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Abia Comets Unveils ‘Mourinho’ As New Head Coach Coach

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Ahead of the 2023/2024 Nigeria National League season, we are glad to announce Kelvin ‘Mourinho’ Ejeh as our new head Coach.

The gaffer has teamed up with us on a two year contract.

Kelvin Ejeh popularly known as Coach Mourihno comes with huge experience having worked as Assistant Coach at our city neighbours Abia Warriors, where he propelled the team to a 4th place finish in the group B of the just concluded NPFL 2022/2023 season.

Coach Kelvin Ejeh is a CAF C licensed coach and also a graduate of La Liga Methodology course level 1-5, Basic certificate course at the National Institute of sports, and Advance Certificate course at the National Institute of sports, as well as six years Military service.

Abia Comets FC Chairman, Chief Boniface Alozie Uche who confirmed the development, made it known that the club is convinced that coach Ejeh is capable of leading us to the next level, especially this season that we are pushing for promotion to the top tier in the Nigerian league.

In the same vein, the Sporting Director Engr. Kelechi Orji Nnorom who was pleased with the recent development said the Coach Ejeh has what it takes to achieve set targets considering his experience and rich CV, he added that the management will provide him with the needed support to thrive and succeed in line with the new youthful recruitment policy of the club.

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CAF Confederation Cup: Nigerian Striker Eduwo Kingsley Scores In Club Africain Dramatic Win And Qualification

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Nigerian striker, Kingsley Eduwo, was handful for Tunis based side, Club Africain, as he fired in the team second goal in their 3-0 win over Ethiopian side, Bahir Dar Kenema in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The Nigerian forward who was outstanding in the first leg in Ethiopia retuned home to crown his impressive performance in Adis-Ababa with a goal in Tunis.

After suffering a 2-0 defeat in Ethiopia in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup against Bahir Dar Kenema, Club Africain would be needing a (3) goal scoreline to overturn the defeat in Ethiopia.

After defeating Club Africain by 2-0 in the first leg, Bahir Dar Kenema would be needing a goal in Tunis to be through to the group stage of the tournament.

The keenly anticipated match lived up to its billing with Club Africain showing early intents and breaking the deadlock at the 14 minute to upset its visitors.

Nigerian talisman, Kingsley Eduwo showed off class at the 36th minute to sail in the ball into the back of the net as the stadia erupt in Joy.

Heading into the final minutes of the second half, Club Africain came through with the third goal to earn a 3-0 lead at the break.

All efforts by the visitors to record a goal in the second half came to no fruition as the game ended in a 3-0 scoreline to earn Club Africain a place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup.

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Udoh Victor: Nigerian Youngster Founds Back Of The Net In Royal Antwerp Win Over Gent

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In-forrm Nigerian youngster, Udoh Victor, pulled up big for Royal Antwerp B against Jong KAA Gent as he came through with a goal to help his side seal a comfortable home win.

The former Nigeria Under-17 forward was handed another place in the Royal Antwerp B team and justified the hype around him following hiss current form.

Haven suffered a heavy defeat on Matchday (5), Royal Antwerp B were resolute on making up for the lost points when they file out against Jong KAA Gent at home.

Hoping to wreck havoc, Jong KAA Gent ambushed it’s Matchday 6 opponent’s, Royal Antwerp B hoping to cause an upset when they two sides lock horns.

First half of the game produced a goal in favour of the host following Stulic.N 1st minute goal, a goal which separated the two sides to half time.

Hoping to restore parity on restart, Nigerian youngster, Udoh Victor, broke the hearts of hopeful Jong KAA Gent fans as he rifled the ball into the back of the net with a ferocious strike from a set-piece.

At full time, Udoh Victor late minute goal was enough to earn Royal Antwerp B all maximum points at stake and returned Jong KAA Gent home empty handed.

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Olakunle Olusegun: Ex-Nigeria Under-17 Ace Opens Goal Account In FC Krasnodar Win Against Rubin Kazan

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Former Nigeria Under-17 ace, Olakunle Olusegun opened his goal account in the new Russian top-flight league season as he contributed a goal in FC Krasnodar 0-2 win against Rubin Kazan.

The Nigerian forward who has been handful since the start of the new season iced his excellent performance with a goal to help seal FC Krasnodar win against hard fighting Rubin Kazan side.

Rubin Kazan who has been in a poor form has FC Krasnodar to battle with on Matchday 10 as they hope to bounce back to winning ways.

Unbeaten in last (4) league games, FC Krasnodar hoped to measure up to the form with another good result when they play visitors to Rubin Kazan on Matchday 10.

First half of the explosive fixture recorded a goal, one goal which separated the two side courtesy of FC Krasnodar forward Jhon Cordoba 24th minute.

With Rubin Kazan fighting hard for a levellerr before the full time whistle, FC Krasnodar extended their lead and this time off the boot of Nigerian international, Olakunle Olusegun who crowned his impressive performance with an 86th minute goal to bring the final scoreline to 0-2.

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Abia Comets Unveils ‘Mourinho’ As New Head Coach Coach

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Ahead of the 2023/2024 Nigeria National League season, we are glad to announce Kelvin ‘Mourinho’ Ejeh as our new head Coach.

The gaffer has teamed up with us on a two year contract.

Kelvin Ejeh popularly known as Coach Mourihno comes with huge experience having worked as Assistant Coach at our city neighbours Abia Warriors, where he propelled the team to a 4th place finish in the group B of the just concluded NPFL 2022/2023 season.

Coach Kelvin Ejeh is a CAF C licensed coach and also a graduate of La Liga Methodology course level 1-5, Basic certificate course at the National Institute of sports, and Advance Certificate course at the National Institute of sports, as well as six years Military service.

Abia Comets FC Chairman, Chief Boniface Alozie Uche who confirmed the development, made it known that the club is convinced that coach Ejeh is capable of leading us to the next level, especially this season that we are pushing for promotion to the top tier in the Nigerian league.

In the same vein, the Sporting Director Engr. Kelechi Orji Nnorom who was pleased with the recent development said the Coach Ejeh has what it takes to achieve set targets considering his experience and rich CV, he added that the management will provide him with the needed support to thrive and succeed in line with the new youthful recruitment policy of the club.

Abia Comets Media

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CAF Confederation Cup: Nigerian Striker Eduwo Kingsley Scores In Club Africain Dramatic Win And Qualification

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Nigerian striker, Kingsley Eduwo, was handful for Tunis based side, Club Africain, as he fired in the team second goal in their 3-0 win over Ethiopian side, Bahir Dar Kenema in the CAF Confederation Cup.

The Nigerian forward who was outstanding in the first leg in Ethiopia retuned home to crown his impressive performance in Adis-Ababa with a goal in Tunis.

After suffering a 2-0 defeat in Ethiopia in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup against Bahir Dar Kenema, Club Africain would be needing a (3) goal scoreline to overturn the defeat in Ethiopia.

After defeating Club Africain by 2-0 in the first leg, Bahir Dar Kenema would be needing a goal in Tunis to be through to the group stage of the tournament.

The keenly anticipated match lived up to its billing with Club Africain showing early intents and breaking the deadlock at the 14 minute to upset its visitors.

Nigerian talisman, Kingsley Eduwo showed off class at the 36th minute to sail in the ball into the back of the net as the stadia erupt in Joy.

Heading into the final minutes of the second half, Club Africain came through with the third goal to earn a 3-0 lead at the break.

All efforts by the visitors to record a goal in the second half came to no fruition as the game ended in a 3-0 scoreline to earn Club Africain a place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup.

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Udoh Victor: Nigerian Youngster Founds Back Of The Net In Royal Antwerp Win Over Gent

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In-forrm Nigerian youngster, Udoh Victor, pulled up big for Royal Antwerp B against Jong KAA Gent as he came through with a goal to help his side seal a comfortable home win.

The former Nigeria Under-17 forward was handed another place in the Royal Antwerp B team and justified the hype around him following hiss current form.

Haven suffered a heavy defeat on Matchday (5), Royal Antwerp B were resolute on making up for the lost points when they file out against Jong KAA Gent at home.

Hoping to wreck havoc, Jong KAA Gent ambushed it’s Matchday 6 opponent’s, Royal Antwerp B hoping to cause an upset when they two sides lock horns.

First half of the game produced a goal in favour of the host following Stulic.N 1st minute goal, a goal which separated the two sides to half time.

Hoping to restore parity on restart, Nigerian youngster, Udoh Victor, broke the hearts of hopeful Jong KAA Gent fans as he rifled the ball into the back of the net with a ferocious strike from a set-piece.

At full time, Udoh Victor late minute goal was enough to earn Royal Antwerp B all maximum points at stake and returned Jong KAA Gent home empty handed.

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Olakunle Olusegun: Ex-Nigeria Under-17 Ace Opens Goal Account In FC Krasnodar Win Against Rubin Kazan

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Former Nigeria Under-17 ace, Olakunle Olusegun opened his goal account in the new Russian top-flight league season as he contributed a goal in FC Krasnodar 0-2 win against Rubin Kazan.

The Nigerian forward who has been handful since the start of the new season iced his excellent performance with a goal to help seal FC Krasnodar win against hard fighting Rubin Kazan side.

Rubin Kazan who has been in a poor form has FC Krasnodar to battle with on Matchday 10 as they hope to bounce back to winning ways.

Unbeaten in last (4) league games, FC Krasnodar hoped to measure up to the form with another good result when they play visitors to Rubin Kazan on Matchday 10.

First half of the explosive fixture recorded a goal, one goal which separated the two side courtesy of FC Krasnodar forward Jhon Cordoba 24th minute.

With Rubin Kazan fighting hard for a levellerr before the full time whistle, FC Krasnodar extended their lead and this time off the boot of Nigerian international, Olakunle Olusegun who crowned his impressive performance with an 86th minute goal to bring the final scoreline to 0-2.

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