Category: Sports

Ikorodu Division Dominates Maiden Edition of Channels Track & Field Classics

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Kunle ADELABU -Oreyo Senior Grammar School, Igbogbo, emerges overall best Ikorodu division is gradually  moving towards bringing back the golden era when it dominated the sporting circle in the state and produced star athletes for many states across  the country, as three schools from the division topped the medals  table at the just concluded maiden edition of the Channels Television U-17 Track & Field Classics.   The 2-day track and field event, which held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere and organized by Channels Television,  was a ‘Catch-them-young’ competition …

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Four Teams To Play In IKODASS 5-Aside Championship Final Matches On Saturday

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Jonathan ADEYEMO and Tolulope Mary OGUNMOLA (SIWES Students) After about two weeks of intense football actions, four teams have qualified for the finals stage of the 2018 Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS) 5-Aside Football Championship.   Ladejobi, Olorun Loni Koribe FC, Olowoeyo FC and Ikorodu West Ward D defeated their opponents in their respective semi-finals played at the Ikorodu Youth Centre Playing Ground, Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu on Thursday, November 8, 2018.   40 teams, representing different streets and areas in Ikorodu, entered for this year’s edition of the tournament and were splitted…

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2018 IKODASS 5-Aside Championship: Lamina, Gunshepori, Aga Ladejobi, Others Win Knockout Matches

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Azeez ALADE & Jonathan ADEYEMO Lamina, Gunshepori, Aga Ladejobi, Olorun Loni Koribe and Oluwakemi on Tuesday, November 6, won their matches to qualified for the next round in the ongoing 2018 IKODASS 5-Aside Championship taking place at the Ikorodu Youth Centre Playing Ground, Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu. Results Oluwakemi 1 v Ikorodu West Ward B 0   Aga Ladejo 6 v Isele 5 (Penalty)   Olorun Loni Koribe 2 v Itunwolo 0 Gunshepori 5 v Itundofin 4 (Penalty) Lamina 3 v Ojogbe 1

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We Have Achieved Great Things In 30 Years – All Stars Founding Fathers

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All Stars Football Organization in Ikorodu, clocked 30 years and to celebrate the great feat, members of the body rolled out a week-long programmes in celebration. THE IMPACT Publisher/Reporter-in-Chief, Kunle ADELABU cornered some of the founding fathers, Lanre Olabinjo, Adekunle Segun ‘Eja’, Adekunle Habeeb Anifowoshe Alias ‘Alapa’, Murtala Muhammed Saminu, Mr Adewale Faatai Bisirtiyu ‘Dagama’, Alhaji Moshood Atunwon ‘Moscow’, Coach Jones Olomu and Alhaji Murisiku Banwo, to seek their views on achievements in the last 30 years and expectations in the next 30 years. Excerpts: Lanre Olabinjo who is popularly…

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2018 IKODASS 5-Aside Championship: Itunpate, Ikorodu Ward D, Olowo-Eyo, Owolowo, Ikorodu West Ward A Qualify From Knock-out Stage

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Uthman AGBOOLA and Yetunde ANIPOLE Five matches were played in the knock-out stage of the ongoing 2018 IKODASS 5-Aside Championship taking place at the Ikorodu Youth Centre Playing Ground, Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu. In the first match played on Monday, November 5, Itunpate defeated Itunmoja 3 -1 in a penalty shoot-out after playing 1 – 1 at the regulation time. The second match between Ikorodu Central Ward B and Ikorodu West Ward D also ended one goal apiece at the regulation time but the Ikorodu West side carried the day by defeating…

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2018 IKODASS 5-Aside Championship: 20 Teams Qualify For Second Stage

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Kunle ADELABU Twenty teams have qualified for the second stage of the 2018 Ikorodu-Oga Development Association (IKODASS) 5-aside Football Championship.   A total of 40 teams entered for the championship which began on Friday, October 26, 2018.   The competing teams were grouped into 10 groups of 4 teams each with 2 teams qualifying from each group for the next round.   The annual championship is taking place at the Ikorodu Youth Centre Playing Ground, Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu.   The 20 teams that qualified for the next stage are as follows:…

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30 Years Anniversary: All Stars Ikorodu Emerge Commemorative Football Championship Winners

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The All Stars Football Organization, Ikorodu, have emerged  winners of its commemorative football Championship tagged ‘One Day Football Fiesta’, beating  All Stars International, the acclaimed number one All Stars team in Nigeria, via penalty shoot-outs.   The epic final, which was played at the Strong Tower Academy on Saturday, October 27,2018, ended goalless draw at regulation time and the resultant spot-kicks saw the Ikorodu All Stars team converting all their five penalties while their opponents converted five of their own.   Four matches were played among the three best All…

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Photo News: All Stars Organization Special Jumat At Ikorodu Central Mosque

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Kunle ADELABU Members of the All Stars Football Organization, Ikorodu, on Friday, October 26, gathered at the Ikorodu Central Mosque, Obun-Ale in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Southwest, Nigeria, for special Jumat prayer in commemoration of its 30 years anniversary. The special prayer was led by the Grand Chief Imam of Ikorodu Division and the Chief Imam of Ikorodu Central Mosque, Alhaji Sefiudeen Olowo-Oribi, who rejoiced with the team for its 30 years existence. THE captured the special prayer in photographs:    

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30 Years Anniversary: All Stars Organization Gets Royal Blessings

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Kunle ADELABU & Uthman AGBOOLA (SIWES Student) -To confer Ayangbure with Grand Patron on Sunday Ikorodu All Stars Football Organization, on Thursday, October 25, 2018, received royal blessings from His Royal Majesty, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu and the Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, for its 30 years anniversary celebration.   Members of the organization had visited the revered monarch in his palace in Ikorodu as part of week-long programmes scheduled for the landmark celebration.   Mr Lanre Olabinjo, the President…

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Ikorodu All Stars Roll Out Programmes For 30 Years Anniversary

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Kunle ADELABU & Uthman AGBOOLA (SIWES Student) Ikorodu All Stars Football Organization, a footballing association founded in 1988 to facilitate opportunities for professional players in the community to play professional football for various clubs in the country and abroad, has clocked 30 years and members are rolling out drums to celebrate the feat.   The unique celebration kicked-off on Sunday, October 21, 2018, with a Special Church Service at Patriarch Bolaji Johnson Methodist Cathedral Church, Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu.   Members of the association, who were looking sportive in their track suit…

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