Super Eagles' trio lightens spirit around boyhood club with surprise visit

The trio of Nigeria international football stars, Paul Onuachu, Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika on Thursday paid a surprise visit to their boyhood club, FC Ebedei, Apele, Sagamu in Ogun State.

It was cheers and delight for players of the Nigeria National League (NNL), side who during their early morning training session, had the stars in their midst. 

Onuachu and Onyeka, who wear the colors of Premier League sides Southampton and Brentford respectively, and Onyedika who features for Belgium Jupiler Pro League side Club Brugge, are products of the professionally managed Nigerian football club.

It was the second time Onuachu and Onyeka are visiting the club while Onyedika was making his first since he left for Midtjylland of Denmark.

Also, FC Midtjylland reserved goalkeeper Mark Ugboh who became the second FC Ebedei shot-stopper to hit Europe, 21 years after Atlanta 1996 Olympics gold medalist and Super Eagles legend Dosu Joseph did, was on hand to cheer the team on. 

With some of the major European leagues in the off-season, the trio are in Nigeria for holidays and could hit the Super Eagles camp in Lagos to prepare for the match-day five AFCON qualifiers against Sierra Leone billed for the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Stadium in Liberia on June 18.

President of  FC Ebedei, Barrister Churchill Oliseh while showering encomiums on the Super Eagles trio, charged players of the club to learn from their success stories.

"It's an honor to have with us the Super Eagles trio of Onuachu, Onyeka, and Onyedika, they are great ambassadors of FC Ebedei, Nigeria, and indeed the continent of Africa. 

"They are shining examples of what FC Ebedei stands for and what you (the young players) can be in their near future. 

"However their success stories are no magic but all down to hard work, dedication, commitment, and prayers. So I urge all of you to see them as role models and give your best in everything you do on and off the pitch, as you all have a bright future ahead of you.

FC Ebedei did host Onuachu, Onyeka, Onyedika, and Friends in a novelty match that ended 1-1.

The Oliseh Boys took the lead before Southampton striker Onuachu equalized by scoring a penalty.

After the game, Onyedika and Onuachu presented their signed club jerseys to the President of FC Ebedei, Barrister Churchill Oliseh.

Oliseh discusses impact of sports to societal transformation at TREM

 

Barrister Churchill Oliseh, President of FC Ebedei says sports can arguably be employed, deployed, to drive, aid, usher, facilitate, and endure a deep and sustained systematic change in culture, civilization, and even religious faith.

Oliseh, a lawyer, football investor, and administrator was the speaker at this year’s Breeding Leaders for Empowerment And National Transformation (BLENT), hosted by Dr. Mike Okonkwo, The Presiding Bishop Of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM) and broadcasted from TREM’s international headquarters, in Gbagada-Lagos to all branches across the world.

The President of the professionally managed Nigeria National League (NNL) club, in his 5-page detailed lecture titled: “The impact of Sport on societal transformation: The Nigerian Football Story”, talked about how sports can do social transformation via the economy it drives, national identity, and unity it gives.

The health and physical well-being, it sustains and improves. The youth development it facilitates, employment it generates, and revenue and foreign exchange it earns. The infrastructural revolution it brings and encourages, as most developed nations see sport as the fourth arm of their military.

Listening with rapt attention, Oliseh, a football administrator guru and motivational speaker held the massive TREM auditorium spellbound while giving details about Nigeria’s golden era in football, with unbroken records, and how the era ended.  

“Empirically football was introduced into Nigeria with the assistance and activities of the early missionaries. With time it became a vehicle for city congregation and representation. So we had teams like Port Harcourt XI, Ibadan XI, Enugu XI. It grew and by the 40s and 50s, we had attained a national team for Nigeria.

“The Golden Era saw Nigeria qualify for the FIFA World Cup in 1994 and a 2nd Round finish, win the 1994 African Cup of Nations in Tunisia, Olympic gold medal in Atlanta USA, in 1996, and qualify for its second Mundial in France.

“In the millennium, the Nigerian flag was visibly present at the Japan/Korea World Cup in 2002. In club football, Enyimba became the first Nigerian team to win a back-to-back CAF Champions League after winning it in 2003.

“Nigeria became a global brand, feared and loved, even the Military Regimes of the day leveraged our football success. We spoke in One voice and proudly sang the national anthem and saluted the Nigerian flag.

"Unfortunately, the ease and fortuitous nature of our attaining the golden era became our undoing, due to the absence of a policy/program to replace the players of that era.

"Deliberate global policy to deny Nigeria and Africa access to the foreign Resources and technology Africa relied on in conquering and challenging the World. Hijack of Nigerian football by incompetence, ineptitude, maladministration, and outright banditry."

Above all 'The Qatar Story' model is an eye-opener on why sport can impact societal transformation. A nation, he said was previously in the shadows of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E), seen as area that had nothing to offer. But with their natural gas wealth, Qatar sought a societal transformation and chose football/sports as the medium.

The 2022 FIFA World Cup cost Qatar an estimated: - $200B/ N150 Trillion in infrastructure and $6.5B/#5.2 trillion on stadia construction. The Qatar minister for finance once admitted to spending $500m/ N400B weekly for many years on infrastructure towards hosting the world cup.

The outcome of the huge investment, A state-of-the-art infrastructure, the destination of choice, the major global player even politically, global hub/ Qatar Airlines. Followership and Global goodwill, national pride, and the sudden rise in the involvement and engagement of Qatari youths hitherto the contrary was the case.

Nigeria Bundelisga Scouting tourney: Eintracht Frankfurt selects exciting youngsters

The maiden edition of Dino Sporting Club Nigeria Bundelisga Scouting Competition has come and gone, but the clubs will reap the benefits for long time.

The tournament held in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State had Eintracht Frankfurt Sporting Director Frank Sebastian and Chief Scout Corlineus Kruesser in attendance.

Registered FIFA German agents Darlington Omodiagbe and Lakunle Awoyale were also on ground to monitor the players for the entire four days.

Several players have been selected for further development in Germany, with possibility of signing lucrative deal either Eintracht Frankfurt or any interested clubs.

The agents also aim to send footage of the players to other European clubs for further assessments.

Speaking to the media, Frank Sebastian said, Sporting Director Frank Sebastian and Corlineus Kruesser, said :

"Our duty is to pick the best players, and the club we decide. almost all the players delivered. So it's difficult to pick, really.

"It's nice to see many kids playing with high level."

"Maybe with more work, they'll be ready for Europe. They are nice kids with great talents." He said.

Eintracht Frankfurt Chief Scout, Corlineus Kruesser also praised the competitive level of the scouting football tournament.

"We are pleased with everything we saw, the teams played great football with great intensity and tactics."

"We have identified some players, but we can't name them for now because the list is long . We will present the list to the club and we see."

"Nigeria has talents, maybe we'll come back in future." 

Brain behind the initiative, CEO of Dino Sporting Club Samuel Columbus, said the tournament exceeded expectations, stating that discovering talents for the country has always been his passion.

"It was a good tournament, as you can see we had teams from each region of the country."

"The tournament has come to stay, and we are thinking of holding another one towards the end of the year."

”We got a new dimension to scouting activities and development of young players, We will continue to do our best to ensure that talented players reach their goal."

Recalled Box2Box defeated Abray Sports Club at the mainbowl of Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode to win the Nigeria Bundelisga Scouting Competition.

Box2Box FC wins inaugural Dino Nigeria Bundelisga football tournament

 

Box2Box FC are the winners of the inaugural Dino Sporting Club and Nigeria Bundelisga Scouting Competition.

The Lagos State based side clinched the title after defeating Abray Sports Club of Kwara state 5-4 on penalties in the final of the tournament held at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ogun State on Friday night.

Enrout to final, Box2Box defeated Sporting Bethel FC 3-0 in the first semi-final, while Abray Sports Club edged hosts Dino Sporting Club 2-1 in a closely contested second semi.

The title match however was a cagey affair, with both side cancelling each other out during the regulation time.

There was nothing to separate them after 90 minutes and the tie was decided with penalties.

Box2Box held their nerves in the penalty shootout, and won 5-4 to the delight of the crowd in the stadium.

It was a fantastic and thrilling end to the first edition of the tournament, which had ten teams in attendance and lasted for four days. 

Eintracht Frankfurt Sporting Director Frank Sebastian and head of scouts Corlineus Kruesser were in attendance.

Registered FIFA and German agents Darlington Omodiagbe and Lakunle Awoyale, were also in attendance alongside Sportacus boss Seyi Jones.

Dino SC begins 9ja/Bundelisga scouting tourney campaign with victory

 

The maiden edition of Dino Sporting Club and Nigeria/Bundelisga Scouting football competition finally kick off in style in Ijebu Ode this Monday.

The curtain raiser at Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium saw hosts Dino Sporting Club defeated Atlantic Business by lone goal.

The Godwin Gibson's tutored side dominated the tie and should have been out of sight in the first half, but their prolificacy in front of goal, kept their visitors in the game.

Dino SC finally got the breakthrough in the second half, and it came from no one other than star forward Ogbonna Hyacinth.

Speaking after the game, the brain behind the tournament, CEO of Dino Sporting, Mr Samuel Columbus says he's pleased with the outcome. 

"We are happy and very satisfied with the opening game, 

"Although it was not perfect, and that's because no team like to start tournament with a defeat."

"Overall, I'm happy with the standard of play and we hope other teams will build on it."  He said.

Meanwhile,.Eintracht Frankfurt Sporting Director, and Chief Scout, Frank Sebastian and Corlineus Kruesser, registered FIFA German agents, Darlington Omodiagbe and Lakunle Awoyale are among the football bigwigs in attendance.

Abdulgafar Opeyemi: Unknown Nigerian midfielder turning heads in Lithuania top division with incredible performance

By Wale Mustapha 

One of many Nigerian players plying their trades in Lithuanian A Lyga I is a young midfielder Abdulgafar Opeyemi of Kauno Zalgiris who has been putting up remarkable performance in the ongoing campaign. 

The 21 year old Opeyemi who joined Zalgiris two seasons ago and has been having a meteoric rise in the team. 

He earlier teamed up with the Zalgiris youth team before been drafted to the main team in the same season where he featured in the UEFA Europa League. 

The young midfielder who can comfortably used both feets with incredible aerial abilities has been involved in 11 of Zalgiris' 14 games this campaign scoring a goal and provided one in the process. 

His last outing was on Saturday where he came in as second half substitute to help Zalgiris maintained their lead to secure another home win over Dainava Alytus. 

He was close to scoring the second goal for Zalgiris but had his effort agonizingly rattled the upright before going out of touch. 

Opeyemi's contribution has seen Zalgiris remain hopeful for European football next season as they sit fourth on the log with 21 points.

ALGON/Engr AA Sule Unity Cup: Lafia, Awe, Karu, Nasarawa seal semi spots as race for top scorer heats up

Adams Jesse

The quartet of Lafia, Awe, Karu and Nasarawa have all booked their places in the semi finals of the ALGON/Engr AA Sule Inter Local Government Unity Cup.

The tournament that began with thirteen local government teams cut across the three senatorial zones of Nasarawa State namely Lafia, Akwanga and Karu has been nothing but excitement for the locals who trooped in their numbers to support their respective local government teams.

Lafia, Awe, Karu, Nasarawa, Wamba, Akwanga, Keffi and Keana all made it to the quarter finals but the quartet of Keffi, Wamba, Keana and Akwanga fell along the way, leaving Lafia, Karu, Awe and Nasarawa to battle it out for the place in the final.

The semi final peering will see Lafia LG face Karu LG while Awe LG will test the might of Nasarawa for a place in the finals.

Karu's Hattrick Hero, Samuel Emmanuel currently leads the scorers chat with four goals while the duo of Saifullahi Saidu and Meshach Edwards of Awe LG and Akwanga LG respectively have three goals each.

With Akwanga out Saifullahi Saidu of Awe will have to rediscover his goal form if he truly wants to wrestle the top scorer award from the Karu man.

Local league is the foundation of football - Aisha Musa

 

Adams Jesse

In the world of sports, the place of supporters can never be overlooked as they play key roles in ensuring their teams do well in all areas they find themselves.

It is never easy when you see locals going as far as moving from one area to another just to vent their supports to either their wards or teams.

The same can equally be said of a certain Hajjia Aisha Musa, a football fan that is always present in all local football tournaments in and around Lafia.

A stunt supporter of Nasarawa United and FC Basira, Aisha also reveals her love for English giant, Manchester City as she says her love for local contents can never be overtaken by anything foreign.

"I support Nasarawa United Locally, FC Basira is also a favored team. While Internationally I support Manchester City".

"Football is my hobby, I love watching football both local and international, she says". 

"I simply love the game beyond limits".

"I've seen our youths football, because football brings people together but one thing is we must have sanity in football".

 "Because there are little errors here and there, but we need to try as much as possible to groom these youths to come out pure and disciplined. When I say pure, I mean coming clean in our football because local league is the foundation of football. So if there is sanity, they will come out clean and disciplined".

Aisha Musa however says she rates the ongoing ALGON/Engr. A.A Sule Inter Local Government Unity Cup 70% as he has surpassed many people's expectations as it's aim of promoting peace amongst youths has be achieved.

SWAN signs pact with Unilorin on capacity building for members

....... Announces 31st May as date for capacity building/training for members

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State has entered into a partnership with the Mass Communication Department of the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, ahead of its capacity building for members, scheduled to hold May 31st, 2023.

The Chairman, Kwara SWAN, Mallam Ayodeji Ismail disclosed this after extensive deliberation with its consultant, Shogo Shodunnke, and the Department of Mass Communication, during the official visit of the Association's executive to the HOD''s on Thursday.

Mallam Ayodeji explained that capacity building is one of the focal points of the current leadership adding that it will go a long way in reshaping sports journalism in the state.

Ayodeji said there are vast areas of specialties in sports that can be tapped as journalists and not only reportage.

He said, "The capacity building is long overdue because it is time for some of our members to focus on sports branding, marketing, and Public Relations. 

"We will not only focus on the reporting angle of sports but also on how we can create an ecosystem for sports to thrive in Kwara State. Kwara SWAN is happy senior lecturers of this great university will be our resource person at the capacity building".

Responding, the Head of Department (HOD), Mass Communication at the University of Ilorin, Dr Kehinde Kadiri applauded Kwara SWAN led by Mallam Ayodeji Ismail for the initiative of retraining its members.

Dr Kadiri said the Department of Mass Communication is ever ready to assist SWAN in the area of resources as well as ensure the training meets world standards.

She said, "SWAN is a recognized association all over the world and this visit to the department has sent the right sign. My doors are opened for the association and I want to assure you that I will personally grace the program".

Meanwhile, the consultant for the capacity building, Mr Shogo Shodunnke said the essence of retraining sports journalists cannot be overemphasised.

Shodunnke said the resource persons for the program will focus on sports branding, sports marketing as well as hidden potential in the sports industry.

The renowned sports consultant said three other resources persons within and outside the country will grace the capacity building.

Present at the meeting were senior lecturers of the department of Mass Communication as well as other executives of Kwara SWAN.

Top football scouts, agents arrive Nigeria for maiden Dino SC's 9ja/Bundelisga scouting competition tourney

 

By Wale Mustapha

All is set for the inaugural edition of 9ja/Bundelisga scouting competition that will be staged between 22nd to 25th May, 2023 with ten team competing for honors and glories.

The four day football competition organized by Dino Sporting Club in conjunction with Sportacus will take place at the famous Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. 

According to Chief Samuel Columbus who is the President of Dino SC, the tourney was organized to promote grassroot football in Nigeria and to help youngsters fulfill their dream of becoming professional football players.

The participating teams includes hosts, Dino Sporting Club, Box2Box FC, Cats FC and Bethel Sporting Club. 

Others are Broad City, Ikhon Allah Football Academy, Atlantic Business FC, Hyraj FC, Faban FC, Abray Sports Club and Ndan Football Academy.

The ten teams will be split into two groups with the eventual table toppers advancing to final to determine the champions.

In addition, the winners will take home the grand prize and lucky players selected from the tourney will have the chance to play professional football in Germany.

Eintracht Frankfurt Sporting Director, and Chief Scout, Frank Sebastian and Corlineus Kruesser, registered FIFA German agents, Darlington Omodiagbe and Lakunle Awoyale are among the football bigwigs expected to be present.. 

Following the confirmation of kick off date, the official draw will take place on Saturday 20 May 2023 with additional information provided. 

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.

Kutigi Stadium to host maiden Bala Mohammed/Lavun Govt tourney on Saturday

 

The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the maiden Coach Abubakar Bala Mohammed (TA) Niger Tornadoes Pre-season Lavun Local Govt Talent Hunt Football Competition, has released the groupings and fixtures for the tourney.

The tourney named after awarding winning and result-oriented Bala Mohammed, Technical Adviser Nigeria Premier Football League side Niger Tornadoes, will kick off on Saturday at the Late Mahmud Bawa Memorial Stadium Kutigi.

In draws conducted by the LOC of the Pre-season Talent Hunt Football tourney, informed that eight teams will lock horns in the event.

The teams for the tourney, all based in Kutigi have adopted the names of some Nigeria Premier Football League clubs, as have Niger Tornadoes, Enyimba, Rivers United, Shooting Stars, Pillars, Lobi Stars, Rangers, and Wikki Tourists.

Group A, is made up of Niger Tornadoes, Enyimba, Rivers United, and Wikki Tourists, while Shooting Stars, Pillars FC, Lobi Stars, and Rangers FC make up Group B.

According to the fixtures, the opening game of the tournament is a Group A fixture between Niger Tornadoes versus Enyimba by 3:30 pm.

There will be a single fixture on every Matchday, up till Wednesday 25th, May, while the top two teams in the groups will make it to the semi-final.

The LOC, who has made logistic arrangements, have fixed the semi-final matches for Friday 26th and 27th May, while the 3rd place final will be staged 48 hours later.

The date of the final, the LOC states will be communicated to the two finalists, as all are in top gear to ensure a hitch-free tournament in Kitugi.

#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.

U17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets secure quarterfinal place with comeback win over South Africa

 

Nigeria sailed into the last eight of the Africa U17 Cup of Nations in Algeria with a 3-2 defeat of South Africa’s Amajimbo in an interesting encounter in Constantine on Saturday night.

 

Five-time world champions Nigeria, who pipped Zambia 1-0 in their opening match but then lost by the same margin to Morocco in their second game, fell behind as early as the 6^th minute when Amajimbo drew the first blood by converting from their very first corner kick.

 

The Eaglets had the ball in the net four minutes later but it was ruled off-side. They continued to knock as Tockukwu Ogbadibo’s shot proved too weak to trouble the opposing goalkeeper and Light Eke’s header missed target.

 

Charles Agada, who also had been knocking on the door, brought Nigeria level in the 33^rd minute when he nodded into the net from a corner kick with South Africa’s goalkeeper in no man’s land.

 

South Africa shot ahead once more but Light Eke restored Nigeria into the game two minutes after the restart.

 

Abubakar Abdullahi shot Nigeria into the lead for the first time in the match in the 63^rd minute, and it remained that way as the Eaglets finished with six points and in second place in Group B, behind Morocco who also ended with six points but with superior goals difference.   

Lagos FA stakeholders allege being cajoled by Ex NFF Vice President

 

With the Lagos State Football Association election around the corner, immediate past 1st Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi recently stepped down after 12 years on the hot seat.

Founder of 36 Lion Football Club, Hajj Olawale Liameed Gafar believes Akinwunmi created a messy situation during his tenure in Office.

The Badagry born administrator dropped the bombshell via WhatsApp Platform, NSM on Saturday afternoon.

Hajj Gafar wrote: "BSA tricked us in Lagos and abandoned everyone when we needed him the most to remedy his many anomalies or, at the very least, partially repair the football ship he capsized, but alas! He ditched us in the middle of the lagoon."

"However, Lagos State Football Stakeholders won't perish; perhaps BSA forgot that the centre of Excellence comprises the Eguns, the Aworis, and the Ekos, all of whom are Great Swimmers. We will all survive this mess that BSA has forced onto us for more than 12 years. He would have done the same for Nigeria safe for the great delegates who voted wisely at Edo 2022 NFF Congress."

"BSA was supposed to be a friend and an elder brother to every single football family, as well as other football enthusiasts, but he limited the entire Lagos football system and even sat on an abnormal board for the last four years, cutting board members to six instead of nine. 

"The 2023 Lagos State Football Association election is just 19 days away, I hope this time we will all choose wisely," Hajj Olawale Liameed Gafar remarked.

Several reactions followed the revelations by Hajj Olawale Liameed Gafar.

Well respected football administrator and journalist, Wale Joseph enthused: "True Talk......Hope Lagos choose right this time around. The outgoing board has killed football in Lagos. All that was painstakingly worked for between 2011 to 2019 was destroy by BSA and his co-travellers who are bent on destroying it further. But God will shame them.

Canada based Arsenal supporter, Adewale Ajayi shared his opinion on the comments of Hajj Gafar.

"Lagos is too big a state for just a few men to take us for a ride. These men got their opportunity to change everything but they ended up changing nothing. 

  

"12 wasted years! The time for change is now. We are aware that the former chairman is not contesting but we are too intelligent to be deceived. We are saying NO to a weak stooge."

Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) election will hold on May 27.