Nigerian singer Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known as D’banj, has entered the football scene with the launch of his football club, Koko FC, just days after his former collaborator unveiled Supremos FC.
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Koko FC is preparing to compete for the N50 million prize.
“Welcome one of the clubs fighting for the Lagos Liga crown! Koko FC by the legendary superstar, the first of its kind in this clime, D’Banj—The Koko Master! @iambangalee.
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“With D’banj’s pedigree and commitment to excellence, as already expressed in music and business, his entry into football via Lagos Liga is one other teams should pay attention to,” Lagos Liga confirmed Koko FC’s participation on Instagram, Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
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D’banj, wasting no time, has already called for talented players. He urged aspiring footballers to post 1-minute clips of their football skills on The Cream platform. The most popular videos will lead to physical tryouts, where the best players will make the team.
“Upload a 1-minute video of your skills on the pitch… The top-voted players each week will be picked, and we’ll meet up on the pitch for a physical game to select the team!” D’banj posted on X.
The birth of Koko FC has already created a buzz in the Nigerian football community, marking D’banj’s entry into the sports world.
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This announcement follows closely behind Don Jazzy’s introduction of Supremos FC, which is also gearing up to compete in the Lagos Liga.
With both music moguls now involved in football, the spotlight is on the anticipated matches. The Lagos Liga, one of the largest private football leagues in Africa, is set to kick off in December, offering non-professional and former players the chance to participate in 7-a-side games for substantial rewards—N8.33 million per match.
As the countdown begins, the competition is heating up, and the rivalry between Koko FC and Supremos FC is expected to electrify the football scene. Fans are eager to see how these two clubs, backed by music legends, will perform on the pitch
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