Vandrezzer FC

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Vandrezzer FC
Vandrezzer FC logo.png
Full nameVandrezzer Football Club
Nickname(s)Lions of Naija
Founded2019;5 years ago (2019)
Stadium Uyo Township Stadium, Uyo
Capacity8,000
OwnerJoe Udofia
ManagerOlanrewaju Yemi
League Nigeria National League
Website Club 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]

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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 minute 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] Vandrezzer relocated to Lagos in January 2021. [7]

On March 1 Vandrezzer F.C. media announced the resignation of the head coach Rafael Everton, his assistant Jose Israel and Alberico Da Silva, have all left the club [8]

Vandrezzer FC became the first Nigerian football club with 1 million Facebook followers. [9]

Honours

2021

Stadium

Vandrezzer FC played their home matches at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. They use the Uyo Township Stadium for home games.

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.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Paul Emenike
18 GK Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Obinna Akuchie
26 GK Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Daniel Eyibio
No.Pos.NationPlayer
2CBFlag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Godwin Ekpo
15CBFlag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Owolabi Ibrahim
6CBFlag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Bassey Odiong
12RBFlag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Samuel Edoho
16RBFlag of Nigeria.svg  NGA David Edet
3LBFlag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Kingsley Akpan
22LBFlag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Oloye Felix
No.Pos.NationPlayer
21DMFlag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Abasifreke Udoh
17DMFlag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Popoola Kabiru
4DMFlag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Anas Hassan
10AMFlag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Isaac Saviour
32AMFlag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Fawaz Otun
No.Pos.NationPlayer
14 FW Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Elisha Jonah
7 FW Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Gideon Monday
8 FW Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Saheed Obisesan
38 FW Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Chukwuebuka Ogbonna
11 FW Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Olalekan Abdulsalam
19 FW Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Somtochukwu Abraham
25 FW Flag of Nigeria.svg  NGA Victor Akraa

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