Vandrezzer FC

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Vandrezzer FC
Full nameVandrezzer Football Club
Nickname(s)Lions of Naija
Founded2019; 2 years ago (2019)
StadiumAgege Stadium, Lagos
Capacity4,000
OwnerVandrezzer Group
Manager
League
WebsiteClub website

Vandrezzer Football Club is a professional football club in Lagos state, Nigeria, that competes in the Nigeria National League, the second tier of Nigerian Professional Football League.[1]

Founded in 2019, the club joined the Nigerian National League and played at Agege Stadium since (formerly at Ikot Ikpene Township Stadium) its formation. Vandrezzer FC established itself as a major force in Nigeria with the introduction of pre-match activities, live match streaming and commentary, selling of regular and premium match day and seasonal tickets, the introduction of lounges and suite in the executive box sections, implementation of top-notch sound systems in the stadium and others, as they aim to redefine the dynamics of club football in Nigeria.[2]

History[]

After four years of sponsoring the Joe Udofia Cup,[3] a grassroots football tournament played every year-end in Ibiono Ibom, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, Vandrezzer Energy Services Limited decided to set up a proper football club.

Consequently, the company purchased playing right for Vandrezzer FC in Nigeria club second-tier division, Nigeria National League (NNL) on  September 10, 2019, with the intent of advancing to the top flight – Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). On September 11, 2019, a day after the slot was bought, the club was successfully registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), as a sports business outfit under the Vandrezzer Group of Companies. The official unveiling of the club to the public, including the pioneer head coach Rafael Everton[4] [5](Brazil) and his technical crew, the backroom staff, and all registered players for the inaugural season, took place on November 24, 2019, at St. Theresa Primary School, Use Abat, Ibiono-Ibom in Akwa Ibom State. The Lions made their NNL debut on November 30, 2019, in a 1–0 away defeat to J. Atete FC of Ughelli, Delta State. The first league goal was scored by Ekerete Udom in the 65th minutes of the 2–0 home win against Bayelsa United.

In 2019, the leadership of Vandrezzer FC announced their plan to construct a 5,000 capacity stadium in Ibiono, a local government in Akwa-Ibom state.[6] In January 2021, Vandrezzer relocated to Lagos.

On March 1st Vandrezzer F.C. media announced the resignation of the head coach Rafael Everton, his assistant Jose Isreal and Alberico Da Silva, have all left the club[7]

Stadium[]

Vandrezzer F.C. play their home matches at the Agege Stadium (Soccer Temple), Lagos for the NNL 2021 season

Squad[]

As of December 9, 2021

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
31 GK Nigeria NGA Paul Emenike
33 GK Nigeria NGA Obinna Akuchie
27 GK Nigeria NGA Daniel Eyibio
No. Pos. Nation Player
2 CB Nigeria NGA Godwin Ekpo
6 CB Nigeria NGA Owolabi Ibrahim
13 CB Nigeria NGA Bassey Odiong
12 RB Nigeria NGA Samuel Edoho
24 RB Nigeria NGA David Edet
21 LB Nigeria NGA David Mark
3 LB Nigeria NGA Kingsley Akpan
22 LB Nigeria NGA Oloye Felix
No. Pos. Nation Player
16 DM Nigeria NGA Abasifreke Effiong
4 DM Nigeria NGA Popoola Kabiru
37 DM Nigeria NGA Anas Hassan
10 AM Nigeria NGA Isaac Saviour
32 AM Nigeria NGA Fawaz Otun
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 FW Nigeria NGA Elisha Jonah
7 FW Nigeria NGA Gideon Monday
26 FW Nigeria NGA Saheed Obisesan
38 FW Nigeria NGA Chukwuebuka Ogbonna
28 FW Nigeria NGA Olalekan Abdulsalam
25 FW Nigeria NGA Victor Akraa
9 FW Nigeria NGA Kolawole Daniel

References[]

  1. ^ "Nigeria Champions". Rsssf.com.
  2. ^ "Ikot Ekpene Club Drums Maximum Support For Vandrezzer FC". Complete Sports. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Enyeama to grace Udofia Unity Cup opening ceremony". The Punch. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Brazilian Everton returns with Vandrezzer FC". The Nations. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  5. ^ "Rafael Everton extend his stay at Vandrezzer FC". Soccerhub. 2020-09-21. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
  6. ^ "Vandrezzer FC to construct 5,000 capacity stadium". The Sun (Nigeria). Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  7. ^ editor (2021-03-01). "Brazilian Everton Resigns from Vandrezzer FC Job". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-03-05.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)

External links[]

Official Website

Vandrezzer FC quits NNL.

Nigeria National League outfit Vandrezzer FC have announced its decision to quit the Nigeria National League in the grounds of irregularities on the part of the league Management Company.

The move is not unconnected with the recent issues surrounding the decision to award Osun United maximum points despite evidence of misconduct by fans.

Also, the decision to fine Vandrezzer FC the sum of 100,000 naira after the team failed to honour the NNL clash in Omoku despite refusal on the part of Go Round FC not to allow Vandrezzer FC media officials entry into the stadium.

Official Website

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