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|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Three athletes from Oyo State have been shortlisted to participate in the 24th Summer Deaflympics in Caxias - do - Sul in Brazil from 1st to 15th May 2022. The Chairman of the Oyo State Sports Council, Honourable Gbenga Adewusi dropped this hint today in Ibadan.  According to Hon Adewusi, the trio, namely: Orusa Clifford, Ettu Samuel Chukwuma; Oladipo Victoria Ayorinde, and their Coach, MR Saliu Abubakar Tunde are the shortlisted athletes billed to depart along with Team Nigeria's athlete and officials today abroad Ethiopian Airlines. The Chairman remarked further that Deaflympics is the World Games for the deaf similar to the Olympics and Paralympics for the able bodied and the para - athletes. Honourable Adewusi commended the Federal Government of Nigeria for the sponsorship of the participation of Team Nigeria. He expressed optimism that, the participants will perform excellently well in the competiti

  |By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Football teams within Oyo state willing to participate in this year 2022 Oyo State Federation Cup organised by Oyo State Football Association (OYFA) are expected to conclude their registration for the tournament between Today, April 29, 2022 and May 10, 2022. In a prospectus released this week by the Nigeria Football Federation on the annual oldest football competition and according to a release signed by Oyo state football association secretary, Mr Kehinde Ojelowo which was made available to OyoSportsNews , the registration forms are out in all zonal offices in Oyo state and also at FA Office, Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan. The released stated further that the deadline for the registration is 10th of May, 2022 while a form is available for seventy thousand naira  (#70,000.00) . OyoSportsNews gathered that monetary rewards, individual prizes, and material gifts would be given to teams a

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Cynosure FC of Abakaliki Head Coach Festus Allen and his technical team, has been given a three-match ultimatum to turn the fortunes of the club around or be ready to face sanction. The ultimatum came this afternoon after management held an emergency meeting with the coaches at the club’s secretariat in Abakaliki following their dismal performance in the on-going Nigeria National League (NNL) where Cynosure currently occupied 13th position, bottom of the NNL group B2 standings. In a letter signed by the club team manager, Nwankwo Chidiebele said the ultimatum starts with the league game against Sporting FC this weekend and the next two ties against FC One Rocket and Crown FC READ 28th April, 2022 To: The Head Coach and Technical Crew  Cynosure FC, Abakaliki Sir, THREE MATCH ULTIMATUM Following our dwindling performance in the current Nigeria National League (NNL) season, I am directed to inform you  that Man

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update ➠3SC prove too strong for their number One opponents ➠ Aliu puts on finishing masterclass for close range brace ➠IFA hails Abass Abubakar, becomes second IFA league player to represent 3SC, first to score on debut Shooting Stars U15 football team massacred the 'young' people's elephants, Enyimba FC 7-1 at the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League/LALIGA U15 promises on Monday at the Remo Stars stadium, Ikenne. It was a double cracker as the Oluyole Warriors also defeated Enyimba FC of Aba 2-0 in Ibadan at the matchday 25. In Ikenne, Abass Abubakar score the first goal for Shooting Stars at the 10th minute after connecting well with 'Ozil' brilliant pass, Abass' run off from Enyimba's last man after a superb first touch saw him at a vantage position to put the ball into the net. Shooting Stars U15 team had 77percent (%) ball possession at the first half with 2-0 halftime lea

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Anthony Encho has admitted that three to four new signings will be ‘enough’ for Crown FC of Ogbomoso as the Nigeria National League enters mid-season. Recall that the Nigeria National League mid-season window has been declared open for (19 days), starting from Sunday 24th April to Sunday 12th May, 2022. According to the league body, the window will provide the 46 professional teams league formation the once rare chance of perfecting and sealing deals and registration of their players, coaches and officials ahead of the commencement of the second and final half of the NNL season. Anthony Encho while speaking to OyoSportsNews admitted that his team needs reinforcement most especially at the forward role and midfield. "We are lagging in some areas, most especially in the area of scoring goal and converting chances, the team needs a sharp attacker that not wasteful. Some players are gelling better so I can&

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars assistant coach Kabiru Alausa hopes his side can start to get the details right when they travel to Akure on Sunday. The Akure gunners are expected to host the Oluyole Warriors on Sunday, May 1st, 2022 at the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 26. Kabiru Alausa, a former Shooting Stars player told OyoSportsNews that the team away form is a big concern but assures of positive changes against Sunshine Stars. "We feel great, we feel happy as you can see in the dressing room, the boys are happy. To win against Enyimba is a big task and we really thank God for this." "It is not really easy to win away matches in Nigeria league but we are really trying our best to win away. I believe by our next match in Akure, the result will change." After matchday 25, Shooting Stars are currently on 11th position on the standings with 33points.

Shooting Stars player, Taofeek Malomo was named the Man of the Match in today's NPFL MD 25 tie against Enyimba. Former Nigeria international, Mutiu Adepoju presented him awards courtesy of the Staff and management of Solat Telecoms and Ibadan City Polytechnic. 

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars midfielder Taofeek Malomo has discussed his side's performance as the Oluyole Warriors overcame Enyimba to win 2-0 in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 25 on Wednesday evening. The second top scorer for the Oluyole Warriors last season at the NNL was awarded the Man of the Match for his performance as Shooting Stars dominated possession courtesy of Ibadan City Polytechnic and Solat Telecoms. Speakng to OyoSportsNews after the victory, Malomo reflected on the win. When asked about the match, he said: "In a game like this you need to be patient. Don’t lose your mind. Keep working the same way, try to play your football. We had our chances. "It is not every game you will score two, three or four goals. One nil is three points, but today, we scored two good goals and had a clean sheets. That is absolutely good for us as a team." "I want specially appreciate

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Finidi George felt that Shooting Stars' game plan worked perfectly well as the People's Elephants lost in Ibadan on Monday evening. The Oluyole Warriors earned another win over Enyimba after 1-0 on July 23rd, 2017. The warriors again made it back to back home win after 3-0 win over Lobi Stars. It was Omoduemuke Moses 12th and Emmanuel Lucky 40th strikes gave the 3SC a comfortable first half lead and  final result. And the Enyimba boss said Shooting Stars game plan perfectly worked well at the first half . "I think they played to thier game plan, in the first half, they were sharper, aggressive and that was how they got thier goals. - We also had the opportunities to score but we didn't take it."

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Former Nigeria international and Enyimba FC head coach Finidi George accepted that his team’s performance was below par especially in their final third and that Shooting Stars game plan worked out well at the first half. The People's Elephants lost 2-0 to the Oluyole Warriors at the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 25 thanks to first half two goals from Omoduemuke Moses 12th minute finish and Emmanuel Lucky 40th strike. After losing to 3-1 to Katsina United last Wednesday, the Oluyole Soccer Lords bounced back winning ways with a vital win over former Nigeria league and CAF champion winner Enyimba of Aba. Finidi George with sports journalists at the post match conference expressed his feelings after his boys failed to convert scoring chances at the first half. "It is very sad to lose, it's a game where I think we should score goals, we had some opportunities in the first half, even

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Former Shooting Stars and ABS FC head coach Festus Allen says he is "proud" of his side's performance despite suffering a 1-0 defeat to Crown FC at the matchday eleven of the Nigeria National League held yesterday at the LAUTECH football pitch, Ogbomoso. The away side played a goalless half-time score after missing scoring chances at the opening five minute, but conceded a goal 46 seconds at the restart of the second-half. The defeat keeps Cynosure FC 13th on the southern group B2 table with eight points after nine matches having three game in hand. Speaking to newsmen after the match, Festus Allen is happy and proud with the performance of his boys and also believe Cynosure FC won't relegate. "The match has been won and loss, it was a keenly contested game and I will give it to my boys for thier doggedness in this game, they played very well." "We conceded that lone goal due

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC head coach Anthony Encho said he was relieved to see his side win 1-0 against Cynosure FC of Abakaliki on Saturday and admitted several of his players “came to party.” The Ajilete Warriors prevailed courtesy of a 46th minute effort by the team current top scorer Meshack Dennis at the LAUTECH football pitch, Ogbomoso. Encho's side fought hard throughout the second half after several scoring chances were wasted at the first half of the encounter. The Ogbomoso based side after today's win have earned 17th points from eleven matches and will be hoping to add more points on April 4th when they host Bayelsa United in an outstanding match. “Today's match is very important for us and the players knew that before the kick-off, you can see clearly the way they play from the beginning to the end. We had chances at the first half but we couldn't score but we were able to convert one and that gav

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC boss Anthony Encho felt Meshack Dennis gave a fine demonstration of both his flair and resilience in the 1-0 win over Cynosure FC. The Ogbomoso based side point man showed plenty of nice touches as usual in the Nigeria National League matchday eleven contest, and it was his header at the 46th minute in the box gave the Ajilete Warriors alone goal victory over relegation threatened Cynosure FC of Abakaliki. Meshack Dennis, the team top scorer with four goals before today's match was on the substitution bench for the second time in a row after he was brought in at the halftime against Ijebu United. Meshack Dennis, a major influence in Crown FC attacking role got the only goal 49seconds after being brought in before the restart of the second half. A flick on header in the box was the only goal that separated Anthony Encho's boys from Festus Allen's determined 'top dogs'. "I tol

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update The management of Nationwide League One (NLO) has began the compilation of referees found wanting and for scrutiny and sanction by the Nigeria Football Federation's (NFF) Referees Committee. The swift response, came as a result of allegations made by some clubs that some match officials have thrown professionalism to the mud by aiding and abetting some few teams to getting results. The NLO Chief Operating Officer (COO), Olushola Ogunnowo in a statement released by it's Media Department, said that the Secretariat of the nation's third-tier domestic league will continue to monitor match officials, protect and ensure the integrity of the outcome of the games. A dissatisfied Ogunnowo stated further, "To the Club Presidents and officials, I sympathize with you because I share your pain. "But in as much as you are reporting these incidences, the NLO Secretariat has always been demanding for a

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Anthony Encho has urged his Crown FC players to step on the gas in their quest for promotion. Eight position on the Southern group B standings, and back home for this Saturday after last weekend 1-0 defeat to Ijebu United - the Ajilete Warriors' attentions now switch to the match day eleven when they host Cynosure FC tomorrow. Encho is brief chat with OyoSportsNews said the players have been charged to step up thier games and reignite thier team spirit starting from tomorrow's match. "We have a family meeting because we are one in Crown FC. We resolved to embrace and promote love, unity and be our brothers keepers. Every one has to step up his game and we've resolved to make it count tomorrow against Cynosure FC." "I would also like to appeal to the fans and supporters, they are very instrumental to our victory and achievements. The Crown FC they use to know and see is back to put

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC of Ogbomoso are preparing for yet another important Nigeria National League tie, with the Ajilete Warriors clashing with Cynosure FC this Saturday at the LAUTECH football pitch, Ogbomoso. Anthony Encho's boys currently sit in eighth on the southern group B2 table, and are in an excellent position for promotion with a game yet to be played against Bayelsa United. With the 1-0 loss to Ijebu United which is still fresh on the minds of the players, the Ajilete Warriors are ready to bounce back and return to winning ways against relegation threatened Cynosure FC. Cynosure FC are currently at the bottom of log after picking eight points in eight matches. The Abakaliki based side have recorded two wins, two draws and four defeats so far and Aboh Erasmus never stopped believing though, saying: “All we needed to do was raise the intensity and show more belief and character, and believe in ourselves. We d