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A&A Sports Management congratulates Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki on his re-election

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Foremost sports management company based in Nigeria, A&A Sports Management has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over his victory in the last gubernatorial election held on September 19, 2020, noting that Obaseki's re-election will bring positive growth to sports in the State. The election which was rated to be one of the most peaceful elections in Nigeria history by several independent bodies signifies the administration level of Obaseki which preaches love and light, and also the development of democracy in the State. Obaseki's administration has witnessed a big growth in sports development in Edo State. Top-notch welfare for the players and athletes in the state, construction of world-class sports and football facilities that witnessed the upgrade of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. A&A Sports Management is excited that the second term of this administration will ensure greater heights for all sectors in the State, especially fo

Former Flying Eagles winger Abubakar Ghali target more goals in Europe

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Former Nigeria U20 player, Abubakar Ghali, who plays for AS Trencin in the Slovakian League, has expressed his delight, after scoring his first goal of the season in his team's 3-2 victory over FC Nitra at the weekend.  Abubakar who had provided two assists in the League prior to the match, scored his team second goal in the 23rd minute as Trencin grind out their first League win in six matches. Speaking to Football Republik, the 20-year-old expressed happiness and promised to do more to score and assist his teammates.  "I'm very happy about the first goal I have scored in the league. The most important thing was that the team won." "My target is that I want to score more goals and give more assist, but in football, you can't decide what will happen. But I hope to score more goals and create more assist." The victory over FC Nitra gave AS Trencin their first three points of the season, after two draws and three defeats.

Vandrezzer FC - The story and journey so far to professionalism, business model and a brand

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Vandrezzer FC is a professional football club that competes in the Nigeria National League (NNL) - the second tier of Nigerian club football.  Nicknamed the ‘Lions of Naija’, Vandrezzer FC is driven by the vision of her founder to bring about a change in the narrative of football club management in Nigeria. Since it’s establishment precisely one year ago, on September 11, 2019; Vandrezzer FC has been at the forefront of redefining the dynamics of club football management in Nigeria, riding on its four cardinal principles of Football artistry, Arts, Entertainment and Hospitality. Working with a business model focused on fans engagement, merchandising, ticket sales, broadcasting rights, Vandrezzer FC is determined to be a trailblazer in promoting the ‘football for business’ concept in Nigeria.   Not discouraged by the stalemate of the 2019/2020 NNL league season, and subsequently the COVID-19 induced lock-down; the club remained resolute and undaunted in her pursuit for excellence, keepi

I have not been declared wanted, says former Sterling Bank Director Yemi Idowu

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B usiness mogul, Mr. Yemi Idowu, has refuted an online report claiming that he has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The report alleged that 250,000 hectares of land in Lekki, Lagos belonging to one Mr, Patrick Ononenyi Okonkwo was converted by Mr Idowu and Chief Waheed Eletu Odibo. But in a swift reaction, Mr. Idowu said: “I found out that some people were trying to tarnish my image online.” “I have never been invited to court by the EFCC or any other law enforcement agent and I was never arrested by them. “I am perfectly safe and sound. It is fake news whose purveyors I am determined to take legal action against. I thank my family members and friends for their concern over this malicious fake news. “Kindly ignore the fake news. Thank you all for your concerns.” Credit: Opera.