stars have been handed a tough draw in the 2023 edition, which is scheduled to kickoff on Monday in Ilorin. 

NNL All-stars, who defeated NPFL All-stars 3-2 on penalties in last year's final have been placed in Group B alongside, Kwara Football Academy (KFA), Da Faria FC and AMAPRO SSA. 

Last year’s finalists, NPFL All-stars will compete in Group A against Nationwide League One, NLO side, SGFC Athletics, Laycon FA and Gateway FA. 

In Group C, 2021 Finalists, Abraysports FC will compete against Teworh Sports Club, Dickalo FA and Ajaokuta FA. 

The Pro-leaguers will battle the boys from jos, Jazzy Stars FA, HMK FC from Osogbo and Le Pass SA in Group D of the championship that is sponsored by the leading getting platform in Nigeria, Bet9ja. 

The 8th edition of the tournament kick starts on Monday, July 3rd while the final will be decided on Sunday 9th of July, 2023. 

Group A

1. NPFL All-stars

2. SGFC 

3. Gateway FA

4. Laycon FC

Group B

1. NNL All-stars

2. Amapro SSA

3. Da Faria FC

4. KFA

Group C

1. Teworh Sports Club

2. Dickalo FA

3. Abraysports FC

4. Ajaokuta FA

Group D

1. Jazzy Stars FA

2. HMK FC

3. Pro-Leaguers

4. Le Pass SA. 

NPFL All-Stars, NNL All-Stars, Gateway FC, KFA, 12 others confirmed for 8th AMAPROBet9ja Championship as Draw Holds July 1st

 

Sixteen (16) teams have been confirmed for the 2023 edition of Amateur and Professional, AMAPRO football championship billed to kickoff on Monday 3rd July, 2023 at the Kwara Football Academy, KFA Pitch, Ilorin. 

Notable among the participating teams are regular comers, Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL All Stars, Nigeria National League, NNL All Stars, Nationwide League One side, Abraysport FC, Gateway FC from Ekiti State. 

Others are Laycon FC, AMAPRO Sporting Academy, HMK FC from Osogbo, SGFC Athletics, Dickalo Football Academy, Barrier Football Club, Kwara Football Academy, KFA and Le Pass Sporting Academy.

The eight edition that is sponsored by the leading betting platform in Nigeria, BET9JA will also have Jazzy Stars FA from Jos, Ajaokuta FA from Kogi State, Da Faria FC from Lagos, and Teworh FA from Kaduna.

In a media release by the Communication Unit of the Championship on Wednesday, the 16 teams will be group into four groups with four teams each. 

There will be prizes for the best goalkeeper, top scorer and King of the championship. 

The release disclosed that the draws ceremony where fixtures will be released will take place on Saturday 1st July, 2023 via zoom. 

The AMAPROBet9ja championship will kickoff on the 3rd July with final to be decided on Sunday 9th of July 2023.

NNL All Stars defeated NPFL All Stars 4-3 on penalties to emerge winners of the last edition.

Akwa United strongman Gbadebo revels in NPFL All-Stars call-up

 

Akwa United central defender, Samson Gbadebo has expressed delight following his call up to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) All-Stars squad that will play the Budweiser Game of Kings which features Spanish La Liga great, Roberto Carlos as well as EPL icon, John Terry.

Gbadebo who has been on top form for the Uyo based side is part of the players invited for the event. 

"I think it was an honour in the first place to be given the platform ahead of several other players in Nigeria," he told the Media.

"What it means is that my work is being assessed and I have to keep the same mental psyche going forward since there are several other defenders there yearning for such platform.

"Hopefully this is the beginning of more things in the pipeline for me. So grateful for the invite and will surely not look back after this.

The former Rivers United man is very happy with the chance offered him by the technical crew of the NPFL All-Stars.

He has been in a different mood ever since the invitation reached his club and he was notified.

Obviously, he will be an instant hit with the NPFL All-Stars since he knows how to work under pressure. He is aware of the situation at stake and will rise to the occasion when given the chance.

The Budweiser Game Of Kings comes up in Lagos at the Teslim Balogun Stadium from 18th-21st November 2021.

Making NPFL All Stars team for Budweiser Game Of Kings excites Rivers United youngster Ishaq

Fast rising Rivers United winger Kayode Ishaq says he is delighted to have been named in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) team that will play the Budweiser Game of Kings which features La Liga legend, Roberto Carlos as well as EPL great, John Terry.

The former Remo Stars and Shooting Stars forward has been rewarded for his hard work and skill.

Ishaq, has gone about his work diligently and has been regarded as one of the talented wingers for Stanley Eguma's Rivers United squad.

The former Golden Eaglets ace has wasted little time in becoming a fan favourite in Port Harcourt and has been tipped to eventually break into the national team proper.

“I am happy that the work I have been doing is being recognised. I am happy to work and learn from the players in camp,” Ishaq told the Media.

“Every player wants to play in such a big match so I am hapy to have been in so I am looking forward to it.”

It will be recalled that Ishaq was part of the NPFL U-17 All-Stars team that lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid at the 2017 edition of Gauteng Future Champions tournament.

The Budweiser Game Of Kings comes up in Lagos at the Teslim Balogun Stadium from 18th-21st November 2021.

Mayor of Cadiz to host NPFL All-Star Delegation

..... As Yusuf promises new game plan against Malaga

The Mayor of the Spanish province of Cadiz, Jose Maria Gonzalez will on Friday receive the delegation of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to the Trofeo Ramon de Carranza LaLiga World Tournament.