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By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update The Technical Adviser of Crown Football Club of Ogbomoso, Coach Alexander Ayodeji Ayeni, has announced his team readiness to compete at the fast approaching Nigeria National League Super 8 play-off, billed to start on the 5th of July to 12th, 2025. Recall that Chiarman, Nigeria National League, Mr George Aluo stated last Saturday that Stephen Keshi International stadium in Delta State will host the 2024/25 Super 8 promotion play-offs, after a successful regular season. Coach Ayeni, while speaking to OyoSportsNews after Thursday training season ahead of their trip to Asaba, Delta state declared his team readiness for the competition. Crown FC finished second behind Warri Wolves on Conference A standings with 36 points after an impressive home unbeaten run with three away wins and two draws. The Ajilete Warriors will compete alongside Osun United, Kun Khalifat, and Warri Wolves at the Southern group in Asaba. A...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update A prominent broadcaster and highly-regarded Nigerian music producer and gospel singer, Dr Olayinka Joel Ayefele MON, the founder of Fresh FM Nigeria, Tiwan Tiwan FM and the Blast FM network of radio stations in southwestern Nigeria has officially confirmed his participation for the Season 8 of Oyokun Diplomatic Day 2025, OyoSportsNews reports. The Ekiti Cultural Ambassador while receiving the organiser of the July 29 Season 8 of Oyokun Diplomatic Day in his office at Ayefele Music House, challenge, Ibadan on Monday said it is a big privilege to be part of such an event where retired football stars and stakeholders in Nigeria will participate.  The novelty matches billed for the 29th of July 2025 at the football pitch of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), moniya road between Oyo state ALGON and Fresh FM Nigeria followed by Akinyele living legend and Gbagi Orisun Aje Market will have ...

'Good good seven times and yeah yeah six times' By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC's coaching staff, led by former Sunshine Stars, Akwa United, Ekiti United gaffer Alexander Ayodeji Ayeni, has received widespread praise for his impressive season, culminating in securing a spot to Nigeria National League Super 8 Promotion Play off to the Nigeria Professional Football League. Coach Ayodeji Ayeni, who turned down offers from Nigeria Premier League sides during the just concluded season, has again proved his mettle and credentials with Crown Football Club of Ogbomoso. OyoSportsNews reliably gathered that Coach Ayeni himself was closed to putting pen to paper with a South-West team that recently got relegated last month at the end of the NPFL25 season. Our checks gathered that Coach Ayeni's decision was to complete the journey he started with the Ajilete Warriors. And finally, he delivered the Super 8 ticket. Despite owing m...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC secured their place in this season's Nigeria National League play-offs as a second-half double from Jonathan Okechukwu and Adekunle Mojeed gave them a 2-1 victory over IjeleFC of Enugu. The Ajilete Warriors started well in the opening 30 minutes and were unlucky not to go ahead in the first half as Ayodeji Ayeni's boys settled for a goalles halftime scoreline. Four minutes into the second half, Jonathan Okechukwu gave the visitors the lead through a header from Adekunle Mojeed's corner kick. The homers restored parity at the 57th minute after a defensive mix-up in the box which saw Joshua Oladeji helpless between the sticks. At the 71st minute, Adekunle Mojeed’s direct free-kick from the edge of the box gave Crown FC the lead and winner to cement promotion play-offs for the Nigeria National League. The Ajilete Warriors, having grabbed the promotion play-off spot of the Nigeria National Leag...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update ▪︎ The 95th edition will gallop off June 9 to 15th, 2025, at Ibadan Polo Club Ground, Eleyele Road, Ibadan. Oyo state  ▪︎ Eighteen [18] teams will be participating in different categories. Teams from Oyo state, Lagos, Rivers, and Katsina state have registered for the seven days competitions. ▪︎ Shoreline Energy International is the headline sponsor, while other sponsors and partners are Bluechip Technologies, MTN, Macadams, Lead City University/Microfinance Bank, Red Couch Limited, Almina Group, 7up, Iwaju Insurance Brokers Ltd, AG Antrimack Limited, Berkshire Lending, Advisory and Investments and Heineken  ▪︎ After 18years, Alima Uku H3 from Katsina will be participating for the first time. Also, Port Harcourt FB9, Port Harcourt Indian Warriors, Team ASR, Lagos, and Ibadan Sunnydo will be featuring for the Ibadan Cup. ▪︎ Games will be live stream on YouTube while results, highlights, and pictures will ...

By Oluseyi Adedire Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews FB: Oyo Sports Update All is set for the 95th edition of the 2025 NPA/Shoreline Ibadan International Polo Tournament sponsored by Shoreline Energy International and other partners such as Bluechip Technologies, IHS Towers of Strength, MTN, Macadams, Lead City University/Microfinance Bank, Red Couch Limited, Alina Group, 7up and other notable companies. [From L-R]: Mogaji Subair Adelokun, Stable Member, Mr Fela Yomi-Layinka, Entertainment Member, Prince Ayodeji Adesida, Treasurer, Mr Damilola Job, House Member, Mr Abimbola Adeyemi, Vice President /Tournament Chairman and Mr David Oladapo, Secretary The 2025 edition, scheduled to gallop off on June 9, 2025 with a record 18 teams jostling for top honours in different major prizes and subsidiary laurels will have top polo players outside Nigeria and across the nation. At the press conference held at Ibadan Polo Club Ground, Eleyele Road, Ibadan. Tournament chairman, Abimbola Adeyemi ...