NPFL Super 4:Eguma upbeat ahead of FCIU test

NPFL Super 4:Eguma upbeat ahead of FCIU test

By Footyalert → Friday, 9 December 2016

Rivers United technical manager, Stanley Eguma is upbeat about his side’s chances of recording a win over FC Ifeanyiubah in their second game of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super 4 tournament in Enugu. 

United lost 0-2 to NPFL champions, Enugu Rangers in their opening game on Wednesday with Chisom Egbuchulam scoring twice at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. 

Eguma says he has taken stock after the defeat to the Flying Antelopes and is tipping his charges to come up with a positive performance against the Anambra Warriors on Friday.

“The game against (FCIU) is a big game just as all the games in this Super 4 are all big matches. 

“We are going to prepare well. We are going to strategize, work and see that we come out better against FCIU,” Eguma toldwww.riversunitedfc.com.ng. 

The defeat to Rangers represented United’s first reverse in 11 pre-season matches. 

Eguma said the loss denotes positive connotations in the long term as he muses over optimum tactics and choice of personnel.

What's Next For Nasarawa United?

What's Next For Nasarawa United?

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By Adams Jesse

Barely a month ago, the sixth day of the eleventh month of the year 2016 to be precise at the Teslism Balogun Stadium in Lagos, there were high hopes on making history as the first team from Nasarawa to ever qualify for the Federation Cup final, Nigerian version of the English FA cup.

Hopes were high based on the caliber of players paraded by the Solid Miners but fast forward to this day, the rest they say is history.

The new NPFL season is upon us and activities has been on for so many NPFL clubs with players pitching tent with new clubs and managers looking to build formidable teams ahead of the new season.

Nasarawa United has been the worst hit by this activities though Coach Kabiru Dogo has chosen to stay with the Solid Miners but same cannot be said of some top performers from the previous season with Shammah Tanze and Bature Yaro (Wikki Tourist); Igbinoba Esosa and Ifeanyi Nweke (Rivers United); Paul Danjuma, Ibrahim Ibrahim and Amos James (Katsina United); Philip Azango (Plateau United) and Samson Gbadebo (Enyimba) who chose to move on.
 

Amapakabo, Eguma reflect on opening Super 4 cracker

Amapakabo, Eguma reflect on opening Super 4 cracker

By Footyalert → Thursday, 8 December 2016

Enugu Rangers coach, Imama Amapakabo is full of praise for Rivers United despite masterminding a 2-0 defeat of the Port Harcourt club in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super 4 on Wednesday.

Chisom Egbuchulam’s stunning second half double at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu put the ‘Pride of Rivers’ to the sword as the ‘Flying Antelopes’ hit the ground running in Nigeria’s biggest pre-season tournament.

Amapakabo noticed improvements in the United team and tips them to achieve positive things in the future.

Olatunbosun, Onuwa sweep Gold Cup individual awards

Olatunbosun, Onuwa sweep Gold Cup individual awards

By Footyalert → Monday, 5 December 2016

The duo of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club inspirational winger, Olatunbosun Sikiru and creative midfielder, Onuwa Chukwuka bagged individual awards at the 4th edition of the country's most prestigious pre-season tournament, the Gold Cup, held in Ogun State.


MFM FC lost the final of the Gold Cup pre-season tourney to Lobi Stars Football Club 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw on Sunday evening but Olatunbosun and Onuwa swept the players' award in different categories after their impressive performances at the just concluded event.


Olatunbosun who played a vital role for his team created two assists after scoring three out of 11 goals scored by Fidelis Ilechukwu's side and that performance won the tourney's top scorer gong.


The left winger beat off competition from Remo Stars' Ekene Awazie whose three goals could not help his side to the final of the competition.


Onuwa's superb form in the middle of the park for Ilechukwu's side played a major part for his team's fine run in the 10-team pre-season event.


The petite midfielder was voted the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament ahead Lobi Stars attacking midfielder, Sunday Akleche.

MMJ Congratulate Super Falcons On AWCON Success

MMJ Congratulate Super Falcons On AWCON Success

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Multi Media Journalists have congratulated the national women's football team, Super Falcons, on their victory over Cameroon in Saturday's final of the 2016 Africa Women's Championship (AWCON).

The Florence Omagbemi managed side swept to their eighth AWCON title after En Avant Guinean forward Desire Oparanozie struck with six minutes left on the clock to ensure that the Super Falcons retained their continental title in a fully packed Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde. 

In a press statement released on Monday, Multi Media Journalists' spokesperson, Alonge Akinlolu said, "It is indeed a joyous moment in the history of women football in Nigeria and we congratulate the Super Falcons players, technical team and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for representing us very well in the tournament. The ladies really showed maturity and delivered the eighth AWCON for their dearest country."

Lobi Stars Emerge 2016 Gold Cup Champions

Lobi Stars Emerge 2016 Gold Cup Champions

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LOBI Stars Football Club were crowned champions of the 4th edition of Gold Cup Pre-season tournament after they defeated Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries FC of Lagos 4-3 on penalties.

The full time score stood at 0-0 even as both teams tried to outwit themselves while trying to take their chances during the game.


The Olukoya Boys had the better of the game as they dominated play in the first half missing several scoring chances.

Governor Ugwuanyi excited by NPFL Super4 in Enugu

Governor Ugwuanyi excited by NPFL Super4 in Enugu

By Footyalert → Friday, 2 December 2016

Government of Enugu State has assured football fans and the League Management Company (LMC) of a successful hosting of the first ever Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super4 tournament which holds at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium from December 7-11.

Assurances from the State Governor, His Excellency Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi was conveyed to the LMC through the State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Charles Ndukwe who disclosed that the Governor described the hosting of the tournament as an honour to the state and an indication that Enugu is a frontline football state.

The State Football Association Chairman, Chidi Offor Okenwa also described the NPFL Super4 hosting as the finest moment for the people of Enugu State coming on the heels of Rangers International's triumph in the 2015/16 season of the NPFL.

Sources in Enugu disclosed that the Commissioner and the State FA Chairman met with Governor Ugwuanyi Wednesday night at the Government House to discuss plans for not only hosting the tournament but also how to inspire Rangers to win the tournament.

Ogbugh’s stunner trips Shekarau Babes

Ogbugh’s stunner trips Shekarau Babes

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A spectacular second half strike by Emeka Ogbugh proved decisive as Rivers United subdued Shekarau Babes 1-0 in a fiercely-competed opening game at the 2016 Shehu Dikko Annual pre-season tournament in Kaduna on Thursday.

Goal scoring opportunities were at a premium in both halves with the two sides appearing evenly matched for most parts but a moment of quality, 20 minutes from the end settled matters at the Kaduna Township StaRIdium.

Second half substitute Ogbugh credited the Rivers United technical manager, Stanley Eguma for the goal explaining that the experienced gaffer’s last minute instructions before he was thrown into the fray proved crucial.

“Before I was introduced, I received instructions from the coach (Eguma) to shoot at goal. So when I had that chance, I (pulled the trigger).