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.

SGFC Athletics, 27 others set to display talents at SPOCS Scouting Tournament in Ikenne

By Tosh Michaels

Nationwide Division One League one (NLO)  side SGFC Athletics Sports Club will take part in what seems to be one of the biggest scouting tourneys in the country, SPOCS Scouting Championship.

The tourney is expected to  have twenty eight (28) teams across the country on parade including Nigeria Premier League clubs like Bendel Insurance, Bayelsa Utd, Box 2 Box, the team that discovered Victor Osemeh, Shooting Stars and NNL side Beyond Limit FC. The event will be held at the Remo Stars stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State  from the 2nd - 9th October 2023.

The tournament is organized by SPOCS Nigeria which is an extension of the renowned sports agency SPOC Global that manages a lot of top talent worldwide with the aim to further discover and harness talent for the global football market, SPOCS International under the auspices of Sacha Empacher with Gbenga Agbejoye a mutual representative of SPOCS Nigeria.

SGFC Athletics  will be going into the tournament fresh from lifting the just concluded 2023 Ciroma of  ILORIN cup in August. The club will also  return to Ikenne for the first time after lifting the maiden edition of the 2022 Evolution Cup.

SGFC Athletics also finished top of the Kwara State center of the 2023  NLO abridged league season before losing out to Shooting Stars Team B in the first playoffs round.

Reacting to this development an American based sports enthusiasts and club owner Richard Opanuga emphatically stated that top clubs scouts would be available from around the globe such as New Castle Utd, FC Luzern of Swiss, Vancouver Whitecaps of Canada, Slavia Praque, Rapid Wien FC, Redstar Belgrade and Frankfurt will be on ground.

He added that it would be an excellent opportunity for the players to demonstrate their skills and catch the attention of professional teams (scouts) that would be available.

"This is an opportunity we have to grab, the event will provide us with the opportunity for our players to go out there and show case what they have which will give them the opportunity to sign up with International football clubs.

“This is a good initiative from SPOCS it is one of its kinds like I said we just have to tap into this. At SGFC Athletics we have the talents to parade and I am confident that it is a sign that something good is just about to happen" He said.

Gbenga Agbejoye has emphatically showcased few clubs around while visiting the clubs training program to assure better Squad presentation in search of this exceptional lads. He's target oriented on between 17 - 20 years brackets

Mr. Agbejoye of SPOCS Nigeria is on top gear, highly spirited and expecting every team to parade top talents with high class sporting agility for Sacher Empacher and his team delight.

Abayomi Ayodeji: Nigerian wonder kid who models his game around Kelvin De Bruyne

 

Ayodeji Abayomi, born on 3rd October 2006 in Lagos State Nigeria, is a promising gifted young and skillful midfielder who models his game around Manchester City's Belgium star Kelvin De Bruyne.

Abayomi Ayodeji a product of SGFC Athletics Sports Club possesses a high-level footballing IQ and the technical quality to execute the moves he has in mind. He loves to roam freely in advanced positions looking for pockets of space between the lines.

His excellent first touch is the bedrock of his game. It affords him the time to seek out direct passes into attacking areas, especially on the break as he looks to play the killer pass at every opportunity, he rarely seeks to carry the ball for long periods anyway, instead opting to play direct passes to team-mates further forward as quickly as possible. Abayomi is quite unselfish and is at his best as a creator, who can aslo score goals if given the opportunity. And also has a perfect shooting accuracy from outside the box.

He is a modern playmaker; versatile, intelligent but physical enough to stand up for himself in a tough league he is good at set-pieces where he has scored some some couple for SGFC Athletics.

Abayomi Ayodeji was part of SGFC Athletics camping in the 2022/2023 Nationwide Division One League one campaign helping his club to the promotion playoffs after they finished top of the ILORIN center before being edged out by Shooting Stars team B.

He has seven goals contribution this season in 15 games  for SGFC Athletics after scoring three goals and recorded four assist.

The lad was part of the just concluded Qnet/Manchester City coaching seminar in Abeokuta which had former Super Eagles coach Johannes Bonfrère as one of the instructors. He was listed among the best four outstanding players at the clinic.

His biggest dream is playing for the Nigeria National team and Barcelona of Spain.

AMAPROBet9ja Football Championship semifinal wrap: Abraysport pips SGFC to set up final against KFA

Abraysports Football Club will be taking on Kwara Football Academy (KFA) in the final of 2023 AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship billed for Sunday in Ilorin. 

The final will be Abraysports' second in three years having been a losing in 2021 against NNL All Stars. 

The team led by former NPFL icon, Sarafa Usman defeated SGFC Athletics by a lone goal in the first semi-final played at the Pitch A of KFA. 

Sholabi Bode headed home a good corner from Adebayo Suraj just nine minutes into the match. 

SGFC had themselves to blame for the defeat having missed number of chances created with Samuel Bamigboye the major culprit. 

The second semifinal saw KFA recorded the same scoreline against HMK FC from Osogbo courtesy of Mukhtar Habeeb's brilliant finish as he capitalized on a lose ball in HMK defense. 

Sunday Samuel went close to doubling the lead for KFA in the second half but was denied by HMK goalkeeper.

The Coach Ladi Ojokojo boys will be playing in their first ever final of AMAPRO championship which will be against one of their city rivals, Abraysports.

According to BrainBehind of the championship, Shogo Shodunnke, fantastic prizes have been set aside for King of AMAPRO, top scorer and best goalkeeper.

Shodunnke added that Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bola Mogaji, Chairman of Kwara State Football Association, Alhaji Abdullahi Idris will be among the top dignitaries expected at the final. 

NNL All Stars won the last edition of the AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship after beating NPFL All Stars 3-2 on penalties.

AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship Quarter-final wrap: Abraysports, HMK, KFA zoom to last four

 

The trio of SGFC Athletics, Abraysports and HMK FC, all from the Nationwide League One (NLO) have been joined by Kwara Football Academy (KFA) in the semi-final of 2023 AMAPRO Bet9ja Football Championship taking place in Ilorin.

The Quarter-final matches that were decided on Friday produced enthralling encounters.

Opening match of the quarter-final was between SGFC Athletics and Nigeria National League (NNL) All Stars which ended 1-0 in favor of the latter.

Samuel Bamigboye scored the lone goal of the match in the 73rd minute after both sides had fluffed numerous begging chances.

Abraysports got the better of Jazzy Stars FA from Jos with 3-0 victory in the second quarterfinal engagement. 

Two quick first half goals from Onatola Ayobami and Quadri Hammed put the NLO side in the driving seat. 

Jazzy Stars tried to stage rally in the second half but met a more resolute Abraysporty side. Subomi Olatunji put the icing on the cake with third goal to seal the last four spot.

The encounter between Dickalo FA and HMK FC from Osun State was decided on penalties with the latter winning 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 in the normal time. 

Ibrahim Akinade shot HMK to the lead in the 17th minute with a sublime free kick that left Dickalo keeper stranded.

Emmanuel Damilola got the equalizer for Dickalo within seconds into restart. Both sides would then canceled each other out for the remainder of the game until it headed to shootouts that was deservedly won 4-3 by HMK, thanks to brilliant goalkeeping by Okotore Rasheed. 

The last match of the quarterfinal between KFA and NPFL All Stars was also decided by penalties.

The young academy boys marched the NPFL big boys for strength as they held on to a goalless affair in normal time. 

The host boys won the shootouts by 5-3 to pick the last ticket for the semi-final. 

SGFC Athletics and Abraysports will square up for the first semifinal on Saturday by 7:15am at the Pitch A of KFA while HMK FC will then be taking on KFA in the second semifinal match by 9:20am. 

The grand finale will be decided on Sunday at the same venue.

Former Shooting Stars and Vandrezzer striker, Kola Daniel is currently leading the goalscorer's chart with five goals.

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

Lagos Supremacy Cup: MS Success record first victory as 36 Lion maintain perfect record

 

A total of seven goals was scored on day 2 of Lagos Supremacy Cup Scouting Tournament.

Six games took place at Mobolaji Johnson Arena with the likes of Spartan, Broad City, MS Success, TCCG, ASQ, CATS, Dino SC, Lekki Junior Strikers and 36 Lion in action.

TCCG and ASQ shared the spoils in a pulsating game. Sanusi Hamed cancelled out Ikechukwu Emmanuel's curtain raiser.

Shehu Agboola settled the game between CATS and MS Success, with the latter winning 1-0.

Spartan pipped Broad City 1-0, Falolu Wasiu was the goalscorer.

In a top of the table clash between 36 Lion and Dino SC, the former proved stronger with a 1-0 victory following Olawumi Lateef's goal.

Lekki Junior Strikers finally got their campaign running thanks to a 2-0 win over TCCG, Uche Sunday and Kazeem Idowu grabbing the goals.

Meanwhile, Spartan and ASQ settled for a goalless draw in the final match of the day.

Lagos Supremacy Cup Scouting Tournament: Day Two Results

TCCG 1-1 ASQ

Sanusi Hamed  ⚽

Ikechukwu Emmanuel ⚽

MS Success 1-0 CATS

Shehu Agboola ⚽

Spartan 1-0 Broad City

Falolu Wasiu ⚽

36 Lion 1-0 Dino SC

Olawumi Lateef⚽

TCCG 0-2 Lekki Junior Strikers

Uche Sunday ⚽

Kazeem Idowu⚽

ASQ 0-0 Spartan

Day 3 Fixtures: Monday 27th March

ASQ Vs Lekki Junior Strikers 7am

SGFC Vs 36 Lion 8am

Dino SC Vs CATS 9am

Spartan Vs TCCG 10am

Broad City Vs Lekki Junior Strikers 11am

MS Success Vs SGFC 12noon

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.