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  Ekiti United Apologizes to Fans, Vows Strong Finish to Season Ekiti United Football Club has issued an official statement apologizing to its fans, supporters, and stakeholders over a disappointing run of results away from home this season, assuring them of renewed commitment as the campaign draws to a close. In the statement dated March 30, 2026, the management, staff, and players expressed deep regret over their recent performances, particularly the outcome of their last away fixture against Akwa United FC, which they admitted fell short of expectations. The club acknowledged the emotional investment of their supporters, noting that they understand how much the results mean to the fans and have taken full responsibility for not delivering the desired outcomes on the road. Ekiti United further appreciated the unwavering support they have continued to receive both home and away, admitting that such loyalty deserves better performances and results than what has been delivered s...

Osetoba Blasts “Malicious Propaganda,” Vows to Defend Integrity, Professionalism in Ekiti Football (Tosin Popoola) The Technical Adviser on Sports Development to Governor , Dr Mrs Olusola Osetoba, has fiercely condemned what she described as a coordinated smear campaign by disgruntled elements bent on assassinating her character, declaring that no amount of propaganda will derail her commitment to professionalism, discipline and sportsmanship in Ekiti football. The reaction follows the circulation of a selectively edited video clip from a Yoruba sports programme on anchored by Bernard Fagbemiro, in which she metaphorically stated that she could not allow anyone to defeat her in “her father’s house,” a remark now being mischievously twisted to falsely suggest she was inciting violence or promoting a reckless must-win-at-home mentality. Addressing journalists in Ado Ekiti, Osetoba described the interpretation as dishonest, malicious and deliberately misleading, stressing that her sta...

Ekiti United Threatens Legal Action Over “Deliberate Lie” on Alleged Attack of Coach, Labels Report Criminally Misleading Ekiti United Football Club has issued a stern, uncompromising and final rebuttal to a malicious, defamatory and deliberately false report circulated on social media by X user Olaiya Azeez Lawal, which falsely alleged that supporters attacked Head Coach Idris Bolarinwa during a training session. The club has described the publication as a calculated falsehood, a reckless act of misinformation and a dangerous abuse of social media, warning that it reserves the right to pursue full legal redress against the author and any platform or individual who continues to propagate the lie. In a categorical statement, Ekiti United confirmed that the team resumed training peacefully at exactly 7:00 a.m. on Monday January 26 ahead of the second stanza of the Nigeria National League (NNL), which commences on February 14, and that no incident remotely resembling an attack or protest ...