Fredrick Oliseh wants FC Ebedei to tackle Beyond Limits with improved intensity

 

General Manager and Head Coach of FC Ebedei, Fredrick Oliseh says it is an incredible feeling breaking the 12-year jinx in the Optima Energy Gold Cup, as he assured that it will be the same intensity against Beyond Limits in Thursday's semi-final. 

Fredrick said: "It's incredible qualifying for the preseason semi-final; it's great working with a committed assistant; it all comes down to hard work, that's what it is, and never giving up and always adding up to the formula at FC Ebedei. 

"Great credit to the entire staff and the players. It's not just me as no man is an island. To our President Barrister Churchill Oliseh, who's the frontrunner and insightful in giving me this platform."

Ahead of the next clash against Beyond Limits, "The games in the group are done, and you are only as good as your next game.

"Intensity, the same as you have seen on FC Ebedei, our level will be intense, we will be on the front foot. We will obviously create chances and then capitalise on moments; that's what we are going to do."

On his team's performance against Ikorodu City whom they piped 1-0 and kept a clean sheet. 

"You didn't keep clean sheets without hardwork, it takes a lot, that's why I have to give credit to the players and coaches. We work incredibly hard on how we want to defend and what we do when we don't have the ball, and you see the results right there on the pitch."

On his lads scoring two out of the three goals they recorded in the group phase in the first half. 

"Football is a game of moments, and these moments fell to us in the first halves of the matches against Osun United and Ikorodu City, and we have taken them. 

"At FC Ebedei, we only chase excellence, and this is the position we want to be in, as we don't accept anything less and demand outright the best for ourselves in terms of performance performance. 

"To be able to do these against Osun United, Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars is a testament to our psyche and mentality at FC Ebedei."

Optima Energy Gold Cup: FC Ebedei shocks Ikorodu City in Sagamu

 

FC Ebedei held on to a 1-0 win, as they handed newly-promoted Nigeria Premier Football League Ikorodu City a reality check in the ongoing Optima Energy Gold Cup preseason tournament on Sunday in Sagamu. 

It was an exciting match, as both sides were on the back foot of each other for most of the match at the FC Ebedei Stadium. 

The Oliseh Boys took a deserved, rather an unexpected lead after Ikechukwu Ologun deflected shot beats Ikorodu City goalkeeper in the 13th minute. 

Ten minutes later, the Oga Boys almost leveled the game but was denied by the wood work, as a Tosin Oyedokun long shot after taking on his maker, he rattled the goal for a goal kick. 

The second 45 minutes saw Ikorodu City throwing their arsenals in the game in search of an equalizing goal. They almost did in the 57 minute. 

Solomon Emmanuel took on his maker to set Adebayo Adewale up with pass, but the right back sent his inviting low cross to Tosin Oyedokun, whose final effort went wide.

Both goalkeepers were outstanding in the final two minutes of the game, providing some top class saves, as the Oliseh Boys defence held on to the lead cutting out the strike force of Ikorodu City from doing any damage. 

FC Ebedei will next face Shooting Stars in the Group B top of the clash for a spot in the Optima Energy Gold Cup semi-final.

"Second FC Ebedei stadium will be world-class" - Joshua Adamu

FIFA and CAF-certified sports facility expert and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alan Smith, Joshua Adamu has informed plans to deliver another world-class stadium for FC Ebedei.

Joshua Adamu gave the hint of the plan while in a media chat with Family United By Football (FUBF) an informative sports group on a social media platform- WhatsApp. 

According to the Innovative and energy-driven sports facility manager of repute, "The FC Ebedei Stadium is three years old and still counting and it's still looking new. This is because quality was not compromised, and the core expert was used.

"Interestingly, the stadium is about the only pitch in Nigeria presently running fully on the French drain. You don't see any open drainage on the pitch.

"All drainages are underground and it's also one of the few pitches in Nigeria on full shock pads, not the usual underlays.

"So that gives the pitch extra cushion effects, and the players will be able to enjoy it and that's why experts and scouts that have visited the pitch have been commending the work done there. 

"By the grace of God, this year, FC Ebedei will be having its second stadium ready. That will be coming with a better quality and new look. They say the reward for good work is more work. 

"We are proudly associated with that pitch and we intend to build on it. What you see there is simple quality and no compromise."

Super Eagles stars see greatness in FC Ebedei players, commend Oliseh on quality leadership

Paul Onuachu and his Super Eagles teammates Frank Onyeka and Raphael Onyedika have tipped players of FC Ebedei to boost their careers with top teams in Europe.

The Southampton striker scored the equalizing goal in the novelty game tagged FC Ebedei versus Onuachu, Onyeka, Onyedika and Friends hosted on Thursday at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Apele-Sagamu, Ogun State.

"FC Ebedei is where everything started for me and a few other Super Eagles stars. This visit is a regular one from me and this is what player that has made it to the top should do, going back to visit his boyhood club.

"The club has given us something big in life and it's best to pay homage and appreciate what Barrister Churchill Oliseh, has done to the youths and football in Nigeria.

"It's good to see the FC Ebedei Stadium facilities get more upgrades as its different from what I saw a year ago. My sincere appreciation to the club and FC Midtjylland who helped in my career growth.

"FC Ebedei has a lot of talents in stock, so it never amazes me when I see them. Having played against the team in a novelty match, I see many of them becoming an instant hits when they move to clubs in Europe."

For Brentford midfielder, Onyeka, "It's always good to be back to where it all started from. For me I am ever grateful to FC Ebedei as it was from here to FC Midtjylland and to the Premier League.

"It's nice talking to the players and from the few minutes I had with them, I see lots of prospects, especially the lads in the midfield. Nigerians should watch out for them as I see another Frank in the team.

For Club Brugge of Belgium Onyedika, who was visiting the club for the first time after his move to Denmark's FC Midtjylland.

"The facilities I have seen here is topnotch and what we find in Europe and in other top leagues of the world.

"With this, FC Ebedei has provided the platform for every talent to be successful in Europe, and with the quality I have seen in the team, many can walk into some teams without much stress. But they need to work, train harder and above keep focus."

After the game, Onyedika and Onuachu presented their signed club jerseys to FC Ebedei President, Barrister Churchill Oliseh

Alansmith reveals why FC Ebedei pitch is the best In Nigeria

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FIFA and CAF certified synthetic pitch installation firm, Alansmith Nigeria Limited, Joshua Adamu has revealed that French drain system he installed at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu can not make it waterlogged when matches are played in the rain.

It rained during the high profile Ogunjobi Gold Cup pre-season tourney game between 3SC and Tornadoes and the pitch was not waterlogged.

Waterlogged pitches are a common site in many of our stadia, thereby forcing the match officials and organizers of competitions to reschedule such matches.

Alansmith's job quality at the FC Ebedei Stadium have left coaches, players of teams competing in the preseason marveled.

Adamu in a chat with Ogunjobi Gold Cup Media said, "Waterlogging of pitches is a subject of drainage and I have always been an advocate for quality and a good base. What is under the pitch is as important as what is on top. For FC Ebedei Stadium we have a French drain under the turf to ensure good drainage and allow the player to still have a flat playing surface.

"The FC Ebedei pitch is a FIFA 2-star rated pitch with shock pads and 60mm grass carefully and professionally laid. So it's a case of professionalism and quality.

"The quality of materials speak volumes and our team of professionals maintain standards. Like you will notice we are key to delivering world-class service more than publicity. So our good works will speak for us.

"Life span is a subject of use and maintenance, but we go with the  international practice where we give seven to 10 years warranty.

"Alansmith is major player in sports construction so from stadium seats to all sporting surfaces, acrylic, PP Floors and various synthetic grasses for different sports from soccer, hockey basketball, tennis and all sports generally from concept to drawing and construction."

Asked how the competition has been for his brand with others in the synthetic pitch business.

"For us at Alansmith Nigeria we believe that the sky is big enough for all to fly, we just concentrate on delivering quality and timely service to our client with out breaking the bank and not compromising on international accepted standard."