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Evolution Cup: Dimeji Lawal Receives Award on behalf of Late Boss Rasheed Balogun

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4 years ago

March 3, 2022

The indelible mark left by the late General Manager of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC), Rasheed Balogun, has continued to attract honours for the late football administrator.
Latest in the roll call of honours for the former Julius Berger, Dolphins and Sunshine Stars bigwig,, who passed on in January, was a posthumous award, given to him by the organisers of the Evolution Cup.

The presentation of the award took place during the halftime of the Oluyole Warriors’ midweek cracker against Rangers International, played at the Lekan Salami Stadium.

While presenting the award to the acting General Manager of the club, Dimeji Lawal, coordinator of Evolution Cup, Olatoye Olawale (Sportflames), said the gesture was in appreciation of the contribution of the late Balogun, fondly called “Ekulekule”, to the round leather game in the country.

While receiving the award on behalf of his late boss, Lawal, fondly called Kabongo, who was close to tears, expressed appreciation to the organisers of the Evolution Cup for bestowing the honour on the late astute football administrator.

The acting 3SC GM, was also decorated with a medal, an honour bestowed on him by Evolution Cup in recognition of his contributions to the development of football in Nigeria.

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Olofinjana Unveiled as SuperWinleague Lottery Brand Ambassador

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3 hours ago

October 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Former Super Eagles midfielder and Chelsea Africa Chief Scouting Manager, Seyi George Olofinjana, was unveiled on Wednesday in Lagos as the brand ambassador for the new lottery brand, SuperWinleague Lottery, and its associated football project.

Speaking during the brand launch at the MTN office in Falomo, the Chief Operating Officer of DayEmpire Sports Marketing Management Company Ltd, Mr. Yemisi Ayodeji Daniel, said:“We are launching a major project today that creates opportunities for footballers, fans, and other stakeholders to fulfill their dreams.

We are therefore excited to have former Super Eagles and Stoke City midfielder, Seyi George Olofinjana, as our brand ambassador for the SuperWinleague Lottery and related projects.

This partnership with leading telecommunications company MTN and a renowned footballer underscores the significance of this project.

Their decision to partner with DAYEMPIRE SMM confirms that this initiative is anchored on integrity, promise-keeping, and the protection of our core values as an organization.

At DAYEmpire Sports SMM, we not only keep our promises, we uphold our integrity because we want to build an international brand that will stand the test of time.”

On his part, Olofinjana expressed confidence in the project, saying he was staking his hard-earned reputation on the brand because he believes every promise made will be fulfilled.

The SuperWinleague Lottery and SuperWinleague offer footballers and fans a unique experience, including chances to win fantastic prizes, trials with European clubs, and opportunities to watch the best leagues in Europe.

Winners will be rewarded daily with cash prizes, jerseys, and football boots, with the ultimate prize being a trial opportunity in Europe for the best player. Fans will also enjoy all-expense-paid trips to watch top clubs in England.

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