NLO23: Godspower fires Osun United closer to NNL return

 

Osun United all but secured a promotion playoffs spot in the Group C1A of the Nationwide League One, NLO following a slim win over Fehinty FC on Wednesday in Osogbo

Osun United have so far garnered 13 points to top the league after five games with victories recorded against lgbajo Utd (2-0)., HMK FC (3-1), and Victory Police FC (2-1).

The Omoluabi Giants shared spoils with Hammola FC in a goaless affairs before the win over Fehinty on Wednesday. 

Omoluabi Giants having scored 8 times and conceded twice would lock horns with Pegba1 Sporting FC in a dead rubber encounter on Thursday, 18th May 2023, as attention would be equally turned to who beats the drop between Fehinty FC and HMK FC. 

'Royal Warriors' need outright win while Okinni based Fehinty FC must avoid defeat to beat the drop.

According to Coach Seye Ajayi, the head coach of Osun Utd,. He hailed the boys for the job well executed amid injury concerns but promised to promote the team by all means.

"What is important to us is to pick the sole ticket in the group and that we have been able to do amid terrific atmosphere, that makes our next game less important.

"Injury to some of our regulars have been a serious concern in our fold. We will see how it goes in the coming days. We have our eyes set on the promotion playoff in lbadan. The management is doing everything in their capacity to motivate the boys. We need the support of all and sundry going forward." Former 3SC goal merchant stated.

United 'Red Hot' lanky striker, Gabriel Godspower who raked in 7 goals after Match Day 5 will be as useful as ever when Osun Utd lock horns with Adamimogo FC in Adamasingba, lbadan, on Monday.

#NLO'23: Seye Ajayi hails Osun United players after perfect start to season

 

Two goals from Godspower Gabriel gave Osun Utd the deserved victory as Omoluabi Giants open the league account on a bright start, easing past debutant Igbajo Utd., in a keenly contested duel at Osogbo Township Stadium.

Having drawn bye in Match Day One, Seye Ajayi tutored side announced their dominance early enough but Igbajo Utd shows composure at the back, making it difficult for the pairing of Godspower and Solomon to thrive as expected.

Moment of relief for 'Believe And Achieve' side, two minutes past half hour, Solomon drags a brilliant pass into opponents' goal area but was sternly hacked down only for Centre Referee to point to the spot without delay as Gabriel Godspower unerringly rockets the resulting spot-kick home for the opener.

Four minutes later, 'Village Boys' didn't survive another pressure as Godspower grabbed his brace in style, jabbing in from close range. 

The second half witnessed a pulsating encounter with the two sides creating chances upon chances without making it count even as Osun Utd survived a scare which saw Bello Semiu pulled a brilliant save as he tipped out a creeping loop which could have seen the deficit reduced to half.

Coach Seye Ajayi afterwards lavished encomiums on his boys for a perfect start and for moments of brilliance in the first half, he however admits his boys lack same first stanza energy needed in the second half. "We need to be consistent throughout the game and bury our chances as they come. This is a league and we won't underate any team, it's not a bad start for us, we shall work on the negatives." Former 3SC goal merchant stated.

Next for Osun Utd is a date with fellow NLO campaigners, HMK FC on Monday by 1pm at the mainbowl of Osogbo Township Stadium.

Osun United unveils Seye Ajayi new gaffer

The Osun State Government has unveiled the newly appointed Head Coach, Seye Ajayi, for the state owned football club, Osun United FC.

The new coach was presented to newsmen by the head of management, Rotimi Dunmoye, the General Manager, Osun State Sports Council alongside,  other members of the management in Osogbo on Monday.

Dunmoye said, the government is ready and serious about sports development in the state this time around. There's a need for the stakeholders to rally and return the team to where it belongs. We are glad to have this versatile coach in the fold, he will make his experience count no doubt. The mandate before him is to give us promotion ticket and see how it goes afterwards.

Having paid his dues in the land and outside the shores of Nigeria, Seye Ajayi, a cool headed and thinker of work situations, a workaholic goal poacher, have once been on the roaster of Shooting Stars and Julius Berger FC before jetting out and starred for Al Seeb Club, DPMM FC, BRUNEI FC among other foreign clubs.

According to the new Head Coach, who was a CAF Cup winner with 3SC in 1992 as a player, his ambition is to work with the government in achieving the set targets. He promised to give young and enterprising players enough chance as his assignment begins.

Seye Ajayi, a distinguished game teacher with exceptional man-management skills, is a graduate of NIS. He bagged his 'CAF C' license in 2015 and has attended series of coaching seminars both home and abroad. He has a unique coaching concept which saw him mentored successful players. He has worked with Jofac FC Lagos, Rising Stars Abuja, Ascend FC Abuja, Amadin and Premier FC Abuja based sides.

Meanwhile, players and officials have proceeded on mandatory election-break, after weeks of rigorous screening exercise, the team will recongregate on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023.