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|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update There will be a second all-Iseyin Peller Unity Cup final in two editions after Iseyin City and Iseyin United secured their progress in the semi-finals. On Wednesday, Iseyin City spanked Itesiwaju Lions 3-1 at OYSADEP stadium, Saki. Two goals form Fidudusola Olaitan and Moyosore Adeola gave the first edition finalist a place at the final after an entertaining football match. However, Iseyin United will officially meet Iseyin City in the Season II of Peller Unity Cup final after beating Itesiwaju Rangers 2-0 at the semi final match held at Baptist Secondary Grammar School, BASEGA, Ago Are. A brace from Adefabi Afeez at the 28th and 56th minutes helped Iseyin United to set up all-Iseyin cup final. OyoSportsNews in a brief chat with the head coach, Iseyin United, Coach Babatunde Badmus commended his boys for showing good winning spirit. He described the victory as a dream come true.

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Date for the second edition of Peller Unity Cup final has been shifted, OyoSportsNews reports. The Oke Ogun pretigious football competition kicked off February 22nd, 2022 after it was postponed twice as a result of COVID-19 and Insecurity related reports. After matchday 38, Iseyin City cruised to the final with a 3-1 win over Itesiwaju Lions while Iseyin United spanked Itesiwaju Rangers 2-0 to set up all-seyin cup final. Speaking to OyoSportsNews , overall Chairman, local organizing committee, Oladayo Alabi fondly called 'Gola' said date for the final has been pushed back by at least 45 days to cater for Ramadan and allow Muslim players, coaches time to rest and recover after a month of fasting and prepare well for the final. 'Gola' said the decision came after a joint and professional deliberation and request from members and local organizing committee from all ten local governments which w...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Fidudusola Olaitan grabbed a brace as Iseyin City cruised to a 3-1 win over Itesiwaju Lions in the semi final of 2022 Peller Unity Cup Season II held at OYSADEP stadium, Saki. Iseyin City Players Iseyin City dominated the first half, squandering a number of chances before Fidudusola Olaitan who scored the first goal of the PUC SEASON II second edition struck in a grounder shot at the 20th minute after connecting with Okesola Soji brilliant pass in the box. Moyosore Adeola doubled the tally for Iseyin City nine minutes after the restart of the match but the goal deficit was reduced again three minutes later courtesy of Onifade Sunday's solo finish. Itesiwaju Lions At the 66th minute, Fidudusola Olaitan grabbed a brace for Iseyin City with a rocket shot outside box, the goal drew applause from many fans and football lovers at the stadium. Speaking to OyoSportsNews after the match, Coach of Iseyin City, Se...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update The lawmaker representing lseyin/ltesiwaju/ Kajola/lwajowa Federal Constituency in Oyo State at the House of Representatives, Shina Peller, has commended semi finalists at the ongoing Peller Unity Cup Season II. Hon. Shina Abiola Peller, the Ayedero of Yoruba Land made this known to newsmen at the semi final match between Iseyin City and Itesiwaju Lions. He commended the four teams from Itesiwaju and Iseyin local governments for putting thier best since the start of the competition. "Fortunately, we have two teams each from Iseyin and Itesiwaju local governments. I believe the semi finalists deserved to be at this stage; they put in their best and it paid off. It was coincidence and it makes football more beauty." Hon Shina Peller also emphasized that the purpose of the competition has been successfully achieved through unity, love and youth empowerment. He lauded efforts made by the local organizi...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update The Southwest zone of the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) has concluded plans to stage a maiden football tournament for states in the Southwest geo-political zone of the country named: YSFON Southwest Under-16 Gold Cup Soccer Tournament. The new soccer tournament tagged: Ode-Omu 2022, according to a statement issued by Ilori Simeon Olufemi, the Secretary of YSFON South/West has been the slated for May 9TH - 16TH, 2022 at the National Youth Development Centre, Odeomu, Osun State. The tournament according to Ilori is a resolution of the South/West executive members made during their meeting of Sunday 27th March, 2022 where they resolved to institute a tournament to keep the flag of Sports in the Yoruba speaking States flying by going to the nooks and crannies of each of the States to discover more talents. “The Chairman of Southwest chapter of YSFON, Abayomi Alabi was the one that suggested the idea...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update For the first time in history of Peller Unity Cup, the four semi finalists that make up the final and third place finals will come from two local governments. At the first edition, Saki and Kishi alongside Iseyin City and Iseyin United qualifed for the semi finals but history has been made at the ongoing second edition. Iseyin City, Iseyin United, Itesiwaju Lions and Itesiwaju Rangers have made history and first two local governments ever to have four representatives in the semi finals in a single edition. Iseyin City and Iseyin United both from Iseyin Local Government will trade tackles with Itesiwaju Lions and Itesiwaju Rangers from Itesiwaju Local Government respectively. Meanwhile, the local organizing committee has announced OYSADEP stadium, Saki for the venue of Itesiwaju Lions and Iseyin City at 3:30pm today while Batsega, Ago Are is the venue for Iseyin United versus Itesiwaju Rangers tomorrow at 3:3...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update A fully-fit Shooting Stars squad is a "good situation" to have ahead of the Nigeria Professional Football League second round scheduled to resume April 3rd, 2022. OyoSportsNews reliably gathered that all Shooting Stars players are back from injury except one player. Anietie Uko (muscle strain), Ope Olufemi (knee), Gafar Olafimihan (knock), Isiaka Mutiu (ankle), Seyi Okeowo (fever) Ebenezer Odeyemi (toe), and Oyetoro Elijah all attended 3SC training session. Agoye has a full squad at his disposal with club captain Abiodun Omololu and assistant Abbey Benson both looking fresh for the resumption of NPFL. Current team top scorer, Ayo Adejubu (3goals), Akilu Mohammed (2goals), Wasiu Alalade (2goals), and Gafar Olafimihan (2goals), were all spotted at the training session. "As I said after Anietie Uko's injury that our medical staffs are on top of their games, accessing these players. It's...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update The management of the Nationwide League One (NLO) have taken a bold step, as it will in its history as the nation's third-tier domestic league regulatory body host its first night match on Wednesday. Wednesday March 30, 2022 will epoch making as Ilaji FC of Ibadan will host Knights FC of Ile-Ife in NLO first night fixture tagged 'Wednesday Night Football' at the Ilaji Stadium. Secretariat of the NLO gave Ilaji FC the nod to host the fixture with a 6pm kickoff time after meeting the conditions of hosting such games, which are provision of alternative power sources, security and other logistics. NLO Chief Operating Officer (COO) Olushola Ogunowo said in a statement, "Management of Ilaji FC meeting the NLO requirements didn't come to me as a surprise as the club host it's home games at the Ilaji Stadium in Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort Ona-Ara. So hosting the 'Wednesday Night Footb...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Super Eagles boss, Coach Austin Eguavoen is sweating over the fitness of Samuel Chukwueze and Innocent Bonke ahead tomorrow's FIFA World Cup Qualifier second leg against the Black Stars of Ghana. Eguavoen at the media conference this evening said the Chukwueze and Bonke are still sidelined due minor knock and they can only be guaranteed of making his team selection 9pm today. He said the most important thing for Nigeria is to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar and Super Eagles must 'cross the line' in tomorrow's crucial encounter. "Samuel Chukwueze and Innocent Bonke won't train this evening, the medical staff are with them and I expect report by 9pm today - to know how possible for them in tomorrow's match. The most important thing is to cross the line and be at Qatar next year. Bonke did very well at Kumasi but we have enough personnel." The Super Eagles of Nigeria played...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC of Ogbomoso gaffer Anthony Encho has questioned the attitude of his players following Sunday's 2-1 away defeat by Rovers FC of Calabar at the Nigeria National League matchday seven. The visitors were red carded in the second half for a foul that could have been avoided by Clement after the Ajilete Warriors were already down by a goal at halftime. The Ogbomoso based side lost 2-1 after Valentine Egiga perfectly nodded in a corner kick at the 85th minutes of play after Adeniyi Adejare Sunday's brilliant saves resulted to a corner kick. Speaking to OyoSportsNews after the match, Anthony Encho said his players should have been more aware of the situation most especially after Igwe Uzo got the leveller and also blamed the players' attitude towards the end of the encounter. "We played very well and dominated the match after we are a goal down, I think my players' attitude cost us the...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update New head coach of Akwa United Ayodeji Ayeni has officially taken charge of his new team after signing a one season contract with the reigning Champions. Coach Ayeni joined the Promise Keepers last week from Sunshine Stars and was unveiled to the fans, stakeholders and the media community on Thursday. Coach Ayeni took charge of his first training session on Monday morning at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium after being introduced to the technical crew and the players of the team by the club boss Elder Paul Bassey. Coach Ayodeji Ayeni who came with his assistant, coach Ebenezer Atayero has announced that the team will have two training sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday as they continue to prepare for their match-day 20 game against Rivers United this weekend at the Nest of Champions.

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update The last representative of Kajola local government at the ongoing Peller Unity Cup Season II have been booted out by Iseyin City. The blues were eliminated at Community High School, Otu by alone goal. Kajola Blues failed to build on their group stage and round of 16 success as they conceded at the 34th minute courtesy of Kolawole Abdullahi. The opening twenty minutes witnessed some flashes from both sides - thanks to the two goalkeepers' brilliant saves. The blues tried to resist attacking threats of Iseyin City but were caught napping after Kolawole Abdullahi made a grounder shout past Aleem Muhedeen. Several attemps made by Salami Soliu, Shittu Najeem and Okanlawon Semiu to get an equalizer were off targets as Iseyin City secured a slim win and progress to the semi final.

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars have been handed a welcome boost after Aniete Uko returned to training with the rest of the team on Sunday (today, March 27, 2022) ahead of the Nigeria Professional Football League second round, slated to resume April 3rd. The former Vandrezzer FC skipper reportedly sustained muscle strain and was removed at the first half in match involving Shooting Stars and Nasarawa United on March 20th. Initially, medical reports revelaed that the midfield maestro could be out for two weeks but OyoSportsNews spotted Uko this evening with the team at a training session. Recall that Head Coach Edith Agoye said the team medical staff are assessing injured players with necessary medical attention and intensive care; this will certainly boost the Oluyole Warriors team spirit after the return of Ebenezer Odeyemi and Isiaka Mutiu.

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Two goals from Awujoola Saheed and Alose Taofiq in each half were enough for Itesiwaju Rangers as they booted out Atisbo Royals at the quarter final match of the Peller Unity Cup Season II. The Rangers took an early lead after a defensive error from Atisbo Royals courtesy of Awujoola Saheed solo finish in the box at the 11th minute. Efforts made by Atisbo Royals Coach, Adegbola Temitope Abraham to get a leveller proved abortive despite a first half replacement. However, Itesiwaju Rangers doubled the tally in the second after a brilliant and spectacular freekick from Alose Taofiq in the 61st minute. The goal gave Coach Okesola Bolaji Johnson tutored side a comfortable passage to the semi final. Speaking to OyoSportsNews after the match, local organizing committee, Iseyin local government, Comrade Mudashiru Isiaka Taiwo commended the Hon Shina Peller for using the football tournament to unite all local govern...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Ceremony to mark the final burial of late Shooting Stars general manager, Rasheed Balogun Shodiya will hold today, Saturday 26 of March, 2022. OyoSportsNews gathered that the event will hold at 10 Limon Street, beside River Valley Estate, Gate 2, Berger , Lagos state Recall that Rasheed Balogun Shodiya died on Thursday, January 20, 2022 after a long battle with undisclosed illness and was buried according to Islamic rites the next day. Just last Thursday, Oyo state governor, Engr Seyi Makinde compensated the children of the deseaed with five million naira for the illustrious and contribution of late Rasheed Balogun while with Shooting Stars.

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Former Nigeria International and Shooting Stars General Manager, Dimeji Lawal was not pleased that Nigeria were not up to scratch against the Black Stars of Ghana at the first leg of FIFA World Cup Qualification held at Baba Yara Stadium on Friday night. According to the former Shooting Stars and Julius Berger reliable player, the overall assessment of the goalless draw were below par at the 40,000 thousand capacity stadium. The goalless draw left Nigeria with a healthy cushion over the Black Stars and in need of a compulsory win to guarantee qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It's now a winner takes it all in the return leg at the MKO Abiola stadium, Abuja. The former Real Madrid B player said on his official Facebook page: "Over hyped game, too low a standard. both teams played without fire." Meanwhile, the Super Eagles of Nigeria host the Black Stars of Ghana on Tuesday, Ma...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Nigeria National League side Crown FC of Ogbomoso will hope to build on their impressive start of the season when they play Rovers of Calabar in the matchday seven at Ikom township stadium tomorrow, Sunday, March 27, 2022. The Ajilete Warriors in thier last five fixtures accrued eight points with two away draws, two home wins. Their first defeat was against Abia Comets which ended 3-1 at Umuahia township stadium. The Ajilete Warriors last visit to Rovers of Calabar dated November 30, 2019 ended with two unreplied goals in favour of the Calabar based side. 11th and 63rd minutes goals courtesy of Fabby Clark and Omini Fabian sealed a comfortable 2-0 victory. This will be Crown FC fourth away match at the ongoing Nigeria National League 2021/22 season and the head coach of the side, Anthony Encho is optimistic of picking first three points on the road. Encho told OyoSportsNews on Saturday morning: "I stro...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Akwa United recent results at the Nigeria Professional Football League has called for concerns most especially from football stakeholders in the state. After the sack Kennedy Boboye, the defending champion under an interim coach has conceded ten premier league goals in their last five matches and managed to get three. They currently sit sixth position on the log and with the statement made by new head coach, Ayodeji Ayeni, the promise keepers are good to go again. Ayodeji Ayeni said: "I came as someone with positive mind and believe nothing is not possible in the game of football and I want to assure all stakeholders that a new dawn has come to stay for us to go back to where the team belong." "I've come to add my own quota because Akwa United is a rich club in Nigeria and Africa and every one must join hands together to make sure the team get to the level it was before. I'm going to w...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update An hour after he was unveiled as the new Head Coach Nigeria Professional Football League side Akwa United. Soccer tactician, Ayodeji Ayeni has called for his side to rediscover their 'ruthless winning mentality'. Speaking to newsmen after he was unveiled by the club chairman, the former Sunshine Stars of Akure believed the position of the club on the NPFL mid-season standings is not bad and the only thing that is constant is change. "Akwa United have never done badly to the level at which we taught we can't get it right. Something that's constant in life is change, so when the change comes, a lot of things will change." "First thing is that the spirit of winning mentality has to come back into the team. I can assure that with every game and kind of brand the club is, we have to go back to it and everyone has to be smiling again and believe the team has really come to stay for b...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Edith Agoye has told his Shooting Stars attackers they must improve their strike rate to move the team back to comfortable position on NPFL standings. Shooting Stars' modest total of 18 goals this season lags well behind Rivers United's 31 and the rest of their rivals for a CAF Champions League place, with Wasiu Alalade, Ebenezer Odeyemi, Daniel Kolawole, and Gafar Olafimihan contributing just six Premier League goals between them. Recently, the lack of goals has led to speculation that the club management will look to sign another strikers but the Oluyole Warriors boss is confident his side are not far off being the finished article. Asked why the strikers have been poor in front of goal, Agoye told OyoSportsNews : "As you rightly said, we've been working very hard on conversion of chances. Yes, we have highest goal scorer at the NNL last season who is Gafar Olafimihan, we have Malomo Taofe...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars duo Ebenezer Odeyemi and Isiaka Mutiu returned to Shooting Stars full training today after few weeks out due to injury. Isiaka Mutiu had been sidelined due to injury on his right leg while Ebenezer Odeyemi had a toe injury after he was assaulted by men of the Nigeria Army. OyoSportsNews sighted the duo this evening with the rest of the squad at the Lekan Salami stadium. Midfielder Anietie Uko, Seyi Okeowo and Gafar Olafimihan were not part of today's training session. Recall that the Oluyole Warriors resumed training this evening after three days break due to the NPFL mid-season.

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars Head Coach Edith Olumide Agoye has revealed he is delighted with Augustine Bafan's return after the team right back only featured in a match against Enyimba on January 9, 2022 at Aba stadium. Shooting Stars general manager Dimeji Lawal (left) with Head Coach Edith Agoye Bafan made his debut for the Oluyole Warriors against Enyimba but had a muscle strain which ruled him out for a month. He returned to action in IFA league fixture but was removed with the same injury which took him out for another three weeks. Having been examined by the club medical staff, Augustine Bafan was an unused substitute last Sunday against Nasarawa United. Speaking exclusively to OyoSportsNews , Agoye expressed his happiness for Bafan's return and also commended Ghali Falke impressive performance for the Ibadan soccer lords. "We missed him for such a long time that we almost got used to it," said Ag...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars were due to return to training on Wednesday (today) after club management under the chairmanship of Hon. Babatunde Olaniyan fondly called 'Akoro' last Sunday night approved three days break for all technical crew and players. Recall that Shooting Stars rounded off the first round of the Nigeria Professional Football League with a 1-0 win over Nasarawa United at the Lekan Salami stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. OyoSportsNews can confirmed that eighteen members of the Shooting Stars squad have been pictured at the club camp on the first official day and more players are expected before 4:00PM today. The Nigeria Professional Football League second round is expected to resume April 3rd and the Oluyole Warriors will be on the road to Lafia against Nasarawa United.

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars defensive midfielder Henry Ndedi has taken to his social media to thank his fans for their birthday wishes after he adds another year on Monday (March 21st, 2022). The former FC Nilayo celebrated the milestone three hours after Shooting Stars rounded off the Nigeria Professional Football League first stanza with a goal win over visiting Nasarawa United. Ndedi wrote: "Thanks everyone for your birthday wishes, I so much appreciate your messages both on social media and mobile text. This is my first birthday with Shooting Stars and it has been a wonderful journey since I joined last year."

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update SHOOTING STARS FIRST HALF RESULTS 𝐅irst Round RESULTS 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝟑𝐒𝐂 1. Gombe United 0-0 𝟛𝕊ℂ (Sun 19th Dec,2021) 2. 𝟛𝕊ℂ 1-1 Akwa United (Sun 26th Dec,2021) 3. Lobi Stars 2-1 𝟛𝕊ℂ (Wed 29th Dec,2021) 4. 𝟛𝕊ℂ 1-0 Kastina United (Mon 3rd Jan,2022) 5. Enyimba 1-0 𝟛𝕊ℂ (Sun 9th Jan,2022) 6. 𝟛𝕊ℂ 2-2 Sunshine Stars (Sun 16th Jan,2022) 7. Niger Tornadoes 2-0 𝟛𝕊ℂ (Wed 19th Jan,2022) 8. 𝟛𝕊ℂ 2-1 Kwara United (Wed 26th Jan, 2022) 9. MFM 0-1 𝟛𝕊ℂ (Sunday 30th Jan,2022) 10. 𝟛𝕊ℂ 4-0 Heartland (Wednesday 2nd Feb.2022) 11. Remo 1-0 𝟛𝕊ℂ (Sunday 6th Feb,2022) 12. 𝟛𝕊ℂ 1-0 Dakada (Sunday 13th Feb,2022) 13. Plateau United 3-1 𝟛𝕊ℂ (Wednesday 16th Feb,2022) 14. 𝟛𝕊ℂ 0-0 Wikki Tourists (Sunday 20th Feb,2022) 15. Abia Warriors 2-1 𝟛𝕊ℂ (Saturday 26th Feb,2022) 16. 𝟛𝕊ℂ 1-1 Rangers (Wednesday 2nd Mar, 2022) 17. Rivers United 2-0 𝟛𝕊ℂ (Sunday 6th Mar, 2022) 18. 𝟛𝕊ℂ 1-0 Kano Pillars (Sunday 13th Mar, 2022...