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  EKITI UNITED PLAYERS HONOUR MEDIA OFFICER WITH SPECIAL GIFT FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE Akinyemi (1st left), Benteke (2cnd left). Ekiti United Football Club players have presented a full tracksuit to their Media Officer, Blessing Akinyemi, popularly known as Benteke, in recognition of his professionalism throughout 2025. The presentation took place at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti, with team captain Seyi Akinyemi leading his two deputies in acknowledging their Benteke. Players expressed immense joy and admiration for Akinyemi, highlighting his dedication in promoting both the team and its players throughout the year. Described as yellow on deep blue, the tracksuit was presented as a token of appreciation for Benteke's unwavering commitment to managing the club’s media affairs. Ekiti United, currently competing in the Nigeria National League, commended its media officer for consistently upholding high standards in communication and representation of the team. The team emphas...

Ikole Unleashes Goal Storm as Oyebode Cup Opens with 21-Goal Frenzy IKOLE LFC STARTING XI The 2025 Professor Akin Oyebode Cup burst into life at the refurbished Ikole Township Stadium as football fans were treated to a breathtaking opening day that produced an astonishing 21 goals from four matches. Home side Ikole LFC youth team set the early pace with a commanding 5-0 victory over Moba LFC youth team, delighting the crowd with sharp passing, relentless pressure, and clinical finishing from start to finish. IREPODUN STARTING XI  The most ruthless display came from Irepodun Ifelodun LFC youth team, who tore Ilejemeje LFC youth team apart in a stunning 7-0 rout that showcased pace, precision, and an appetite for goals rarely seen at this level. Gbonyin Aiyekire LFC youth team also joined the avalanche with a convincing 5-0 triumph over Emure LFC youth team, as the match followed the day’s familiar script of dominance and unchallenged attacking play. GBONYIN STARTING XI  Th...

  Akin Oyebode Cup 2025 Set For Expanded Fourth Edition With Strong Corporate Backing The 2025 edition of the Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup is expected to be its most expansive yet, as major corporate partners, including global sports analytics platform Sofascore and youth development firm Phoenix Athletics Sports Limited, reaffirmed their commitment ahead of the tournament’s kick off on Wednesday, December 17. Sofascore will support the competition with advanced digital coverage, providing real time match data and detailed statistics that will be accessible to its global audience of more than 30 million users worldwide. Phoenix Athletics Sports Limited is offering key operational and technical support, drawing on its experience in talent identification and player management to help guide outstanding grassroots players toward professional football opportunities. Support from other partners, including the Red Cross International, Ekiti State Football Association, Ekiti State Sports Eco...

OFFICIAL JOINT STATEMENT MEDIA OFFICES OF EKITI UNITED FC AND EKITI QUEENS FC The Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti will host a full day of football on Wednesday, December 10, as two representative teams of Ekiti State feature in consecutive league fixtures. Ekiti United FC will face Solution FC in a Nigeria National League Match Day 5 encounter scheduled for 1.00 p.m. Later in the day, Ekiti Queens FC will play Edo Queens FC in a Nigeria Women Football League Match Day 3 fixture beginning at 4.00 p.m. The two clubs invite football supporters and residents across Ekiti State to attend the matches and give their backing throughout the day. Admission into the stadium remains free. These fixtures provide an opportunity to demonstrate public support for the clubs that represent the Ekiti State Government. A strong turnout will help create a unified atmosphere and reinforce the growing profile of football in the state. Signed Tosin J. Popoola Media Officer, Ekiti Queens FC Blessing Akinye...

  EKITI QUEENS PLAYER ODUNAYO OL A LEYE APOLOGISES AFTER MISSED PENALTY AS TEAM OFFERS SUPPORT In the spirit of sportsmanship, Ekiti Queens Football Club player Odunayo Olaleye has apologized to the team after missing a penalty in the home fixture against Adamawa Queens. Olaleye, in a message posted on the club’s official group, noted that she accepted full responsibility for the draw recorded at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti during the Match Day Two match of the Nigeria Women Football League. However, her teammates and members of the technical crew dismissed any notion of personal blame, stating that the result reflected the effort of the entire squad rather than the actions of a single player. They urged her to remain focused and affirmed that the burden of the draw must be carried by the whole team. Message of Apology by Odunayo Olaleye  Ekiti Queens had earlier battled to a 1–1 outcome against Adamawa Queens in a tightly contested match witnessed by home su...

Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup 2025 Organizers Announce December 17th Kick-Off Date at Newly Refurbished Ikole Stadium The Organizing Committee for the 4th edition of the Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup have confirmed that the highly anticipated grassroots football competition will officially kick off on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The prestigious tournament will be hosted at the state-of-the-art AstroTurf pitch of the newly refurbished Ikole Township Stadium in Ikole Ekiti. "We are thrilled to confirm the December 17th start date," stated a representative for the Organizing Committee.  "The use of the newly laid AstroTurf pitch ensures the highest standard of play for our young athletes. This year's competition is set to be a proper football fiesta, celebrating talent and community development across Ekiti State." Furthermore, the official tournament draws will be held today by noon, marking the final procedural step before the competition begins. In a move to streamline logi...

  Ekiti Queens Battle Back To Secure 1–1 Draw Against Adamawa Queens In Ado Ekiti MEDIA OFFICER  TOSIN POPOOLA  Ekiti Queens FC settled for a 1–1 draw against visiting Adamawa Queens FC at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti, in a match that left the home supporters deeply disappointed after witnessing several missed chances and late tension across the stands.  The game opened with strong intent from Ekiti Queens, who held the early momentum and pressed aggressively in search of a breakthrough against a determined defensive line. Throughout the first half, Ekiti Queens controlled possession and created a series of promising openings, producing more than ten shots on target, although none of those efforts succeeded in beating the Adamawa Queens goalkeeper, who maintained remarkable composure under constant pressure from repeated waves of attack by the home side. The visitors improved their rhythm after the restart and capitalised on a moment of hesitation when ...

EKITI QUEENS FC SPRINGS BIRTHDAY PRANK ON COACH VANDY Coach, Ekiti Queens FC, JACOB VANDY The Players and Backroom Staff of Ekiti Queens Football Club marked the Birthday of Head Coach Jacob Vandy with a carefully planned Prank that reflected the Team’s Unity and their Admiration for his Leadership. The Surprise began at the Ado Ekiti Training Ground after a Proposal supported by Team Manager Felicia Okunola encouraged the Squad to create a Memorable Gesture for the Celebrant. Coach Vandy walked into the Facility and was confronted with a fabricated Report claiming that the Team had unanimously chosen to embark on a Strike without notifying him beforehand. The unexpected Announcement created a moment of Confusion for the Coach, who tried to understand the sudden Claim while observing the unusually tense Mood among the Players. The Squad eventually broke into Laughter as they ran toward him with Loud Chants, splashing Water on him and revealing that the entire Scenario had been arr...