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Blessed Stars FC holds Akwa United to a stalemate in a 1-1 draw

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Blessed Stars vs Akwa United FC friendlies

Blessed Stars shocks Akwa United…

Blessed Stars Football Academy in Uyo yesterday was hosted to a friendly game by Akwa United FC at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium and the result was not anticipated by both sides.

It was the first match of the year for Blessed Stars after resuming on the 16th of January this year. The Akwa Ibom based academy is rated among the top football teams in South-South Nigeria having produced quality players overtime.

The intense game started by 8:20am with both sides keeping the balls. The goalless first half featured several decent chances from both teams in front of few spectators at the Training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. Imeobong Okoro an Akwa Ibom born winger, made a beautiful attempt to the net in the 32nd minute, but was not well placed.

Blessed Stars is awarded a free-kick, Victor Benjamin makes a light shot to the net which is clipped by the Akwa United goallie.

The second half started very hot with Akwa United trying to impress its coach who was on the sideline Coach Green while Blessed Stars stands ground on trying to maintain a goalless draw. 65mins into the game Akwa United winger gets a chance and does not miss it, scoring the first goal of the game.

Blessed Stars scores an equalizer in the 85mins when its attacking midfielder Ayo drives the ball from the centre pitch to the 18 yard box and makes a direct pass to Blessed Stars winger Mbetobong who converts the opportunity to a goal.

The match ended 1-1 with both sides exhausted and fulfilled.

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NPFL Youth League: Abia Warriros Board Member Francis Chilaka Expresses The Team Readiness To Compete

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Abia Warriors FC Board member, Francis Chilaka, has expressed Abia Warriors Under-17 squad readiness to challenge for glory in the South-East center (Enugu) ahead of the maiden edition of the Nigeria professional league youth league

Speaking to Nigeriasportsnews.com Editor, Nwosu Chygoz, from Enugu, the Abia Warriors Board member popularly known as ‘Owo-texas , remained optimistic ahead of the tourney as he described the Abia Warriors Under-17 team as the Future of the Abia Warriors team in the Nigeria elite league.

“The Abia Warriors Under-17 team is not here to make-up numbers but we are poised to give the competition our best shot as we eye the South-East slot for the next round of the competition at the National level”

“The Kids were carefully selected and every player in the Abia Warriors contingent falls into the organizers requirements for eligibility”

” I want to also use this medium to appreciate the ‘Numero Uno’ Citizen of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Oti’ for his continued finical and moral support to the Abia Warriors team at large”

“Governor Oti is a blessing to Abia State and I know his people oriented policies wi position the state where it righfully belong”

In conclusion, Chilaka commended Abia Warriors Chairman, John Obuh, for piloting the affairs of the club towards the right direction ” the soft speaking football enthusiast concluded.

After the final screening, Abia Warrior’s are billed to lock horns with Heartland, Enugu Rangers, Enyimba International in the three days tourney as the winner from the Enugu Zone will represent South-East at the National level.

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OUR PREPARATION IS IN TOP GEAR – FLYING EAGLES FC OF ENUGU CEO

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Flying Angels FC CEO and Club Proprietor, Emeka Onyia has stated that their preparation for the 2024 football season is in top gear.
Flying Angels FC were losing finalist in last year’s edition of the Enugu State league losing the final to Inter FC of Enugu by a goal to nil.
Despite a recent setback in a friendly match against Rangers Int’l FC of Enugu, where Flying Angels FC lost by three goals to nil, Onyia expressed in a recent media interview that this result would not deter them, and it would have no negative impact on their ongoing preparations for the upcoming season.
Onyia stated, “Our preparation for the 2024 football season is progressing exceptionally well. Since our resumption on January 9, we have played three games – winning one, losing one, and drawing one. We are firmly on track with our preparation. The purpose of these preparatory games is to ensure that we are in peak condition for the upcoming season. We will be participating in the Federation Cup and the Enugu State league, aiming to surpass our performance from last season. Having reached the final last year, where we narrowly lost to Inter FC, our goal this season is to exceed that achievement.
Flying Angels FC has played three games since resuming on January 9, securing a 4-1 victory against Jlove Academy, experiencing a defeat against the Nigeria Premier Football League side, Rangers Int’l FC, Enugu, with a scoreline of three goals to nil, and drawing against Junior Rangers. The team’s top scorer, Chibuike Paul Nwodo, who has scored nine goals in his last six games, once again found the back of the net for Flying Angels FC in the match held earlier today

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Roni Layous: International Football Agent Arrives Nigeria For Jimmy Football Academy Scouting Tourney

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Renowned international football agent, Roni Layous, has arrieved Nigeria in search for the next ‘Superstar’ outta Nigeria in the Jimmy Football Club scouting tournament.

This year edition of the Jimmy Football Academy scouting is tipped to supersede previous edition’s following the organization and top level football been witnessed in the current edition.

Just like other years, top talented Nigeria youngster would be given the rare opportunities of taking their football career to the next level as they would have the chance to link up with top European clubsides

International Football Agent, Roni Layous, has been the man behind most top transfers of Nigerian player with his vast knowledge and work connections with top clubsides.

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