NNL: Sporting Lagos, Aliyu Baba shake hands to renew relationships for another season

Sensational striker, Aliyu Baba has extended his contract with Sporting Lagos for another season, Nigeriafootball.ng reports. 

The new contract will keep Baba with the Noisy Lagosians until 2026.

'Tiger' as Baba is fondly called joined the club from Abuja based football club, Mahanaim FC at the start of last football season and quickly became one of the integral members of Sporting Lagos. 

His contact renewal will further help his development just as it has encouraged continuity and stability for the modest club.

The talented striker has demonstrated exceptional skills and versatility as a player. 

He scored five goals in nine appearances for Sporting Lagos last season. 

Baba’s contract extension is expected to bolster Sporting Lagos’ chances of clinching a promotion ticket to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, next season.

TCC Cup: How Asogbon leads Dino Sporting Club back to winning mood

Following a disheartening loss to Broad City, Dino Sporting Club showcased their resilience with an impressive triumph in the Creative Championship League Cup. 

Under the guidance of coach Godwin Gibson, the team secured a commanding 2-0 victory against Sporting Lagos academy at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium on Wednesday.

The momentum of the match tilted in Dino Sporting Club's favor early on as they netted both goals in the first half.

Asogbon Samuel proved to be a pivotal figure, contributing to one of the goals and leaving a significant impact on the field.

In recognition of his stellar performance, Samuel was rightfully honored as the most valuable player of the match following a compelling 90 minutes of play.

TCC League: Henry Madubuko steals show as Dino Sporting Club rebounds with victory

Henry Madubuko stole the spotlight as Dino Sporting Club redeemed themselves following a disappointing exit from the Ogun State FA Cup. 

The star player's standout performance earned him the Man of the Match title as Dino SC clinched a crucial 1-2 away victory over Sporting Lagos in a rescheduled Creative League match.

Despite missing their talismanic player Ogonna Hyacinth, Dino SC exhibited dominance throughout the game, ultimately sealing their triumph in a commanding fashion. 

With this win, Dino Sporting Club edges closer to the league summit, amassing a total of 36 points.

As the title race intensifies, Dino SC aims to maintain their newfound momentum, poised for a thrilling battle to secure the championship title.

AFCON title dream plus 30 others things you don't know about Sporting Lagos' poster boy Saturday Okon

 

Popular football forum on social media called "Naija Footballers Forum" goes personal with Sporting Lagos center forward Saturday Okon and these were some of what he had to say about life as a footballer....

Q. Where would you like to settle after your career?

Ans. I would like to settle in UK because that is my dream country after football.

 

Q. Which is the most interesting city you have visited so far?

Ans. Abuja.

Q. Who is your dream girl?

Ans. I have a dream girl I wish to marry next year....for now let just keep it secret.

Q. What would you have been were you not a footballer?

Ans. I would have been a musician.

Q. What is your biggest dream?

Ans. My biggest dream is to win African Nations Cup, AFCON and win Africa footballer of the year.

Q. What sports brand do you like most?

Ans. I prefer Nike...because is very light.

Q. What other sports do you enjoy outside football?

Ans. Basketball.

Q. Which is the best Stadium you have played in?

Ans. I love Akwa United Stadium (the nest of champions) the best in Nigeria.

Q. What are your hobbies?

Ans. I love watching movies and listening to music and dancing.

Q. Who is your favourite Nigerian player?

Ans. Victor Moses.

Q. Favourite foreign player?

Ans. Neymar Jr. I love the way he plays.

Q. Best league in the world?

Ans. The English Premier League, EPL.

Q. Your proudest moment in football?

Ans. Winning Akwa United in the semi final of the Naija Super 8 and also the MVP.

Q. Your worst moment in football?

Ans. The lost to Remo last week.

Q. Who is the best player you have played alongside?

Ans. Okorie Ekenson 

Q. Who is the one person you dream of facing on the pitch?

And. Ronald Araujo of FC Barcelona.

Q. Best game you have played?

Ans. It was against Abeokuta Stormers in Asaba for promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

Q. Who do you always hang out with in your club?

Ans. Ekene Olisema.

Q. Your best coach?

Ans. Prince Dede, my grassroot coach..because he is the one who made me what I am today...that everyone is calling me all over Nigeria...soon it will be the world.

Q. Your best friend 

Ans. Christian Nwoke..our goalkeeper.

Q. Your best way to relax?

Ans. Listening to musc.

Q. Favourite food?

Ans. I love plantain and egg.

Q. Favourite drink?

Ans. Juice.

Q. Favourite car?

Ans. Venza.

Q. What is your favourite music?

Ans. Perfect....by Ed Sheeran.

Q. Your favourite music artist?

Ans. Ed Sheeran.

Q. Which is the best movie you have watched recently?

Ans. Breaking Bad.

Q. Greatest personality you have ever met?

Ans. That is my girl.

Q. Who would you most like to meet one day?

Ans. I will like to meet Erling Halland of Manchester City.

Q. What is your philosophy on life?

Ans. Just live one day at a time.

NFF: Thank you so much for talking with Naija Footballers Forum. We hope you will avail yourself when next we call on you.

Okon: Sure..... thanks 🙏 for the time you people spend with me.

Ogunjobi Gold Cup salutes Remo Stars, Sporting Lagos, Beyond Limits for CAF, NPFL, NNL feats

 

Organizers of the prestigious preseason tourney for domestic league clubs in Nigeria, Ogunjobi Gold Cup have given salutes to the management and technical staff of Remo Stars, Beyond Limits, and Sporting Lagos following feats they recorded at the football season-ending playoffs.

Remo Stars, the Optima Energy Gold Cup defending champion, made history in June at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena after they picked a ticket to feature in the prestigious CAF Champions League in the 2023/24 season, just a year after playing in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The club had recorded significant success after its academy team, Beyond Limits gained promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL) following a 4-1 playoff victory over First Bank.

Sporting Lagos, against the odds, made a bold statement on Monday as they became the first Southern Conference team to earn a promotion ticket to the Nigeria Premier League with a game to spare at the playoffs in Asaba.

Coach Paul Offor guided his team to back-to-back wins against FC One Rocket and Abeokuta Stormers, to stay top of the group after Matchday 2 on 6 points.

Tunde Shamsudeen, General Coordinator of the tourney, "Congratulations to the Remo Stars, Sporting Lagos, and Beyond Limits for the successes recorded in the 2022/23 season. 

"We are delighted to be part of their success story as the Ogunjobi Gold Cup/ Optima Energy Gold Cup was the platform they used to get in shape for the football season that's almost ending.

"The interesting aspect of it all is the three clubs are privately owned, so the feat is a reward for the huge investments. The trio clubs are now a model and reference point for intending football investors to follow. 

"I want to charge the management of the teams not to relent in its drive to make their teams a top brand in Nigeria's domestic football by aiming for more successes, good luck for the future."