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Vandrezzer FC Donates Half A Million To Journalists

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5 years ago

May 28, 2020

Joel Ajayi

The strive of a compassionate, generous, kind-heart of Vandrezzer Football Club of Akwa Ibom .is continue to wax stronger day by day as the NNL club side donated a whopping sum of N500,000 to the Journalists under the aegis of Rebranded NSM as part of his effort to cushion the effect of COVID-19 that has crippled every sphere of life.

Just days ago, a 5,000 capacity township stadium in Ikot Ekpene District of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Wears A New Look Courtesy of Vandrezzer FC.

Vandrezzer FC a club that has invested so much in youth development, the peoples club, the most loved football club in the south.

These palliative kits include face masks, hand sanitizers and thermometer to members of the pen profession.

While thanking the club on behalf of the Media, NSM Chief Admin Mr. Wale Ajayi (SAJ) thanked Vandrezzer FC for the club’s hand of gesture.

According to him, why will there be NPFL without Vandrezzer FC? Ohhh my Vandrezzer, a club that has invested so much in youth development, the peoples club, and the most loved football club in the south. We love you Vandrezzer and on this day, you have added another 100 fans to your list

“Vandrezzer football club has just donated 500,000 nairas to the NSM palliatives. Alert was received a few minutes ago. Let’s go on our knees and pray for Mr. Vandrezzer.”

He, however, encouraged more of wellbeing Nigerians to join the growing number of personalities who have supported the media.

However, the NSM group has beaten the imagination of many associations in the country and beyond because of its, self-less ambition that is devoid of the malicious statement, dirty politics, and other negativities but focuses solely on the growth and well-being of the member since the inception some years ago.

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NLO’s Shola Ogunowo Earns Praise for Driving Grassroots Football and Exemplifying Integrity

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5 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Nigerian football community has lauded Mr. Shola Ogunowo, Chief Operating Officer of the Nationwide League One (NLO), for his unwavering commitment to integrity and the development of grassroots football, earning him widespread respect and admiration across the sporting landscape.

In a statement released in Abuja and signed by Okechukwu Okebugwu, Mr. Ogunowo was praised as a transformative leader who has redefined the ethics and standards of football administration at the grassroots level. According to the release, Ogunowo has emerged as a “leading figure in the fight against match-fixing, bribery, and all forms of corruption” that have plagued the lower tiers of Nigerian football for decades.

Through consistent enforcement of transparency, fairness, and accountability, Mr. Ogunowo is steering the NLO toward becoming a credible platform where talent can be discovered and nurtured based on merit, rather than manipulation or favoritism.

“In an environment where shortcuts and compromises are all too common, Shola Ogunowo has remained a pillar of integrity,” Okebugwu stated. “He is restoring credibility to grassroots football by ensuring that fair play, discipline, and professionalism are non-negotiable.”

Since taking over as COO, Ogunowo has spearheaded a number of structural reforms aimed at instilling discipline and operational excellence among participating clubs. These include stricter licensing requirements, performance audits, and compliance monitoring to ensure clubs uphold the league’s code of conduct. His administration has also emphasized youth development, with a renewed focus on coaching education and player welfare.

The result is a reinvigorated Nationwide League One that is beginning to attract renewed attention from fans, corporate sponsors, and local communities. Observers say Ogunowo’s leadership is helping reshape perceptions of grassroots football—not just as a stepping stone to the elite leagues, but as a vital foundation for the future of Nigerian football.

“His leadership is not only impacting the pitch—it’s rebuilding trust, creating real value, and setting a good standard for sports administration in Nigeria,” Okebugwu concluded.

As the NLO season progresses, many stakeholders believe that with figures like Shola Ogunowo at the helm, the future of grassroots football in Nigeria is not only secure, but promising.

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