Why 3SC Chairman Resigned
Published: August 31, 2013
Apparently overwhelmed with the pressure associated with managing a traditional side like Shooting Stars, Toyin Akintunde, the chairman of the management board had to resign, citing personal reasons for his actionThe embattled board chairman who put in his resignation letter on Monday declined to give any details behin...
Everton Dazzler Ross Barkley Handed England Call-Up
Published: August 27, 2013
Ross Barkley , who has Nigerian blood flowing in his veins, has been handed his first England call up for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine.19 - year - old Barkley has been rewarded by manager Roy Hodgson for his fine form since the start of the season, and he netted for Everton in the 2 - 2...
Obisesan Vows Oyo's Commitment To Save 3SC, Assures On Sports Development
Published: August 11, 2013
A strong member of Governor Abiola Ajimobi’s cabinet who also doubles as Commissioner for Environment and Habitat, Bar. Lowo Obisesan has reiterated the administration’s commitment to do everything within its capacity to save the sinking state club, 3SC from going down.The popular legal practitioner turned ...
Oba Of Benin Backs Edo Under 10 Youth Soccer Exhibition
Published: August 11, 2013
The first ever U-10 Youth Soccer Exhibition in Edo state put together by Star Football Academy with the support of ASD Campomaggio Italy has received a massive boost with the Support of his Royal Majesty, Omo n' Oba N' Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo  Oba Erediauwa CFR The Oba of Benin Kingdom.The one week programme which wi...
OYO YSFON To Commence ALGON Cup After Ramadan
Published: August 08, 2013
In a bid to get the best out of youngsters and consideration of Islamic faithful, the ALGON Unity Cup organized by Oyo State Chapter of Youth Sports Federations of Nigeria (YSFON) has been rescheduled to commence by 15th August, a week after the completion of Ramadan across the four zones of the state.YSFON’s sta...
30 States Storm Oyo For Aalafin Oba Adeyemi Under 17
Published: August 01, 2013
The respected Yoruba monarch, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, the  Aalafin of Oyo has confirmed 24th August for the commencement of underage competition instituted for him by Links Sports which will be played at Durbar Stadium Oyo.The grassroot soccer tourney tagged ‘Oba Adeyemi Unity Under-17 Tournanment’ would e...
Oyo FA Boss Absolves Self From 3SC's Predicament
Published: July 28, 2013
Oyo State Football Association, Leye Adepoju has absolved himself of many allegations leveled against him by some section of 3SC fan, following the tight spot the Ibadan darling team finds itself with relegation now starring the traditional club in the face.The board member of Nigeria Football Federations (NFF) clarifi...
3SC, 29 Others For Olubadan second Round
Published: July 26, 2013
After 15 days of high-prolific soccer action, Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC team ‘B’, FRIN, CRIN, Akintayo FC, Wasiu Taiwo FC,Pacesetter FC and 24 others have cruised into the second round of Olubadan Cup 2013.60 top clubsides from across the 11 local governments in Ibadan metropolis are taking part in th...
Oyo FA Bars Sporting Press From League Match
Published: July 21, 2013
In enforcing the playing behind closed door punishment slammed on Ibadan darling team 3SC by Organising and Disciplinary Committee (O&D) of Nigerian Football Federations (NFF), men of Oyo State Football Association locked out sports journalists who came from far and near to cover the week 22 game of Nigeria Premier...
Babalade, Ibadan South West Council Boss Bitter Over 3SC Sanction
Published: July 19, 2013
Following the aftermath of 3SC, Kwara United week 20 of Nigeria Premier League match which had attracted disciplinary action by NFF O&D’s hammer on the Oluyole Warrior, ex-Super Eagles defender and a strong backer of the team Hon. Toaheed Adeleke have expressed their displeasure over the unfortunate incidence...
Corruption, The Bane Of Nigerian Football - Afe Babalola
Published: July 15, 2013
Strong grassroots football backer in Nigeria and a respected legal icon, Aare Afe Babalola has identified corruption as major problem plaguing Nigerian football, but the constituted authorities often feign ignorance.The Oyo State Pillar of Sports made the call while addressing the crowd that came to watch the finals of...
Match - Fixing Update: Babayaro Unconnected To Bubayaro FC
Published: July 11, 2013
Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and chairman of Kaduna United, Hon. Sabo Babayaro has cleared the air on some media reports linking him with Bubayaro FC.The team is currently embroiled in a match fixing scandal after losing 67-0 to Police Machine in a Nigerian Nationwide league play-off...
Blame NPFL For Rangers Woes, Top Sports Lawyer Says Nigerian Players Are Treated Worse Than Slaves
Published: July 02, 2013
Foremost Nigerian sports lawyer, Barrister Johnny Precious Ogbah of Manchester based Activity Chambers has blasted football administrators in the country for the woes of Nigerian players, saying their neglect in the welfare of the home based player especially regarding respect for contractual stability is what culminat...
Asuquo,Edjomariegwe Remain Our Players - 3SC
Published: June 27, 2013
The Oluyole Warriors, Shooting Stars Sports Club has described the story of Kano Pillars snatching its winger, Tony Edjomariegwe and a midfielder, Philip Asuquo as untrue as the duo remains members of the team.While clarifying the issue to newsmen in Ibadan yesterday, media officer of 3SC, Jubril Arowolo said they only...
Kaduna United's Coach Denies Interview Credited To Him
Published: June 15, 2013
Head coach of Kaduna United,Ben Duamlong has denied an interview credited to him in Friday's edition of Sporting Life newspaper.He was reportedly said to have granted an interview to the News Agency of Nigeria correspondent(NANS) praising the new management of Shooting Stars for their running of the club.Ben Duamlong w...