Otabor Joins Bolton Wanderers On Loan

Otabor Joins Bolton Wanderers On Loan

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 31 January 2017

Bolton Wanderers have announced the signing of winger Viv Solomon-Otabor on loan until the end of the season.

According to club's official website, the 21-year-old spent the formative years of his career at Hampton & Richmond Borough and Crystal Palace prior to earning a scholarship with Birmingham City in 2012.


During his time as a youngster at St. Andrew’s, he also enjoyed a brief loan spell with non-league outfit Oxford City.

Ighalo Completes Deal To Chinese Club, Yatai

Ighalo Completes Deal To Chinese Club, Yatai

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Nigeria International, Jude Odion Ighalo has agreed a permanent move to Chinese Super League (CSL) club, Changchun Yatai for £20m.

Ighalo, 27 scored 39 goals in 100 appearances during his two-and-a-half years with the Hornets.

Footyalert understands that the  Super Eagles goal poacher signed a 4 years deal at  Changchun Yatai with an option of a year.

Osun Utd moves to Ode Omu for Pre-Season camping

Osun Utd moves to Ode Omu for Pre-Season camping

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Players and officials of Osun United Football Club have arrived National Youth Development Centre, Ode Omu for intensive pre-season and screening exercise ahead of the 2016/2017 Nigeria National League season.

A statement from the club Media Manager, Tunde Shamsudeen, stated that the camping is to enable for proper blending of the new and old players for Coach Duke Udi to have a formidable team ahead of the new NNL season.

The former Anambra United Media Officer, stressed that the Omoluabi Giants will use the time in camp to improve on the team game, and for the players to receive technical and functional training for basic skills, along with position play.

NPFL Week 5 Full Time Scores

NPFL Week 5 Full Time Scores

By Footyalert → Sunday, 29 January 2017

ABS FC 2-0 Shooting Stars
Enyimba FC 2-1 Nasarawa United
Enugu Rangers 1-1 Niger Tornadoes
Gombe United 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 2-1 Abia Warriors
Remo Stars 2-0 Elkanemi Warriors
Wikki Tourists 3-1 FC Ifeanyi Ubah
Rivers United 0-0 Lobi Stars
MFM FC 1-0 Kano Pillars
Katsina United 1-1 Akwa United

Must See, MFM Vs Kano Pillars

Must See, MFM Vs Kano Pillars

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#NPFLLive

When Kano Pillars had a feel of the Agege stadium turf on Saturday, the fans were obviously scared of one man.

In 2016 Plateau United goalkeeper, Danladi Isa left the Agege Stadium with the maximum points. In that match he stopped a penalty and made some unbelievable saves. Now he has moved to Kano Pillars and he would be between the sticks when  MFM FC battle Kano Pillars today,4pm at the Soccer Temple Agege stadium. Isa save two spot kicks on Wednesday against Sunshine Stars.

The match will be on TV and if you'd love to be at the stadium 👉 the gate fee is N1000 for VIP and N200 for regular.

Done Deal! Aron Samuel Joins CSKA Moscow

Done Deal! Aron Samuel Joins CSKA Moscow

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Nigeria International, Aron Samuel has signed for Russian Champions, CSKA Moscow.

The former Shooting Stars forward has left Chinese Super League (CSL) outfit, Guanghzou R&F as he has signed a four and half years contract with the Russian club.

His manager, Atta Aneke broke the news on his Instagram page, he stated that Aron Samuel has signed a permanent deal with CSKA Moscow.

“Finally it's a done deal!!! Aaron Samuel has signed a 4,5 year contract with CSKA Moscow joining them from Guangzhou RF in China. Fantastic day for all of us,”

Click Now To Order Authentic MFM FC Replica Jersey

Click Now To Order Authentic MFM FC Replica Jersey

By Footyalert → Saturday, 28 January 2017

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, MFM FC have released details of how the fans can buy the club's replica jerseys.

The jersey is sold at N2,500 (two thousand five hundred) each.

Available options;

* MFM FC Secretariat, RM 5, MFM Blue Roof, Yaba, Lagos.


*Agege Stadium, shop 5 & 6, Agege Stadium

*Call 07081035192

*Online sales will start soon.

NPFL match day five preview: Rivers United versus Lobi Stars

NPFL match day five preview: Rivers United versus Lobi Stars

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Rivers United have enjoyed their best ever start to a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season this term after amassing eight points from a possible 12 from their first four games of the campaign. 

On Sunday, the Pride of Rivers will look to continue with the good habit of amassing maximum points at home when they face Lobi Stars at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt. 

United go into the game full of confidence after picking up a point against FC Ifeanyiubah in Nnewi in midweek.

Stanley Eguma, the Rivers United technical manager faces a selection dilemma on Sunday after he made wholesale changes in his squad for the draw against FCIU. 

NFF's Vice President, Akinwunmi: Lagos Will Do More For Female Football

NFF's Vice President, Akinwunmi: Lagos Will Do More For Female Football

By Footyalert → Thursday, 26 January 2017

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) 1st vice president, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi who doubles as the chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has revealed that Lagos will do more for female football.

The LSFA launched the 2017 edition of Ekofootball Women Championship, tagged, LAGOS FOR HER Season 2 which is aimed at empowering and developing the girl child through the platform of football commenced with a seminar focussed at Cultivating Confidence, Self Respect and Assertiveness.

Focus on Pillars game, Ilechukwu tells players

Focus on Pillars game, Ilechukwu tells players

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Head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club, Ilechukwu Fidelis has told his players to put the draw at Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan behind and focus on next league match against Kano Pillars.

Ilechukwu and his wards picked their first away point of the season on Wednesday against Shooting Stars with a 1-1 draw courtesy of a 42nd minute strike from skillful left winger, Sikiru Olatunbosun while the hosts got their equaliser from the spot through Abayomi Adebayo in the 93rd minute of the Southwest Derby.

The MFM FC coach, who appreciated his players for their resilient performance gave the charge on Thursday morning before his team's departure from Ibadan.

Watford Accept Cool Chinese Cash For Ighalo?

Watford Accept Cool Chinese Cash For Ighalo?

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 25 January 2017

English Premier League (EPL) club, Watford FC may have received a 44 million euros offer from Chinese Super League club, Shanghai Shenhua as the Nigeria international, Odion Ighalo nears his exit from the Hornets.

Ighalo, 27 who is also on the radar of West Bromwich Albion is currently on a deal with Watford until June 2021.

Obinwa Joins Columbus Crew SC

Obinwa Joins Columbus Crew SC

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Major League Soccer (MLS) club, Columbus Crew SC on Wednesday announced the signing of Nigerian youngster, Abuchi Obinwa.

The 20 years old midfielder joins the MLS outfit from German side, Hannover 96 in the Under-19 Bundesliga North/Northeast.

Prior to joining Hannover 96, Obinwa spent time with the Chicago Magic PSG, an affiliate club of French side Paris St. Germain. In 2013, he was invited to Paris to train with the Paris Saint-Germain youth academy. That same year, Obinwa traveled with the adidas International Training Program for a friendly match against the Real Madrid youth academy. He was named the 2013 U.S. Soccer Development Academy’s U-15/16 Central Conference Player of the Year.

NPFL Week 4 Full Time Scores

NPFL Week 4 Full Time Scores

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Abia Warriors 0-0 Enyimba

Gombe United 0-0 Plateau United

Shooting Stars 1-1 MFM FC

Akwa United 0-0 Enugu Rangers

Ifeanyi Ubah 0-0 Rivers United

El Kanemi Warriors 1-0 Katsina United

Sunshine Stars 1-0 Kano Pillars

Niger Tornadoes 2-0 Wikki Tourists

Lobi Stars 3-0 ABS FC

Nasarawa United 3-1 Remo Stars

Photo credit: @LMCNPFL

Liverpool Tops List Of Interested Clubs Ready To Sign Nigerian Star

Liverpool Tops List Of Interested Clubs Ready To Sign Nigerian Star

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Henry Onyekuru has continued to pull interest from top European clubs with Liverpool top on the list.

The youngster has scored 10 goals in 22 matches this term for Belgian top-flight club, AS Eupen.

According to The Sun, Liverpool are the latest club to show strong interest in securing the services of Onyekuru who hinted in 2016 his wish to play for English Premier League (EPL) club, Arsenal.

Supreme Court FC kick-start screening

Supreme Court FC kick-start screening

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With new football season yet to kick-off at the second and third tier of Nigeria soccer leagues, one of the club sides, Supreme Court Football Club of Abuja have began pre-season proceedings with screening of Players inside Old Parade Ground located within the Nation’s capital.

The screening exercise which has already begun will last throughout the week as the team owned by the country’s Apex Court seeks to rejuvenate for greater challenges ahead after an unimposing outing last term.

MATCH PREVIEW: 3SC, MFM FC set to settle scores in Southwest Derby

MATCH PREVIEW: 3SC, MFM FC set to settle scores in Southwest Derby

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The Adamsingba Stadium will once again come alive this afternoon as Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan host Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter tagged the "Southwest Derby".

After their emphatic 4-0 win over Lobi Stars on Sunday, MFM FC moved to 4th position on the NPFL log with six points from a possible nine, while the hosts who lost 2-1 to Kano Pillars over the weekend occupies 12th spot with three points from same number of matches.

The Oluyole Warriors beat MFM FC twice last season in the Southwest Derby with a 3-0 and 1-0 victories respectively.

MFM FC's boss, Fidelis Ilechukwu and his troops are going into this game seeking for their first victory against the Ibadan-based team, who are on a winless streak of two matches.

Chelsea Youngster, Fikayo Tomori Joins Brighton & Hove Albion

Chelsea Youngster, Fikayo Tomori Joins Brighton & Hove Albion

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Chelsea FC defender, Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola Tomori has joined Brighton & Hove Albion on loan till the end of the season.

Born in Canada, Tomori, 19 has played for England at Under-20 level and made his debut at Chelsea on the final day of last season against Premier League champions Leicester City.

The Seagulls' manager, Chris Hughton told the club's official website that Tomori will provide additional cover.

#ThatPredictor : The Octopus Predicts MFM FC Matches

#ThatPredictor : The Octopus Predicts MFM FC Matches

By Footyalert → Monday, 23 January 2017

A fan who is so blessed predicting the out come of matches correctly wrote the final scores of all MFM FC home matches in the NPFL 2016/2017 season and it looks like he's on track.

The fan who asked not to be mentioned predicted 3-0 home win for MFM FC and the Olukoya Boys defeated Niger Tornadoes 3-0 and Lobi Stars 4-0.

Check below for his full season predictions:

Odey: My first career hat-trick the beginning of new dawn

Odey: My first career hat-trick the beginning of new dawn

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Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club teenage striker, Stephen Odey has described his first career hat-trick in the 2016/17 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) the beginning of greater heights.

The 19-year-old goal poacher who was absolutely magical in his side's 4-0 bashing of Lobi Stars FC netted his first career treble and became the first player to bag three goals in the ongoing Nigerian top division on Sunday at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium.

MFM FC Inflicts Total Humiliation On Lobi Stars

MFM FC Inflicts Total Humiliation On Lobi Stars

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A fierce display from Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club saw coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and his wards dispatch visiting Lobi Stars 4-0 on Sunday on Matchday 3 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played at the Agege Stadium.

A hat-trick from Stephen Odey and a thunderous shot from Tchato Giscard capped an interesting Matchday 3 for the Lagos-based outfit.

Ilechukwu made five changes to the side that suffered 4-0 defeat on Matchday 2 at FC Ifeanyiubah with Agbane Candy dropped to the bench.

First Win: Remo Stars 1-0 Abia Warriors

First Win: Remo Stars 1-0 Abia Warriors

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Victor Mbaoma's penalty kick was enough to give Remo Stars it's awaited first win of the season against Abia Warriors in the Match Day three of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL.

The goal came in the 90th minute when Abia Warriors defender handled the ball in the box while trying to stop the Sky Blue Stars from getting a goal.

It was an entertaining 90minutes at the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu as both sides thrilled the fans.

The game started on a high as Remo Stars had chances of getting a goal ahead of the visitors in the early minutes of the game.

Victor Mbaoma and Umar Martaba had chances to score for the Sky Blue Stars but Abia Warriors' Agbor Ekoi denied the lads on different occasions.

NPFL Week Three Full Time Scores

NPFL Week Three Full Time Scores

By Footyalert → Sunday, 22 January 2017

ABS FC 1-0 FC Ifeanyi Ubah
Rivers United 1-0 Niger Tornadoes
Enyimba FC 2-0 Gombe United
Kano Pillars 2-1 Shooting Stars
Enugu Rangers 1-0 Elkanemi Warriors
Kastina United 1-0 Nasarawa United
Plateau United 3-1 Sunshine Stars
Wikki Tourists 1-0 Akwa United
MFM FC 4-0 Lobi Stars
Remo Stars 1-0 Abia Warriors

We did not play to the gallery against Rivers United - Maikaba

We did not play to the gallery against Rivers United - Maikaba

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Akwa United head coach, Abdul Maikaba has refused to be drawn on the popular-held belief that his vast knowledge of the inner-workings of Wikki Tourists will give his current employers the advantage ahead of Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi.

Maikaba coached Wikki with distinction, leading the Bauchi club to a third place finish in last season’s NPFL campaign.

Chinese Move Snubbed, West Brom In Talks For Ighalo

Chinese Move Snubbed, West Brom In Talks For Ighalo

By Footyalert → Saturday, 21 January 2017

English Premier League club, West Bromwich Albion are closing in on signing Odion Ighalo.

Interest from China for Nigeria Int'l, Odion Ighalo may have been snubbed as UK sources have revealed that West Bromwich Albion have open talks with Watford to sign the Super Eagles striker.

NMJ Launches New Hashtag For 2016/2017 NPFL Season

NMJ Launches New Hashtag For 2016/2017 NPFL Season

By Footyalert → Friday, 20 January 2017

In a bid to add colour and glamour to the Nigeria Professional Football (NPFL), the New Media Journalists (NMJ) put together a spectacular idea that gave birth to the viral #NPFLLive hashtag.

The #NPFLLive was number four on the top 10 Nigerian Trend table on Wednesday during and after the NPFL matchday two games.

2,913,999 people saw the #NPFLLive since its 1st mention until it became a trending topic.

483 users and 776 tweets (558 RTs) in 2 days made #NPFLLive a trending topic in Nigeria.

FIFA appoints NFF President, Pinnick into Organising Committee for Competitions

FIFA appoints NFF President, Pinnick into Organising Committee for Competitions

By Footyalert → Thursday, 19 January 2017

World football –ruling body, FIFA, has named the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, into one of its most important committees – the Organising Committee for Competitions.

Hitherto, the world body had different committees for organization of its several competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup, FIFA U20 World Cup, FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, FIFA U17 World Cup, FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Pinnick was a member of the Organising Committee for the FIFA U20 World Cup.

However, at its 66th Congress in Mexico City on 12th – 13th May 2016, and in accordance with the revised FIFA Statutes that came into force on 27th April 2016, the model of the standing committees was reviewed, cutting the number from 26 to 9.

Ilechukwu's Decisions Spell Doom In MFM's Heavy Defeat To FC Ifeanyi Ubah

Ilechukwu's Decisions Spell Doom In MFM's Heavy Defeat To FC Ifeanyi Ubah

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Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has taken full responsibility for his wards' 4-0 defeat to FC Ifeanyiubah in Matchday 2 fixture of the 2016/17 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played in Nnewi on Wednesday, January 18. 

The Lagos-based team gaffer who was obviously unhappy with how events unfolded in the encounter that saw two of his key players sustaining Injuries in the first half of the exchange, has accepted the blame for the loss as he focused on the next league match.

Ilechukwu said: " For yesterday's game, I have to take the blame because I introduced new players to the starting line-up who didn't start against Niger Tornadoes and that was the problem.

How To Sign Up Your Team To #NeymarJrsFive 5 Vs 5 And Play In Brazil

How To Sign Up Your Team To #NeymarJrsFive 5 Vs 5 And Play In Brazil

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If you have played football in the streets then you should know "monkey post".

The #NeymarJrsFive is now in Nigeria and the Nigerian champion will enjoy an all expense paid trip to the World Championship in Brazil. The tournament is a signature project of FC Barcelona's Brazilian star, Neymar da Silva Santos Junior.

The 2017 edition in Nigeria will be played in a format with group stages and afterwards a knockout system. The Championship, partnered by energy drink giants, Red Bull, Snickers and Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, ABS FC is open to teams of five(5) to seven(7) players aged 16-25".
Two substitution are to be made by teams as there's no gender limitations, meaning both male and female players can make up a team.

NPFL week2 Full Time Scores #NPFLLive

NPFL week2 Full Time Scores #NPFLLive

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 18 January 2017

Sunshine Stars 1-0 Shooting Stars
Nasarawa United 1-1 Enugu Rangers
Gombe United 2-1 Remo Stars
Niger Tornadoes 1-1 ABS FC
Akwa United 1-1 Rivers United
Plateau United 3-1 Enyimba FC
Lobi Stars 1-0 Kano Pillars
FC Ifeanyi Ubah 4-0 MFM FC
Abia Warriors 2-0 Katsina United

Thursday 19th January, 2017
Elkanemi Warriors Vs Wikki Tourists

LMC Ready To Bite More, Fines Rangers, Lobi, Tornadoes

LMC Ready To Bite More, Fines Rangers, Lobi, Tornadoes

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Rangers International, Lobi Stars and Niger Tornadoes have been issued summary jurisdiction notices by the League Management Company (LMC) for various breaches they committed in the course of Match Day 1 of the Nigeria Football Professional League (NPFL) 2016/17 season concluded over the weekend.

It was Rangers that got cited for more serious breaches which include Rules B13.52, B13.18 and C1.1 which attracted a cumulative fine of N2.750milliom.


In the first charge for breach of Rule B13.52, the league champions were accused of not ensuring restriction of access to unauthorized persons to all restricted areas in the course of their fixture against Abia Warriors.

MATCH PREVIEW : FC Ifeanyiubah V MFM FC

MATCH PREVIEW : FC Ifeanyiubah V MFM FC

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Federation Cup champions, FC Ifeanyiubah will host Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club in one of Matchday Two encounters of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season billed to be decided this midweek in Nnewi.

The contest between the Anambra Warriors and the Olukoya Boys will go down at the FC Ifeanyiubah International Stadium, today Wednesday, January 18.

Pyagbara, Afeez keen to topple Rivers United

Pyagbara, Afeez keen to topple Rivers United

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When players of Rivers United FC line up against Akwa United on Wednesday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game, they will very likely do so against several former players of the football club. 

Aremu Afeez and Ofem Inah were both integral members of the Port Harcourt club that finished second in last season’s NPFL while striker, Christian Pyagbara was formerly on the books of Sharks FC, a side that was merged with Dolphins to form Rivers United on February 19, 2016. 

The three players are now members of Akwa United FC. 

Emotional Omolayo Won't Celebrate Goal Against Tornadoes

Emotional Omolayo Won't Celebrate Goal Against Tornadoes

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Former Niger Tornadoes of Minna defender, Ibrahim Omolayo, has said it will be an emotional home coming when he face his former employer on Wednesday in a Match two Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter. 

Omolayo said if he is lucky enough to score against the Ikon Allah on Wednesday, he will not jubilate even as he target a win at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja. 

"It is an emotional home coming, i have a lot of friends here in Lokoja. 

"One thing for sure is that I am now an ABSFC player and I must give my best if I am listed in the first eleven tomorrow. 

Factions At Heartland FC Embraces Peace

Factions At Heartland FC Embraces Peace

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Chairman of Heartland FC of Owerri (pictured here in a red face-cap),Good faith Chibuzo Etuemena today at the Ikemba Ojukwu Centre in Owerri, brought an end to the factionalization crises in Heartland by joining the two teams together and declaring a 'One Heartland FC Family' in line with the directive of the Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rocha's Okorocha.

The meeting was attended by most of the key actors from the management and technical crew of both factions including Oscar Keke the chief operating officer of the faction headed by Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Hon. Ugonna Ozuruigbo.

NNL vice chairman, Magaji, dies at 52

NNL vice chairman, Magaji, dies at 52

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The Independent Vice Chairman of the Nigeria National League, Hon. Abdulkadir Magaji, is dead.

Magaji, also Chairman of the Kaduna State Football Association, gave up the ghost in a Lagos hospital on Tuesday morning at the age of 52, after a battle with cancer.

He attended the 72^nd General Assembly of Nigeria Football Federation that took place at the Best Western Hotel, Lagos on 18^th December 2016, where the new board of the NNL was inaugurated.

A graduate of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Magaji was a two –time Member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, and was also a two –time Special Adviser to the Kaduna State Governor on sports.

He played a key role in Kaduna hosting several matches of the various National Teams in the past few years, including the Super Eagles’ home games against Chad and Egypt in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying race.

Olatunbosun: We will not lose in Nnewi

Olatunbosun: We will not lose in Nnewi

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Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club left winger, Sikiru Olatunbosun has stated that his team will not taste defeat in Nnewi this Wednesday against FC Ifeanyiubah.

The Olukoya Boys who began their campaign in the 2016/17 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season on Sunday with an overwhelming 3-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium will be guests to the Anambra Warriors this midweek on Matchday 2 clash at the FC Ifeanyiubah International Stadium.

Anaezemba, Wassa eager for improvements

Anaezemba, Wassa eager for improvements

By Footyalert → Monday, 16 January 2017

Rivers United duo, Nzube Anaezemba and Gabriel Wassa have both insisted that the ‘Pride of Rivers’ can improve despite winning their opening Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) contest at home to El Kanemi Warriors on Sunday. 

Guy Kuemian and Emeka Ogbugh struck either side of half time to render Bello Kofarmata’s strike academic as the Port Harcourt club began their league campaign on a positive note. 

Despite claiming maximum points, Anaezemba and Wassa both reached a consensus that improvements are still required for the team to reach its full potential. 

Rivers United Defeat Elkanemi Warriors In Port Harcourt

Rivers United Defeat Elkanemi Warriors In Port Harcourt

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Goals either side from half time from Guy Kuemian and Emeka Ogbugh proved decisive as Rivers United beat El Kanemi Warriors 2-1 in their opening game of the 2016/17 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. 

Bello Kofamata struck for the visitors in the final minute of the game but it proved to be merely academic as the ‘Pride of Rivers’ overcame a late-fight back to hold on for a deserved win.

 

The win at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt on Sunday saw United continue their tradition of winning their opening game of every NPFL season they have competed in. 

MFM FC crack Niger Tornadoes At The Agege Soccer Temple

MFM FC crack Niger Tornadoes At The Agege Soccer Temple

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Three first half goals from Olatunbosun Sikiru, Odey Stephen and Adekunle Adegboyega was enough for Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football  to record it's first home win of the season against  Niger Tornadoes in Match Day 1 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL)  decided at the Soccer Temple, Agege Township Stadium.

The Lagos-based team thrilled their fans with sumptuous display of their tiki-taka brand of football as they recorded the biggest win of the Match Day 1 of the 2016/17 NPFL season.

MFM FC fans were thrown into jubilation mood after 25 minutes of play with Sikiru Olatunbosun netting the first goal of the entertaining encounter off a brilliant assist from Stanley Okorom.

Ugbade Not Disappointed Despite Remo Stars' Home Loss

Ugbade Not Disappointed Despite Remo Stars' Home Loss

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Plateau United dented the hopes of Remo Stars Football Club with a 2-1 win over the Sky Blue Stars in their debut match in the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL at the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu.

The Sky Blue Stars started on a high and took possession of the game in the first half but couldn't convert the chances created.

Plateau United drew the first blood in the 26th minute after John Kim slotted in a chance from a square play.

NPFL Week One Full Time Scores

NPFL Week One Full Time Scores

By Footyalert → Sunday, 15 January 2017

Shooting Stars 2-0 Lobi Stars
ABS FC 3-1 Akwa United
Rivers United 2-1 Elkanemi Warriors
Enyimba FC 1-0 Sunshine Stars
Remo Stars 1-2 Plateau United
Wikki Tourists 0-0 Nasarawa United
Katsina United 2-1 Gombe United
Enugu Rangers 1-2 Abia Warriors
MFM FC 3-0 Niger Tornadoes

Adedipe: A Win At Enyimba Good For Sunshine Stars

Adedipe: A Win At Enyimba Good For Sunshine Stars

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Sunshine Stars' midfield maestro, Kehinde Adedipe is confident the Owena Waves can win away at Enyimba in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2016/17  week one tie.

The seven time Nigerian champions, Enyimba will host Sunshine Stars at their adopted home ground in Calabar on Sunday but Adedipe desires a win away from home.

NPFL Debutant Cautious Ahead Of First Match

NPFL Debutant Cautious Ahead Of First Match

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Ahead of the opening game in the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL against Plateau United, Technical Adviser, Nduka Ugbade says he hope the players will carry out the instructions given to them to withstand the pressure of the league.

In a chat with RSFC Media, Ugbade says it's nothing strange but a bit of pressure playing in the NPFL for the first time.

"I hope they carry out the information given as this will impact much physiologically, the team will be mentally strong enough to withstand the pressure of playing in the league for the first time."

"I think we will go through the game against Plateau United nicely because we have been training on all aspects of the game technically, tactically, physical conditioning wise and mentally as well to adapt to the situation and changes in it."

Ugbade has assured the fans of the Sky Blue Stars to expect a very good performance, football and result wise.

MFM FC acquire 10 new signings

MFM FC acquire 10 new signings

By Footyalert → Saturday, 14 January 2017

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club have captured 10 new players ahead of the 2016/17 NPFL season which began on Saturday across the county.

The Olukoya Boys who retained 30 players from the full squad of last season have been able to complete the signings of new 10 players from various top NPFL outfits.

MFM FC bolstered coach Fidelis Ilechukwu's squad for new Nigerian topflight season with two defenders, three midfielders and five attackers as they aim for laurels in their second sojourn in the NPFL.

Shola Brossa: MFM FC Midfeilder Returns After 7 Months Injury Layoff

Shola Brossa: MFM FC Midfeilder Returns After 7 Months Injury Layoff

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Injured Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club defensive midfielder Shola Brossa has been declared fit for the new Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season billed to kick off this weekend.

The tireless midfielder has been out of action since May, 1, 2016 after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury on Matchday 14 of the Nigerian topflight against Akwa United in Lagos was certified fit by the club's doctor, Essien Essien.

Dr Essien said in an interview with MFM FC media team: "Shola underwent a reconstructive surgery aimed at repairing the torn tendon. I'm happy he's back.

Match preview: Rivers United versus El Kanemi Warriors

Match preview: Rivers United versus El Kanemi Warriors

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Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) action returns this weekend and one of the most intriguing fixtures comes up in Port Harcourt. 

The two sets of gladiators will wear the strips of Rivers United FC and El Kanemi Warriors and the Arena is the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt. 

Even though the losers will not be literally sent to the Mines, the stakes are quite high and a feisty, well-fought battle is expected. 

United go into the game in fine form and extremely high on confidence after a near-perfect pre-season which included a training tour to Spain and culminated in success in the NPFL 4 in Enugu. 

Rate This : Pictures Of MFM FC Jerseys For 2016/17NPFL Season.

Rate This : Pictures Of MFM FC Jerseys For 2016/17NPFL Season.

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Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, MFM FC unveiled their 2016/17 kits made by Cone on Friday at the church headquarters in Yaba.

Rate the quality and design of the jersey.

Adeyemi: Cone Sport Wears Is World Class

Adeyemi: Cone Sport Wears Is World Class

By Footyalert → Friday, 13 January 2017

Mountaint of Fire and Ministries Football Club Director of Sport, Emmanuel Adeyemi, has informed that CONE Sports jerseys can compete with others worldwide, reports mountaintopfc.com

The Olukoya Boys made public their 2016/17 football season home (purple) and away (blue) colours to their fans and media in Lagos on Friday.

Adeyemi said: "It's history making of the club as we unveil our new jerseys for the season.

Soname: Remo Stars Won't Owe Players

Soname: Remo Stars Won't Owe Players

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The Chairman Nigeria Professional Football League side (NPFL) Remo Stars has vowed that the management of the Club will not owe any of its players.

While addressing the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Ogun State Chapter at the MKO Abiola International Stadium on Thursday Soname says the country's systemic cheating has refused clubs to pay players salaries, wages and incentives.