Ote4Wealth: Akwa Ibom pip Benue to seal Quarter-final ticket after matchday 4

The State of land of promise, Akwa Ibom on Monday landed in Quarter final of the ongoing #Ote4wealth National Football Tournament after beating Benue 1-0 to seal the spot in the Nigeria’s capital city Abuja. 

Tobi Oyewole's goal in the 14 minute of encounter sealed victory for Akwa Ibom.

Imo delivered a disciplined performance to beat Bauchi 1-0. Ebode Richard scored after an unpardonable gaffe by goalkeeper Iliya Shehu.

A goal in the closing periods of the tie from Blessed Okon was all it took to separate the two sides as FCT won 1-0 against Jigawa.

Midfielder Soso Sunday netted from the penalty spot in the 17th minute against Borno.

Kebbi stuck to their game plan all the way and comfortably frustrated Borno to win 1-0.

Goals from Aondover Agandi and Ejieh Paul was the tonic Adamawa needed destroy Rivers 2-0.

The #Ote4Wealth Football Tournament holding at the Water FC Stadium, Apo Abuja is in honour of Diamond Jubilee celebration of Nigeria’s foremost philanthropist and Business mogul, Femi Otedola Femi Otedola who clocked 60 on November 4.

Day 4 Results:

Bauchi 0-1 Imo

Benue 0-1 Akwa Ibom

FCT 1-0 Jigawa 

Kebbi 1-0 Borno 

Abia 1-0 Bayelsa

Adamawa 2-0 Rivers

Ogbonda begins second spell at Confluence Queens

Confluence Queens Football Club have unveiled Ogbonda Whyte as the new Technical Adviser for the 2022/23 NWPL season. 

Whyte was unveiled alongside other coaches to the players and management staff at the the weekend.

Former trainer coach Esther Michael has been promoted to the post of Chief Coach, Abdul Muhammed Bello now the team's Assistant coach while Bestman Ossai is the goalkeeper trainer who is expected to work alongside Abdulaeez Jimoh to bring the best out of the team goalkeepers. 

During the unveiling, the coaches were advised by the club chairman Hon. Abdulmalik Isah (Dolly) to give all their best to ensure the club achieve it desired targets. 

"I want to urge you all to please put all your best to ensure we achieve our set targets for this season. 

"Confluence Queens deserve to be among the top teams in the Nigeria Women Football circle, and we don't want to settle for anything less". Said Dolly 

Whyte, who is making a return to the club after his first spell between 2019 and 2020 thanked the management of Confluence Queens for giving the opportunity to lead the team once more and promised to make the team a formidable one once again. 

"I want to sincerely appreciate the management of Confluence Queens for another chance to lead the technical department of this team". 

"I promise not to disappoint the trust given to me, off course I am aware of the Management's target and I will do my best to make it a reality."

Confluence Queens who is bye on the opening fixtures of the NWPL have been grouped alongside Edo Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, FC Robo, Abia Angels, Ibom Angels and Adamawa Queens.

Ote4Wealth: Six matches are lined up for Monday as teams set for quarter-finals

Six matches will go down on Match-day 4 of #Ote4Wealth National Football Tournament where six teams will pick the quarter-final tickets. 

Two states that were seeded will join the six winners for Tuesday's quarter-final duels. 

The first match on Monday morning will see Bauchi taking on Imo at 9:30am while Benue lock horns with Akwa Ibom at 10:30am.

FCT will trade tackles with Jigawa for the quarterfinal ticket at 11:30am as Borno take on Kebbi State at 2pm. Other matches are: Bayelsa vs Abia at 3pm as Adamawa engage Rivers State.

Meanwhile, on Sunday on Match-day 3, Abia defeated Plateau 4-2 on penalties to advance to knockout stage of #Ote4Wealth Football Tournament holding in Abuja.

Playing the first match of the day on Sunday, both teams needed the lottery of penalty shootout to determine the winner after a scoreless regulation time 

In the second match, Kebbi edged Osun to progress to the next stage. 

The 3rd match of the day, a tough encounter between Rivers and Ebonyi, it ended 5-4 on penalties in favour of the former.

Akwa also relied on penalty shootout to overcome Kogi in the 4th match of the day after recording a goalless draw at full time.

Bauchi humbled star studded Kwara in the 5th match via penalties to book their passage to the next round. 

The game between Niger and FCT ended 1-1. It was the FCT that won 4-3 on penalties.

The Ote4Wealth Football Tournament holding at the Water FC Stadium, Apo Abuja is in honour of Diamond Jubilee celebration of Nigeria's foremost philanthropist and Business mogul, Femi Otedola Femi Otedola who clocked 60 on November 4. 

Day 3 Results;

Plateau 0-0 Abia (AP 2-4)

Osun 1-2 Kebbi 

Rivers 0-0 Ebonyi (AP 5-4)

Kogi 0-0 Akwa (AP (2-4)

Kwara 0-0 Bauchi (AP 1-3)

Niger 1-1 FCT (AP 3-4)

Delta 0-0 Bayelsa (AP 2-4)

Bauchi 0-0 Kano (AP 6-5)

Day 4 Fixtures

Bauchi vs Imo 9:30am

Benue vs Akwa Ibom 10:30am

 FCT vs Jigawa 11:30am

 Borno vs Kebbi 2pm

 Bayelsa vs Abia 3pm

Adamawa vs Rivers 4:30pm

Jagaban Cup revelation, 36 Lion's Oluka gets European tryout

Neftchi Baku intends to take a closer look at 36 Lion midfielder Peter Oluka when the player travels over for a trial with the club on Thursday.

Oluka In action at Jagaban Cup in Lagos 

According to 36 Lion Adviser, Gafar Olawale Limited, the nine-time Azerbaijan Premier League champions have invited the player over to Baku.

Oluka was spotted by Neftchi Baku at the recently concluded Jagaban Cup that took place at Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

He was the best midfielder on display at the four-day tournament which had the backing of 36 Lion Investment, Diamond Sports Management, and Lagos Enigma.

As you would expect from any young Nigerian prospect, Oluka ranks as one of the highly-rated Nigerian midfielders who can boast of an exciting work rate, supreme technique, and passing ability.

He does have the invention, and creativity and has been earmarked as a "destroyer" that is, shutting down the opposition's play in midfield, outside, and just about everywhere.

One trait that sets Oluka apart from his peers is his intelligent movement. 

On a basic level, he has good pace and acceleration which allows him to provide adequate guard for defenders.

Given his great mobility, he's not afraid to work and play from the channels.

Oluka's spatial awareness is good enough that he's often initiating attacking moves and playing quick combinations. He is expected to impress the coaching staff of Black and Whites.

Jagsban Cup: MFM FC, 9 others ready as draws on Nov14

The draws for Jagaban Cup would take place at the National Stadium Surulere Lagos on November 14th with 10 teams already confirmed. Time is 2pm. 

Jagaban Cup was put together to canvass for APC Presidential Flagbearer, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2023 General Elections.

De Potters, FC Bethel, Olukismet, Jo Sportyne and 36 Lion would participate at the tournament.

Others are Smart City, Badagry United, MFM FC, Ikorodu City and Messiah FC.

Competition will hold from November 15th to 18th at Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

Coordinator, Wale Joseph said participants have started preparation and assured Lagosians of a wonderful tournament.

Organizers are targeting at least five thousand youths who will be live at the Grand Finale.

Those five thousand youths will influence another 50 thousand more across various communities in Lagos through grassroot football.

Clubs would be divided into two groups of 5 teams each for a round robin style format of 70 minutes per match.

The winner of each group shall meet in the final of 40 minutes per half game (80 minutes). 

The runners up of each group shall play 3rd place match of 40 minutes per half.

The project is an initiative of 36 Lion Investment, Diamond Sports and Lagos Enigma.

Top European scouts from Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Norway and Spain would be on ground to select talented players at the competition.