Tebo Franklin assists goal for Hacken in 2-1 win at Orebro

Nigeria international Tebo Franklin registered an assist on Sunday afternoon to help Hacken defeat Orebro 2-1 in the Swedish Allsvenskan. 

The centre-back was named on the bench of his team when they visited Behrn Arena to face Orebro on the matchday 22 of the ongoing campaign.

Tebo Franklin replaced injured Faltsetas Alexander in the 13th minute.

Following a good start to the game by Tebo and his teammates, they raced in front in the second minute of additional time of the first stanza.

Tebo provided a quality assist for his Nigerian compatriot Godswill Ekpolo.

In a hard-fought battle, Bengtsson Leo was set up by Walemark Patrik for the second goal as first half ended 0-2.

Pushing on to search for a goal, the hosts pulled one back through Nahir Besara from the penalty spot.

Super Eagles B star Tebo Franklin rallied his partners to play at the top level to stop the home team from adding to their tally.

The former Nasarawa United has now played two games since joining the Wasps.

Monimichelle and TMR support ANFASSC for SWAN Selected tie

Monimichelle and TMR join forces with ANFASSC ahead of friendly against SWAN Selected

Monimichelle Sports Construction and Track Med Rec (TMR) have joined the growing list of Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC) partners for the epic game against SWAN Selected. 

The two sides will clash at Legacy Pitch on Tuesday. Kickoff is 1pm.

To make the cracker well organized, the highly regarded companies have decided to support ANFASSC who are chief hosts of the game.

Speaking to the Media on the lastest development, National President ANFASSC, Prince Abayomi Ogunjimi thanked the two companies for recognizing the Authentic brand.

He urged other well meaning individuals and cooperate bodies to continue identifying with ANFASSC.

The match between ANFASSC and SWAN Selected will take place at Legacy Pitch on Tuesday 5th October.

The friendly is also sponsored by NFF, Bet9ja, Culturati, Aurara Football Limited, ACTDF and Cone.

SWAN Selected camp opens in Lagos

The SWAN Selected camp will open in Lagos, with almost all the players expected on Monday afternoon.

SWAN Selected have perfected plans to open camp on Sunday (today) ahead of their next assignment.

Earlier it was reported that all necessary logistics have been put in place for a fruitful assignment and eventual victory against Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC).

“On our part, we are serious, quick and ready always. We expect nothing but a handsome victory and we know the team is up to it,” SWAN Selected head coach Yemi Olanrenwaju informed the Media. 

Yema on his part says he expects that training will start on Monday morning depending on the arrival schedule of most players, adding that by their roster SWAN Selected will have healthy training before the game.

“The team will be ready, healthy and all of our players are well for the battle against ANFASSC.

Team captain Fisayo Dairo and ace midfield Partner Andrew Randa both return to the squad having missed the last game against Super Eagles Supporters Clubs (SESC) in September.

The likes of Ajegena Richard and Busayo Olowokere are also expected to arrive on Monday morning from Abuja.

Also expected in camp are Tobi Adepoju, Aleshinloye Owolabi, Victor Modo, Sammy Adesoji, Mickie Chukwuebuka, Areo Samuel, Bamisebi Samuel, Tunde Liadi, Adebayo Charles, Bayo Adegboyega and Olawale Qadri.

Others are Shogo Shodunke, Damilola Alagbe, Wole Opatola, Shina Okeleji, Apostle Pikin, Sanipe Tonte, Sawadinho Benjamin, Adams Jesse, Olatoye Olawale, Eche Amos, Ferdinand Udoh, Suleiman Pooja, Henry Chijioke, Olawale Hamzat and Emmanuel Josiah.

The game between ANFASSC and SWAN Selected will take place on Tuesday 5th October at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium. The kickoff is 1 pm.

SWAN Selected Best Striker Plans To Punish ANFASSC, To Continue Good Form

Striker Adams Jesse believes SWAN Selected have what it takes to prevail ahead of the much-anticipated clash against Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC).

The tie which is billed for October 5th will be the third official game for Swan Selected this year.

"We want to continue with our good run."

The game will take place at Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday.

SWAN Selected are on a good run of form, being unbeaten for six games. "That's great," admits Adams Jesse. "However, it plays no role in the preparation, as every match poses a new challenge."

"We've done our homework. There are many variables in any match - one never knows what to expect. 

"It will be a very tight game against the ANFASSC side but as it is, we will be having the full compliments of our players, which will give us the added advantage over the opposition."

"We hope to get a win to continue our fine form."

"As always we want to win for our supporters. The neutrals too will be watching and hoping to witness an exciting match. We are prepared and ready to give it our all for this badge," the SWAN Selected top scorer added.

ANFASSC Vs SWAN Selected: "We want to enjoy ourselves and entertain" - ANFASSC Chairman Ogunjimi

Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club (ANFASSC) aim for SWAN Selected scalp, feeling that'd give them solace ahead of the friendly match.

This is according to the President of ANFASSC, Prince Abayomi Ogunjimi leading up to their clash against SWAN Selected at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium on Tuesday 5th October. 

ANFASSC will put on their traditional Green attire, while SWAN Selected will defend their dark blue colours.

"We know it's a very big game, especially coming up against such a solid team with good players. Even so, we know what we have to do. We're going into this game fully focused on winning. We're not going there thinking about losing," Prince Ogunjimi told the Media on Saturday.

Ogunjimi appears to be drawing motivation from the lively mood in his team's camp ahead of the game on Tuesday. 

"The mood in our ranks is good. We want to enjoy ourselves and entertain. In football anything is possible, however we take nothing away from them, we've to respect that they're doing well so far but football is all about what you do on match day," noted the hardworking ANFASSC Chief.

Flying Officers Cup 2021: 8 Days To Go Team Profile - Naija Ratels.

Naija Ratels showed an unbreakable spirit at the last edition of the Flying Officers Cup, reaching the semi-finals, where they finally bowed out to Nasarawa Amazons via penalties. 

Over the last year, Naija Ratels have been rejuvenated under Bankole Olowookeere, keeping a different style of play from the norm with the players been more flexible on the ball in a more tiki-taka approach, starting the attack from the goalkeeper. 

The 'Ratels' will head into the 2021 Flying Officers Cup as a stronger team, having finally gained promotion to the Premiership in June, where they emerged champions of the NWFL Championship ahead of the likes of Heartland Queens and Adamawa Queens. 

With teenage sensations like Paulina Ali, Aminat Bello, Emmanuel Blessing, Oyinlola Olamide, Adanna Nwachukwu and others, there is plenty of optimism around the future of Naija Ratels.

President of the Club, Barrister Paul Edeh recently unveiled some quality players like Sofia Bankole, Olamide Adugbe, Adesina Itunuoluwa, Regina Oxide into the squad and this may perhaps make the team stronger as they head towards the Flying Officers Cup and the league. 

The Flying Officers Cup will kickstart on the 10th of October 2021 in Abuja.

We at AIT are very excited to be part of this year's Flying Officers Cup," Akiotu

The Organisers of the Flying Officers Cup has officially announced on thursday that leading broadcast Station, Africa Independent Television (AIT) will beam live the final match of the 2021 Edition of the Flying Officers Cup, the biggest Women Football Pre-season Championship in Africa. 

Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), main sponsors of the Pre-season Championship in build up to the Competition sought to partner with AIT as official broadcast partners for the Flying Officers Cup at a meeting held between the management team of the  largest privately operated terrestrial television network, led by Anegbe Anthony Akiotu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Group MD, Director and Ratels Sports Development Foundation, led by the President Barrister Paul Edeh, a deal was brokered which will enable AIT beam live the finals of the Competition.  

While endorsing the Flying Officers Cup and accepting AIT to be the official broadcast media partner of the tournament, the GMD of AIT commended the Organisers for taking up the challenge of supporting women's football in Nigeria. 

He recounted that in the past, most league matches were aired live, which built the enthusiasm of Nigerians, who always scamper for their television whenever matches were to be played. He also noted that AIT will always be inclined to encourage organisations like Ratels Sports Development Foundation that is selflessly seeking to promote women's football.

"We at AIT are very excited to be part of this year's Flying Officers Cup," Akiotu said. 

"We have been at the forefront of promoting women football which is one sport that needs to lot of media attention. The Flying Officer’s Cup will give us the opportunity to avail our numerous viewers across Nigeria with the best of Women's Football, which they have been yearning for long. 

"Sports is a major unifying force which is an important part of our contents and football in particular plays a key role to a large section of our target demographic. 

"We in AIT will make out various sports platform available to your foundation and we sincerely hope to have more partnerships with Ratels Sports Development Foundation and make more impact in our society through Sports." He Concluded. 

Speaking on the partnership, Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) President, Barrister Paul Edeh, who was accompanied by other Organizing Committee members of the Flying Officers Cup noted that the idea behind the Flying Officers Cup is to immortalize the late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile for her selfless service to Nigeria and also to keep her legacies alive. He stated that RSDF choice of AIT as official media broadcast partners for the Flying Officers Cup is based on it's consistent support for the growth of women's football and the girl-child.

"We are delighted to be doing this with AIT, a station known for its uniqueness in live broadcast. This is another huge leap for Ratels Sports Development Foundation and would surely help complement the efforts put together so far by the Organizing Committee. 

"The Flying Officers Cup will keep aiming for greatness, and we at Ratels Sports Development Foundation will continue to push for more of this, which will clearly help to develop women's football in Nigeria and beyond." He Concluded. 

The Africa Independent Television (AIT) is the largest privately operated terrestrial television network with stations in twenty-four out of thirty-six states in Nigeria. The 2021 edition of the Flying Officers Cup will take place from the 10th to the 24th of October 2021 in Abuja at the Area 10 Sports Complex Abuja.