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The New Media Journalists  (NMJ) has urged newly appointed League Management Company director, Mr. Emmanuel Adeyemi, to work very hard to justify his appointment as a director. In a release by the group, signed by the Coordinator, Alonge Akinlolu, NMJ asked Adeyemi to bring to bear the knowledge acquired since his days in sports. NMJ recalled that Adeyemi who was recently appointed Director of Football of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club was part of Team Nigeria’s preparations for the last All African Games in Congo Brazzaville. “I have been privileged to meet with Mr. Adeyemi and I can see that he has the zeal to work,” Akinlolu said. “People might be looking at him as a new person in Nigeria football, but I can tell whosoever care to listen that he is a man of great knowledge. “The NMJ wish to congratulate him and affirmed their support for him and other directors. “He has a big task ahead of him to take MFM FC to greater height and we believe he has the

  The New Media Journalists (NMJ) have congratulated Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi on his 54th birthday anniversary celebration which falls on 29th December, 2016. "A statement signed by Adepoju Tobi, Spokesman of NMJ, said, "On this day that you mark 54 years of existence on earth, there is no doubt that you have chalked remarkable successes, exemplified by the your astute knowledge and handling of the round leather game." "54 years of existence is no mean an achievement as many have come and gone, but the great Seyi Akinwunmi has survived all manner of turbulence, whilst creating an indelible mark in the soccer history of the nation." "He has continued to work tirelessly through the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation to build a better world for thousands of children out there. And he's not slowing down anytime soon. If anything, he's grown more passionate about helping others." "Whenever

The New Media Journalists (NMJ) have congratulated Rivers United for defeating Wikki Tourists 1-0 to emerge champions of 2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Pre Season Super Four tournament hosted in Enugu. Stanley Eguma's Pride of Rivers finished top of the table with 6 points ahead of Enugu Rangers who accumulated 5 points. In a statement on Tuesday, the NMJ praised Rivers United for their doggedness and resilience which earned them the accolade. The body, while praising the players for the discipline and superlative skills they showed in all their matches, implored them to remain focused. "The competition was a hitch free one and at the end of the hostilities Rivers United won. We congratulate them on the success and hope that will spur the team to greater exploits on the continent and their future engagements," part of the statement read. "We wish to congratulate the LMC for its outstanding organisation of a competition of that magnitude. We urg

The 5th edition of the Nigeria's most prestigious domestic league pre-season tournament, Gold Cup could be hosted by either Oyo or Kwara State. General Coordinator of the tourney, Tunde Shamsudeen, disclosed to Gold Cup Media after Lobi Stars of Makurdi were crowned champions of the 4th edition after they beat Mountain of Fire Miracle Ministries of Lagos 4-3 on penalties after the regulation time ended in a stalemate. "The next edition of the Gold Cup could be moved out of it original home, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State to either Oyo or Kwara State."Reason been that, we want to spread it to other Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fans state.  "If you know the NPFL history, you would agree with me that there's a good follower-ship in both states. As its either you are a Shooting or Crown FC fan in Oyo or Kwara Utd or ABS FC fan in Ilorin."Aside that both states boost of good sporting facilities as two games can be hosted per day. "Also the hotels

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." The statement hailed the players for displaying exemplary strength, courage,

The glamorous Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament final is set as expected as arrangements have been concluded ahead of what would be the most exciting pre-season tourney final. Gold Cup final will be decided Sunday evening at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode with Lobi Stars Football Club battling inspiring Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Football Club.  Distinguish Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, together with prominent football administrators, coaches, club owners and top journalist will grace the finals among who are former NFF Secretary General Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, NFF Executive Member, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, Mike Idoko, Barrister Churchill Oliseh.  Others include former chairman Crown FC Alhaji Noah Bello, CEO Owu Sportswear Barrister Tunji Brown, Phoenix AC boss Bayo Olanlege, former NPL board member Alhaji Abdulrasaq Owolabi Agbaji Wopa, Aikhoje Ojeikere, Oluwatoyin Ibitoye among others. However, the Organizing Committee of the tournament, has offered

Nationwide League One Super eight competition has kicked off with interesting fixtures to be decided in the cracker billed for the Agege Stadium, Lagos. Enyimba Feeders FC of Aba, will go up against Federal Road Safety Corps Football Club of Abuja, on Tuesday by 12noon, while Bida Lions FC of Niger State will tackle Papilo Football Club of Owerri, by2.pm, likewise My People FC of Lagos will face FC Abuja by 4.pm.AS Racine FC of Lagos, were drawn bye as Yobe Desert Stars of Damaturu, withdrew from the tournament due to unwarranted circumstances.The teams have all set their sights in booking a place in the semi-finals due for Thursday October 27. The Super 8 is the last agenda on the calendar of the NLO for the season and will determine the winner of the league among the eight promoted teams to the Nigeria National League.Six out of the eight clubs are privately owned except for Yobe Desert Stars sponsored by Yobe State Government and Enyimba Feeders being sponsored by Abia State Gover

Femodino Football Club of Ilesha, on Sunday won the maiden edition of Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi Cup played at Methodist High School, Ilesha.  The tournament which took place among grassroots teams in Ilesha was hailed by many as one of the best so far in Ijeshaland. A lot of emphasis were on the quality of football played by the teams and the level of competitiveness that came along with it.  Femodino beat Ijesha Golden Warriors FC 2-0 to win the trophy and silenced Warriors in a pulsating finals to emerge winners.  Migty Jet defeated Lekan Salam Eagle 5-3 on penalties after the regulation time ended goalless. Among the dignitaries that graced the finals includes; the President General of Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, Leader Osun House of Assembly, Honourable Timothy Owoeye, Acting General Manager Osun Sports Council, Mrs. Oluokun, former chairman Lagos State House Committee on Sports, Honourable Lawrence Babatunde Ayeni, Alhaji Issah Azeez, former GM Osun Sports

The journey of Nigeria's Flamingoes at the ongoing FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016 was on Saturday cut short by their counterparts from North Korea, who beat them 3-0 at the Amman International Stadium to affirm top spot in Group C and move on to the knockout round. With only one point and a minus one goal difference, Nigeria just needed to defeat North Korea by a two-goal margin to secure a place in the quarter-final. But in spite of a promising start to the game which would ultimately decide their fate, Bala Nikyu's girls rather conceded two more goals than they had in their previous two games. They had lost 1-0 to Brazil in their first game before playing out a goalless draw against England in their second group game. "In football you must have a winner and a loser and, in the spirit of the game, if you lose, you take it," an obviously upset, Coach Bala Nikyu stated at the post match press conference.  "Football is like that. In this same World

Sunday Rotimi and Bernard Ovoke were among the five Rivers United players honoured by the Rivers State Government on Saturday for spectacular displays in the just concluded season. Rotimi was voted as the club’s best player as he won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. Ovoke who sparkled for long stretches won the award set aside for the club’s top scorer after following the 11 goals he scored in all competitions (nine in the Nigeria Professional Football League and two in the Federation) last season. Club captain, Festus Austin was also not left out as his teammates voted for him as the most dedicated/disciplined member of the club. Christian Weli, who played in all of the club’s games last term won the ‘Most Consistent Player’ award while the best home grown player award was scooped by midfielder, Obomate Frederick.

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United will prepare for the 2017 Caf Champions League in Madrid, Spain. The announcement was made on Saturday by the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike (CON). Governor Wike, a Real Madrid CF fan, explained that the move was geared towards exposing the team to state-of-the-art facilities and international exposure ahead of their maiden expedition in Africa’s premier club competition. “I want Rivers United to win the 2017 Caf Champions League title and to facilitate this, I want to see that our boys are exposed by going for their training outside the country. “The team will go to Madrid because Real Madrid has a culture of winning titles on a consistent basis. “We are proud of you and will do everything to equip you for the Caf Champions League,” Governor Wike said at a grand reception/dinner in honour of the team at the Rivers State Government House, Port Harcourt. Rivers United finished in second place

Nigeria's Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has congratulated 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) highest goal scorer,  Godwin Obaje on receiving the maiden edition of SupportTheNPFL Goal King award in Abuja on Friday. The SupportTheNPFL Group who are the flagship promoter of the fastest growing football league in the world, NPFL were on hand to present Wikki Tourist goal poacher, Obaje for scoring eighteen goals being the highest in the Nigerian league in 2015/16 season. Currently preparing the Super Eagles for a FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier away to Zambia on Sunday, Gernot Rohr was on hand to present the award to the Goal King who is also in the Super Eagles camp The delighted German tactician, Rohr was full of smiles when he met with the SupportTheNPFL crew as he charged Obaje to surpass his personal goals record. "I am proud of your achievement this season, you have been challenged to surpass your personal goals record. Congratulations," Gernot Rohr

President of Go Round FC, Felix Obuah has said he is happy the club remained in the Nigeria National League, NNL, after their inability to gain promotion. Go Round FC chased promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL until two consecutive losses in the 2nd round of the league, away to Unicem Rovers and then home to Remo Stars. Obuah said on Sunday that he wanted the club to qualify to play in the top tier NPFL but failure to achieve that does not change the fact that they had a good season. "At the start of the year, our target as usual was to qualify for the NPFL and we really put our hearts out to achieve that. " But you know that in football, it’s not every time you get what you want but we can't complain because we also had a record breaking year," Obuah said. He spoke of winning the Rivers State FA Cup, the first for any club outside Sharks or Dolphins in more than twenty years. "When we started the Rivers State FA Cup race, we didn&

Nigeria are currently one of the six teams at the ongoing FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016, in dire need of points, having started off their campaign on a losing note. Brazil had, on Saturday, inflicted a first ever opening match defeat on the Flamingoes with an audacious long range shot from their skilful No 10, Micaelly, and have remained atop Group C following the intriguing 3-3 draw between England and North Korea. Coach Bala Nikyu, however, would rather remain unperturbed in spite of the fact that his side are rocking the bottom of the Group. "One thing with a competition is, you cannot lose your first match and rule yourself out," Nikyu stated while speaking with AIPSMEDIA at the Al Jazeera training site on Sunday. He continued: "Because if you remember very well, in this U17 (Women's World Cup) Ghana, after losing their first match, won the last two matches and played up to the semi finals and won third place. That was in Azerbaijan. "So l

Nigeria’s Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has reacted swiftly to letters from English Premiership clubs Chelsea and Watford that forwards Victor Moses and Isaac Success are injured and therefore unavailable for the Super Eagles’ crunch encounter with Zambia in Ndola on Sunday. Chelsea’s Moses and Watford’s former junior international Success had been called up as part of Nigeria’s squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Matchday Day 1 tie against the Chipolopolo, but the Nigeria Football Federation received letters over the weekend saying Moses has hamstring trouble (adduced as reason for his being substituted in Chelsea’s match against Hull City) and that Success, who scored for Watford in their 2-2 draw at home to Bournemouth on Saturday, has a knock and finding it difficult to walk. Rohr has now called up NPFL stars Godwin Obaje and Chisom Egbuchulam to take the places of the two injured players. Obaje, on the books of Wikki Tourists of Bauchi, finished the just –ended Nigeri

A sum of N200,000,000 has been earmarked by the League Management Company (LMC) board for all the participating clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2015/16 season. Below is the breakdown of the N200,000,000 for all the 20 teams in the  NPFL. Final Teams Position: 1. N40,000,000 2. N30,000,000 3. N20,000,000 4. N10,000,000 5. N8,400,000 6. N7,800,000 7. N7,600,000 8. N7,400,00 9. N7,200,000 10. N7,000,000 11. N6,800,000 12. N6,600,000 13. N6,400,000 14. N6,000,000 15. N5,600,000 16. N5,200,000 17. N5,000,000 18. N4,800,000 19. N4,200,000 20. N4,000,000 Grand Total:             N200,000,000 Source: Mohammed Ameenu.

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football club of Lagos forward Austine Ogunye has insisted that his side will triumph over Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club of Nnewi in the final game of the 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The Lagos-based team will engage the Nnewi-based team in Sunday’s top-flight matchday 38 encounter coming up by 4pm at the Agege Township Stadium but the intelligent striker is full of optimism going into this showdown with a victorious mindset. Ogunye said in an interview with the clubs media team the that Olukoya Boys are fired up to end the ongoing season with victory knowing that gathering the three points at stake will cement their stay in the NPFL. "I don't think we need anybody to tell us how important our game against Ifeanyi Ubah is. It's a game of our life and we are ready to fight because anything less than a victory means we are relegated.  "We have been training very hard since we returned from Lokoja

We are set for victory, says IlechukwuHead coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos Fidelis Ilechukwu has said his side is 100% ready for victory over Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club of Nnewi in their  last game of this season's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) campaign. The Anambra Warriors will be guest of MFM FC in this weekend  match day 38 fixture of the Nigerian top league at the Agege Township Stadium.Ilechukwu and his men are aware that they have one thing to play for in this very encounter which is a remarkable win against the third placed team thus the youthful gaffer is looking forward to a glorious outing. Ilechukwu who sounded very optimistic of a resounding victory said while speaking to the clubs official website mountaintopfc.com that his wards are fully ready for the maximum points when they take on the Anambra Warriors. " Sunday's match against Ifeanyi Ubah is more than a football match for me and my players, a lot

Three foreign stars at Rivers United, Godbless Asamoah, Wilson Andoh and Guy Kuemian have expressed hope that the club claims at least a Caf Champions League ticket at the end of the current Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.  United will be guaranteed a place in Africa’s elite club competition next year if they finish in the top two place in this season’s NPFL and they still retain a mathematical chance of winning the title at the end of the current campaign.  The Port Harcourt club currently trail the leaders, Enugu Rangers by three points and will be guaranteed, at least a second place finish in the league, if they win their final league game of the season, away to Akwa United.  Asamoah was the first to speak and he explained that winning the crucial game against the ‘Promise Keepers’ is vital if his side to end the season on a high.  “Since we drew that last (NPFL game at home to Abia Warriors last Sunday), the mind set amongst the players is to go to Uyo and w

Champions of the 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season stand to win N40m from the Merit Award of the League Management Company (LMC). Rangers International of Enugu and Rivers United of Port Harcourt are the two clubs in contention for the big prize money from a total of N200m pool set aside by the LMC as reward for final position on the league table  at the end of the season on Sunday. Last season, the highest payout from the Merit Award which went to Enyimba International was N30m from a total pool of N150m and this year’s figure of N200m represents an increase of 25%. The Merit Award pool has been witnessing an annual progression from N50m in 2012/13 to N75m in 2013/14 season and now N200m. The top three Clubs on the final table usually received the chunk of the Merit Award which supports the clubs financially in their preparation for the CAF Club competitions the next season.   According to figures released by the LMC, the champions would have received a mi

Champions of the 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season stand to win N40m from the Merit Award of the League Management Company (LMC). Rangers International of Enugu and Rivers United of Port Harcourt are the two clubs in contention for the big prize money from a total of N200m pool set aside by the LMC as reward for final position on the league table at the end of the season on Sunday. Last season, the highest payout from the Merit Award which went to Enyimba International was N30m from a total pool of N150m and this year’s figure of N200m represents an increase of 25%. The Merit Award pool has been witnessing an annual progression from N50m in 2012/13 to N75m in 2013/14 season and now N200m. The top three Clubs on the final table usually received the chunk of the Merit Award which supports the clubs financially in their preparation for the CAF Club competitions the next season. According to figures released by the LMC, the champions would have received a min

All isn't well in the camp of Ibom Angels as the Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) team haven't been well catered for by the club management in the ongoing league season. The team is on half salary despite their good performance in the Group A of the top tier division. May, June and July salaries was paid in half. The girls are yet to receive their August renumeration as they face a bleak future. The highest paid player in Ibom Angels has a monthly salary of #55, 000. The girls are only given #1,500 daily for feeding in most cases when they travel for away games and sleep three per room in a sub-standard hotel.  Players are usually treated like slaves. The girls train like a glorified amateur side as they usually appear in foreign jersies instead of the official club training kits. There is no water system in the girls' camp. Away match bonus of #20,000 and home bonus of #10,000 hasn't been paid as at filing this report. According to a top source in Uyo,  this

NFF President Amaju Pinnick and Secretary General Mohammed Sanusi have arrived in Cairo for Thursday’s Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football.   The Extraordinary General Assembly, to be addressed by CAF President, Alhaji (Dr.) Issa Hayatou, will take place at the imposing Marriott Hotel Zamalek in Cairo’s city centre.   Among items on the agenda is the election of two additional African members to the FIFA Council (formerly known as FIFA Executive Committee), as well as a proposal by the Football Federation of Djibouti for the modification of article 18.3 of CAF Statutes regarding the candidacy to the Presidency of CAF.   CAF’s two vice presidents, Suketu Patel and Almamy Kabele Camara, as well as Ghana FA president Kwesi Nyantakyi, are among those in the race for the two slots to the FIFA Council.   Article 18.3 of the CAF Statutes, which the Football Federation of Djibouti is seeking modification, reads: Only member associations are empowere

  Festus Austin insists Rivers United will give their all in their final Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game against Akwa United on Sunday.   Currently second on the NPFL standings, United will fall short in their aspirations of winning the NPFL title if the leaders, Enugu Rangers claim a point at home to El Kanemi Warriors on Sunday.   Rivers United captain, Austin says getting a win in the club’s final game away to Akwa United will be crucial to the side’s chances of qualifying for the Caf Champions League next season.   “I want to appeal to the fans to still believe in us. It was disappointing that we failed to beat Abia Warriors in our last match but we just have to look ahead to our next game (Akwa United).   “I want to however assure the fans that we will go to Uyo (to get a result that will enable us to) qualify for the Caf Champions League.   “The fans must rally round the players as we will fight till the end,” he told Rivers United Media.   Rivers U

The Court of Appeal, Jos Division which sat on Monday has directed that there should be no attempt to tamper with the subject matter of the appeal file by the League Management Company (LMC) against the orders of Justice I.I. Kunda of the Plateau State High Court, Jos. This is even as the Inspector General of Police on Monday increased Police presence at the premises of the LMC to protect the staff and its activities.   In a related matter, the Court of Appeal also resolved the issue of who can make legal appearance for NFF. The court ruled that Barrister Maduabuchi who was appointed by Yahaya Adama, an ally if Chris Giwa , cannot claim to be representing NFF when their group is still battling in court to prove their claim at the Supreme Court.   Justice Kunda had amongst several rulings ordered the LMC to reinstate Giwa FC in the 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and also the committal to prison of LMC Chairman, Shehu Dikko and Salihu Abubakar, the Chief Operati

With just two league matches to end the 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos and Niger Tornadoes Football Club of Minna will go neck to neck this Sunday in one the Match Day 37 ties which will be decided at the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja, Kogi State. For the second time in a row, the Lagos-based team would play their second away match of the season after pulling a crucial point in their last away encounter in Week 36 against NPFL giants, Enyimba International Football Club of Aba. The match is a make or mar for the two newcomers who are fighting to beat the drop. The visitors need at least a point in this duel while the home team needs the maximum points at stake to keep their NPFL status intact irrespective of their last league match result hence an herculean task awaits the Olukoya Boys. MFM FC claimed a 2-0 win over the hosts in the reverse fixture played at the Agege Township Stadium in Lag

Head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos, Fidelis Ilechukwu has released his 18-man squad that will face fellow Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) newcomers, Niger Tornadoes of Minna in Match Day 37 encounter scheduled to take place this Sunday at the Confluence Stadium Lokoja, Kogi State MFM FC forced NPFL reigning champions Enyimba International Football Club of Aba to a goalless draw in their last league match in Port Harcourt at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium to brighten their chances of remaining in the top league. Coach Ilechukwu has decided to stick with 80 percent of the squad that muscled out the crucial point against Enyimba Int'l FC. Newman Musa who sustained an injury in his team's last league match, former Nembe City goalkeeper, Egbe Ospino and Julius Emiloju are the players that didn't make the trip for this Sunday tie. Below is the 18-man list. 1. Folarin Abayomi 2. Nasamu Emmanuel 3. Opara Austine 4. Nwaga Chuka

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos midfielder, Oladele Oshobe has assured  his team's faithful that the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) newcomers will keep their status at the end of the season with a good result on Sunday against Niger Tornadoes of Minna in Lokoja. The Olukoya Boys will complete their back to back away fixtures this weekend when they face Niger Tornadoes Football Club of Minna in match day 37 of the NPFL at the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja, Kogi State. Oshobe who has been in fine form for the Lagos-based team in recent times from his defensive midfield position toldmountaintopfc.com that his team will not be relegated at the end of the 2015/16 topflight season. He began "The race for survival in the league continues as we face Niger Tornadoes this Sunday in Lokoja, we are prepared to give them a good fight which I believe will yield dividend at the end of the day. "I strongly believe the team will not go down

Not many Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matches come bigger than Wikki Tourists versus Rivers United as far as the eventual result on the implication of the overall destination of the title is concerned. Five points and three places separate the two clubs on the league standings with a win for either side certain to boost their chances of winning the title for the very first time. The Tourists have not lost at home all season while United have failed to score away from home in the second round of the campaign. The permutations point to a straightforward win for Wikki but technical manager of United, Stanley Eguma insists that nothing is etched in stone. “I cannot predict the outcome of matches before they are played. I rather work towards (getting a positive result from) the game. “I recall that when (United) we got our first away win of the season (against Warri Wolves in Warri on May 8), no one expected it. “I can’t predict what will happen in Bauchi. “I agree tha

Head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos, Fidelis Ilechukwu has released his 18-man squad that will face reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Enyimba International Football Club of Aba in Match Day 36 encounter billed to take place at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt this Sunday. MFM FC bounced back to winning ways in their last league match in Lagos at the Agege Township Stadium after securing a 3-1 triumph over Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi with striker Newman Musa bagging his first brace of the season  to hand his team the much needed victory. The NPFL newcomers will face the seven-time league champions on Sunday with the former Nigerian under 20 midfielder, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi leading the 18-man squad for the big match as they continue to push for survival in the top league. Coach Ilechukwu's squad for tomorrow’s game will feature three experienced players namely; Newman Musa and Isah Akor alongside

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos forward, Newman Musa admits an herculean task awaits the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) newcomers in Match Day 36 clash against Enyimba International Football Club of Aba. The NPFL reigning Champions will host the Lagos-based team in one of this weekend's fixtures at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers state on Sunday. Newman told mountaintopfc.com that he forsees a difficult game against the seven-time champions but he believes the Olukoya Boys will claim their share of the maximum points at stake after 90 minutes on Sunday. “We have a huge task against Enyimba this Sunday, it’s a game we must win but it’s not going to be easy for us. “The win against Lobi Stars is a major boost for us as we go into the weekend match. Enyimba struggled in their last home game against Wikki Tourists. We need to build on our last game as we aim for the maximum points. “A positive result in the match whic

Sikiru Olatunbosun's cool finish and a  brace from Newman Musa gave  Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos their first win in eight matches as they outclassed Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi with a 3-1 victory in match day 35 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played at the Agege Township Stadium on Sunday morning. The first 45 minutes of the encounter saw the Lagos-based team showing its  superiority with magnificent passing  skills and good movement on and of the ball as they created three chances under 15 minutes of play. Olatunbosun had a chance to put the hosts in front in the 7th minute of the game when he raced on to a lovely pass from Chukwuka Onuwa but his effort went inches wide. MFM FC had another chance to register the opener three minutes after Olatunbosun's attempt went off target through defender Stanley Okorom who failed to make his shot count for the homers. The duo of Joseph Nathaniel and Anthony Agbaji of Lobi

The heat, the rocky and rugged topography, Welcome to Lokoja! Two months after Enyimba left this historic city with a Federation Cup Quarter finals ticket, the People's Elephant is back in the Confluence. Delta side, J.Atete was the opposition that day but this weekend, the League defending Champions are up against Niger Tornadoes, Minna based side that has made Lokoja their home ground this season. Having gained promotion from the Nigeria National League last season, our hosts this weekend have kept head above water and have banished earlier indications of a relegation fight. They sit mid-table in 13th with 42 points, 7 points less than we have even though they have played a game more than the People's Elephant. Nzube Anaezemba and defender Ikeh Thankgod connived and ensured a 2-1 win for Enyimba against Tornadoes in the reverse fixture back in May. It was a game fans would not forget in a hurry seeing the duo had performed the same trick in Kano only a few days earlier. H

A make or mar tie awaits Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos in match day 35 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) coming up this Saturday at the Agege Township Stadium against Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi. The Lagos-based team began their quest for the first time in their history in the Nigerian top league on high but lost the magic wand in the second stanza of the league after claiming a top ten finish during the first round. Having struggled to record a win in their last seven league matches coach Fidelis Ilechukwu and his wards are looking for a way to put an end to the winless streak starting from this weekend. Lobi Stars FC claimed a 1-0 victory in the reverse fixture in match day 15 at the Aper Aku Stadium after MFM FC's defender, Monsuru Bashiru was adjudged to have netted  an own goal. MFM FC have played 32 matches so far this season, they won 10, drew 8 and lost 14. They sit on the 16th position on the log with 38 point

Rivers United will look to put their title ambitions back on track when they face Warri Wolves on Saturday as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Wolves are currently one point off the drop zone and are in dire need of points. United, on the other hand know a win would boost their chances of an unlikely league triumph as well as raise confidence levels. The ‘Pride of Rivers’ won the reverse fixture 1-0 in Warri on May 8 with Bernard Ovoke netting the game’s only goal. They will be keen to ‘do the double’ against the visitors at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt. Technical manager of Rivers United, Stanley Eguma says a win on Saturday is extremely important and is tipping his wards to get the job done. “It is important to win against Wolves and I am sure we will accomplish that objective because the boys have worked very hard this week. “Wolves are in a precarious position (on the log) and that makes them extremely dangerous. “There will be no talk of underrat

FC Ifeanyi Ubah will be looking to extend its unbeaten NPFL run to 5 when it takes on Akwa United on Saturday at the Dr Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah Intl Stadium Nnewi in a matchday 35 fixture. The Anambra Warriors who are 4th on the standing, four points behind league leaders Enugu Rangers will also be looking to maintain their unbeaten home run and also close the gap at the top of the table. FC Ifeanyi Ubah will be relying heavily on their home form which has seen the Anambra Warriors win 14 matches and drawing 3 at the Ifeanyi Ubah Intl Stadium this season and Head Coach Rafael Everton feels so too. ‘Tomorrow is going to be a tough match, we have had a difficult week having played only two days ago on a very difficult pitch, so I think we would need enough support from our amazing fans to push us to victory’ When asked on whether his team has had enough time to recover from their last game, Everton said that his team will be fully ready for Saturday’s clash. ‘Our boys are professional