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  • Rangers crown Enugu champions

    Rangers crown Enugu champions

    Ranger International survived early scare to beat Ingas FC 4-3 on penalty after 1-1 at the regulation time to lift Enugu State Federation Cup final yesterday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.

    Tochukwu shocked Enugu fans when he netted the first goal for Ingas in the 18th minute to prove the doubters wrong that their final appearance was not a fluke. The Flying Antelopes kept it late in the first half before Sunday Udeadha equalized for Rangers in the 43rd minute to end the first half 1-1.

    The second half failed to produce any goal despite efforts from both sides which was curious to seal the victory in a regulation time to avoid penalty kick.

    One of the stakeholders at the stadium, the former Enugu State Commissioner, Ray Nnaji commended Ingas fighting spirit, tipping them for a success at the national federation cup play-off.

    “It was a good game from both sides but I have to commend Ingas for reaching the final. They show more determination and commitment. I can see talented and good players in the team. I believe that they will do well at the national level of the competition,” Nnaji said.

  • Crown conclude open screening

    Globacom Premier League returnee, Crown FC of Ogbomoso have concluded their open screening exercise which lasted for two months.

    Speaking at the end of the exercise in which undisclosed number of players participated, the team’s head coach, Niyi Oyekale in a statement released by the club’s spokesman, Kunle Oyeleye, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise which he said was successful.

    The ex-Flying Eagles defender stated that some players were able to prove their mettle during the screening, saying that final selection of players, however, depends on the performance of those who will take part in the forthcoming Nigerian National League (NNL) Super Four scheduled for next month in Abuja.

    The coach added that the club opted for open screening in order to give talented youths the chance to try out their luck, adding that the Super Four would be prosecuted mostly by some of the good players discovered during the exercise pending the arrival of invited players.

    He stated that the technical crew had already beefed up every department temporarily ahead of the Super Four contest.

  • 3SC, Crown FC condole with family

    The managements of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan and Crown FC of Oshogbo have sent condolence messages to the family of the late former Super Falcons coach, Joseph Ladipo who died yesterday at his residence in Ibadan.

    This was contained in separate releases sent to SportingLife by the media officers of both clubs.

    The media officer of 3SC, Jubril Arowolo on behalf of the club said: : “We’ve lost someone who love 3SC with his heart; someone we held in high esteem. As a player, former captain, coach and chairman he dedicated his time to the club. He will be fondly remembered for his achievement with Shooting Stars. We pray that God will give his family fortitude to beat the loss.”

    Crown FC led by its chairman Noah Bello through club’s media officer, Kunle Olaleye said: “Your exit though painful but inevitable, your indelible imprints on the sands of time is a magnificent solace for us all. Again we are basking in the euphoria that your life’s race was well run, life’s work well done, life’s victory won, now go on to rest as an achiever and conqueror of many heights especially in your life chosen career. You played football and administered it with great difference; for this, Baba Jossy Lad soccer fraternity would continue to cherish your memory and immortalise you in the hearts of many men to come into the fold.”

    Noah Bello equally extends his condolence to the Oyo State Government headed by His Excellence Abiola Ajimobi for “his generous role during the illness period, also to the Oyo State Commissioner for Sports Development for his novel and humanitarian role during the dark times at the hospital bed. The reward of good deeds shall smile unto you all. Crown football club therefore prays for the repose of his soul in al janAh firdaus,” the statement read.

  • Musa targets Russian League crown

    Musa targets Russian League crown

    CSKA Moscow leading scorer Ahmed Musa has said his team are focused on winning the Russia Premier League this season.

    CSKA lead the table with 40 points from 17 games after a crucial 1-1 draw at champions Zenit Saint Petersburg on Monday.

    Anzhi are second on 37 points with Zenit three points behind.

    Ahmed Musa told MTNFootball.com that his army team have their sights fixed on winning the league and the best way to go about it is to start well which they are doing.

    “We want to win the league. That is our target and we are pursuing it. We are leading table and we intend to be there till season end. We know it is a big task, but we are prepared for it,” the Nigeria forward informed MTNFootball.com

    “We won’t let the results and our current position get into our head, but rather we will strive to get better game after game.”

    CSKA last won the Russian league six years ago and that was their 10th such triumph.

    Musa was again key to CSKA Moscow securing a draw at Zenit St.Petersburg when Dzagoev, whom he set free at goal, was brought down inside the vital area for the penalty, which was converted to give the visitors an 85th minute equaliser.