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|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Usman Abdallah says his players performed brilliantly under a lot of pressure after picking up his first Premier League win as Katsina United Technical Adviser. The relegation threatened Katsina united are yet to win a single match in thier previous four matches after losing at home to Rivers United on matchday 22 and with their last match inconclusive against Kano Pillars. United produced a solid display to beat Shooting Stars 3-1 at Muhammadu Dikko stadium thanks to a brace from Madaki Alkali Dauda and a late strike by Aliyu Musa. The 3-1 win over the Oluyole Warriors this evening has moved the Changi boys to 17th on log after dropping ten points in front of their home fans. Usman Abdallah was full of praise for his players - especially with their second half performance - and hopes the result can spur the side on to more success. "Seeing the results, it seems the match is very easy but it a difficul...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Clubs in the Nigeria National league (NNL) are now free to embark on transfer of players and coaches as enshrined in the rule book for the 2021-2022 season. First stanza matches in Northern conference groups A1 and A2 ,Southern Conference B1 have been concluded with only the first phase of  B2 which will enter match day thirteen (13) to be concluded Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th April,2022 at designated centres. The mid-season “WINDOW” the Nigeria National League has declared will run for two weeks and five days (19 days), starting from Sunday 24th April to Sunday 12th May,2022. The Open window will afford the forty six (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. Players who are free agents can be signed by a club at any time ...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Head Coach Baba Ganaru said lack of concentration and injuries were the major reasons for his team 3-0 loss to Shooting Stars in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 23. The Ortom boys were pummeled by the Oluyole Warriors 3-0; with a first half brace by Emmanuel Lucky and Ayo Adejubu's 80th goal ensured a convincing win for 3SC. Lobi stars also had Tony Agbaji sent off at the 45+3 minute and Baba Ganaru is optimistic his team will not go down. "This is a match we plan to pick something, if not winning but at least a draw. To me, I'm surprised with the result, it was a very shock one. We conceded cheap goals and most of our players were out due to muscle strain and I've exhausted my changes." After about sixteen days in charge of the team and with four games so far as Lobi Stars new head coach, Baba Ganaru is optimistic that his team wouldn't relegate. "I'm ver...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars Head Coach Edith Olumide Agoye feels Ghali Falke is also comfortable in the midfield position after the team most consistent player was repositioned to the midfield in last two matches. Recall that Ghali Falke was brought in at the second half against Akwa United last Monday to a midfield position for the first time with Shooting Stars and was repeatedly asked to operate at the middle against Lobi Stars. Agoye told OyoSportsNews after the match that Ghali Falke has no problem with his new position and his tactical decision will give new player to play at the right back. "Ghali Falke is very comfortable with the ball on foot, he's a player that is very energetic and understand the rudiments of football. It is not difficult for us to bring him form the right full back and repositioned him in the midfield, this give us the opportunity to use another player in the right full back positio...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars boss Edith Olumide Agoye has again defended Gafar Olafimihan's performance for 3SC after the striker again misfired in a deserved 3-0 win over Lobi Stars of Makurdi in the Nigeria Professional Football League matchday 23. New signing Emmanuel Lucky grabbed brace at the 3rd and 18th minutes while Ayo Adejubu capped it at the 80th to roundoff a deserved victory for the Oluyole Warriors after a winless run. OyoSportsNews at the post match interview with Agoye shortly after the match believed that Gafar Olafimihan misfiring form should be a big concern for the coaching staff but head coach Edith Agoye is solidly behind the club top scorer at the Nigeria National League season 2020/2021. "Sometimes, players undergo this period; they call it jinx in football terms. It's unfortunate that our top scorer in NNL is not finding his fit but for today's game, although he didn't score ...

| By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC Head Coach Anthony Encho is not a happy man after their 1-0 defeat to Ijebu United at the Dipo Dina International stadium on Saturday evening. The soccer tactician had lots of hope in his team before their Nigeria National League matchday 11 fixture against Ijebu United and thought it would just be a walk in the park but could not hide his disappointment after their defeat. He told OyoSportsNews after the match that 1-0 loss was as a result of the poor performance from his players most especially at the first half. He also condemned the attitude shown by his lads and was quick to appeal to fans concerning the team recent away results. "I'm totally disappointed with the result and performance of my boys. We had a poor first half and we were unable to convert few chances we had at the second half. I think I don't have much to say than to apologize to the fans for this recent results esp...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Shooting Stars Head Coach Edith Olumide Agoye admitted huge “relief” after his side dimmed Lobi Stars of Makurdi with the club latest signing Emmanuel Lucky grabbing brace in a 3-0 win at the Lekan Salami stadium Adamasingba, Ibadan. It only took Edith Agoye boys three minutes from the kick-off to take the lead after Emmanuel Lucky got this first Shooting Stars goal after three matches. The slim tall forward doubled the tally for the Oluyole Warriors at the 18th minute after connecting with Taofeek Malomo's freekick. Agoye at the post match interview with newsmen shortly after the match commended the performance of new players brought in at the mid season transfer window but also appealed for more time due to change of environment and new football philosophy. "The win today is a big relief, big, big relief. To win today is a big sign and it means if Ibadan, Oyo state are united, there is nothing Sh...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Team Bayelsa have officially been declared champions of the first edition of National Para Games tagged 'Abuja 2022' that ended today, Friday, April 25, 2022. Team Bayelsa ended the para games with 31 gold medals; 30 silver and 32 bronze medals, a total of 93 at the first position. Pace Setter state, Team Oyo gave a good account of themselves after securing the second position in their first appearance. The Oyo state contingent under the Chairmanship of Hon Gbenga Adewusi fondly called 'Arole' alongside the general manager of Oyo state sports council Mr Gboyega Makinde 'Mankind' grabbed 24 god, 15 silver and 21 bronze medals. Kano came third with 21 gold, 13 silver, and 8 bronze; Edo fourth with 17 gold, 5 silver, 1 bronze, Ondo fifth – 15 gold, 11 silver, 3 bronze. With 14 gold, 21 silver, and 8 bronze, Imo came sixth; FCT had 11 gold, 4 silver, 10 bronze to emerge seventh; Abia eigh...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update The Ajilete Warriors boss remains frustrated with his side's ability to find the net and thinks that it has been his side's biggest problem after nine matches. Anthony Encho believes poor finishing is affecting his team despite having a good start at the ongoing Nigeria National League 2021/2022 season. Crown FC beat Sporting Lagos FC 1-0 on Wednesday thanks to Oginni Olatunbosun injury time goal from the spot, but wasted many chances to score after having nine shots from inside the away side's penalty area. Meshack Dennis is currently the team top scorer with four goals closely followed by Oginni Olatunbosun with goals - all from the spot. Speaking to OyoSportsNews , Anthony Encho pinpointed Crown FC's inability to finish teams off as their number one problem this season. "Yesterday's match against Sporting Lagos FC was not so easy because our opponent has master our style of play a...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC of Ogbomoso this evening took a huge step towards securing a promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League as Oginni Olatunbosun injury time spot kick helped Anthony Encho's side beat Sporting Lagos FC at the LAUTECH football pitch Ogbomoso. Meshack Dennis, who is not finding it easy as the league get tougher could not save the Ajilete Warriors after the visitors were defensively cautious and discipline right from the kick-off. Meshack Dennis, the team current top scorer with fours goals was unlucky after his efforts were denied by Sporting Lagos FC stopper on five occasion. Oginni Olatunbosun, a reliable wing back was the hero of the day after he fired home from the spot at the injury time, after Sodiq Alamayo was fouled in the box. Sporting Lagos FC struggled to create chances most especially at the second half, no thanks to defensive game tactics and instructions from the team technic...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Oyo State Football Association under the leadership of Kabiesi Oluyemi James Ọdẹníran on Tuesday, paid a condolence visit to the family of Alhaji Ganiyu Arolu, a serving board member of the state association over the sudden death of his first daughter, Mrs Basirat Arolu. Mrs Basirat breathed her last on Saturday due to severe blood loss at a hospital shortly after giving birth to a healthy twins. Condoling the grieving parents, vice president of the association, Comrade Ayangbile Isaac who led the delegation to the Saki resident of Alhaji Ganiyu Arolu prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul.  ‘’We are here today on behalf of our Chairman, Kabiesi, James Ọdẹníran to offer our deepest sympathies over the death of your daughter. It was a rude sock and no one would pray for it. We (the association) and stakeholders in the state are unhappy to hear this sad news and we are here for the three days fridau...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Oyo state grabbed three gold medals, one silver and four bronze medals on the first day of the National Para Sports Festival organized for the athletes by the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports in Abuja, Nigeria. Chairman, Oyo State Sports Council Hon. Gbenga Adewusi, (Arole) made this known to newsmen in Abuja. Arole commended the athletes for their impressive and outstanding performances on the first day, stressing that they need to intensify their efforts for optimal performances. He disclosed further that Orusa Clifford won Gold medal for the shot put deaf sports while his colleague, Ikechukwu Omenofor also grabbed Gold for the para athletics in short put. Joyce Otun won Gold medal in para karate. The Chairman stated that Samuel Etu won silver for para athletics long jump and Ayorinde Victor grabbed bronze medal for para athletics long jump while Tijani Damola won bronze medal for the para athletics 1...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Crown FC Head Coach Anthony Encho has blamed Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Ottasolo on "unusual" defensive errors from his side. Lack of communication from the trio of Goalkeeper Sunday Adejare, Ugochukwu Anozie and Oluwole Johnson let a through-ball go for the first goal as Fred Obi grabbed the first goal via a header at the 23rd minute. Sunday Adejare again at the 53rd minute failed to react to Ekpeyong Emmanuel's cross as Adeosun Ibrahim doubled the tally for the homers. The Ajilete Warriors after several wasted scoring chances reduced the tally courtesy of Meshack Dennis solo finish in the box. Speaking to OyoSportsNews , Encho admits that the result was not what he wanted in a South-West derby, but did praise the efforts of fans for thier massive supports.  "I was very disappointed on Saturday with the result, It was a match we played with full determination, commitment and solid prepa...

|By Oluseyi Adedire| Twitter/Instagram: @oyosportsnews | FB: Oyo Sports Update Ayodeji Ayeni hailed the effort made by his Akwa United players in overcoming a tricky league match against struggling Shooting Stars. After picking a point against Kano Pillars last Wednesday in an away fixture, Head Coach Ayodeji Ayeni secured his first win since in charge of the Promise Keepers after three league matches. Goals from Bello Babatunde and Naibe Akpesir gave the league champion a comfortable 2-0 lead before Chidera Eze reduced the tally at the 80th minute. Ayodeji Ayeni while speaking to newsmen after match commemded the spirit shown by his players. He said his target is to continue with the unbeaten run and build a formidable team that will contest for everything. "I'm very elated because it wasn't always easy when you came in the mid-season. You didn't recruit the players you met on ground and you had to work on the psychology of the players, change the orientation, tactic...