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NPFL/LaLiga U15 tournament: I’ll buy land with my N100k – Plateau Utd’s Sumfat Julius

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Remo Stars academy boys Beyond Limits were last weekend crowned champions of the 2023 NPFL and LaLiga U-15 Promises. Beyond Limits defeated Plateau United’s Mees Palace1-0 to make it back-to-back wins in the NPFLU-15 competition at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun state.

LaLiga Ambassador in Nigeria, Mutiu Adepoju said the tournament was a huge success as the youthful teams were worthy ambassadors of their various clubs.

“We had 16 teams that started but it was Remo Stars and Plateau United that got to the final.”

He observed that the standard of the tournament which was sponsored by MTN Nigeria was awesome and the final was top-notch. He said there was not much that differentiated the two teams. “The two teams played good football and the lucky side won”.

The former Super Eagles star insisted, “it could have been anybody’s game. It’s just that the Remo boys used the opportunity they had.”

He couldn’t hold back his joy as a LaLiga Ambassador. “For La Liga, this means a lot. LaLiga is passionate about developing the game from the grassroots. This is one of the ways LaLiga can contribute to Nigeria football and that is what we are doing.

“We saw good players emerge, there is one from Remo Stars who scored 10 goals in this edition. It’s improving, we are having more goals and new stars are emerging.”

Proprietor of Remo Stars Kunle Soname was all smiles after the match which was decided by a lone goal scored by 10-goal hero, Opeyemi Yusuf in the second half of the exciting encounter.

“It means a lot to us at Remo Stars, first it shows that what we are doing is good, at least we are on the right track. We are very proud of our achievements. Emerging the best among the best U15 teams in the country back-to-back is worthy of emulation.”

Soname was not flattered by the stylish manner the two teams performed in the final as he considered the standard of this year’s championship was not higher than last year’s.

“It is the same. To be honest, I think the standard is the same. But I also think that the crop of players sent by clubs were fairly younger than the ones we had last year. And that has been coming down year by year.”

He disclosed that the secret behind Remo Stars’ success was their academy which sees the players graduate from one stage to the next.

“Majority of these players that featured today came in as U13s and some of them who featured last year are eligible because they are still in the age bracket. The team has just been together. They all played in U13 and U15. They have just been together”

The tournament climaxed with an award ceremony in which the major sponsor, MTN Nigeria showered the outstanding players with N100,000 each.

Opeyemi Yusuf won the Golden boot and a plaque as the highest goal scorer with 10 goals. He was generous as he said he would share his cash with his teammates. Abubakar Sadiq from El Kanemi Warriors(most articulate) , Moses Chuwang of Plateau United(best goalkeeper), Sumfat Julius from Plateau United, who scored the goal of the tournament sent everyone in the packed hall chuckling with laughter when he said he would buy a piece of land in Jos with his N100k MTN largess. Umar Bala of Plateau United also won the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.

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One Match Remains. One Champion Will Rise. Make Every Moment Count With The Easywin World Cup Festival

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After 104 matches featuring 48 nations across three host countries, the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its defining weekend. Spain and Argentina will contest the World Cup Final, while France and England compete for third place. For football fans, this is the tournament’s biggest stage, and for eligible Easywin users, the final opportunity to enjoy the Easywin World Cup Festival and its available promotional offers.

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Why Is The World Cup Final So Significant?

The FIFA World Cup Final represents the pinnacle of international football. Spain arrived after showcasing disciplined defending, intelligent possession play and tactical consistency throughout the tournament. Argentina, the defending champions, seek to retain football’s most prestigious trophy under Lionel Scaloni, with Lionel Messi continuing to inspire the team through leadership and experience. The match also symbolizes a clash between generations, as Spain’s emerging stars attempt to begin a new era while Argentina aims to cement one of the greatest World Cup legacies in modern football.

What Could Decide the Final?

World Cup finals are often determined by the smallest details. Tactical discipline, defensive organization, substitutions, set pieces and moments of individual brilliance frequently separate champions from runners-up. Will Spain’s control of possession dictate the rhythm of the game? Can Argentina’s experience in high-pressure moments make the difference once again?

These are the questions supporters around the world will be debating until the final whistle.

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The Easywin World Cup Festival keeps the excitement alive. Whether you’re making your final match prediction, climbing the weekly leaderboard, or hoping your champion pick comes through, there’s still plenty to play for. Every prediction could move you closer to exciting rewards, making the World Cup final even more thrilling from the first whistle to the last.

 

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WAFCON 2026: Oshoala Wants Bigger Crowds, Charges CAF on Awareness as Super Falcons Chase Record 11th African Title in Morocco

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Six-time African Women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala has expressed her desire to see larger crowds at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), saying stronger fan support will reflect the continued growth of women’s football across Africa.

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The Super Falcons forward, who has featured in multiple WAFCON tournaments, believes this year’s championship in Morocco should demonstrate significant progress both on and off the pitch as Nigeria targets a record-extending 11th continental title.

Speaking during a CAF Media Stars Spotlight session, Oshoala described the tournament as a competition worth fighting for despite Nigeria’s long-standing dominance in African women’s football.

“I am looking forward to Nigeria winning it again. It’s something to always fight for, but I feel like each edition there has to be a form of improvement on and off the pitch,” Oshoala said.

“I really want to see more fans out there. It has to be better than the previous editions. More promotion of this tournament will help spread awareness about African women’s football.”

The 31-year-old is among the early arrivals at Nigeria’s training camp in Casablanca, where head coach Justine Madugu’s squad is preparing for the tournament, scheduled to run from July 25 to August 16 in Morocco.

Oshoala, who lifted the WAFCON trophy with Nigeria in 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2024, also reflected on her international career, highlighting how her experiences in Europe and North America have shaped her development.

“It’s been an amazing journey for me personally, having experienced all of this and played on different continents. It’s been pretty impressive, but there is always room for improvement,” she added.

The Super Falcons have been drawn in Group C alongside Malawi, Zambia and Egypt, and will begin their campaign against tournament debutants Malawi in Rabat on July 28.

In addition to competing for continental glory, Nigeria will also be aiming to secure qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil.

The four semi-finalists will qualify automatically, while the best-performing quarter-finalist will advance to the inter-confederation play-offs.

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