Grassroots Football: How Kukushaw FC won Bet9ja Elephant Cup five-a-side grassroots soccer

Grassroots Football: How Kukushaw FC wins Bet9ja Elephant Cup five-a-side grassroots soccer

AgegePulse Magazine 

Kukushaw Football Club of Lagos State has won the 2023/24 Bet9ja Elephant Cup, a five-a-side grassroots soccer tournament.

The team defeated Omo Beta FC 4-0 in the final of the tournament held at the Ashade Ogba Palace Playing Ground, Agege community on Friday.

Kukushaw FC was rewarded with a cash prize of N500, 000 for winning the tourney while Omo Baba FC got N300,000 for coming second.

Twelve teams participated in the competition.

Speaking after the match, the Chairman Bet9ja Elephant Football Committee, Felix Ajanaku, thanked God for the success of the league.

Mr Ajanaku said that the competition had run for 26 years at the same venue and improved greatly since the first edition.

“I appreciate and thank all the teams that participated in the league from the beginning, for their sportsmanship and fair play attitude during the matches. The game went well and the players showed some level of maturity during the tournament. We also thank the supporters and the spectators for their peaceful conduct during and after the matches,” he said.

A former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Yinka Ogundimu, in his remarks said that the tournament has impacted the youth and Agege community.

According to him, many talented players have been picked from the grassroots football competition to play in higher leagues and in national teams.

A former International, Sylvester Igboun, was once a grassroots player at this playing ground in Ashade Palace, Agege. We implore the youth to take advantage of this opportunity and focus on their God-given skills and talents for a better future.

A veteran actress, Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett, said that more youths would benefit from the yearly tournament if organisations and well-meaning individuals support the initiative.

Ms Ajayi-Lycett also urged the media to give more coverage to grassroots sporting activities to showcase and discover many hidden talents across different communities.

Speaking, Oladele Alabi, who emerged Best Goalkeeper of the tournament thanked God for the success of his team, Kukushaw FC.

“Though it is not easy, God saw us through. We thank our sponsors, supporters and organisers of the game for giving us the opportunity to showcase our talents,” Mr Alabi said.

2Baba, Tiwa Savage, Small Doctor others storm Agege Stadium for AFRIMA music village

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By Benjamin Njoku

Music icon, 2Baba and sensational Afro pop diva, Tiwa Savage are billed to headline the 6th edition of the All Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, music village which holds at Agege Stadium, Lagos, on Thursday, November 21.



They will be joined on stage by the likes of music icon, 2Baba, Ghana’s dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy; South Africa’s Nasty C, Sho Madjozi and Master KG. Others are Teni the Entertainer, Ycee, Pasuma Wonder, Rudeboy, Saheed Osupa, Small Doctor, Skiibi, Niniola, Falz, DJ Spinall, Mr. P., Dj Cuppy, 9ice, Fireboy, Atawewe, Harrysong, Q.dot, Obesere, Slimcase, Mr. Reel, Mayorkun, Reminisce and DJ Neptune.

Also, for a first time AFRIMA appearance, the international Congolese music veteran, Awilo Longomba will bring his extraordinaire energy and sensual dance moves to play. Also performing is, Sauti Sol from Kenya, Rayvanny from Tanzania, Daphne from Cameroon; Anna Jone from Angola, Toofan from Togo, Aminux from Morocco, and Kanvee Adams from Liberia. It will be an evening of energetic non-stop performances from both A-list and rising artistes.

Themed ‘Wild & Wow’ the music stars drawn from the five African regions are expected to wow thousands of music lovers who will throng the event venue with their electrifying performances.


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Speaking on the upcoming event, Project Lead and Head of Media, AFRIMA, Sola Dada said: “It is no doubt this year’s AFRIMA Music Village attendees will leave with utmost fulfillment. The decision by the International Committee of AFRIMA to change venue and take the concert closer to the grassroots in Agege Stadium, Agege Lagos where die-hard and loyal music lovers are, is to avail them the opportunity to experience their favorite African stars perform live on stage. From its inception, the concert has catered to its audience creating an experience that stays with them for a long time.

The previous edition in Ghana at the 100,000-capacity Independence Square in Accra left the crowd yearning for more, and the 6th edition will surely surpass previous ones”, he added.

The AFRIMA music village will be light up with outstanding, invigorating, and high-powered musical performances.

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Lagos lawmaker, Small Doctor, hail Bet9ja Elephant Cup 2019/2020 league in Agege

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A Lagos lawmaker, Mr Yinka Ogundimu, representing Agege Constituency 02, says football remains a medium of engaging youths to achieve their full potential, thereby curbing social vices among them.

The lawmaker said this as the Bet9ja Elephant Cup 2019/2020 League in Agege, a suburb area of Lagos kicked off on Sunday at the Ashade Place, Ogba in Agege, Lagos.

Ogundimu, who is the Grand Patron of Elephant Cup, while speaking at the event, said youths involved in soccer have the opportunity to exhibit fully their God-given potential.

He said that the competition was one of the efforts in engaging the youth in the community against social vices like drug addiction and others.

Ogundimu appreciated the organisers of the Cup and the supporters of the grassroots soccer for their consistent support annually.

Also, a popular musician, Temitope Adekunle, known as “Small Doctor’’, said the soccer matches was one of the competitions that brought the youth in the community together in unity.

According to him, many youths in the community have been engaged through the soccer competition, while some have been picked for international competitions.

He, however, advised the players and their supporters to always imbibe the spirit of fair play and shun violence during the matches.

Mr Felix Ajanaku, the Chairman of Elephant Cup Football Committee, commended the organisers for their steadfastness in organising it over 20 years.

“We thank God for his grace and for the opportunity given to us to continue the match for over 20 years of its existence.

“We advise the players and their supporters to shun any form of violence during and after the matches in the community,” he said.

The opening matches was between Great Achiever FC and Pokilee FC with Pokilee defeating their opponents 2-1, while Baddy Oosa FC and Unique FC end theirs in 2-2 draw in their first match.

NAN also reports that both players and over 1,000 spectators defied the heavy rainfall on Sunday to watch the opening of Bet9ja Elephant Cup league matches.

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Elephant Club of Ogba

Small Doctor Gifts Himself An Expensive Porsche

 

Small Doctor has just bought a new Porsche Cayenne for himself.

He shared a photo of himself posing with the new gift on his social media handle and some of his fans are already pouring out congratulatory messages to him.

By Plato 

EXCLUSIVE: Omo Better Concert To Hold As Small Doctor Regains Freedom

 AgegePulse Magazine

It is no longer news that ace music act, Adekunle Temitope popularly known as Small Doctor was recently arrested by officers of the Lagos State Police Command for unlawful possession of firearms, what Agegepulse reliably gathered is that the Omo Better crooner is now a free man again.

Sources close to Small Doctor revealed that he regained his freedom from the police custody yesterday afternoon after spontaneous intervention of well meaning Nigerians who were privy to the arrest.

Meanwhile, information reaching Agegepulse has it that the earlier planned live concert of Small Doctor will be staged as planned.

According to the manager of the Agegeborn star Temitope Adekunle music and fun lovers in Agege and environs will witness a first of its kind live performances from top Nigerian and African entertainers at the forthcoming Omo Better Concert.

According to the organisers who confirmed to AgegePulse, the concert will hold on Sunday 9th December, 2018 adding that sonorous and rave making music stars such as Pasuma, Olamide, Remininse, Mayorkun, Terry G, Reekado Bank, Mr. Easi, 9nice will lit up the stage with exquisite live performances.

Others include Korede Bello, Junior Boy, Vector, Oritshefemi, and Broda Shaggy.

Although, feelers around the penalty crooner are of the opinion that the concert may be postponed till further notice in order to water down the recent ugly incident, those who should know exclusively opened up to Agegepulse that fun lovers will enjoy epoch making musical feast inside the prestigious Agege Stadium come Sunday.

Also, it was reliably gathered that security operatives would be on ground to ensure maximum security.

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Small Doctor Features With Adron Homes As They Partner Samsung To Celebrate Nigeria

…Gives 58,000 latest Samsung Galaxy Phones

As we all know, Nigeria is still in the season of celebrating her 58th anniversary and the best way to celebrate is by crafting for ourselves a convivial atmosphere that would permits enormous population of this Nation to have access to a better life; more importantly, celebrating Nigerians who have endured economic hardships and strived to stand tall despite certain challenges facing our Nation.

In respect of this, Adron Homes, which is arguably the biggest real estate brand in the country parleyed the biggest brand in mobile business Samsung, to rejoice and give bountifully back to Nigerians. These two giants are here to fill a vacuum and make incredible housing affordable and easy for Nigerians who are willing to have a life time assurance.

It is no other than Adron Independence Promo which was tagged “The Adron-Samsung 58,000 Synergy’’. A promo the company began to mark Nigeria’s 58th Independence Day. With just N200,000 down payment and balance spread within 12months for lands in Lagos, Ibadan, Ogun, Abuja, you are entitle to Samsung Galaxy J4+ Phone. With just N300,000 down payment and balance spread within 12months for lands in Lagos, Ibadan, Ogun, Abuja, you are entitle to Samsung Galaxy J6+ Phone. When pay an initial deposit of N1million for any property of N5, 000,000 and above, you are entitled to a Samsung Galaxy S9 Phone, and you can spread the balance within 12months. Apart from that, there are also amazing discount attached.

During a media briefing at Governors Hotel Apartment, Omole Phase 1, Lagos. On Monday 8, October 2018. The GMD/CEO of Adron Homes and Properties, Dr. Oba Adetola EmmanuelKing in his speech said the Adron-Samsung 58,000 Synergy is intended to further manifest the Adron philosophy of making incredible affordable.

Furthermore, he expounded further that the reason for the choice of teaming with Samsung is a necessity of a shared spirit and philosophy that naturally binds the two giants together in their respective service sectors as to provide services, better live and conducive housing for Nigeria; “Courtesy of this Promo, every Nigerian and other residents have the opportunity to own any of the trending models of Samsung phone devices by subscribing to at least a plot of land in any of the Adron Estates in Abuja, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Nasarawa state’’.

He said most people believe it takes only the rich to live in decent neighborhood but at Adron Homes, we are willing to make every Nigerian a delighted home owner.

No doubt, there is no other real estate dealers in the country that have done up to what Adron Homes have done, not necessarily about the present one, but looking at their records, it won’t be out of point to note that Adron Homes is one of the most philanthropic organization in Africa, and this cut across other sectors of the economy.

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Lagos to shut down Oba Akran Avenue Ikeja for carnival

Olamide, Lil Kesh, Small Doctor, Queen Salawa Abeni, Malaika and Tope Sax amongst others to entertain guests

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The Lagos State Government on Sunday said plans have been concluded to stage this year's edition of the Lagos Street Carnival scheduled to hold on December 3 along Oba Akran Avenue in Ikeja.The Special Adviser to the State Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Adebimpe Akinsola, in an interview with newsmen, said the venue of the carnival would be shut down but adequate preparations have been made for alternative routes to mitigate the impact of the road closure on motorists and residents.Dubbed, “Lagos Street Party’’ in its maiden edition last year, the event has grown into a carnival to mark the start of the end of the year activities, celebrate the multi-cultural nature of Lagosians and reposition the State as a formidable cultural destination.

Speaking on security arrangements already put in place, Akinsola said, "We like to assure Lagosians and visitors that efforts are in place to ensure that the venue and environs are safe and incident-free”.“We expect more visitors this year and a lot more will be coming.

 In terms of security and crowd control, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture is not working alone. We are working with the police, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Fire service, LASAMBUS and the Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA). All of them are onboard and people are not going to see Oba Akran on Monday in a dirty state,” Akinsola said.

She expressed optimism that the event will witness an overflow of people of diverse cultures from all over the State engaged in merrymaking to usher in the Yuletide season.

"That was how it was done on the Island and this year we are bringing it to the mainland and of course next year, we would be looking at another location because the aim of government is to take this carnival all around Lagos,” she added.

She reiterated that through project T.H.E.S.E which stands for Tourism, Hospitality, Entertainment and Arts and Sports to achieve Excellence, the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode is committed to repositioning

the State and ensure excellence in the true sense of the word. While urging everyone to participate and enjoy the entertaining activities lined up for the carnival, the Special Adviser said: "the carnival is not only just for adults alone, the children will have their own corner where they can have fun.”  The carnival which has a line-up of artists including Olamide, Lil Kesh, Queen Salawa Abeni, Malaika and Tope Sax amongst others will start from noon until midnight on Sunday.

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Entertainment: Small Doctor, Malaika, Olamide, Lil Kesh , others to light up Lagos Carnival

Top rated artistes like Olamide, Small Doctor, Lil Kesh, 9ce and Ycee are some of the confirmed A-list artistes billed to perform at The Lagos Street Carnival scheduled to hold on Sunday, 3rd December, 2017.

The carnival, which will kick-start the series of entertainment activities at the Centre of Excellence will be held along the stretch of Oba Akran Road, Ikeja.

The colourful carnival, held as Lagos Street Party in 2016 but now rebranded and repackaged to serve a much wider purpose, will launch the state into a series of activities lined-up to celebrate the yuletide season.

Top Fuji act, Alhaji Sule Alao Malaika and Waka Queen,  Alhaja Salawa Abeni as well as top DJs are also in the rich line-up of artists that will entertain at the carnival.

In a press release signed on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the  event will feature activities like colourful carnival processions, outdoor games, kiddies' play zone, food stalls and a star-studded musical concert.

According to the Commissioner, the carnival will attract more than a thousand revellers in colourful costumes and displays in a controled procession. "They will flag off and sustain a spectacular parade of colours, dance and showmanship to create a carnival atmosphere that Lagosians always crave at the end of the year, " he said.

Although the carnival is being managed by an independent organisation - HEAT Nigeria Limited - in partnership with the Lagos State government, Ayorinde said government had put in place adequate security measures and seamless traffic management strategy to ensure safety of the people and to make sure motorists using the designated alternative routes do not experience discomfort as a result of the planned road closures on Oba Akran road and it's environs.

The event as usual is expected to display the inherent creativity, beauty and energy of Lagosians who are widely celebrated for knowing how to work hard and to derive maximum pleasure from entertainment and leisure activities.

The rich culture, food and lifestyle of Lagos will also be experienced by visitors and tourists that are already drawn to the attractions that the Lagosians Street Carnival holds, the Commissioner stated.

When Sylvester Igbonu Hosts Pasuma, Malaika, Super Eagles Stars In Agege

Super Eagles midfielder, Sylvester Igbonu is in the news. This time, it is not about his professional football career rather a lifetime achievement for the attacking midfielder. He recently played host to top entertainers and football stars at the house warming celebration of his newly built country home in Agege, Lagos Nigeria.

Fuji stars, Pasuma, Malaika, Small Doctor alongside Super Eagles stars Ogenyi Onazi, Gbolahan Salami, Dele Alampasu, Benin Republic star, Rasak Omotoyosi, veteran goal keeper, Dosu Joseph amongst others marked attendance at the colourful event.

Prior to the house warming gig, Sly as Igbonu is fondly called, along with some other top stars played a novelty match inside the prestigious Agege stadium. The match attracted lovers of the round leather game across the country and overseas. However, it was sumptuous dining and wining when friends, families and well wishers of Igbonu converged at his new edifice to felicitate with him. The guests were treated to all sorts of tasty continental delicacies and assorted drinks as they danced to several songs from DJ stand.

Sly made his international debut in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualification game against Tanzania on 5 September 2015, replacing Moses Simon as a substitute in the 69th minute. He started his professional career football with Ebedei from 2004 to 2006 and between 2006-2010, he played for FC Midtylland that won the Championship in Denmark in 2015 before moving to FC Ufa of Russia

He celebrated his last birthday on September 8, 2016