YOBO TESTIMONIAL GOOD FOR OUR FOOTBALL – GAFAR

The proprietor of 36 Lion football club, Alhaji Gafar Olawale Liameed, has praised the organisers of the Yobo Centenary Testimonial Game.

Gafar opined that such events would encourage the younger generation of footballers to give their best at all times to national duty and knowing that such efforts would not be in vain.

“l am glad the official testimonial game is coming up at last, the member of the Lagos FA enthused.

Liameed Gafar

“l also believe this event would truly encourage the younger generation of footballers in the country, ” Gafar added.

The official testimonial game for Yobo, who claimed a centenary of caps for the Super Eagles, comes up this weekend in Port Harcourt.

Metro Pro League: Nath Boys Tame Ten-Man Pepsi Academy In Opener

Nath Boys FC defeated debutants Pepsi Academy by 2-1 as the 2016/17 Metro Pro League Lagos which kicked off at the Agege Township Stadium on Thursday.

Both sides failed to unlock their defence line in the first half of the encounter but Nath Boys came out stronger in the second period with Adeolu Ojo breaking the deadlock in the 55th minute. Pepsi’s Kaba Yusuf was sent off after fouling a rampaging Nath Boys attacker in the Soft drinks boys vital area.

Yusuf’s absence gave Nath Boys the edge as Ekene Okoliugo and Godwin Odibo were desperate to increase the tally. Nath Boys efforts at goal was rewarded with Odibo connecting a pass in the 85th minute to net goal number two of the tie witnessed by an appreciable crowd.

Agege stadium Lagos

Pepsi Academy responded by winning a spot kick that was converted by Mohammed Abiola in the 89th minute.
Meanwhile, Remo Stars will open their 2016/17 league season campaign against their eternal rivals 36 Lion in an early kick off at Agege Stadium on today (Saturday April 9). The tie is billed for 9am, The Saints FC who are debutants battle Metro Pro League giants, Bridge FC later in the day at Children International School pitch Lekki.