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Committee Chairman, Ajala Expects Memorable, Hitch-free Lagos Principal Cup Championship

Chairman of Lagos State Principal Cup Committee, Rasaq Ajala, has expressed confidence that the organising committee would live up to expectations to organise a memorable and hitch free Lagos principal Cup which begins next month across the six educational districts in the state.

Ajala made this assurance while addressing journalists and other sports stakeholders at the press conference held Tuesday afternoon in Lagos.

In his opening speech, Ajala thanked Lagos State Football Association board led by Ogboni Fouad Oki for the support given to the commiittee to actualise its dream.

Ajala, who doubles as Executive Chairman of Odi-Olowo Local Council Development Area, said he was excited that the the oldest inter schools football competition tagged Lagos Principal Cup Championship is back, adding that this year’s edition would be better organised than previous editions in area of organisation, officiating, match venues as well as improving on security measures and safety of the students.

“As the Chairman of the Lagos State Principal Cup Committee, I expect better and hitch free competition. The era of using mercenaries, over aged students and fighting during and after the tournament had gone for good.

“We want to rebrand the Lagos Principal Cup and part of the measures we put in place is to ensure that all the participating schools get the copy of our handbook where rules and regulations of the competition are stated,” he said.

In his remarks, Chairman LSFA, Ogboni Fouad Oki thanked the commiittee led by Ajala and reminded stakeholders that the issue of football development in Nigeria cannot be completed without mentioning the famous Principal Cup.

He said the principal Cup is an avenue where future players, coaches, referees and football administrators should be discovered and made reference to years past where national coaches attended Principal Cup to scout for players for the national teams and professional clubs.

“Many of our ex internationals and the so called legends today have benefited immensely from the Principal Cup. Some of them who played then got scholarship to go to abroad, while some were invited to the national teams and professional clubs because of their impressive performance at the principal Cup .

“We are trying to bring the good old days back where Lagos Principal Cup Championship would be an avenue to discover talents for future national junior teams or professional clubs. I strongly believe that this committee would not only deliver but make this year’s edition a memorable and hitch free competition,” he said.

Meanwhile, over 500 schools are expected to participate in this year’s edition.

A total of 24 teams are expected to qualify from the preliminary stage of various categories of the competition.

This year’s Lagos principal Cup would witness junior and senior in both male and female categories.

The organisers had stated that private schools would involve in this year’s edition.

In the preliminary stage, private schools would play one another, while eight would emerge to join 24 public schools for the round of 32 play off. 32 teams will be drawn into 8 groups, while the top two schools in each group would qualify for the round of 16.

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Bayelsa State PFAN Visit Bayelsa United FC Management Over Unpaid Bonuses Owed Its Players

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Sequel to a press release making rounds in the media space on the huge amount of money of unpaid match bonuses by the management of Bayelsa United FC of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to players of the team, the Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), through the office of the PFAN General Secretary has responded swiftly.

PFAN in its official press release has mandated the Chairman of Bayelsa State Caretaker Committee, Barrister (Chief) Rumson Victor Baribote and his committee, to visit the club and investigate the issues, in view of the disregard for the players welfare by the management of the club.

 

PFAN also tasked the Committee led by Chief Baribote to address the issue within the next five days and report back.

The press release signed by the PFAN General Secretary, Comrade Edema Fuludu, also added, “we trust that the chairman and management of Bayelsa United FC, will with all responsibility as a Nigeria Premier Football League side, cooperate with Bayelsa State PFAN.”

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Plateau United GM Mutla Confident of Survival Amid NPFL Struggles

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Plateau United General Manager, Habila Hosea Mutla, remains optimistic that the club will avoid relegation this season despite their current position in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).

The former champions sit 16th on the table with 24 points from 22 matches. To address their struggles, the Jos-based club recently signed four new players to strengthen their squad.

“Yes, we’ve strengthened the squad with some fresh legs during the January transfer window,” Mutla said. “And it’s our hope that the new arrivals will bring the much-needed spark to the team.”

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Heartland confident of victory in NPFL Clash against Katsina United

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Heartland FC are confident of securing a win in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday 23 clash against Katsina United.

The Naze Millionaires will face Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Friday.

Under the guidance of coach Emmanuel Amuneke, Heartland remain unbeaten in their last four league matches, and they are determined to extend their strong form.

“A trip to Katsina is in the offing and the plan is to cage the Chanji Boys at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Friday,” Heartland wrote on X.

“Let’s go for it because we are the Naze Millionaires!”

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