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Yaba LCDA Chairman Hon.Bayo Adefuye , receives courtesy visit from Adebanji Atewogboye, SSA to Governor Sanwo-Olu on Grassroots Sports

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  YABA LCDA EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, HON. DR. BAYO ADEFUYE, RECEIVES COURTESY VISIT FROM HON. ADEBANJI ADEOYE ATEWOGBOYE, SKIBANJ, SSA TO GOVERNOR SANWO-OLU ON GRASSROOTS SPORTS By Babajide Dada  The Executive Chairman of Yaba Local Council Development Area, Hon. Dr. Bayo Adefuye, today received Hon. Adebanji Atewogboye, Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Grassroots Sports, on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration for sports development within the LCDA. The meeting provided an opportunity for both leaders to discuss strategic ways of promoting sports among youths in Yaba, with a focus on empowerment, talent discovery, grassroots engagement, and creating more accessible sporting programmes across communities. Hon. Dr. Adefuye reiterated his administration’s commitment to fostering youth development through the Yaba Tuntun Agenda, emphasizing that sports remain a powerful tool for nurturing talent, building discipline, and creating opportunities f...

Mbah Logistics FC Crowned Champions of Bet9ja Foundation Unity cup, Igando–Idimu Soccer Fiesta 2025 (Season 2)

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  Mbah Logistics FC Crowned Champions of Bet9ja Foundation Unity cup, Igando–Idimu Soccer Fiesta 2025 (Season 2) Report by Dada Babajide Razak  December 7, 2025, will remain etched in the memories of football fans across Igando as the Bet9ja Foundation UnityCup, Igando–Idimu Soccer Fiesta Season 2 concluded in grand style at the Sansan Field, Igando. The highly anticipated finale delivered top-class grassroots football, thrilling moments, and a celebration of community sport at its finest. The final lived up to expectations, drawing hundreds of passionate supporters who cheered relentlessly for their teams in a vibrant yet peaceful atmosphere. Mrs. Olori Oloyede Sandra, Bet9ja Master Agent in Alimosho, performed the ceremonial kick-off, as at exactly 3:00 p.m., the centre referee signalled the start of an epic contest to decide the Season 2 champions. The first half was fiercely contested, with both sides sizing each other up and displaying impressive tactical discipline and ...

Goal feast as Bet9ja Foundation Igando/Idimu Soccer Fiesta 2025 zooms into final phase

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  GOAL FEAST AS BET9JA FOUNDATION IGANDO/IDIMU SOCCER FIESTA 2025 ZOOMS INTO FINAL PHASE Sansan Field, Igando, erupted into pure football theatre as fans witnessed one of the most dramatic semi-final days in the history of the Bet9ja Foundation Igando/Idimu Soccer Fiesta 2025 on December 4th, 2025 * Sterling City FC Edge Wolves FC in 23-Goal Classic* The first semi-final delivered a record-breaking 23-goal thriller, with Sterling City FC securing the first ticket to the grand finale. Sterling City set the tone early—Farouk Yussuf struck in the 3rd minute, followed by Hassan Hussain doubling the lead in the 13th minute. Wolves FC roared back through Usman Lawal (20’) and Gabriel Ayaniyi (24’) to level the intensity. Just before halftime, Frank Yussuf restored Sterling City's advantage, handing them a tightly contested 3–2 lead at the break. The second half turned into a tense tactical battle. Wolves’ sustained pressure forced an own goal in the 80th minute, dragging the match into a...

Bet9ja Foundation Igando/Idimu Soccer Fiesta 2025 Quarter-Finals Round-Up

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  Bet9ja Foundation Igando/Idimu Soccer Fiesta 2025 Quarter-Finals Round-Up  By DD Media Insight Sports Desk – Igando The race toward the finals intensified at Sansan Field, Igando, as Sterling City FC and Mbah Logistics FC secured the remaining semi-final slots at the ongoing Bet9ja Foundation Igando/Idimu Soccer Fiesta 2025. The December 2nd fixtures delivered drama, passion, and football of the highest grassroots quality. Sterling City FC Edge Casamingoos Sports Sterling City FC booked their place in the last four following a disciplined 1–0 victory over Casamingoos Sports. The opening half saw both sides fail to convert clear-cut chances, leaving the scoreline goalless at the break. The game eventually tilted in Sterling’s favour when Farouk Yussuf broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute of the second half, unleashing a superb strike that proved decisive. Yussuf’s commanding presence in midfield, coupled with his match-winning moment, earned him the Man of the Match Award, ...