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The Local Football Council Chairmen in Ekiti State have agreed to put all unresolved issues behind them to advance the frontiers of football in the state. Board members of the association led by the Vice Chairman and other LFC heads made this known after rising from an emergency meeting that sought to clarify some grey areas between the state football association chairman and board members after several intervention efforts had failed. The emergency meeting is the first in several months since the board was formed owing to the FA chairman's disingenuous plans not to carry board members along in fundamental activities. It was gathered during the meeting that the state rather than progress in it's sports activities like other states was back peddling due to the lack of attention and proper planning. *One of the board members, Mr Oloworemo Oluwole expressed disgust at a situation where the slot that will allow an Ekiti man to be a committee member  in NFF was given awa...

Benue State Government has declared it's interest to host the 2018 edition of the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tourney. The iconic Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi is expected to host matches of the Nigeria's most prestigious domestic club event, the Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament. General Coordinator of the tourney, Tunde Shamsudeen, disclosed to Gold Cup Media Team after Kano Pillars were crowned champions of the 5th edition with 1-0 triumph over defending champion Lobi Stars FC  to claim their second Gold Cup trophy in three years courtesy of a 33rd minute strike from Rabiu Ali.   "The next edition of the Gold Cup could be moved out of Ilorin, Kwara State, capital. We are delighted to announce that the Food Basket State have signified its intentions to host the next edition of the Gold Cup. "Reason been that, we want to spread it to other Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fans state. You would agree with me that there's a good followe...

The General Coordinator of glamorous Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament, Tunde Shamsudeen, has appreciated the distinguish Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Dr. Buhari Abdul-Fatai, for his maximum support all through the tournament. "I want to appreciate Senator Buhari, for his maximum support from the commencement of the tournament to the tail end. He has been a major pillar to ensure the tournament was successful." Shamsudeen also went further to appreciate Nigeria Football Federation Executive Committee Member, Alhaji  Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, foremost betting company, Bet9ja, for their huge and massive support for the competition. He also heaped praises on the teams that participated in the 5th edition of the Nigeria's first Pre-Season Tournament. "I really appreciate teams such as newly crowned champions, Kano Pillars, Lobi Stars, MFM FC, Kastina United, Remo Stars...

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia Manager,  Rafael Everton has called on the club's teeming supporters worldwide to exercise patience as the team is still  work  in progress. Speaking to sportswriters at the Umuahia Township Stadium shortly after a high profile pre-season friendly against El-Kanemi Warriors from Maiduguri, Everton noted that his team is undergoing some tactical metamorphosis adding that he was happy at the rate the boys have adopted to his philosophy so far. "The friendly matches we've played have given me the idea about the players to feature in particular games and we'll still play more top flight matches in order to get the team ready for the new season", Everton said. On the 0-1 loss to the Warriors from Maiduguri courtesy of a first half strike from Ocheme Edoh, the Brazilian tactician noted that the match has opened his eyes to some areas which need to be strengthened and assured that the team will definitely improve in subsequ...

Kano Pillars beat Lobi Stars 1-0 in the final of the 5th edition of the Gold Cup Preseason Tournament to claim their second Gold Cup trophy in three years courtesy of a 33rd minute strike from Rabiu Ali.  The interesting game produced some breathtaking moment for both teams avid fans in Ilorin. Kano Pillars created the first chance of the game after four minutes of play when Nyima Nwagua failed to connect Ifeanyi Nweke's well delivered cross.   Nwagua had another opportunity to score the first goal of the pulsating encounter after receiving a pass from Nzube Anaezemba but his shot went inches wide. The defending Champions were awarded a free kick in the 8th minute of the match when Salau Ibrahim was brought down in the final third by Chris Madaki but Moses Bunde poor delivery from the free kick was cleared by Chinedu Udoji. Evans Ogenyi's men were denied an opportunity to net the opener in the 28th minute through Ibrahim Salau b...

Kano Pillars beat Niger Tornadoes 3-2 on penaties in the second semi final of the ongoing Gold Cup Preseason Tournament on Friday after a goalless draw in a pusulating encounter played at the Kwara Township Stadium, Ilorin. Both sides went into the game with hopes of facing already qualified Lobi Stars FC in the final of the 5th edition of the Gold Cup Preseason Tournament. Niger Tornadoes had the first glaring chance to score the first goal of the game, following a long throw in from Reuben Ogbonnaya but Shamsudeen's header went unattended to. Terkaa Melaai denied another close effort from Adamu Hassan after Nweke Ifeanyi delivered a wonderful cross into the final half. Kano Pillars continued to mount pressure on Ikon Allah Boys in the second half, Abbah Hamza had a clear chance to score but Terkaa Melaai pulled a  beautiful save. Minutes later, Niger Tornadoes got an attempt to punish the Sai Masu Gida Boys but Uche Ohusanya wasted a glorious opportunity to bury in...

The glamorous Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament final is set as expected as arrangements have been concluded ahead of what would be the most exciting pre-season tourney in Nigeria. Gold Cup final will be decided on Friday evening at the Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin with Lobi Stars Football Club battling the winner of the second semifinal match between Kano Pillars and Niger Tornadoes. Distinguished Senator Dr. Buhari Abdul-Fatai (BAF), together with prominent football administrators, coaches, club owners and top journalist will grace the finals among who are NFF Executive Member/NFF technical committee chairman Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, former NFF Secretary General Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, Chairman Kwara Football Association, Busari Ishola, Barrister Churchill Oliseh, Mike Idoko, and General Manager of ABS FC Alloy Chukwuemeka.  Others include former chairman Crown FC Alhaji Noah Bello, Phoenix ASC boss Bayo Olanlege, former NPL board member...