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|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Anthony Encho's first objective at Crown FC of Ogbomoso is certainly to get a promotional ticket in his first term with the club. After 21 matches, the Ajilete Warriors are left with just three matches to end season [Home VS FC One Rocket, Away VS Warri Wolves and Home VS Nnewi United]. The Ogbomoso based side currently occupy third position on the log with 36points behind table topper Bayelsa United [First on the table with 37points] and second placed Warri Wolves, on 37points. However, Anthony Encho's ambition has received huge boost from his players with the skipper of the side assuring fans and supporters that they ready to get all three points against FC One Rocket this Saturday at the LAUTECH football pitch, Ogbomoso. Adeniyi Adejare told OyoSportsNews that mood in the camp is positive and FC One Rocket is the next victim for thier usual home onslaught. "We are ready for this weekend matc...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars defender Omololu Waheed Abiodun has reserved special praise for former Shooting Stars boss Edith Olumide Agoye, saying he is one of the nicest people in football. Omololu described Agoye as a man with “two faces” — one of a father and one of the coach. The Oluyole Warriors captain says he feels a deep affection for Edith Agoye after the way he has handled the team while bringing success, including the promotion ticket back to the Nigeria Professional Football League in 2021 and pre-season tournament trophies in 2020 and 2021. Omololu Waheed Abiodun wrote: Edith Olumide Agoye what a Gem!!! It is with mixed feeling we received the news of your resignation today after a tensed season, though we all know the meaning of your job is hired and fired but the bonds we have created together is what we will value forever. Though the road was tough and rough but your resilient to weather the storm is a to...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update The Oyo State Government will give adequate rewards and motivation to the athletic champions that won Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the National and International competitions. The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Honourable' Seun Fakorede dropped this hint today in Ibadan when the Chairman of the Oyo State Sports Council and his Teams presented the athletic champions in Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Cycling to him in his office today. Honourable Fakorede stated further that the champions made Oyo state proud and the Government will ensure that they are rewarded accordingly to serve as an impetus for them to achieve greater heights in the foreseeable future. The Commissioner opined that the feats of our athletes in National and International tournament is attributable to the grace of God, stressing that it is good to appreciate God for all the victories recorded by our athletes since th...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Edith Olumide Agoye holds no grudges against his former club Shooting Stars after tendering his resignation letter as the club head coach. Agoye guided Shooting Stars back to the Nigeria Professional Football League in September 2021 after four years at the lower division, Nigeria National League [NNL]. Recall that after 20 matches at the 2020/21 NNL season, 3SC under Edith Agoye recoded 12 wins, three away draws and five losses to top the group B2 with 29points. The Oluyole Warriors earned thier promotion ticket at NNL Super 8 at Enugu with a decent results. In November 2020, Agoye won Dapo Abiodun Pre-season Tournament back to back and Governor Seyi Makinde Pre-season Tournament in year 2021. He was at the final stage of the third edition of Dapo Abiodun Pre-season Tournament and runner's up of Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament, both in year 2021. During his time at the Oluyole Warriors, Agoye won the sta...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update There have been numerous high-profile resignations recently in the Nigeria Professional Football League managerial position. Some hang on until the bitter end and some leave under a cloud but the Edith Olumide Agoye had decided to go with grace. After almost 9 years in charge of Nigeria Professional Football League team Shooting Stars Sports Club of Oyo State, Edith Olumide Agoye has chosen to step down as Head Coach, despite given option to re-apply for the same job for fresh interview. OyoSportsNews exclusively gathered that the club management met with the state governor Engr Seyi Makinde yesterday and the club led by Hon Babatunde Olaniyan fondly called 'Akoro' advised the darked soccer tactician to leave the seat honourably after considering consequences from the Supporters Club, fans, media and state government  In a statement, as quoted by BSN Sports, Agoye said: "After 9 years as a coach...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update The organizers of the ValueJet Cup have revealed that the maiden edition of the Pre-season tournament will hold on August 24th and ends on September 3rd at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. The Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Otunba Tade Azeez disclosed that the prestigious preseason tournament will feature top Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and Nigeria National League (NNL) clubs. “We have invited 18 clubs to participate in the tournament, and we are offering them the platform to prepare for the new season. We appreciate ValueJet for coming on board, and we have put together a solid Organizing Committee to deliver a top-notch tournament,” said Azeez. The winner of this year’s edition of the ValueJet Cup will cash home Two Million Naira (N2,000,000), the first runners-up and second runners-up will be rewarded with a cash prize of One Million Naira (N1,000,000), and Five Hundred...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Retired Nigeria FIFA referee and former Lionesses player, Folusho Ajayi Adewuyi was never afraid to speak his mind, so it's no surprise she's being open and honest in retirement as well. The former Bishop Philips Academy player shared her thoughts with OyoSportsNews on what it takes to be a confident and sound female football referee. She revealed that female referees in Nigeria received more threats to life than the other gender. However, Folusho, who presently work as an assistant coach at the Obafemi Awolowo University female team and Concord Football Academy was quick to point out challenges faced by referees and reasons most football fans were unruly. "Football is not complete without the fans and supporters, they make the stadium lively, and inspired players and coaches. It also encourages sponsors because the atmosphere determines what and why they wanted to sponsor a brand." "...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update The Honourable Minister of Youths and Sports ,Chief Sunday Dare and nine others are to honoured with the Award of Excellence at the maiden edition of Western Nigeria Football Forum/Ogunjobi Memorial U-15 Football Tournament and Awards. The Awards ceremony slated to hold on the 21st Auguust in Osogbo will attract eminents and notable sports personality within and outside of the Western States of Nigeria. Information available to the media team of the main organising committee reveals that the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports will be honoured with award of excellence along with others. To be honoured for their selfless service to development of Football in the South West alongside the Minister are :Kunle Soname;the CEO Bet8ja ,Chief Adegboye Onigbinde,Chief Segun Odegbami,Chief K.Adebutu,HE Omolade Oluwateru and Mr Yemi Idowu. Others are:Princess Bola Jegede and Alhaj Ayo Omidiran whose contribution to...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update The trio of Oyo state athletes and weightlifting Champions Folasade Rafiat Lawal, Taiwo Liadi and Osijo Taiwo that won Gold, Silver and Bronze respectively during the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have returned safely to Nigeria. In recognition of their feats, the General Manager of the Oyo State Sports Council, Mr Gboyega Makinde formally presented them to the elated Chairman of the Council, Honourable Gbenga Adewusi "Arole" who welcomed them back to the Oyo State Sports Council stressing that these prodigies have performed excellently well and their unique and unrivaled achievements are worthy of emulation and celebration. The enthusiastic members of staff trooped out to extend their congratulatory messages to these three Champions with warmest handshakes. The Chairman charged them not to relent in their efforts to achieve greater heights emphasizing that the state is looking forward for ...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC has yet to officially announce the departure of Edith Olumide Agoye, but the club is already pushing to sign former Remo Stars Technical Adviser. As hinted by a top club official, Shooting Stars are closing to bringing in Gbenga Ogunbote as its new Head Coach. 3SC has been linked with a multitude of soccer tacticians over the past three weeks, from Kennedy Boboye to Kabir Dogo, - down to Fatai Osho and Imama Amapakabo. Fifteen days after leading Remo Stats to her first ever continental assignment, Gbenga Ogunbote is expected in Ibadan this week to put pen to paper after working with Remo Stars, Sunshine Stars, Sharks, Rangers Giwa FC. "We've had many meetings in the last ten days, In fact, we are meeting today on major issues affecting the club. Official statement will be released soonest and it shall be on the interest of the club and fans." A top club official...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars are close to appointing a new head coach that would replace embattled boss, Edith Olumide Agoye. Recall that Edith Agoye led technical crew had a troubled Nigeria Professional Football League 2021/22 season and had to wait for Katsina United result to escape the drop on matchday 38. Agoye guided Shooting Stars to the Nigeria Professional Football League after four years at the lower division [Nigeria National League]. OyoSportsNews exclusively gathered that negotiations are currently ongoing at the club Jericho office since Monday night and the new coach is expected in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo state any moment from now. But according to a passionate Shooting Stars registered supporter who disclosed to OyoSportsNews on the condition of anonymity on Friday morning, the club management is close to an agreement with a former Sunshine Stars, Giwa FC, Shooting Stars and Rangers International He...