N10m at stake as Tiger street football lights up Awka

 

Football stakeholders in Anambra State are gearing up for one of the best all-inclusive grassroots competitions in the state, the Tiger Street Football Tournament, which debuts in Awka next month.

According to the organisers of the competition, the Tiger Street Football Tournament is aimed at giving street football the stage it deserves in the country.

“In Nigeria, football doesn’t begin in academies or polished stadiums: it begins in the streets,” Potfolio Manager, Premium Brand, Maria Shadeko said yesterday.

“Street football is the sound that echoes amidst the quiet in every neighbourhood, the laughter of children playing barefoot, and the determinant of neighbourhood bragging rights. These rough, improvised pitches have given the country not just its culture of play but also some of its most iconic stars.

Shadeko noted that the five-a-side competition is designed to ignite the fearless, uncaged energy of young Nigerians and celebrate their raw and unfiltered love for football.

“Non-professional players – students and hustlers, dreamers and hidden talents – will form teams of eight and battle through a knockout format beginning with the round of 16. Each city will host its own full competition, culminating in a one-day spectacle of semifinals and finals.

“The stakes are high: the champion team will walk away with N5 million, with N3 million for second place and N1 million each for third and fourth positions,” Shadeko stated.

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Impressive Enyimba Humbles Bayelsa In Yenogoa

 

Two second half audacious goals from teenager, Chidera Michael and Captain of the day, Kalu Nweke gave the People's Elephant an emphatic first away league victory of the season.

Enyimba FC who were frustrated at home against Nasarawa United last Sunday took the game to their hosts right at the blast of the whistle as the Coach Stanley Eguma side bossed the game and missing couple of clear chances.

The second half started almost in a similar fashion even as Bayelsa United started growing in confidence with glimpse of attacks but two substitutions midway in the second half by Coach Eguma paid off well when a well tailored inswing cross by Solomon Ogberaghwe was met by one of the substitutes, Chidera glancing it into the net for the opener.

Nweke made sure of the points when he picked up a pass couple of meters away from the box before rifling home a screamer at the Bayelsa goal.

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ABS Ilorin FC Unveils Yusuf Salihu as New Head Coach

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC has officially unveiled Coach Yusuf Salihu as the club’s new head coach ahead of the 2025/2026 Nigeria National League (NNL) season.

The unveiling ceremony took place earlier today at the Taiwo Awoniyi Media Sports Centre, Kwara SWAN Secretariat, George Innih Stadium, Ilorin.

Speaking at the event, Coach Salihu expressed gratitude for the opportunity and outlined his vision for the club:

“Football is teamwork, and that’s why it remains a collective game, I can’t do it alone. With unity, commitment, and the support of the management and stakeholders, we will succeed.

My vision is to build a vibrant, formidable, and disciplined team that can compete with any club in Nigeria and beyond, win laurels, and take ABS FC to greater heights.”

Also speaking at the unveiling, ABS Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, underscored the importance of encouraging homegrown coaches. He drew inspiration from Coach Tunde Sani’s recent triumph in the President Federation Cup with Kwara United, noting that it was the opportunity given that paved the way for his success.

The club’s management expressed confidence in Salihu’s capacity to lead the team into a new era of growth and success, while urging fans and stakeholders to rally behind the coach and players as they prepare for the upcoming season.

ABS Ilorin FC, founded to nurture young talent and promote football development, continues its tradition of grooming quality players who can make an impact both locally and internationally in line with the vision of the owners Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki.

With the appointment of Coach Salihu, the club is poised for an exciting campaign in the 2025/2026 NNL season.

Signed

Tosh Michaels

Head of Media, ABS Ilorin FC.

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Tension in Onitsha Main Market as Enforcement Team Shoots Five Killing Two

 

Pandemonium erupted today at Bright Street, Main Market, Onitsha, as members of an enforcement team known to traders as Kaban opened fire while trying to escape from angry shop owners.

The crisis began when the operatives moved into the market to confiscate traders’ goods over allegations of street trading and road encroachment, sparking resistance from the affected traders.

Eyewitnesses said the operatives, sensing they could be mobbed by the enraged crowd, fired shots into the air, but in the process five persons were hit.

Two women, identified as Chika a food vendor and a customer who had come to buy goods, were confirmed dead on the spot, while the others, including a watch vendor, were rushed to the hospital with varying degrees of injuries.

The traders alleged that the same Kaban team was responsible for the killing of a trader along Bida Road about four months ago, accusing them of repeated harassment and reckless use of force.

Some traders led by the Chairman of Onitsha Main Market went to the Area Command of the Nigeria Police Onitsha to protest, Meanwhile some Youths weilding dangerous weapons went to the OCHA Brigade office located at Iboku Street Onitsha and Set a Vehicle and two motorcycles ablaze and then looted All the seized properties in the office 

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command said he was yet to be formally briefed on the incident, even as nearby markets around Bright Street were shut down in protest.

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Phamouz Sports and Events Concept holds successful draws for Egwu Ekere Street Championship 2025.

 

Football Extravaganza is set to radiate the nooks and crannies of Onitsha and its environs following the successful Draws held ahead of the commencement of "EGWU EKERE" 2025.

"EGWU EKERE" is a full option Eleven aside football tournament designed and initiated by Phamouz Sports and Events Concept in Partnership with the Sponsors and leading Real Estate Enterprise, WINNERS GLOBAL ESTATE LIMITED.

EGWUEKERE 2O25 which is also supported and approved by the Anambra Football Association(ANSFA)held her draws in the News Room of Udala Radio 104.7fm Premises on Monday, 8th September, 2025.

All the Registered teams Representatives were present likewise the Representatives of the Sponsor 

The Trophy for the Maiden Edition of EGWU EKERE (STREET CHAMPIONSHIP) Was also Unveiled 

Group A consists of Federal Housing Estate Fegge, Miss Elems street Fegge, Amago Echetabu Avenue Mgbakwu, Iyiowa United and Army Barracks Community, Onitsha.

Group B houses Ozalla Awada, Attah Road Nkpor-Agu, Obamkpa FC Ugwunobamkpa, Omagba Community FC and Obodoukwu Road, Okpoko.

Group C has Ziks Avenue Fegge, 7th Mile Ogidi, Ekwulobia Street Woliwo Onitsha, East Niger, Okpoko FC

Group D contains Hillview Estate 3-3, Anglican Community Onitsha, Central School Road Odoakpu Onitsha and Port Harcourt Road Fegge.

In his remarks, The convener of "EGWU EKERE" 2025, Ndema Obinna Alias DJ Phamouz appreciated the persons present while also showering encomium on the Sponsors, Winners Global Estate Limited, Anambra Football Association(ANSFA), Media Partners for the tournament, Udala Radio 104.7fm Representatives of the 18 participating teams and the General Public.

The Opening ceremony of "EGWU EKERE" 2025 is slated for Sunday, 5th October, 2025 with Fegge stadium, Onitsha playing host for the fixture which will be contested by  Housing Estate Fegge and Miss Elems Street, Fegge from Group A.

This promises to be a Tough game as We anticipate to Watch Proper Street Football.

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