OFFA Football CLUB

[PHOTOS] Offa FC Unveils Coaches, Players Ahead of 2025 NLO Season
....Hon Sulaiman Olatunji Laaro Omituntun Pledges Full Support

Offa Football Club, one of the contenders in the Nationwide League One (NLO), has officially unveiled its coaching crew and full squad ahead of the commencement of the 2025 NLO season.

The unveiling ceremony, held on Wednesday, April 16, at the Offa Descendants Union (ODU) Hall, attracted top football stakeholders and dignitaries from Offa, Kwara State and beyond.

The event also marked a renewed commitment to grassroots sports development in the Local Government Area, as the Executive Chairman of Offa LG, Hon. Sulaiman Olatunji Omotuntun, pledged continuous support for the team and other sporting activities in the area.

Speaking during the unveiling, Hon. Omituntun commended the club for creating a platform to empower youth and reduce social vices through sports.

He emphasized the need for unity within the team and urged the players and coaches to see themselves as one big family working towards a common goal.

“This is part of our measurable progress in youth and sports development. I urge the players, coaches, and management to remain focused and work hard to uplift the image of Offa through football,” he said.

He also appreciated the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for prioritising the renovation and modernisation of the Oloffa Stadium in the 2025 state budget, describing the move as a boost to sports infrastructure in the region.

The Chairman of Offa Football Club, Alhaji Azeez Olarenwaju Omoluabi, expressed gratitude to the Local Government leadership for its unwavering support.

He reiterated the club's readiness to make Offa proud in the forthcoming NLO season, calling on stakeholders to also support other NLO clubs and sporting disciplines within the LGA.

Alhaji Omoluabi also announced that Offa FC is planning a friendly match with the Flying Eagles in Abuja after the Egypt 2025 AFCON championship, seeking further support from the ODU and local government to actualize the plan.

During the ceremony, the club unveiled its Head Coach, Folorunsho Stephen John, and his Assistant Coach, Bola Opoola.

A total of 14 new players were presented, joining 18 retained players from the previous season, bringing the squad to 32 registered players.

Coach Folorunsho expressed his excitement about leading Offa FC, noting that the role offers him the freedom to apply his tactical knowledge and contribute meaningfully to the team’s success.

Prominent personalities present at the event included Alhaji (Chief) Lanre Sh*ttu, the Otun Akoni of Offa; Chairman of ODU (Home Branch), Alhaji Tajudeen Ibilola Bello; ODU National Vice President I, and Hon. Mustapha Sarafa, Speaker of the Offa Local Government Council.

Others in attendance were the Chairman of Offa Football Council, Alhaji Wasiu Bisi Lawal; Secretary Mr. Olaolu Oyawoye; football stakeholders such as Muideen Adebisi, Lekan Olatinwo (Chairman of Leycon FA), and Michu.

The 2025 NLO season is scheduled to kick off later this month in Ilorin, with 17 clubs, including Offa FC, set to compete for honours.

It was a test friendly match today at the Summit University stadium against the Fedpoffa Nigopa 2024 team .The match was so intense and very interesting as both side display a good football skills and talents but at the end of the day the 10man Fedpoffa team won by a lone goal. We are gradually getting there. Tomorrow by 7am at the oloffa township stadium, we file out against Laycon fa in another friendly encounter. Offa oni baje

The beautiful faces of the coaches incharge. From left Pastor Coach Steven, coach Abiola and Coach Afuye. Surely, they will deliver. May God be on their side

NLO Mandates Clubs To Complete Players' Facial Verification

The Nationwide League One (NLO) has mandated the clubs that make up the Division One and U19 Youth League to complete their players' facial verification process.

The Secretariat of the nation's third-tier league regulatory body via its media department gave reasons on the essence of exercise as the March 30th players' registration deadline draws near.

According to the NLO, clubs must complete facial verification for each player during registration to prevent duplicate registrations.

As regards players that have already been registered, the NLO explained that if a player fails verification (already registered with another club), the holding club must release the player. The NLO Admin will confirm the release and allow the verification of such a player for the new club.

The NLO stressed the importance of the release documentation and Registration Window Closure.

Releasing clubs must upload the player's release document. This document will be reviewed and verified by the NLO Admin.

After the registration window closes, clubs can not sign new players.

With the introduction of the new facial recognition technology, all clubs must register both their existing and new players.

These updates ensure a fair and transparent registration system. For assistance, clubs should contact NLO support.

Our zone draw for NLO 2024/ 25 Football Season .
The team are splinted into 2 groups a zone in Ilorin & Offa . We are in Offa zone with the following teams :
# Abray sports
# KFA
# Sunrise
# Laycon
# Araba FC
# Unicorn
# Kasam
# House of prayers

Teams in Ilorin zone
# La Planet
# DOHZ
# Gaa Akanbi
# KA'AZ
# Barrier
# SGFC
# Offa FC
Royal

In furthering preparation for the upcoming NLO 1 which is slated to begin on 12th April , 2025, the management wishes to inform all players both the old and new that the training venue have been change to the oloffa township stadium by 7am from Monday 24th March,2025. We use this opportunity to tell all old players who are still with the team to resume this week. Good and young players are also welcome. Thanks

In preparation for the upcoming NLO 1, training will commence for both the old and new players on 17th March 2025 Monday at St claires girls sch by 7am. For more information contact +2348030695929.