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By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) witnessed a dramatic shake-up on the technical benches as three head coaches were suspended by their respective clubs following Matchday Seven fixtures. Warri Wolves Dismiss Aluma Napoleon After Home Defeat Warri Wolves became the first to act, relieving Head Coach Aluma Napoleon of his duties after the club’s disappointing home loss to Shooting Stars Sports Club on Matchday Six in Ozoro. Napoleon, who led Wolves back to NPFL after four years have managed to secure only seven points from six matches, a return the Delta State Sports Commission deemed below expectations. In a twist, interim coach Jonny Austin guided the team to an impressive away victory at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, defeating Barau FC in his first game in charge. Kwara United Part Ways with Tunde Sanni At Kwara United, Head Coach Tunde Sanni became the second casualty after the club’s eliminat...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update Nigeria’s weightlifting sensation and 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medalist, Rafiatu Folashade Lawal, has once again proven her class on the global stage, winning three silver medals at the 2025 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships held in Forde, Norway, on Saturday, October 4. Competing in the 58kg women’s category, Lawal delivered an impressive performance, lifting 101kg in the snatch and 128kg in the clean and jerk, for a total of 229kg; a mark that earned her second place overall behind Kim Il-Gyong of North Korea, who set a new world record with a combined lift of 236kg (104kg snatch and 132kg clean and jerk). The Tokyo 2020 Olympic champion, Kuo Hsing-chun of Chinese Taipei, claimed the bronze with a total of 224kg. Lawal’s latest achievement cements her position as one of Africa’s most consistent and resilient weightlifters. Her dedication and fighting spirit have kept he...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update It was all smiles for the Head Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Coach Nurudeen Aweroro, during the club’s pre-match press conference on Saturday evening, ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 7 encounter with Plateau United. Reflecting on the team’s recent form, which includes back-to-back victories, Aweroro expressed satisfaction with the players’ mindset and readiness for the crucial home fixture. “You can see it yourselves, the mood in camp says it all. The win against Warri Wolves showed that the players are mentally prepared and improving in focus and concentration as the season progresses,” he said. The former Ikorodu United coach noted that the league has been highly competitive, but insisted his side is well-prepared to face any challenge. “Every team we’ve played so far has been tough, and Plateau United won’t be an exception. But we are also a strong side, and w...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Abiodun Makinde, has once again demonstrated his unwavering commitment to Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) as he confirmed his presence at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, this Sunday when the Oluyole Warriors host Plateau United in their Matchday 7 clash of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The Governor made this assurance on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the club’s chairman, Honourable Taiwo Lekan Salami, who briefed him on the progress of the team since his appointment. Salami noted that the players are highly motivated and remain determined to achieve the continental target set for them by Governor Makinde. While receiving a souvenir box from the chairman, Governor Makinde pledged to be in the stands to cheer the team, stressing that his presence is not just symbolic but a reflection of his genuine support for the club’s resurg...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) players have earned high praise from their Chairman, Honourable Taiwo Lekan-Salami, following their spirited 2-1 comeback victory against Warri Wolves in Ozoro, Delta State; their first away triumph of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) campaign. Delivering a message from the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, the Chairman revealed that the Governor has promised a special winning bonus for the team anytime they secure maximum points away from home. This new incentive, he noted, will come in addition to the regular match bonuses provided by the club. “The Governor is impressed with the resilience and progress of the team despite the slow start to the season. He wants the players to know their efforts are valued, and this gesture is meant to further motivate them to go all out in every fixture,” Hon. Taiwo said. The Chairman also commended the pla...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update The management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) has lived up to its promise of prioritizing players’ welfare by footing the medical bills of two key squad members, Taye Muritala and Lawal Abdullahi, who sustained serious injuries during the last season. The duo, both reliable contributors to the Oluyole Warriors, underwent successful surgeries on ligament meniscus injuries, with costs running into millions of naira fully covered by the club. Muritala sustained his injury during 3SC’s away clash against Remo Stars after replacing the already injured Ghali Falke, while Abdullahi picked up his knock during a training session in Ibadan. Their absence last season was a major blow to the team, as both players were considered crucial to the tactical setup of the former technical crew. True to his words, Executive Chairman of 3SC, Honourable Taiwo Lekan-Salami, had in July reiterated his administration’s commit...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update 2022 Commonwealth Games champion, Folashade Rafiatu Lawal, has been officially invited by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) to represent Nigeria at the 2025 IWF World Championships in Førde, Norway. The prestigious event is scheduled to run from October 2 to 11, with Rafiatu competing in the 58kg category on October 4. Since her breakout triumph at the 2019 African Games in Rabat, Morocco, where she clinched gold, Rafiatu has remained a shining light in Nigerian and Oyo State sports. Her consistency and winning mentality have seen her dominate the African scene, taking home gold again at the 2023 African Games, while bringing honour to the country at every international outing. More than a serial champion, Rafiatu has become a figure to emulate and an inspiration for upcoming athletes, especially junior lifters who look up to her journey of resilience. Her story is one of persistent training...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update The Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have credited their recent turnaround in form to the blessings and prayers of the newly coronated Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja - Arusa I. On Sunday at the Southern Delta University pitch in Ozoro, the Oluyole Warriors fought back from a goal down to defeat Warri Wolves 2–1, their second consecutive victory after a shaky start to the season. Warri Wolves drew first blood in the 53rd minute through Igbunu Evwiehurhoma, but 3SC responded in style. Qamar Adegoke leveled the score before Adam Mustapha sealed the win, capping off a spirited comeback that underlined the team’s renewed resilience. Club Executive Chairman, Honourable Taiwo Lekan Salami, hailed the victory as a product of divine intervention following the team’s recent courtesy visit to the Olubadan ahead of their last home game against Kun Khalifat FC, a tie the...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update The Bayo Adelabu Foundation has announced the commencement of a grassroots football competition that will involve all 33 local governments in Oyo State. According to the Foundation, the championship is designed not only to promote sporting excellence but also to foster peace, unity, and social integration while encouraging young people to shun social vices through active participation in football. The tournament will be structured across five zones of the state—Ibadan, Oyo, Ibarapa, Ogbomoso, and Oke Ogun—with each zone producing qualifiers for the knockout stages. From Ibadan, six teams out of 11 local governments will advance to the round of 16. Ibarapa will produce two teams, Oke Ogun will contribute six teams from 10 local governments, while both Oyo and Ogbomoso zones will each present two teams after zonal eliminations. To ensure proper hosting, zonal venues have been mapped out. Model Secondary Scho...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC General Manager, Olamide Ilupeju, popularly known as Ortega, has lauded the Nigeria National League (NNL) for abolishing the Super 8 promotion play-off, describing the decision as a welcome development that will bring fairness and clarity to the promotion process. For years, promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) had been decided through the Super 8 tournament, where four teams from both the Northern and Southern Conferences competed for the elite league slots. However, at the NNL Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday in Kaduna, stakeholders unanimously agreed that group leaders from Conferences A, B, C, and D would now gain automatic promotion to the NPFL. Speaking to OyoSportsNews after the meeting, Ilupeju commended the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and the NNL Chairman, Chief George Aluo, for providing teams and represent...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update Athletes representing Lagos State yesterday staged a peaceful protest in Lagos, decrying what they described as years of neglect, exploitation, and injustice from the state government through the Lagos State Sports Commission. Speaking with one voice, the athletes vowed not to remain silent in the face of alleged ill-treatment, insisting that their welfare and contributions to sports development in the state must no longer be taken for granted. Among their key demands are the immediate payment of outstanding rewards for their participation at the 2022 National Sports Festival in Delta, the 2023 Para Games, and the 2024 National Sports Festival in Ogun State. They also demanded an upward review of training grants to reflect present realities. Beyond financial entitlements, the athletes called for accountability, transparency, and stronger structures within the Lagos State Sports Commission to safeguard th...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update The Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN) has inaugurated its new board with Oyo State producing two prominent members; Mr. Tunde Ajibike and 24-year-old athlete, Tawakat Yekeen. The duo were officially sworn in on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the National Sports Commission (NSC) headquarters in Abuja, following a keenly contested election held at the M.K.O Abiola Stadium, Gymnasium Hall. Ajibike emerged as the Southwest Zonal Representative, while Yekeen; a graduate of The Polytechnic, Ibadan and a gold medalist; was elected as the Athlete Representative. Immediately after the swearing-in, the board, under the leadership of its President, Engr. Giadomenico Masari, swung into action by creating 11 commissions designed to fast-track the growth of cycling in the country. The meeting also saw the co-option of additional members including Brigadier General Al-Amon, Ado Ibrahim, Dr. Andrew Etseto Waghan, Dr. Sa...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update Ilaji FM sportscaster, Oladimeji Ibraheem Akolade, popularly known as ImoleSports, is set to unveil his first book titled “You As A Sport Journalist” on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the Ilaji Hotel and Sports Resorts, Ibadan. The book, published under the banner of ImoleSports Entertainment, explores the guiding principles of sports journalism, broadcasting, and the ever-evolving world of sports. It also offers an illuminating dive into the history of sports, with rich translations and interpretations of sports terminology in the Yoruba language. Notably, the book highlights seven essential keys to success as a sports presenter, making it both a practical manual for aspiring journalists and a refreshing guide for practicing broadcasters. Oladimeji, who began his career at Premier 93.5FM, before moving to Fresh 105.9FM and Success 105.3FM, Ibadan, has over the past ten years distinguished himself as one of t...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews Facebook: Oyo Sports Update The stage is set for another thrilling campaign in the Nigeria National League (NNL) as Crown FC of Ogbomoso were on Tuesday, September 16, drawn in Southern Conference A for the 2025/26 football season. The draws were conducted during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the league body, held at the Chuckker Resort, Kilometer 2, Kaduna–Jos Expressway, Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, where delegates and representatives of all 36 participating clubs deliberated on key aspects of the new season including format, promotion procedure, and regulations. In what promises to be a highly competitive group, Crown FC will battle alongside Abia Comets, Beyond Limit FA, Edel FC, E-World United, Inter Lagos FC, Godswill Akpabio United, Smart FC, and the two relegated NPFL sides, Sunshine Stars and Heartland FC. Last season, the Ajilete Warriors delighted their faithful supporters by reaching the Super 8 promotion playoffs; th...