Onward News 24: November 2016

Wednesday 30 November 2016

Gold Cup: MFM FC, Lobi Stars reach semifinals

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) sides Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Football Club, MFM FC and Lobi Stars Football Club, have progressed to the semi-finals of the ongoing Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament in Ijebu Ode.

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club have qualified to the semi-final of the 4th edition of Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament after a 1-1 draw against Niger Tornadoes Football Club on Wednesday evening in Ijebu-Ode.

President of the newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL)side, Remo Stars Football Club, Honorable Kunle Soname has talked up his team's chances to make a meaningful impact as they begin new life in the apex league in the country.

Former Nigeria Football Federation Secretary General, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, and former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Joseph Dosu, have expressed joy and stated that they were impressed with the organization, conduct and display of the clubs participating in the fourth edition of Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament.

Ahead of the new NPFL season, Rangers International Football Club midfield maestro, Obinna Nwobodo, has said that his team can retain the league title they won last season after a 32-year jinx.

Wikki Tourists and FC IfeanyiUbah have been drawn to play the opening game of the 2016/17 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super4 which flags off on December 7 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.

Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Crown Football Club pip seventh-time Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Enyimba Football Club 1-0 at the 4th edition of Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament in Ijebu-Ode on Tuesday evening.

.... As NEC visit Senate president at NASS

Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki was on Tuesday in Abuja appointed by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) as national patron of the association in recognition of his contributions to sports development when he was Governor of Kwara state.

AWCON: Super Falcons to Perch on Lioness in Final

Champions Nigeria will confront host nation Cameroon in the final of the 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.

Kano Pillars Football Club have booked their place in the semi-finals of Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament.  

The management of the Shooting Stars Sports Club, 3SC, has picked Ilaro in Ogun State as camping site for the team in preparations for the new football season.

Newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Remo Stars have qualified for the semi finals of the Gold Cup Preseason Tournament after defeating non league side, FC Yobo 3-2 in the final round of Group B match.

Media Manager Crown Football Club, Kunle Oyeleye, has expressed confidence in his side's chances of making great impact in the upcoming Nigeria National League, (NNL) season just as he praised the techcial crew led by Fatai Osho.

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC skillful winger, Sikiru Olatunbosun announced his return to his team by scoring a hat trick against Nationwide League One (NLO) side, FC Ebedei at the 4th edition of Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State on Monday, November 28, 2016.

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, MFM FC humbled the Nationwide League One (NLO) side, FC Ebedei 4-2 at the ongoing Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament decided in Ijedu-Ode.

Nigeria Professional Football League club, Rivers United have entered the third phase of their pre-season exercise ahead of the commencement of the 2016/17 football season.

If Floyd Mayweather Jr. decides to return to the ring, Manny Pacquiao is very interested in facing him in a rematch.

The March 4 blockbuster, recently announced for The O2 in London, will mark a top division debut for WBC cruiserweight champion Bellew, who'll be weighing above the 200 pound limit as he battles Haye.

LMC Proposes More Friday Night NPFL Matches

The League Management Company LMC has informed that there are plans to have more Friday Night matches during the 2016/17 football season.

Abubakar Bala, Technical Adviser of Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL side, Niger Tornadoes has disclosed that ongoing Gold Cup Preseason Tournament has helped his side to prepare well for the new season.

In an exclusive interview with Gold Cup Media Channel, the young tactician noted that his side are better ready than last season despite mass exodus of players from the Minna based side just as he called on LMC to raise the standard of the league in the new season.

FC Yobo of Lagos team driver, Monday Abel Rapheal Nwankwo, has disappeared with the club's 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus.

Kogi United Set for Dana Cup in Denmark

.... Signs MoU with Danish, German Clubs on Grassroots Football Development

... Renews Hummel Kits Sponsorship

If the news coming from Kogi United's camp is anything to go by, the feeder team of the club will participate at the 2017 Dana Youth Cup taking place in Copenhagen, Denmark.

...... Points awarded to Remo Stars

Enyimba International FC game against Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) newcomers Remo Stars FC was abandoned after the People’s Elephant walked off the pitch.

Gold Cup defending champions, Kano Pillars FC defeated Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC in a six goals thriller.

Technical adviser of Abuja Football College, Gobbo Renzo says Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United is ‘one of the strongest teams in the country’.

Lobi Stars' Vice Chairman Mr Mike Idoko has described the media report that most of its key players have dumped the team as malicious, unfounded and unsubstantiated.

Champions Nigeria hit tournament newcomers Kenya 4-0 on Saturday to seal top place in Group B and reach the semi finals of the 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.

Gold Cup: Remo Stars Game ‘ll be tough - Gbenga Ogunbote

Head coach of Enyimba International FC of Aba, technical crew, Gbenga Ogunbote, has predicted a tough fixture against newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League side, Remo Stars Football Club.

Gold Cup tourney defending champions, Kano Pillars started the tournament with a disappointing goalless draw against a 10-man FC Ebedei.

Nigeria National League (NNL) side Crown Football came from behind to share the spoil with the newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League ((NPFL) side, Remo Stars Football Club at the ongoing Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament in Ijebu Ode.

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club began their quest in the 4th edition of the Gold Cup pre-season event with a commanding 3-0 victory over fellow Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Sunshine Stars Football Club on Friday at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium.

Nigeria's Multi Media Sports Journalists have felicitated with the Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), Mallam Shehu Dikko on his award as The SUN Sports Personality of The Year 2016.

Rivers United overcame Abuja Selected FC 2-0 in a fiercely-fought pre-season friendly at the Area Three football pitch, Abuja on Friday.

FC EBEDEI SHOCKS TORNADOES IN GOLD CUP OPENER

Nationwide League One side, FC Ebedei, provided the major shock of the opening day of the 4th edition of Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament with an impressive victory over Niger Tornadoes at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode.

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Wikki Tourists Football Club has pulled out of the 4th edition of Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament which will begin today November 25 in Ijebu Ode at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium.

‎The Kwara Chapter of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has commiserated with the Treasurer of the association, Mr. Toyin Saheed over the death of his father, Alhaji Saheed Baba Alata.

The Nigeria Premier League Media Officers Forum, has congratulated the Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), Malam Shehu Dikko, over his award as the Sun Sports Personality of the year.

Rivers United outclass City Strikers

Rivers United came from a goal down to beat Abuja based side, City Strikers FC 4-1 in a wonderfully-open and entertaining pre-season friendly match played at the Goal Project, Abuja on Thursday.

Former Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Kano Pillars FC, and Crown FC of Ogbomosho have arrived Ijebu Ode, for the 4th edition of Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament.

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC has resumed full preparations for the 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), season.

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Niger Tornadoes Football Club and Nationwide League One (NLO) side, FC Ebedei of Sagamu, will be seeking a bright start to the fourth edition of Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament when they face off in the tourney’s official opener Friday morning (8.am) at Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode.

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United will face amateur club, City Strikers in a tune up game in Abuja on Thursday, November 24.

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has said his side are ready to battle other teams at the 4th edition of Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament which ill kick off on Friday, November 25th 2016 in Ijebu Ode.

Obaje to Receive Rashidi Yekini Foundation Top Scorer Gong at Gold Cup

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) highest goal scorer Godwin Obaje is set to receive the Rashidi Yekini Foundation top scorer gong for the 2015/16 season at the 4th edition of the distinguished Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament billed to take place in Ijebu Ode.

Club Owners greet Shehu Dikko as Sun Sports Personality of the Year

Football Club Owners Association of Nigeria (Club Owners) have expressed delight over the emergence of Mallam Shehu Dikko as the recipient of the 2016 SUN sports Personality of the year award.

..... As Bet9ja Partners Gold Cup Tourney

Organisers of the Gold Cup, Nigeria’s prestigious pre-season tournament, have announced MATCHROOM Sports as Brand Consultant, in a bid to boost the profile of the event.

KARATE FEDERATION HOLDS NATIONAL CADET, JUNIOR, SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

Determined to sharpen the skills of Nigerian karatekas and further give them platform to exhibit their technical knowledge ahead international championships, the Karate Federation of Nigeria under the leadership of Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, J.P has concluded arrangements for National Cadet, Junior and Senior Championship scheduled to hold in Lagos next month.

Eguma Calm as Rivers United Score Ten

Technical manager of Rivers United, Stanley Eguma says there is still a lot of work to be done as he watched his charges thrash amateur club, Grassroots Hunters of Oyigbo 10-0 in a practice game on Wednesday.

Nigeria CAF Confederation Cup representative, Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi, have shown interest to be part of the fourth edition of Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament.

The Rivers State Government has concluded plans to host players and officials of Rivers Angels Football Club following their brilliant achievement at the 2016 Women’s Federation Cup final in Lagos.

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