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Fatai Amoo's tutored side got their second back to back home victory as they defeated ElKanemi Warriors of Maiduguri in one of the listed NPFL Week 16 fixtures. Shooting Stars have drawn 4 matches at home this season but there was no such luck for the visitors who remained 3rd on the log with 27 points from 16 matches. The Oluyole Warriors got straight to the business and got off to a flying start when we got the first free kick in the 3rd minute when Opeyemi Adetoyi was brought down outside the area but the resultant free kick was way off target. We had a penalty kick awarded to the team 8 minutes into the game from a foul in ElKanemi area.  Sunday Faleye might have done better as he stepped forward to take the kick but surprisingly it was sluggishly played into the hands of ElKanemi goalkeeper George Michael. Afterwards, it was a barrage of attacking moves by the Oluyole Warriors but none resulted into a goal. Although both teams lorded over the midfield battle but El

Technical Adviser of Remo Stars Football Club, Osho Fatai says he is happy with the 1-1 draw his team played against defending champions, Rangers International in Match Day 16 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Individual brilliance from Ekene Awazie secured a point for the Sky Blue Stars after he found his way past the flying antelopes defenders in the 50th minute of the game. Osho despite the draw feels his side should have gotten the maximum points against the flying antelopes. "We came with the mindset to win because we want to win every match but we are still very happy we got a draw against the defending champions." "Rangers International is not new to me as a Coach, I played them in the federation cup and it helped mW to some extent because I have clear knowledge of how they go about their business." "Unfortunately, Rangers are going through a lot of technical problem, they couldn't play their usual game and

Ekene Awazie's solo goal for Remo Stars in the 50th minute cancelled Daniel Etor's first half goal to pick a point at the Cathedral in the Match Day 16 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The game started beautifully with exchange of brilliant passes from both sides until Ganda Samuel was forced to make a save for the Sky Blue Stars. In the 11th minute, Walbe David was forced to make a brilliant save from Rangers' Aguda Godwin. Daniel Etor got the first goal for the flying antelopes after Walbe David couldn't hold a ball that went underneath him. Just few minutes after the goal, Ocheme Edoh had a chance that went inches wide and immediately Walbe David locates Oche Salefu, tries an outside shot but goes wide. Just minutes before half time, Oche Salefu flips a ball that could have been an equaliser for the Sky Blue Stars but goalkeeper Nana Bonsu was alert to deny him. Immediately the second half started, Remo Stars handle

FC Robo appoints General Manager, Sports Business Management and Marketing Firm and secures Kit Sponsorship. In a bid to reposition the club to become self-sustaining within the next few years, FC Robo International, a Lagos based private owned football club that competes in the elite cadre of the Nigerian Football League, the Nigeria Women Football League has officially appointed a General Manager as well as a Sports Business Management and Marketing Consultant firm for the Club with the aim of positioning the club to become self-sustaining, thus producing results on and off the pitch. Club Proprietor, Emmanuel Osahon Orobosa addressing the media said the decision is part of the club’s move to ensure the club becomes self sustaining in the next few years which informed the decision to bring on board individuals and organizations who possess the requisite skills and expertise to take the club to the next level having shown that they have the capacity to help the club achieve it

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC forward, Adegboyega Adekunle believes his side will be victorious in Wednesday's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) midweek game against Abia Warriors FC. The Olukoya Boys are hosts to the Abia-based team in Wednesday’s Matchday 16 clash scheduled to take place at the Soccer Temple, Agege Township Stadium. MFM FC who have not tasted defeat at home this season narrowly lost their last league match away from home to Gombe United on Sunday courtesy of a 54th minute strike from Sadiq Shuaibu. Adekunle said his team are prepared to challenge Abia Warriors for the three points stating the importance of the maximum points at stake. Speaking with the club official website mountaintopfc.com , " I think we are prepared for the game tomorrow against Abia Warriors. It is a game we must win with a good number of goals and I believe we will make our fans proud at the end of the game. " Abia Warriors have be

Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) is on its way to trade tackle with defending champions, Enugu Rangers in one of the Match Day 16 fixtures in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu. The Sky Blue Stars still basking in the euphoria of its first back to back win in the NPFL are currently sitted 16th on the log and would try to get something away from home. The current League holders of the are coming to this game from a back to back loss from Rivers United and Katsina United and a win for them could restore their winning confidence. The Sky Blue Stars gradually gaining momentum in the League could possibly shock the current League champions when they trade tackle for the first time in the NPFL. The Flying Anthelopes still have the combination of CANE (Clement, Aguda, Nwobodo and Egbuchulam) to contend with while the Sky Blue Stars have Mbaoma, Oche, Awazie and Onovo all ready for this fixture. A win

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Shooting Stars stormed the Lafia Stadium with the hope of getting a good result on the road yet again but the homers had a different agenda as well. The NPFL Week 15 fixture started on a fast note as both teams put out some good display of football. Shooting Stars coming from their famous one nil home victory midweek against Enugu Rangers beaming with confidence and pride. That set the tone for the game and also portrayed a good match for the home team. The humid temperature in Lafia dealt a shock for the Oluyole Warriors in the initial stages of the game as our boys struggled to adapt but that only lasted for a short period before we got into the thick of the climate. Jide Apena missed the target from a sweet pass from Ibrahim Babalola on the 9th minutes of the game. The Miners kept knocking the ball around without any threat whatsoever. Junior Merenini put up a solo run on the 19th min of the game which resulted into a goal kick. Nasarawa United got their own share of the a

Sadiq Shuaibu 54th minute strike earned Gombe United FC a 1-0 win over Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club in one of Match Day 15 fixtures of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played at the Pantami Stadium on Sunday in Gombe. MFM FC began the encounter on a high with good passage of the ball as they dominated the game. The visitors almost got the opener after 10 minutes as Olatunbosun Sikiru pass couldn't get to Onuwa Chukwuka who was well positioned few meters away from the homers box. 10 minutes later, Gombe United had a chance to break the deadlock but Idris Bakare overhead kick went off target. Bakare had another goal opportunity in the 22nd minute when his effort at goal went off target.  The hosts were awarded a spot kick in the 32nd minute after an infringement on Manir Ubale. Austine Oladapo stepped forward, he sent MFM FC goalkeeper, Folarin Abayomi the wrong way but his effort went a bit wide. First half ended goalless

Technical Adviser of Remo Stars Football Club, Fatai Osho has indicated that he is excited with the 2-1 victory over Wikki Tourist Football Club in Match Day 15 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Osho while speaking with the media indicated that despite the win, the team isn't still comfortable with it's position on the table. "We feel excited because we worked to get the victory, you can see how much we fought to get the victory against Wikki Tourist who also have much quality in their team."  "Wikki Tourist represented the country on the Continent and for us to have defeated them, it shows the zeal to turn the table around because we aren't really comfortable with our position on the table." The victory is really motivating for us, the confidence is gradually coming and if we can do it against Wikki Tourist then it shows we can do it against any other team." "We now need to be getting points on the

Victor Mbaoma's spot kick in the 80th minute secured another maximum for Remo Stars Football Club in the Match Day 15 of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The Sky Blue Stars welcomed the Giant Elephants to the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu in a must win encounter for both sides. Both teams started brilliantly with the home side having an early chance through David Onovo in the 2nd minute before Ekene Awazie got another chance but Emeka Nwabulu saves well for the visitors. Wikki Tourist had their first chance through Idris Guda Molid in the 10th minute of the game but he anxiously played directly to Walbe David's hand. The host had another wonderful chance when Onovo David sends in a cool pass to Victor Mbaoma who carefully gets the ball across to Chidume Victor before Emeka Nwabulu confidently saved for the visitors. Debutant Chidume Victor put the host ahead in the 41st minute after he carefully slots in from Abiodun Aw

The enormous confidence world football governing bodies are having in Nigerian referees have continued to manifest with four FIFA badged ones found worthy to handle the crucial CAF Confederation Cup qualifier  between Smouha of Egypt and Bidvest Wits of South Africa. The match scheduled for April 15, 2017 in Egypt has Akwa Ibom state Referees Council member, Ferdinand Anietie Udoh and Abel Baba of Kogi state council  as Referee and Assistant Referee 1 respectively. Others are Peter Eigege Ogwu of Bauchi state council  as Assistant Referee 2 while FCT, Abuja  Benjamin Ekabatiem Odey is the Fourth Official. All the referees from Nigeria are FIFA badged. It would be recalled that a fortnight ago, about eight Nigeria international referees, comprising two groups of match officials were at two different centres for the CAF club competitions qualifiers. Pleased with the continued recognition of their members by CAF and FIFA in recent times, the Nigeria Referees Association, NRA enjo

It was all rapture at the blast of the final whistle as the rescheduled week eight fixture between Shooting Stars and Rangers International of Enugu produced one of the most spirited and emotional result both for the home team and their fans. Shooting Stars have not won at home in four consecutive matches and were on the verge of recording its 5th home draw in the 2016/2017 NPFL Season before the dawn. The game started on a determined note for Shooting Stars going by the anxious expectations of the fans and also previous drab performances at home. The first 45 minutes produced a very tight contest and both teams gave good accounts of themselves with Shooting Stars having an edge in terms of goal scoring tendencies. On the 32rd minute, Sunday Faleye dribbled past Chibuzor Madu and strike against the wood work. Rangers International came close to scoring when Suraj Sodiq cleared a goal bound volley from Daniel Etoh. Faleye again headed Ebiaku Promise’s free kick on 45th minute

The two oldest Nigerian club sides, Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan and Rangers International of Enugu will this afternoon, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, rekindle their rivalry in a rescheduled week eight tie of the Nigeria Professional Football League, (NPFL). For both club sides, it is not the best of times with spate of unimpressive runs on the local and continental scenes and this is giving a lot of concerns to their fans. The hosts, Shooting Stars are the hard-hit with four consecutive home draws, the last was against Abia Warriors on Sunday with the home fans believing that nothing short of maximum points this afternoon will be entertained.  They wondered why a team with impressive away records (three recent draws in Katsina, Enyimba and Gombe) would find it difficult to win at home!  As such, they are beginning to get inpatient and unconvinced about the ability of the coaches and  players to weather the storm of the NPFL challenges! This is why, Fa

FC Robo launches new logo set to announce kit sponsorship deal with leading Nigerian kit manufacturer in the coming days. FC Robo International, owners of FC Robo Queens have officially launched a new logo. The Club will now no longer use the logo it used since her inception. The launch of the new logo is part of the club’s corporate rebranding, social campaign to give the club a corporate face and image. The club which primary colors are Blue (Navy & Sky Blue), yellow and white took a feature from its host state (Lagos) in the design of her new “Identity mark” (logo) in terms of shape. The new logo comes with an Eagle as official mascot/animal of the club, and it represents strength, vision, leadership and integrity et cetera… thus abandoning the traditional duck icon on the previous logo. This, as symbolized by the eagle signifies a total rebirth and redirection with purpose. Partly in shape and with the eagle, the new FC ROBO logo has defined the originality of the c

A spirited performance capped with a brace from current Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) top scorer, Stephen Odey, earned Mountain of  Fire and Miracles Ministries FC a 2-1 triumph over Plateau Untied FC in a Matchday 14 fixture played at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium on Sunday evening in Lagos. The top-of-the-table clash between MFM FC and Plateau United lived up to expectations as both teams thrilled their fans with beautiful display of the round leather game. High-flying MFM FC dominated the first five minutes of the proceedings and they almost got an opener when Adekunle Adegboyega tested John Gaadi but the visitors goalkeeper blocked his shot for a corner. Plateau won their first free kick of the encounter in the 22nd minute, MFM FC's goalkeeper, Ospino Egbe tipped Elisha Golbe's  well-taken free kick to corner.  The hosts continued with their fine display as they took possession of the game pressurizing the away team defense but the visi

Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan hopes to change their fortunes from recent repeated home draws as they host Abia Warriors from Umuahia on Sunday at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba. The team is still smarting from their back to back recent away draws with Enyimba and Gombe United respectively. Although, the team has picked three away draws in as many matches, the Technical Adviser Fatai Amoo is not leaving any stone unturned to improve on  their performance at the home. He speaks with www.3sc.com.ng and discloses that if the team actually wants to compliment their bright away results, they need to have winning mentality at home. "We have been doing well on the road, but we should improve on our home games and start picking up maximum points. We can't afford to drop points on Sunday as we do not belong to the relegation zone in anyway", he concludes. Also, the head coach Edith Agoye corroborates Fatai Amoo with the same standpoint - "Our boys ar

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries teenage attacking midfielder, Akanni Elijah capped his Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) debut with a superb display in his team's 1-1 draw against Wikki Tourists FC in Matchday 9 rescheduled fixture decided at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi. The teenage player who has been looking forward to his first professional league appearance replaced creative midfielder Onuwa Chukwuka in MFM FC's squad against the Bauchi-based team and he was absolutely impressive in the middle of the park. Akanni stamped his authority in the game with decent passes and fine foot work. He dribbled past his marker in the 45th minute of the encounter when he connected John Okolie with a lovely pass the latter was about to latch onto the ball but the referee sounded his whistle for offside. Elijah's exploit led to MFM FC's only goal of the match when he initiated a counter-attacking move from the middle of the park in

A well-struck shot by Stanley Okorom earned Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club their sixth away point of the season against Wikki Tourists in a rescheduled game Matchday 9 of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season played at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi. The hosts began the encounter with a lot of precision forcing MFM FC to a defensive play as they created series of chances in the early minutes of the nervy game but the visitors were resolute with their defending. Wikki dominated the game for over an hour as they piled pressure on the visitors' defence. Shammah Tanze finally broke the deadlock in the 35th minute of the exchange with a fine finish. MFM FC's newly promoted academy player, Akanni Elijah, who made his first appearance in the NPFL dribbled past his maker in the 45th minute and connected John Okolie with a lovely pass the latter was about to latch onto the ball but the referee sounded

  Substitute Nonso Mbakwe ensured that Shooting Stars did not leave Pantami Stadium empty-ended by scoring  a late minute equalizer against Gombe United on Sunday evening.   It was a week 13 game of the NPFL and all was going the way of the home team before Nonso connected a 92'  free kick by Captain Seun Akinyemi from the right and found the left angle of goalkeeper Fabiyi to silence the vociferous crowd.  Midway into the first half in-form midfielder, Samuel Agba has put Gombe United ahead in the 30th after converting a spot kick when defender Samuel Olabisi handled the ball in the box.   Before then, the homers had failed to put their chances away towards the tail end of the game with goalkeeper Adamu Abubakar and his defence line mostly busied.  However, succour came in the added time with a foul on another substitute, Fawaz Otun and captain Seun Akinyemi had played it to lurking Nonso Mbakwe whose low connect caught goal keeper Emmanuel Fabiyi on the wrong side. B

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. Beautiful goals from Awazie Ekene, Oche Salefu and Benjamin Felix secured maximum points for the Sky Blue Stars.  The Saraki Boys were hopeful to get a point on the road but got disappointed after Awoyemi Abiodun's cross met Ekene Awazie to score with his head from close range to put the Sky Blue Stars ahead in the eighth minute. Remo Stars continued brilliantly with fine display as Oche Salefu and Lasisi Saheed combined well to extend the lead for the home side but ABS FC's Boje Abdullahi was quick to save. Early in the second half, Oche Salefu had another chance to get the 2nd goal for the home side but flashes the ball wide. The introduction of Eugene Ossy into the game looked bright

Assistant captain of Remo Stars Football Club, Awoyemi Abiodun has insisted that the fans of the club should expect a good performance on Sunday despite their disappointing outing in Nnewi in Match Day 8 rescheduled game. The Sky Blue Stars welcomes the Saraki Boys to the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu in Match Day 13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Speaking with the club Media, Awoyemi says the loss to Anamabra Warriors was painful but they have gotten over it and will concentrate fully on their remaining games. "We are not happy with our performance against FC Ifeanyi Ubah in our Match Day 8 of rescheduled game in the league. We traveled with a positive mindset but got carried away at the end of it all." "I want to apologise to our fans and we hereby assure them of positives in our coming games starting from Sunday against ABS FC." "No doubt, the Saraki Boys are also a good side but with our commitment now,

Remo Stars welcomes Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club to the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu in MatchDay13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The Sky Blue Stars suffered a setback after losing 3-0 in Nnewi to the Anambra Warriors on Wednesday in the rescheduled Match Day 8 of the NPFL. The Saraki Boys will prepare well for this game after suffering a 1-0 loss in the hands of the league champions, Enugu Rangers last weekend and a point on the road will see them satisfied. Both sides gained promotion from the 2nd tier of the league, Nigeria National League after both sides emerged group leaders from Group B1 and B2 respectively. The only time both teams met was in the NNL where the Sky Blue Stars won 4-2 in Ijebu Ode and the Bukola boys won 2-0 in the reverse fixture in Ilorin. Fatai Osho's men will be without the captain and club's highest goalscorer, Victor Mbaoma and safe hands, Walbe David may return for this encounter.

Stephen Odey's 24th minute strike earned Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club a point against seven-time Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Enyimba International FC in a Matchday 13 fixture played at the UJ Esuene Stadium on Saturday evening in Calabar. The host began the fascinating encounter with the first kick of the ball as Ikechukwu Ibenegbu tried a long shot from the center circle, but his effort went inches wide. MFM FC were denied a chance to score a goal in the 55th second of the first minute but a last ditch tackle on Olatunbosun Sikiru ended the opportunity. Both teams won a free kick in the 5th and 7th minute. While MFM FC's right back, Stanley Okorom, saw his audacious free kick hit the hosts wall, the Aba giants failed to make good use of their own kick. The lively contest continued with a good passage of play from Fidelis Ilechukwu's men.  NPFL top scorer for the ongoing season, Odey failed to steer

Shooting Stars, after a disappointing home draw against Plateau United last week at home will be looking for an extra push to get a decent result on the road when they visit the Pantami Stadium this weekend. It will be one of the matches scheduled for the Match Day 13 of the NPFL against Gombe United on Sunday the 12th of March at 4pm. The 12,000 capacity stadium in Pantami will be the venue. The Desert Scorpions are coming to the NPFL having played in the NNL for a couple of seasons but will be looking to improve their position on the log as they are placed 15th, just some steps ahead of 3SC. They won their last game at home against Ifeanyi Ubah FC which will boost their confidence going into this match. Shooting Stars gaffer, Fatai Amoo still maintains that he sees a good future for his lads despite a string of home draws and a few away draws as well. He spoke to the 3SC Media Team just before the team left Ibadan – “We are positive going into our next match and also resolv

Head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club, Fidelis Ilechukwu has stated that his wards are strong enough to match seven-time Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Enyimba International FC this weekend  in Calabar. The Olukoya Boys are guests to the Peoples Elephant in one of the Matchday 13 fixtures in the Nigerian top flight which will to take place at the UJ Esuene Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Previous meetings between MFM FC and Aba-based club have all ended in a draw but Fidelis Ilechukwu believes that his side are now ripe to contest for the maximum points at stake in the weekend fixture. "We want to replicate our fine form against Enyimba because we have not lost against them in more than five meetings both in pre-season and Nigeria Professional Football League. "We played a goalless draw last season and we want to build on that in as much as I understand that there are changes in manager and so

Goals from Godwin Obaje and Adou Blaise secured maximum points for FC Ifeanyi Ubah in a rescheduled Match Day 8 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) against Remo Stars FC at the Ifeanyi Ubah International Stadium, Nnewi on Wednesday. The game started brightly with both sides playing brilliantly against each other in the early minutes of the game. The Sky Blue Stars had a wonderful chance through a free kick by Archibong Obo but goes wide before Chizoba Ndukwe saved a cross from Alberico Da Silva. Minutes after, FC Ifeanyi Ubah had the chance to go ahead through Ngoma Luamba after Ifeanyi Onuigbo gave him a through pass but he shoots over the bar. In the 13th minute, Dufegha Eric shoot at goal but Adou Blaise deflected the ball to a corner. Godwin Obaje had the opportunity to capitalise on the Sky Blue Stars defensive error but his shot directly meet Chizoba Ndukwe. The host had double chance in the 28th minute to go ahead after Oni

Smarting from the 1-0 loss to the Olukoya Boys, the Sky Blue Stars will travel to face FC Ifeanyi Ubah in a MatchDay 8 rescheduled game in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The Anambra Warriors traveled for their CAF Confederation Cup but were knocked out via penalties to Al Masry of Egypt after a 1-1 draw on aggregate. Just over the weekend, Anambra Warriors played out another disappointing draw with Abia Warriors in front of their fans at Ifeanyi Ubah International Stadium, Nnewi. FC Ifeanyi Ubah are 18th on the log with 11points, they will go into this rescheduled fixture with all seriousness and a win for them will see them exit the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Fatai Osho's men after a 1-0 loss to MFM FC will try their best possible to fight for a point on the road and a win for them will not be a surprise to the fans of Remo Stars FC. This meeting will be the first between both sides in competitions of any kind and a win for either side

Technical Adviser of Remo Stars Football Club has downplayed Mountain of Fire Miracles and Ministry Football Club victory over the Sky Blue Stars in MatchDay 12 in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday. Speaking after the game, Osho feels that the result of the game between both sides was not a reflection of what happened on the field of play. Stephen Odey got his 7th goal of the season from a penalty spot after Walbe David brought him down inside the box in the 14th minute of the game. "Nothing spectacular went wrong in today's game, we came with a lot of expectations and we could have gotten something better." "MFM FC has won, we have to give it to them because they did their best to win but I must be honest with you, the result wasn't actually a reflection of what happened on the field of play and a draw could have been a better result." "We are a team in transit, we can't shy away from that but I ca