Flying Officers Cup 21: Teams To Undergo Compulsory Covid-19 Test On Arrival

Organisers have announced that players and officials of all the sixteen (16) participating at the 2021 Flying Officers Cup are to undergo the compulsory Covid-19 test before the tournament kicks off on Sunday, the 10th of October 2021. 

In order to facilitate swift testing of all players, the Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) has entered a partnership with the Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), for the teams to undergo their COVID-19 test on arrival at the Public Service Institute Of Nigeria (PSIN), Abuja. 

Furthermore, players and officials of teams who are interested in getting vaccinated are to indicate while registering on the registration portal, which will open on wednesday, the 6th of October on the Tournament's website, Www.FlyingOfficersCup.com.

The General Coordinator of the competition, Barrister Victoria Nlemigbo noted that all teams should ensure that they register online in time , as soon as the portal is opened, to enable the LOC get the players licences ready before arrival of the teams. 

"I am happy to confirm that our partnership with NCDC has been activated and this will enable teams undergo their COVID-19 test on arrival in Abuja. 

"This is in line with the policies of the Federal Government and  footballing body in Nigeria, NFF and the women's football league body, the NWFL. 

"We have also made arrangements through our portal on the website for those who are interested in getting vaccinated at the same venue. 

"The portal registration will be opened for team's registration today, the 6th day of October 2021. I urge all participating teams to ensure they complete the form to enable the LOC get the players licences ready before arrival of the team. We wish all the participating teams the best of luck.

The Flying Officers Cup will kickoff on the 10th of October at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and will have 16 teams participating.

Optima Energy To Power NLO Super 8 From October 18

The city of Remo will be agog with NLO Super 8, powered by Optimal Energy Resources from 18 - 22 October, 2021 at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ogun state. 

The tournament which promises to be exciting , will have eight promoted clubs from the Nationwide League One (NLO) to the Nigeria National League (NNL) trade tackles to know the overall champions of the league in the just concluded season.

Speaking to the media, Mohmmed Alkali, chairman of NLO, informed that the tournament will never lack any dull moment, as he noted that all the teams participating in the NLO Super 8 are champions, therefore football stakeholders and fans should look forward to sublime football at the tournament.

"We are glad to let Nigerians know that the NLO Super 8 is scheduled to take place at Remo stars stadium from 18th - 22nd October and we expects all the participating teams to give a good account of themselves," Alkali said.

"All the teams are champions. So, the tournament is a gathering of champions and when champions play one another, you definitely expect to see great football on display," he added.

He also said praised the efforts of management of Optimal Energy Resources Limited for securing partnership with NLO to power the Super 8 tournament, as he admonished other corporate bodies to take the football mileage in NLO, with over 300 clubs and invest in the league.

"I deeply appreciate the management of Optimal Energy Resources Limited for partnering with NLO to breath life to the tournament and hopefully the tournament will flourish with so many good things to cheer for the fans and stakeholders.

"I hope more Nigerian companies can follow the footsteps of Optimal Energy Resources in moving the league forward at the grassroot of football in Nigeria," he said.

The eight participating champions in the tournament are Udala FC of Anambra state, Ijebu United of Ogun state, Destiny Boys of Lagos state, Campus FC of Owerri, Imo state, JM Liberty of Makurdi, Benue state, Ottasolo Fc of Ogun state, Doma Fc of Gombe and Junior Damburam Fc of Katsina state. 

Aihkoje Lists Sportspedal, Ajidagba, Faruk And 19 Others As Lagos SWAN Tackle SWAN Selected

Head coach of Lagos SWAN, Ojeikere Aikhoje has listed Unilag FM duo, Seun Ajidagba and Adetola Faruk, top striker Emmanual Josiah, Olusola Adebayo aka Sportspedal and 18 others for the international break game between Lagos SWAN and SWAN Selected slated for the Legacy Pitch on Wednesday at 3pm. 

SWAN Selected comprises of journalists based in different states in Nigeria, and this will be the second meeting between both sides. SWAN Selected won the first encounter at the Soccer Temple, Agege 1-0 in 2019.

Lagos SWAN will be playing their second game this year and the gaffer is optimistic his team will return to winning ways on Wednesday.

“I am happy we have this game to work with our young team, we had an amazing performance in our last game and we were just unlucky with an individual error. It was a team defeat, and we won’t blame any individual. We had a lot of positives from the game and it will help our confidence on Wednesday. I am optimistic, we will return to winning ways, this is our second meeting and we are ready to fight for the Lagos SWAN badge,” said Aikhoje.

THE FULL LIST:

Goalkeepers:

 

Seun Ajidagba, Jerome Obuninta.

 

Defenders:

 

Tobi Adepoju, Owolabi Aleshinloye, Pius Ayinor, Raymond Nwaduba, Adetola Adeola Faruk, Steve Dede, Afolabi Ibukun, Victor Modo.

 

Midfielders:

 

George Gift, Olusola Adebayo, Israel Ojoko, Tunde Oyedele, Chinedu Onwunali, Fajimi Kehinde, Sulaiman Alao, Atobatele Tolulope Taiwo.

 

Forwards:

 

Olawale Olatoye, Emmanuel Josiah, Sulaiman Adebayo 'Pooja', Ogundairo Oluwaseun.

Flying Officers Cup 21: Team Profile- Sunshine Queens (5 Days To Go).

Coach Tayo Onilude has a huge responsibility this coming month, leading a new Sunshine Queens team into the new 2022 NWFL Premiership season. 

Many of Sunshine Queens key players left Akure, after the departure of Wemimo Mathew to Edo Queens, leaving Onilude with a lean squad. 

They crashed out in the Federation Cup losing scandalously to neighbours Osun Babes FC and later went on to lose some friendly matches. 

The team picked up at the Betsy Obaseki Invitationals, winning two games, but wasn't good enough for them to scale through to the Semi-final.

The 'Betty Babes' will be using the Flying Officers Cup to strengthen their squad and test more players as they head towards more challenges. 

Experienced Goalkeeper Christy Ohiaeriaku and Seun 'Drogba' Atanda joined from Edo Queens in the summer and would prove to be an important addition to the squad, Ayo Omosuyi, Lucky Andy, Blessing Nkor all joined from Ibom Angels, while Kehinde Salaudeen and Juliet Emereole joined from Osun Babes and Dreamstar Ladies.

The team is beginning to auspiciously show some signs of life and the Flying Officers Cup is just the right place to make some finishing touches to their squad.

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.