EKO CHRONICLES

 Lagos Legends Club Celebrates Yuletide With Gifts For Members A group of retired footballers under the aegis of Lagos Legends Club (LLC), are in celebration mood in view of the yuletide season.  And it is not for nothing, as the leadership of LLC led by the convener, Engr. Waidi Akanni and others including Monday Kanu, Onyechi Monday and others during the week doled out cash gifts to over 50 members of the club as support in the spirit of the season.  "Lagos Legends Club is committed to ensuring the physical and mental well-being of its members at all times. The cash gifts to members is just another way to support and ensure all members enjoy the yuletide season," Akanni, a former Super Eagles player, who was also a former Chairman of Lagos State Football Association stated. He went on to express gratitude and appreciation to the donors that included members both in Nigeria and diaspora, for their support.  "On behalf of all members of Lagos Legends Club, I say a big th

 YP4T Celebrates Yuletide With Lagos Widows  ..says Nigeria Shall Be Better  A group of young Nigerians under the aegis of Young Professionals For Tinubu (YP4T), last Friday in Lagos, put smiles on the faces of hundreds of widows, as they donated food items and other gifts to the needy and particularly, widows.  The event which was one of the several life impacting activities of the group held across different parts of Nigeria, took place at the Nigeria Police Barracks, Ikeja, Lagos, to the delight of the obviously joyous and grateful recipients, who could not stop singing and dancing in appreciation of the gifts.  Speaking with journalists at the event, National Coordinator of YP4T, Hon. John CDO Ikeotuonye, said the donations by the group is one of its several impactful programmes taking place across different cities in Nigeria.  He added that it's in line with the policies of President Bola Tinubu's government. Which is aimed at refreshing the hopes of the people in a better

NBBF, Says 2023 A Wonderful Year  ...Kida thank Nigerians Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has described 2023 as a wonderful year for the game of basketball in Nigeria.  In a release that chronicled some of its programmes and activities in 2023, NBBF stated that 2023 gave it a wonderful experience, as it achieved more with the help and support of Nigerians. NBBF President Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida in the release extends the appreciation of the board to all concerned basketball lovers. "We thank you all for your support, understanding and helping us with your personal resources to make basketball in Nigeria have a wonderful 2023." "We thank all stakeholders, the states, private and individual clubs who graced our tournaments and leagues starting from the Total Energies Division 2; Total Energies Division 1; Zenith Bank Female league and Nigeria Men Basketball Premier league." "We also thank all media outlets for their contributions to our projects." For t

Imo Strikers Wins Cup, Mauls Giant Empress 6-1, In Final  By Akeem Busari The second edition of Ifeanyi Chiejiene memorial football cup ended on Sunday, with last year's finalist Imo Strikers, winning the tournament, as the second-tier Nigeria Women Football League side defeated Giant Empress 6-1 in the final match played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.  Imo Strikers who left no one in doubt about their intentions from the start of the tournament, ran riot in the match with 16 years old Chidi Harmony, who interestingly dorned jersey number eight,  same as the late Ifeanyi Chiejine scoring four goals in quick succession to take her tally in the tournament to 14 goals.   Chiamaka Damian and Oscar Precious added two more goals to take the winds of the sails of Giant Empress. Even as Ohuche Agnes' goal was a mere consolation.  Earlier in the day, Fortress Ladies defeated Delta Babes 1-0 to win the third place game, as well as N200,000 prize money. While Imo Strike

 NFSC Congratulates Osimhen, Oshoala For Winning African Football Honours By Akeem Busari  The long wait of 24 years, finally came over as Nigeria and Napoli's star, Victor James Osimhen, was overwhelmingly voted as the Best African Footballer Of the Year for 2023, alongside Asisat Oshoala, who won a record-extending sixth title as the best African female footballer.  In a swift reaction to the exciting news, National Chairman of Nigeria and Africa's foremost football fans group, the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Ambassador (Rev). Samuel Ikpea, has congratulated the Nigerian duo of Osimhen and Oshoala for making Nigerians proud.  "We're celebrating the well-deserved honours bestowed on our players, as the best male and female African players. We're happy and all Nigerians, home and in diaspora are, indeed very happy." "We're not surprised that Asisat Oshoala won a record sixth title as the best African female footballer. It shows her consistency,

 Eko-Odeyale Bolaji (Eko Chronicles) The entire members of All Stars FC, Epe celebrates its inaugural end of year party on Saturday 9th December, 2023 amidst fun fair and merry making. Teams A and B of the club had an entertaining football match which ended in a draw with one goal apiece. The goals were scored by Oluwatosin Sunday and Kasali Samson for teams A and B respectively Chief Eko-Odeyale Bolaji Said was given a honorary captainship of the Team A . The Epe Divisional Football Association Chairman, Mr. Adekoya Felix took the center stage on the pitch to officiate the match without prejudice. The officiating was worthy of emulation.  Families of club members were exposed to a special treat and wished for an improved treat in the subsequent years. The Chairman of the club, Mr. Kingsley G-Money reiterated that all members must be up and doing to elevate the club to the next level. He said that all members owing the club should pay up. G-Money in his speech promised a better and spe