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Supreme Court FC Wednesday evening defeated Spotlight fc of Kastina in one of the week 11 matches decided in the Nigeria National League, NNL. Being the second meeting for both sides, Supreme Court fondly known as Apex Boys successfully completed home and away victory over their visitors in Abuja after they convincingly grabbed vital win in newly built Karkanda stadium in Kastina. It was Johnson Michael’s lone header in the 82nd minute of the encounter that separated the two NNL club sides in the return leg played on the Area 3 astro turf. The first leg ended in Kastina ended 3-2 in favour of Supreme Court fc. “I want to thank God for been able to come in late and to make a difference, I give him all the glory. My team mates played up to expectation and the goal is our joint effort. It’s a collective  effort of my team  mates. It’s just a normal game. We hope to do more so we can meet our target”.  “Our target has been to play in t...

Delighted Kogi United Head Coach, Fatai Osho has said his side's slender margin victory over his former club, Supreme Court was as important as a 10-0 victory. Osho, who joined Kogi United in the mid-season in the ongoing Nigeria National League, NNL faced his former employer for the first since leaving the Abuja based club. The entertaining match which lived up to the billing and expectation of close to 5000 spectators was decided by the 53rd minute spot kick converted by Captain Afolabi Abiodun which gave the home side the total victory. The former Remo Stars' handler who described the encounter played at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja as a game of two kids of the same father noted that the Wada Boys would build on their dominant form ahead of the trip to Damaturu. "I'm the happiest human being earth, because its like you have two kids, and you have guests then you called those kids to come and entertain your guests, at the end of the day, the guests were so impr...

Supreme Court FC resurrected their chances of finishing on top by the end of the season with a 2-0 victory over Jigawa Golden Stars in one of the week eight matches decided in the Nigeria National League this weekend. The much needed win was recorded in the second half, courtesy of two quick goals from Striker Paul Samson and Emmanuel Chukwuma in what appeared like a pay back to their Opponents who claimed a late lone goal victory in the first leg in Dutse. The Apex Boys after a goalless first half, returned after half time in a more blistering way. Samson nicknamed Drogba fired a deadly shot from outside his opponents’ 18-yard box to open scoring in the 54th minute of the game. Not done yet, defender Chukwuma who positioned himself appropriately tapped in the second goal after a well delivered corner kick from Emmenuel Gbemi four minutes later. Supreme Court Interim Head coach Joachim Osuji who praised his boys for high level performance added that with proper motivation, hi...

One of Nigeria National League, NNL campaigners Supreme Court FC of Abuja on Tuesday announced the appointment of Coach Joachim Osuji as interim Head Coach of the team saddled with the responsibility of steering the club to gain promotion by the end of current season.   General Manager of the Abuja-based side Tolulope Oguntimehin who announced the sudden charge of guard in the club’s technical hierarchy noted that Osuji now have to lead the team after Technical Adviser Fatai Osho who he had assisted stepped aside earlier in the day.   Oguntimehin whose target remained to return premier league action to the Nation’s capital however assured Fans and Players that the club was on course to achieving its aim without any hindrance.   He equally pledged the readiness of the club’s management led by Ahmed Gambo Saleh to retain the current squad in a bid to sustain the high tempo which has been set in motion.   “There is no cause for...

Supreme Court FC of Abuja at the weekend extended their winning streak with an assertive 2-0 win over visiting Yobe Desert Stars in one of the match day five of Nigeria National League, NNL decided at Area 3 playground. The victory automatically retained Apex Boys on top of A1 group with 10 points. From the blast of whistle to the end of the encounter, Supreme Court FC took charge of the game under ‘cool’ conducive evening in front of cheering fans that are eager to host Premier league action come next football season. After missing flurries of chances, the effort of the home Boys however paid off in the 42nd minute of the match after stand in captain Emmanuel Gbemi was fouled right inside the opponents’ 18-yards box. Striker, Friday Jacob stepped up and struck in the first goal from the spot. Later on, Peter Michael fired a blitzing shot right from a 25 meters distance away from goal post via a free kick to make it goal number two in the 75th minute. “I gi...

Yet again, the   on-going Nigeria National League (NNL) has continued to produce interesting results as home teams had near clean sweep by defeating all the visiting clubs at the weekend with Ikorodu United walloping Bussdor 4-0 at home. Elsewhere Plateau United hammered Jigawa Golden Stars 3-0 while Remo Stars defeated rivals Prime FC of Ogbomosho 3-1. Adamawa United destroyed visiting Kogi United 2-0 but Head Coach of  Kogi United, Yomi Godwin Elijah has lamented the manner his team lost to Adamawa United in the tough duel on Saturday. "It wasn't a good result for us, we deserve to pick something from this match as my boys played better and created their own chances, we were just unfortunate to lose," Elijah said. Yobe Desert Warriors beat Spotlight FC 2-1, the same goal margin Supreme Court beat Kaduna United in Abuja. The Apex Boys as Supreme Court is called who are on seven points, now seat on top of the table in their pool. Technical Adviser of Supreme Court, ...

Supreme Court FC at the weekend defeated Kaduna United 2-1 to extend their winning streak in one of the match day 4 of Nigeria National League, NNL decided  inside Area 3 playground in Abuja. The Apex Boys who are now having seven points seat on top of table in their pool. It was an action packed encounter which lived up to its expectation with both side giving good account of themselves before Abuja teaming fans who turned out en mass to catch glimpse of soccer show. Visitors, ex-premier league side, Kaduna United opened scoring early in the proceeding and held on till the end of first half. While the other half lasted, both teams held on until 72nd minute when substitute, Eric Eric leveled up with a fine finish straight to the net from a tight left angle. From then, the Apex Boys took full charge of the tricky game before midfielder Emmanuel Gbemi fired another shot to keep his side ahead till the match ended. Technical Adviser of Supreme Court, Coach Fatai Osho who made se...

It was celebration of sorts inside Karkanda stadium located within Katsina state capital, venue of one of the Match day 3 of Nigeria National League; NNL after Supreme Court FC of Abuja spanked Spotlight FC 3-2 in a densely hot weather on Sunday. The shema boys were the same team that held Super Eagles turtored by Stephen Keshi to a goaless draw five days ago on the same ground. Though the game against their League foes began with the home team dominating affairs in the first 20 minutes of play, the Apex Boys as Abuja based side are fondly called took over missing flurry of chances before Spotlight got an opener in the 38 minutes. Five minutes on, Supreme striker Peter Michael leveled the goal tally before half time. Back in the second half, Spotlight fought harder and took the lead once more before their Defence foul right in front of goal post allowed substitute Friday Jacob who scored from spot kick to level score again for Supreme Court in the 87th minutes. Another substitute...

Supreme Court FC Technical Adviser Fatai Osho has attributed his side loss to Jigawa Golden Stars to inability of his players to convert glaring chances which severally came their way in Hadeija pitch during week one of the Nigeria National League, (NNL) at the weekend. Osho who spoke shortly after the encounter which actually witnessed Apex Boys as Supreme Court team are fondly called having more possession than their host before Jigawa Stars rallied round to get the only goal of the match. According to Coach Osho who was visibly unhappy “ I’m totally disappointed in the game. We made great impact. It’s just that the players couldn’t make the chances that came their way count. “There is no cause for alarm yet. We are still on cause for the rest of the matches this season. We will go and work on noticeable lapses upfront. “Actually our players have to step up their game especially in the area of scoring goals to justify the much time we invested ...

Supreme court FC Chairman, Alhaji Ahmed Saleh Gambo has reiterated the desire of the club’s management to work tirelessly towards securing a place in the country’s top flight league, the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL. Alhaji Gambo who dropped the hint while unveiling kits for 2014/15 football season, reminded both the players and officials of the need to redouble their effort in a bid to challenge for a higher spot. Represented by Director of Special Duties Mr. Christopher Unigwe, Alhaji Gambo who is also the Chief Registrar of Nigeria’s Supreme Court insisted “On our own, we will continue to encourage the players and officials of the club to perform optimally. I have always stressed the need for the players to play as a team. Let no one be self-centered. “We will provide the enabling environment for success to be achieved. Reasonable request forwarded to us will be treated accordingly. What we need from the team is for them to reciprocate ...

The Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament is leaving-up to expectation again with interesting semi-final fixtures to be decided tomorrow (Wednesday) in the cracker billed for the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode. Nigeria National League side, Kogi United will go up against Nigeria Premier League returnee Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan by 4.pm, while Sharks Football Club of Port Harcourt will tackle Supreme Court FC of Abuja by 4.pm. Sharks top group A with six points from three group matches, likewise as Kogi United qualified with six points as runners-up. 3SC garner nine points to top group B, while Supreme Court made it to the semi-finals with six points from three matches. The four teams have all set their sights on winning the coveted trophy of the showpiece. Speaking with Kogi United coach, Yomi Eliajh, he said he has told his players to have self-confidence and determination with the mindset of getting to the finals and winning the competition. He said all th...