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NNL: Gateway United Returns to MKO Stadium, Defeats Giant Brillars

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By Olusegun Folarin

Gateway United football club of Ogun state on Saturday, retuned to MKO International stadium, Kuto Abeokuta after twenty months with a win over Giant Brillars in match day four of Nigeria National League, NNL.

The league body had banished the Ogun state owned football team to another venue due to the poor state of the MKO stadium.

Wasiu Falolu’s late minutes strike was enough to secure three valuable points for Gateway United to mark their return to MKO Abiola Stadium, for home matches, after more than two seasons of playing outside the city in the second tier Nigeria National League.

Falolu had capitalized on a deflection at the edge of the Giant Brillars’ box  to smash in the winning goal in n the 84th minute of the keenly contested encounter.

Following a hard-fought draw against Osun United in Osogbo, Coach Samson Omiponle had before the goal, made three changes, with Damilare Babatunde, Taofeek Babatunde, and Odusina Sunkanmi joining the lineup. 

Within two minutes, Damilare Babatunde attempted a long-range shot, narrowly missing the goal. Despite controlling the game, Gateway United found goals hard to come buy. 

In a post match conference, Coach Samson Omiponle praised his team’s mental toughness for the well-deserved three points. 

Coach Omiponle in a statement by Media officer of the club, Moses Ojewumi, expressed excitement, acknowledging their dominance and focusing on future matches. 

The coach assured fans of continued dedication and vowed not to disappoint them as the  league progresses

The team will travel to face Ikorodu City in Lagos on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

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Gateway FC Acting GM Lauds Governor Abiodun

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The Acting General Manager, Gateway United Football Club of Ogun State, Mr Niyi Soleye has described the prompt release of funds by Governor Dapo Abiodun as a morale booster to the players and the technical team. 

Mr Soleye, who was speaking with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta, said the governor had continued to pay salaries of the players as and when due.

The Gateway United acting general manager noted that the objective of taking the team to the next level required the concerted contributions of stakeholders in the state.

Meanwhile, Gateway United Football Club defeated Ibom Youth FC one nil in a mid-week fixture of the Nigeria National League played at the MKO International Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta.

Oluwole Johnson scored from the spot to give the Ogun State owned football team the deserved victory against the Ibom Youth.

In a post match interview, Coach Akeem Busari of Gateway United Football Club told journalists that his players would continue to improve game by game.

Gateway United will slug it out with One Rocket FC at the training pitch of Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday in week seven fixture of the league.

Olusegun Folarin

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Something needs to be done to return Gateway United to the top – Stakeholders

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The prolonged stay of Gateway United football club of Ogun state in the Nigeria National League, NNL, has continued to be a source of concern to sports administrators and fans in the state.

Those who spoke with Radio Nigeria said there was the need for state government to convene a sports summit to address the myriads of challenges affecting the club.

Olusegun Folarin has the details.

Olusegun Folarin