Atlantic Business Football Club

Atlantic Business FC
Full nameAtlantic Business Football Club
Nickname(s)God's Own Team; ABFC
Founded2017
GroundOtunba Dipo Dina International Stadium
Capacity20,000
ChairmanHenry Obinna Ekweariri
ManagerDaniel Japhet
LeagueNigeria Nationwide League
2024-25Nigeria Nationwide League, 6th - Ebedei Centre
Websiteatlanticbusinessfc.com[1]

Atlantic Business Football Club (commonly referred to as Atlantic Business FC or ABFC) is a Nigerian amateur football club based in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun state. The club currently competes in the Nigeria Nationwide League (NLO), the 3rd tier of the Nigerian football league system.

History

The club was founded in 2017 at Igbo Efon, Lekki, Lagos state as Atlantic Football Club, making its debut in the NLO Division 2, the fourth tier of the Nigerian football league system.[2]

In 2020, it rebranded and became known as Atlantic Business Football Club. It also moved from Igbo Efon to Epe and then to Ijebu-Ode, its current home.[2]

In 2024, the club was promoted to the NLO after finishing second in NLO Division 2.

The club also competes in the Nigeria Federation Cup,[3][4] Nigeria Youth League Cup[5][6][7][8][9] and The Creative Championship (TCC).[10]

On 6 June 2025, the club transferred Chinedu Umeh to SJK for an undisclosed fee. During his time at ABFC, he scored 65 goals in 120 appearances across all competitions.[11][12][13]

Colours

The primary color for ABFC is white. Its away strip is blue, while its alternate colour is yellow.

Stadium

ABFC plays its home games at the 20,000 capacity Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state.[2]

2024-25 Season

The club participated in its maiden NLO season in 2024-25. It finished 6th in its group (Ebedei Centre), failing to qualify for the playoffs, and it placed 4th in The Creative Championship won by Real Sapphire F.C.[14] The club's U-19 team also qualified for the Nigeria Youth League Cup (NYLC) Super 8,[15] reaching the final and losing 3-2 to Kwara United U-19.[16]

Controversy

On 6 May 2025, a post-match brawl erupted between ABFC and Grassrunners FC players and officials. The league suspended Grassrunners' Jimoh Olamilekan Ibrahim (identified as the instigator) and four teammates, along with several ABFC players. Both clubs were fined ₦100,000. A friendly "Unity Match" was later held to ease tensions between both clubs and condemn hooliganism.[17]

Honours & Achievements

  • NLO Division 2
    • Runners-up (1): 2023
  • Nigeria Youth League Cup
    • Runners-up (1): 2025

Boardroom and Management

Boardroom

Name Role
Henry Obinna Ekweariri President[18]
Lucianne Ekweariri Vice President[18]
Sule Momoh General Manager[19]
Desmond Oke Oghenekome Head of Media/Production
Tunde Young Akinloye Communications Director

Management

Name Role
Daniel Japhet Head Coach
Unyime Afia Assistant Coach
Moghalu Franklin Goalkeeper Coach
Olayinka Adiro Team Manager
Cosmos Onyegbulam Team Coordinator

Transfers

S/N Player To Year
1. Chisom Okereke Nasarawa 2021[20]
2. Mustapha Abiodun IMT Belgrade 2023[21]
3. Chinedu Umeh SJK 2025[22]

Coaches

Name Tenure
Sule Momoh 2017 - 2020
Warri Charles 2020 - 2021
Olayinka Adiro 2021 - 2023[3]
Warri Charles 2023 - 2024[23]
Daniel Japhet 2024 - present[24]

References

  1. ^ https://atlanticbusinessfc.com/
  2. ^ a b c "About Us". Atlantic Business FC. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  3. ^ a b Bamisebi, Samuel (5 December 2021). "WGB Lagos FA Cup: "I Came Here To Attack," Atlantic Business Coach Adiro Yinka As Side Upsets First Bank FC". Sports247. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  4. ^ Ochicha, Lovette (27 March 2024). "Remo Stars, Beyond Limit Clash In FA Cup Semi Final, Stormers Sports Club Lock Horns With Ijebu United". Sports247. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  5. ^ "30 teams set to compete in inaugural Nigeria Youth League Cup". Punch. 15 August 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  6. ^ "Welcome aboard, ATLANTIC BUSINESS FC!". NYLC. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  7. ^ Ugwu, Romanus (15 August 2024). "Nigeria Youth League Cup to gulp N4.5b". The Sun NG. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  8. ^ Olaseinde, Lekan (17 June 2025). "NYLC: Enyimba to face Kwara United in Super 8 opener". Blueprint NG. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  9. ^ Gambari, Afolabi (18 June 2025). "Enyimba, Pillars to participate as U-19 League Cup Super 8 begins June 23". The Cable. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  10. ^ Abdulsalam, Hassan (12 October 2023). "TCC League: Breeding future stars for Nigeria". Pulse Sports. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  11. ^ Akawor, Izuchukwu (6 June 2025). "From Lagos to Europe: 19-year-old Super Eagles-eligible forward leaves Atlantic Business for Finland". Pulse Sports. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  12. ^ "Chinedu Umeh on kotiutunut Kerhoon". SJK. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  13. ^ Oguntimehin, Ayomide (8 June 2025). "Nigerian wonderkid joins Finnish club SJK after scoring 65 goals in 120 games". Soccernet. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  14. ^ "The Creative Championship League". The Creative Championship. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  15. ^ "N40m Prize Money Offered at NYLC Super 8". ThisDay. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  16. ^ Adesanya, Taiwo. "Kwara United U-19 win National Youth League Super Cup tournament". Daily Post. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  17. ^ Ogunwale, Joba (14 June 2025). "UNITY MATCH: Atlantic Business FC and Grassrunners FC make amends for NLO post-game squabble". Pulse Sports. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  18. ^ a b "ATLANTIC BUSINESS FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED". B2BHint. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  19. ^ "Ahead TCC League: Business Atlantic Manager Celebrates Victory Over Ijebu United". PM Express. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  20. ^ "NASARAWA UNITED FORWARD CHISOM OKEREKE: If not for football, I'd have been a fashion designer". The Nation. 24 July 2022. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  21. ^ Olaleye, Oluwadamilola (10 October 2022). "The Creative Championship 2022: Atlantic Business FC Abiodun Mustapha Ecstatic Over MOTM Award, Credit Teammates Surreal Performance". Sports247. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  22. ^ Abe, Olamide (7 June 2025). "Umeh joins SJK with Champions League dream". Punch. Retrieved 3 July 2025.
  23. ^ "Coach Warri looking positive to secure another three points against FC Bethel Sporting". Futebol. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
  24. ^ "Atlantic Business Continue Scoring Spree; Overwhelm VOE". The Creative Championship. Retrieved 4 July 2025.
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