Category: Sports

Kunle Adelabu -Promise family, guests fun-filled event The organisers of the Oldies Appreciation Game (OAG) have said that the whole idea behind the annual event in the ancient town of Igbogbo in Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), is to develop a sports tourism where families can enjoy and relax. They promised a fun-filled outing for guests and families attending this year’s edition holding at the United African Methodist Primary School (Eleja), Igbogbo, on Saturday, April 20. Prince Ademola Ogunlewe, Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC), made the disclosure at the…

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Wale Jagun The organizers of the Oldies Appreciation Game, an annual sporting events in Igbogbo, have confirmed that the ex – Super Eagles goal Keeper, Peter Rufai and ex –international, Godwin Okpara among others, will grace this year’s edition of the convergence of veteran players in Igbogbo. Others confirmed for participation at the 12th edition of the game coming up on Saturday, April 20, 2024, are Wasiu Ipaye, Taiwo Oloyede and Jide Oguntuase. Prince Ademola Ogunlewe (Oruma), Chairman, Oldies Appreciation Games, speaking on the event with THE IMPACT, said that…

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Wale Jagun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for advancing to the final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. Governor Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, commended the Super Eagles for beating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa 4-2 on penalties kicks, after the two sides played for one hundred and twenty minutes on Wednesday. He said the Super Eagles fought gallantly to advance to the final of the Africa Cup…

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Wale Jagun Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for the final of the African Cup of Nations after defeating South Africa in a semi-final clash. The match which was decided via penalties after 120 minutes of football ended 1-1, was played at the Stade de la Paix in Bouake on Wednesday evening. The game was dramatic as the Super Eagles led 1-0 and added another towards the regulation time but the Osimhen goal was disallowed by VAR after which the centre referee awarded South Africa a penalty with Teboho Mokoena scoring…

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Kunle Adelabu -Third match no longer holds today The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 15th Gafaar Bolowotan Memorial Gold Cup going on in Ikorod, has announced the postponement of the third place match earlier scheduled for today. In a statement by the LOC on Sunday, the final will go on as planned. The third place game between Sharon FC, Owutu and Right To Smile FC, Ipakan, now comes up Tuesday, February 6, at the Police Barracks Playing Ground, Ikorodu, The final match between Makbeth FC, Ibsehe, and Adosag International…

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Wale Jagun Nigeria have qualified for the semi-final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, winning Angola 1-0 in the quarter – final match on Friday. A first half goal by Super Eagles striker, Ademola Lookman, earned Nigeria the narrow victory over a spirited Angola. The Atalanta winger turned in Moses Simon’s cross four minutes before half-time to give a Nigeria the only goal in the match. It is his third strike at the tournament, having netted a brace against Cameroon in the Round of 16. Super Eagles will face…

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