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Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC continued their fine home form on Wednesday at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium after claiming a 2-1 win over Wikki Tourists in one of Matchday 6 fixtures of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). MFM FC dominated early in the game with Olatunbosun Sikiru winning the first free kick of the match after three minutes of play but Okorom Stanley's effort from the free kick could not beat Wikki Tourists goalkeeper, Sani Haliru. The Olukoya Boys continued with absolute dominance creating chances at will. MFM FC took the lead in the 6th minute when Adebayo Waheed put the ball beyond the reach Wikki's goalie off an assist from Akila Jesse after a counter attacking display orchestrated by Onuwa Chukwuka. Shammah Paul Tanze was brought down by Abisoye Olawale inside MFM FC's box on 15 minutes and the centre referee sounded his whistle for a penalty. Nafiu Kabuga converted the spot kick and put his team back into the lively game...

The management of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC led by Emmanuel Adeyemi has dedicated the team’s 1-0 victory over Wikki Tourists FC to the General Overseer of the church, Dr Daniel Olukoya and his wife Shade Olukoya who became year older yesterday. The Olukoya Boys beat the Bauchi-based side 1-0 in a Matchday 29 game of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played on Sunday evening at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium courtesy of Stephen Odey’s 17th league goal. The lively encounter saw both teams entertaining their fans with beautiful passing skills and glorious display. The hosts produced the first meaningful impact of the game when Adegboyega Adekunle forced Emeka Nwabulu of Wikki Tourists to save after three minutes of play. The home team dominated the proceedings surging forward in search of goals but Wikki defenders stood their ground with great defending. Okorom Stanley set Onuwa Chukwuka up with a low pass in the 40th minute of the match, t...

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 i...

Former Kogi United attacking midfielder Osas Eghe has spoken of his delight at joining Nigeria Professional Football League club Wikki Tourists. The midfielder ended his long rumoured move to Bauchi last week by signing the dotted lines for Abdul Maikaba's team. The young midfielder spoke about how he is going to cement himself in the starting eleven and do well for his new team.   ''I am very happy to join a big club like Wikki Tourists and I am glad all speculations regarding my future have come to an end.   ''I know it won’t be easy to get a starting place, the competition is very stiff and for me to get more time I must work extra harder.   ''My gratitude also goes to the entire Kogi United family for the chance to excel at the highest level.   Osas, who has been on Wikki’s radar for a long time, was in a sparkling form for Kogi United in the 2013/14 Nigeria National League season.