Showing posts with label Henry Makinwa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Henry Makinwa. Show all posts

Thursday, 14 September 2017

Alalade strikes ABS to Aiteo Cup last eight


Wasiu Alalade’s 47th minute strike was enough for Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, to dump out Unicem Rovers of Calabar from the Aiteo Cup on Wednesday. 

Monday, 7 August 2017

ABS FC deepens Remo Stars relegation worries


Goals from Oyedeji Samuel and Wasiu Alalade ensured Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) got maximum points against Visitors, Remo Stars FC (RSFC) in one of  Match Day 33 games in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) at the Kwara State Complex Stadium, Ilorin.

Monday, 17 July 2017

Rivers United avoids late heartbreak versus ABS



There was to be no ‘late break’ for Rivers United as Rivers United produced a gutsy albeit workmanlike performance in Sunday’s 0-0 draw against ABS FC as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) enters match day 29.

Monday, 5 June 2017

ABS FC downs Tornadoes in Ilorin



Substitute Eugene Ossy's 84th minute strike for ABS FC quelled the upsurge of Niger Tornadoes in Ilorin as the Saraki Boys grind out a 2-1 win in one of the Matchday 22 of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL encounters played on Sunday.

Wednesday, 15 March 2017

Boje demands quick ABS response against Enyimba


Captain of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Abdullahi Boje, has asked his teammates to respond to Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day 14 encounter with a convincing win over Enyimba.

Monday, 13 March 2017

Salefu savors Remo Stars win over ABS


Man of the Match, Oche Salefu has expressed joy with his performance and that of his teammates after defeating Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS Football Club 3-0 in Match Day 13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League.

Match Report: Remo Stars 3-0 ABS FC


An astonishing performance from Remo Stars Football Club saw Fatai Osho and his wards disassemble visiting Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club 3-0 in Match Day 13 of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) at the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu.

Monday, 6 March 2017

Gata's debut goal salvage total points for ABS FC



Adeshina Gata scored his debut goal for Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC in a 1-0 victory over visiting Katsina United on Sunday in Ilorin. 

Thursday, 2 March 2017

'Continue your good work', Okala praises ABS Coach


Former Nigeria and 1980 African Cup of Nations winning goalkeeper, Emmanuel Okala, on Wednesday has charged the Coach of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Henry Makinwa to continue his good work. 

Monday, 27 February 2017

Mohammed's strike for ABS FC denies Wikki Tourists attraction in Ilorin


 Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS Ilorin FC recorded yet another victory in the Matchday 10 of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL to maintain their hundred percent record at home with a 1-0 win over Wikki Tourists of Bauchi on Sunday.

Friday, 10 February 2017

ABS FC quells MFM's fire in Ilorin



Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS Ilorin FC recorded a solitary goal victory over Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministry, MFM FC in the Matchday 7 of Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL encounter on Thursday.

Monday, 30 January 2017

Saraki Boys dislodge Shooting Stars


Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC on Sunday in Ilorin bounced back from its 3-0 loss to Lobi Stars of Makurdi on Wednesday to beat visiting Shooting Stars Sport Club (3SC) of Ibadan 2-0.

Sunday, 22 January 2017

ABS FC gets tips on new rules of game


Players and officials of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, were on Saturday lectured by the Kwara Council of the Nigeria Referee Association (NRA) on the new amendments in the laws of the game. 

Wednesday, 18 January 2017

NPFL: Tornadoes, ABS share spoils in Lokoja



Niger Tornadoes of Minna on Wednesday in Lokoja came from a goal down to force Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC to a one all draw in a Match Day 2 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter. 

Monday, 16 January 2017

ABS FC disunite Akwa in Ilorin


Newly promoted Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, on Sunday defeated Akwa United FC of Uyo, 3-1 in a 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter that was decided at the Kwara Stadium Complex, ilorin.

Tuesday, 6 December 2016

ABS FC almost ready for NPFL challenge - Chukwuemeka



Alloy Chukwuemeka, the Director of Football of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Alloy Chukwuemeka (ACC), has said that the team is almost ready for the 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. 

Saturday, 12 November 2016

ABS Set to Recall Former Players from NPFL Clubs



.... Drops 18, Retain 15
... Goes on Two Weeks Break, Resume Nov.25

The management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, has said it will retain 15 out of 33 registered players of club ahead of preparations for 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.


The Welfare Officer of the team, Ahmed Abdallah, disclosed this to the newsmen in Ilorin on Saturday. 


He said the decision to retain 15 players and release the rest was taken after a meeting with the players, technical crew and management on Friday evening. 


Abdallah explained that the club is in advanced discussion with some former players who are plying their trade with other NPFL teams to rejoin them. 


The Welfare Officer added that the players have been released for two weeks to see their families and return for the new season on 25th of November. 


He however, maintained that if the resumption of the new season is Dec. 11, as been speculated the players may resume earlier than the Nov. 25.


Abdallah added that the coach of the team, Henry Makinwa, has told the players that he will not stop anyone from leaving the club but such player must inform him on time so it will not affect his plans. 


He thanked the players for their doggedness and unrelenting effort in returning the team to where it belong. 


Abdallah thanked the technical crew and the backroom staff for giving their best to the team which earn it the elevation to the NPFL. 


The ABS Welfare Officer was full of praises to the Proprietor of the club, the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, as well as the chairman Mr Seni Saraki for giving Nigerian youths opportunities to achieve their dream of playing football through the club's platform.

It would be recalled that over 20 ex players of ABS FC are presently playing in other NPFL clubsides across the country.