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FCT FA Hails EFCC, Naija Ratels on their President Cup Quarter final feat, urges teams to win the trophy
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman of Federal Capital Territory Football Association Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has congratulated the duo of EFCC Football club and Naija Ratels football both FCT based clubs for their progression to the quarter final in the ongoing President Federation FA Cup.
FCT FA Chair Alhaji Adam Mouktar in a statement through the FCT FA Media unit on Thursday in Abuja expressed satisfaction in the effort of the teams, he thereby, urged them to leave no stones unturned to ensure they win the trophies.
In the round of 16 fixtures, EFCC football team(Men’s category) defeated Wikki Tourist of Bauchi 1-0 while Naija Ratels(Women’s Category) walloped Abia Angel 4-0 to progress to the quarter final.
According to FCT FA Chairman I am elated to congratulate our teams EFCC FC and Our girls Naija Ratels football club, on their outstanding performance in the ongoing President Federation Cup where they both progress to the quarter final.
“This feat is a reflection of the attention paid to sports development over the years, that have lifted the profile of men’s and women’s football in the FCT.
“I congratulate them for the indefatigable spirit and commitment and as a football association we pledge our support morally, financially to the team.
“We want them to win the trophies, don’t relent in your effort, we want you to bring the trophies back to Abuja.” He urged the teams.
Meanwhile the EFCC Football club will slug it out with Kebbi United in Kebbi as Naija Ratels will face FC Robo of Lagos at the center of excellence in the round of 8 fixtures.
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NLO’s Shola Ogunowo Earns Praise for Driving Grassroots Football and Exemplifying Integrity
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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