Game Changer Football Agency appoints Olawale as Head of Operations in Africa

 

The Project strategist of Evolution Cup and General Manager SGFC Athletics Sports Club, Olawale Olatoye has been appointed the Head of Operations Game Changer Football Agency Africa.

According to his appointment letter; his choice as the Africa representative of the agency is in view of his experience and exceptional qualities in football management, development, marketing and also on the heels of the thriving Evolution Cup.

Olawale is reputed for developing the idea of Evolution Cup, an annual football tournament which serves as preseason engagement for NLO teams in Nigeria. 

The Appointment Letter Reads 👇👇

Game Changer FA

Dear Mr., Olatoye Olawale

07/04/24

RE: Letter of Engagement - Promoting Game Changer Football Agency to an Exciting African Audience

We hope this letter finds you in good health. It is with great pleasure that we extend this letter of engagement to formally invite you to promote our company, Game Changer Football Agency, to the vibrant and enthusiastic African audience.

Having witnessed your exceptional work with the Evolution Cup in Lagos, Nigeria, and recognising your influential connections to clubs across Nigeria and the wider regions, we believe that our partnership will play a pivotal role in elevating the presence and reputation of our Agency within the African football community.

At Game Changer we have a shared vision of revolutionising the football industry by nurturing and empowering talent. With this engagement, we aim to leverage your expertise and extensive network to effectively convey our message of transformative opportunities for

aspiring African footballers.

Through your promotional efforts, we envision reaching new heights in terms of brand

awareness and engagement throughout the African continent. By highlighting our

commitment to providing comprehensive support, including player pathways, coaching, and mentoring programs, and legal assistance, we aim to inspire African footballers to dream big and pursue their professional careers in Europe and around the world.

Your esteemed reputation and influence within the African football landscape make you the

ideal Ambassador to promote Game Changer Football Agency. We are confident that your

strategic approach and strong communication skills will captivate the African audience,

generating excitement and interest in our Agency's mission.

We are committed to providing you with all the necessary resources and support to ensure

the success of this engagement. Together, we can work towards unlocking the

immense potential of African football talent and shaping a brighter future for the game on

the global stage.

We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate with you and embark on this exciting journey together.

Olatoye Olawale reacting to the development, expressed his excitement and readiness get started.

"Sincerely, it's a welcome idea, I am so excited that our work and effort is being noticed by football stakeholders globally and this is like a challenge for us to do more now because being the head of operations in Africa comes with a lot of challenges but we will never relent we will never give up we will keep doing our best and make sure we meet the target of the agency as well because the agency have a strong vision which aligns with our own vision and work ethics and that is why the collaboration a sweet and interesting one so we will really try our best to fish out top talent in Nigeria and Africa at large and showcase them to the world.

We are not going to work with ordinary talent but we will make sure we work with extraordinary talent and letting the World know that Africa is blessed and Nigeria is a great country that would produce great players in the near future, so watch out for Game Changer Football Agency Africa, thank you" Olatoye opined.

Evolution Cup attracts top UK licensed football agents

The duo of Lindi Ngwenya and Anthony Verrill from United Kingdom will be on ground for the NLO invitational pre-season tournament, Evolution Cup which runs from February 21 to 26 at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne.

Lindi and Anthony who are both top football agents would have the opportunity to scout for talented footballers that would feature for the 10 NLO teams participating in the competiton.

Olatoye Olawale, the Project Strategist, while reacting to the development revealed that the decision to attract top football agents is to leverage on the  platform to further market Nigerian players to the world. 

"The need for us to invite these agents is a product of our research which indicates that NLO teams house talented and impressive players- It would be a disservice on our part if these players doesn't get to exposed themselves to this kind of life-changing opportunity" he said.

Olatoye believes that the players would make good impression on the agents who have impeccable track records in creating opportunities for players across the world.

Evolution Cup is sponsored by Alphakay International Sport and packaged by Sportsflames Communication.

Evolution Cup: Organisers conclude draws, set sights on biggest NLO preseason tourney

 

All is now set for the maiden edition of the NLO Preseason Invitational tournament, Evolution Cup to take centre stage with the draws of the competition being decided on Saturday.

The draws which held at the Remo Stars Stadium Complex in Ikenne was witnessed by the organisers and the representatives of the participating teams.

Speaking at the brief event, Olatoye Olawale, the Project Strategist thanked the teams for embracing the tournament which aims at creating a veritable avenue for them to prepare for the league, network among themselves and develop their players.

"We need to celebrate NLO; not just as a foundational league for Elite football in the country but as a pool of talents where exceptional players are being produced for the top teams within and outside the country" said the Project Strategist

Stressing the need for maximum cooperation from the teams in a bid to achieve success, he urged them to engender an healthy rivalry and imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship, saying the tourney is not 'a do or die affair'.

The climax of the event was the unveiling of the giant trophy and presentation of souvenirs to the  teams representatives present at the draws.

For the draw proper, the ten invited teams were divided in to groups A and B and will seek to edge out each other in a thrilling and fun filled 5-days soccer fiesta.

Highlighting group A are Hammola FC and Olansile FC from Osun State; Ilaji FC from Ibadan; Ekiti based Olukismet FC and SGFC Athletic from Lagos.

Others that would be doing battle in group B are Rolly FC from Edo State, Right2Win FC of Abia State, Abraysports FC from Kwara State with Magic Stars FC and Beyond Limits FC from Lagos and Remo respectively.

For the opening game billed for Monday, February 21, it's going to be an Osun derby when Hammola FC takes on Olansile FC. And while Ilaji FC will be trading tackles with Olukismet FC, SGFC Athletic will be out of Group A schedules in the first day.

In Group B, Rolly FC and Right2Win will be rolling out their aces for maximum points while Abraysports and Magic Stars will lock horns in another encounter. Beyond Limits FC are drawn Bye in the first day.

The competition is billed for Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne from February 21-26.

Evolution Cup: Top honours for Late Rasheed Balogun, Kunle Soname, four others as draw holds on Saturday

Organizers of Evolution Cup have announced plans to honor six personalities who have made outstanding impact on football development in Nigeria over the years. 

The maiden edition of the Evolution Cup will go down in Ikenne from February 21st to 26th, 2022. A preseason tournament established for Nationwide League One (NLO) clubs to prepare for the new season. 

Olatoye Olawale, who is the Project Strategist of the Evolution Cup confirmed that six people will be honored for their numerous support for football development in the country. 

“This is an oppurtunity to appreciate those who are working so hard, to make football develop in this country- and we are glad that this is coming in the first year of the tournament”. Olatoye said. 

Former General manager of Shooting Stars, Rasheed Balogun, who died on January 20th is a recipient of an award, for his commitment to football development in Nigeria.

The Proprietor of Remo Stars and the owner of Bet9ja, Kunle Soname will be recognized for supporting the development of Nigeria football over the years. 

While the Chairman Ekiti State Football Association, Bayo Olalenge will be recognized for his commitment to Ekiti football development, Tunde Shamsudeen will also be honored for his consistent delivery of a top notch preseason tournament. 

Other recipient of the award includes Chief Operating Officer of NLO, Olushola Ogunowo and Akanni Agboola, for their total support and commitment to grassroots football in Nigeria.

Also, draws for the maiden edition of Evolution Cup will be held at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Saturday, 5th February, 2022, to start by 2pm with teams representative and other stakeholders in attendance.

The tournament, sponsored by Alphakay International Sports and Packaged by Sportsflames communication will feature Abraysports FC, Right 2 Win FC, Olansile FC, Hammola International FC and Beyond Limits FC.

Other teams that would be rolling out their aces for the 5-day soccer fiesta are Rolly FC, Magic Stars FC, Olukismet FC, Ilaji FC and SGFC Athletics .

Evolution Cup gets NLO endorsement, as organisers vow to maintain high standard

 

The organisers of the Nationwide League One(NLO) invitational pre-season tournament, Evolution Cup has assured the NLO management of its readiness to flaunt a competiton of international standard.

Speaking to Evolution Cup media, Olatoye Olawale, the Project Strategist stated that the initiative will justify the confidence reposed in, saying "such a huge trust wouldn't be taken for granted".

Olawale noted the need to appreciate the NLO for the endorsement of the project is imperative amid reports of the league's recent claim that it would not tolerate the usage of its name and logo as part of a project which it has never been brought to its notice.

"Yes, we have the backing of the NLO. It's a confirmation of the originality of our project and a huge trust that wouldn't be taken for granted" he said.

It would be recalled that NLO in a statement released on 25th of February frowned against the usage of it's name and logo in as part of some event, especially pre-season tournament without the its consent. 

The NLO had on 17th of February passed a 'vote of confidence' on Evolution Cup, describing it as an initiative that will aid the preparation of clubs going in to the new season.

The approval letter reads thus;

"I present the compliments of the Board and management of Nationwide League One (NLO) to you and the management of Sports flames communication"

"This  is to convey the approval of the Nationwide League One to you and the management of the ten teams invitational pre-season tournament scheduled for February 21-26. It is our believe that the proposed pre-season invitational tournament will in no small measure help to prepare the Nationwide league one clubs and the players for the Herculean task of the 2022 football season"

"The  NLO wish you well in the organization which must be in conformity with world best practices in football administration, the NLO will as well be on ground to oversee your activities during the event"

The tournament, sponsored by Alphakay International Sports and packaged by Sportsflames communication will feature ten NLO teams in a most truest and fairest form of league situation and campaign.

Evolution Cup is scheduled to hold from February 21st -26th of the same month at Remo Stars Stadium Complex,Ikenne ,Ogun State.

SportsFlames Man of the Year Award will spur me to do more, says DIG Moses Jitoboh

 

Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of South-East and South-South, Moses Jitoboh has received the Command Secondary School and SportsFlames Sports Man Of The Year Award.

Jitoboh a member of the 1987 Set received the award on Saturday in Lagos after his secondary school classmates defeated the 1984 Set (their seniors) 3-0 in a novelty football match played at the Legacy Pitch of the National Stadium in Surulere Lagos.

According to DIG Jitoboh after receiving the Award at the Legacy Pitch inside National Stadium Surulere, he expressed joy and excitement.

In his words," I'm delighted and honoured to have received this award. The only way I can show my appreciation to the organizers of this award is to do more for sports with which I have a passion.

" Anything that is done for the promotion of sports is never small. We plan to upgrade the Command Secondary School football pitch. We are working on it and at the right time, works should commence on it."

The DIG thinks that the youths can use the Police Force as a platform to achieve their dreams in Sports.

" Recall I was a former national basketball player,  I slammed and dunked at the highest level in Nigeria as I was the captain of the Police Team. Sports drives me and not just me but my family. My two kids are in the United States playing basketball. 

" I was also formerly in charge of Police Sports, if you look at the different sports in Nigeria, you will find an athlete (male or female) who is in the force and have gone ahead to win laurels for the country.

As regards the 1987 Set, who have gone four novelty matches unbeaten, "One unique thing about the 1987 Set is the camaraderie amongst ourselves and sure a few present for the novelty match have come from far as Europe and America. I flew into Lagos from Abuja and others from Port-Harcourt not just for the game but to see ourselves.

" The meeting is not just about sports, which of course is the unifying factor, life and helping ourselves to greatness."

Captain of the winning 1987 Set, Femi Barry after the game said: "Our team was and still the only side that has played in the quarter-final round of the Lagos Principals Cup, losing to MBHS at the Onikan Stadium (now Mobolaji Johnson Arena).

" The previous novelty matches we have played were against our juniors, while this is first against our seniors. We were too fit for them, Dele Awoshika, Eniola and I scored. In the second half, we were just doing the passing. I think we have to pause our play as any set that wants to play against the 87 Set must go four games unbeaten before they think of challenging us, as we are true champions.

Reacting to the 3-0 defeat, David who led the 84 Set teams out said, "I knew we will lose as when I saw them, the 87 Set team looked fit unlike us. Some of us were meeting ourselves again for over 30 or 35 years. The novelty game was fun, I used to be the captain of the school football team, did not pursue a career in football as I chose to do God's work." 

Also, Managing Partner  Sportflames Communications and Football Events Consultant to Command Secondary School Ipaja, 

Olawale Olatoye said: " It's a well-deserving award to DIG Moses Jitoboh who has contributed to sports in Nigeria as a former boss of Police Sports.

" Sportflames objectives is to always encourage and support exceptional personalities, put smiles on faces by contributing to sports Development, we love giving back to the industry by appreciating and embracing hard work with massive efforts, not in competition with anyone, just doing what we love to do."

Sportflames Director, Olatoye 'FreshIdeology' receives Int'l Award

 

A Nigerian sports journalist, Olatoye Olawale has bagged the prestigious ‘Outreach award’ from the Nigeria Soccer Federation, United States of America (NSF-USA).

Olawale, who is the Director, Sportflames Communications and NSF-USA Coordinator in Nigeria, was awarded for his efforts in the development of grassroots football in the country as well as his efforts in distributing COVID-19 relief materials to about 400 grassroots players in Lagos in a bid to cushion the effects of the Covid-induced economic crisis on the players.

Speaking on the award, Olawale expressed his profound gratitude to the leadership of the Nigeria Soccer Federation-USA for conferring the award on him the prestigious award,

He also appreciated all those who have contributed to his dream and success over the years for their support, encouragement and guidance.

This was contained in his appreciation statement.

The statement reads, “ I want to say a BIG THANK YOU to Nigeria Soccer Federation for this Award, sincerely I am humbled and motivated, with a burning desire to do more for Football Development in Nigeria and diaspora.

“ Let me use this medium to congratulate the Champions of this year, it’s really a deserved one and also the Match  Commissioner Fatai Atere (M.O.N)⁩ for putting together a befitting Tournament. My appreciation goes to my President Dr. Adetunji Aderemi NSF-USA thank you for your time and support, you are indeed a true Leader, to my Vice President NSF – USA Austin Okonkwo, don’t even know what to say about you, you made yourself available during the process of the Visa, but so disappointing that we have to wait till next year, thank you so much for the opportunity for service to humanity, I love you so much sir.

“ To my One and Only Brother, Father, Uncle, Boss and Mentor Coach Richard Opanuga⁩, you are indeed a Man, many might not understand your Philosophy of life but what matters most is the destination, you try to see differently, think out of the Box and make sure everyone is happy around you, even denying yourself happiness, it all started some years back, struggling as a player, you tried your best for me to play internationally but didn’t work out, you keep pushing me hard to be dogged, tenacious and never give up, at a point I actually wanted to quit but you are seeing possibilities, while I’m seeing difficulties, Aunty Ronke Opanuga is amazing also, your role is superb, thank you so much for your unflinching support and Love. I dedicate this Award to  Mr. & Mrs. Richard Opanuga, they really deserve it.

Back here in Nigeria, I want to say a big thank you to my Sportflames team, they really have been supportive. Everyday they do more for Nigerian football as it's our mission that we must put smiles on the faces of those that need our support.

Finally to my loving wife, thank you so much for your support and understanding throughout the journey, you have never for once complained, even when I have to travel for weeks or come back home late in the night, your prayers and believe are key to this achievement.

" The award is a massive one for us and it shows that our hard work is being recognized by Nigerians living in the diaspora and that's a new challenge to us to doing more than what we have done in the past. 

“ To all Nigeria Soccer Federation Executives and Members, thank you so much for the opportunity granted to showcase the Gods’ given talents, The global recognition is not for me I must say, we hope to do more in the nearest future, the Award is absolutely a task for us never to relent in our efforts to effect that change in the Football Industry.”

Nigeria Soccer Federation, USA who annually celebrates Nigeria’s Independence in the diaspora with a football tournament, could not hold one last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, rather they channelled their resources to giving out relief packages back here in Nigeria, as a way of cushioning the effect of the novel virus on grassroot players in Ikeja and Surulere Local Government.