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‘FC Ifeanyi Ubah tried to snatch Fatau Dauda from Enyimba’

Enyimba recorded one of the biggest transfer coups of the new NPFL season when they snapped up Ghana Black Stars ace Fatau Dauda, but the deal was almost scuttled after regional rivals FC IfeanyiUbah offered the ex-Orlando Pirates shot stopper a far bigger deal.

The 31-year-old Dauda has signed a two-year contract with seven-time Nigeria champions Enyimba.

But a top Enyimba official revealed big-spending IfeanyiUbah approached the highly-rated goalkeeper with a double offer at the airport, but Dauda rejected it.

“IfeanyiUbah promised to double whatever Enyimba gave Dauda, but the goalkeeper insisted that he has given his word to join Enyimba and also Enyimba are a bigger brand than IfeanyiUbah,” disclosed the official.

The goalkeeper insisted: “The only club I want to play for in Nigeria is Enyimba. I am a longtime admirer of the club because of their rich history and professionalism.”

December 19, 2016
PRE-SEASON: Ifeanyi Ubah to tour five foreign countries

The Management of FC Ifeanyi Ubah have concluded plans to embark on a two-week European tour of five countries – United Kingdom, Greece, Spain, Portugal and Turkey.

The planned tour is a move to prepare the team for next season’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Federation Cup and CAF Confederation Cup campaigns.

The Anambra Warriors won the 2016 Federation Cup final after beating Nasarawa United 5-4 on penalties.
However, management has approved and released cash reward (winning bonuses) for the players, management and the supporters club to appreciate them for their commitment and determination throughout the season and the eventual Federation Cup triumph as follows:
a) N10, 000, 0000 for the footballers.
b) $10,000 for the Head Coach/Technical Director, Mitko Dobrev and Assistant Coach, Rafael Everton.
c) N3, 000,000 for the management and coaching staff.
d) N2, 000,000 for the supporters club.
The management has also approved a minor reorganization in the top level of the coaching staff aimed at repositioning the team.
In this regard, management announced the appointment of Kenichi Yatsuhashi, a Japanese-American and former Head Coach of Accra Hearts of Oak as the new Head Coach of FC Ifeanyi Ubah.

He holds a USSFA and National Youth Coaching licence, a CONCACAF Internatonal Coaching licence, an NSCAA Goalkeeping Diploma and a KNBV Advanced Diploma, IFA GK Certificate and FIFA and FIFA/AFC Grassroots Certificate.
The board also appointed Mr Yaw Preko as the new Assistant Coach/Physical trainer of the Club. Yaw Preko joins Fc Ifeanyi Ubah from Accra Hearts of Oak where he was acting Head Coach. Yaw Preko is also currently the Acting Head Coach of Ghana’s national Team (Black Stars of Ghana) and a former top striker in Turkish football club, Fenerbahce S.K.
Similarly, management promoted its Bulgarian Head Coach, Mitko Dobrev to the position of the Technical Director of the Club.
On another note, following the successful utilization of the N100,000,000 war chest handed down to the team by the Management during the mid season, the management is pleased to announce the approval and release of the sum of N150,000,000 to the club for the enhancement of the club, signing of additional players and vigorous preparation for next seasons.
The road show, presentation of the cup to the people of Anambra State and official unveiling of newly appointed technical officials will take place on the 16th of November, 2016.

November 10, 2016
FEDERATION CUP: IfeanyiUbah supporters storm venue in 30 trucks, 40 buses

…Club offers Lagos fans free ride

Supporters of FC Ifeanyi Ubah will be arriving Lagos on Sunday in over 30 trucks and 40 buses to cheer the team to victory against Nasarawa United in the final of this year’s Nigeria Federation Cup billed for Teslim Balogun Stadium.

Both teams will be playing in the final of the country’s oldest competition for the first time and they will be keen on replicating holders Akwa United’s feat of winning the trophy in their first final appearance.

FC Ifeanyi Ubah Media Officer, Diegwu Mwankwor informed NationSport that the club wanted their supporters to be at the stadium and cheer the team to their historic victory.

“Our supporters will leave on Sunday morning from Nnewi and around Anambra. We have about 40 buses and 30 trucks that have been outlined to convey our fans around Lagos and from Anambra to the venue of the final. You know the gate has been thrown open and we want our fans to be there live when we make this historic achievement,” Mwankwor told NationSport.

The club have also provided Hummer buses, Marcopolo buses to convey Lagos fans from strategic places in the state to the venue of the final.

“We wish to inform all our fans and lovers of football that, by 12noon on Sunday, November 6, 2016, everyone should make their way to the most convenient point of conveyance in Lagos to join the buses that Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah has provided to transport them free of all charges to the stadium,” the club also said in a statement made available to NationSport .

“There will be buses at strategic points across various parts of Lagos State. For fans residing in areas such as Okokomaiko, Badagry, Iyana Iba, Volks and environs, there will be buses at Trade Fair Complex, along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway to convey them to the match venue.

“Those residing in Navy Town, Satellite Town, Festac and environs should go to Alakija Bus stop to join the buses to convey them to the stadium while fans residing at Amuwo-Odofin and parts of Festac can join the buses at Apple junction”.

“Those residing at Old Ojo Road, Agboju, Maza-maza and environs should go to Mile-2 (under the bridge) to join the buses while those who reside in Boundary and Ajegunle should join the buses at Wilmer Bus-stop for conveyance the stadium”.

“Fans residing at Suru Alaba, Coker, Doyin, Orile and environs should go to Orile Bus stop to join the buses. There will also be buses at Oshodi, Adetola, Capital Oil & Gas Truck Park along the Oshodi-Apapa expressway and Cele Bus stop amongst others,” the statement read.

November 6, 2016
FC Ifeanyi Ubah, West Ham sign partnership deal

NPFL club side FC Ifeanyi Ubah have signed long-term partnership deal with West
Ham United FC, one of the leading clubs in the English Premier League. The deal, which was officially signed in London is set to be unveiled at the Olympic stadium on Sunday, August 21 (Today) before West Ham United FC’s first home league match against Bournemouth.
This was contained in a press release made by West Ham United FC via its website
“West Ham United are delighted to announce the Club’s first ever official partnership in Africa, following the signing of a long-term agreement with Capital
Oil and Gas Ind. Ltd, the principal investor in the Nigerian Professional Football League outfit, FC Ifeanyi Ubah.
The partnership will provide Capital Oil and Gas with a range of rights to promote the business through the football club, driving visibility and awareness as well as focussing on B2B interaction through the use of hospitality at the Hammers’

August 21, 2016
Dobrev rejoins FC Ifeanyi Ubah

Bulgarian coach, Mitko Dobrev has signed a deal to handle Premier League side, FC Ifeanyi Ubah ahead of next season.

Though details of the deal were not disclosed to SportingLife, this will be the second time that the ex-Heartland gaffer will be in charge of the Nnewi side after leading them to the Premier League two seasons ago.

Dobrev, who was also linked to Enyimba, flew into the country last Friday to rejoin the club where he was thought to have been sacked early last season.

But officials of the club explained that he left the club last year to take up a one year coaching course after reaching an understanding with the club.

Dobrev who was received by the Chairman of FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Chukwuma Ubah could not hide his delight on his return to the Nnewi based side.

Chukwuma Ubah expressed his pleasure at the return of the gaffer whom he described as an experienced coach, especially when it comes to African football.

“We are extremely delighted to have him back with us and we firmly believe he is the right man to steer this ship to its destination,” Chukwuma affirmed.

Dobrev was eventually hosted by the President of FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Chief Ifeanyi Ubah at his Lagos residence where the President shared his vision and dream for the premier league club this year. Chief Ubah noted that his love and passion for the club and Nigerian football in general were responsible for the massive investments he is currently making into the playing and coaching staff of FC Ifeanyi Ubah.

Recall that only three days ago, FC Ifeanyi Ubah flew in six Brazilian professional footballers and two assistant coaches all in a bid to mount a sustained and successful title challenge.

Dobrev was unveiled as Head Coach of FC Ifeanyi Ubah yesterday in Ibadan at the team’s camp site.

January 24, 2016
Heartland TM warns players of FC Ifeanyi Ubah’s threat

• Praises Pinnick, Oliseh

Heartland Team Manager, Promise Nwachukwu has warned the Naze Millionaires players not to toy with their chances of getting away points in their Glo Premier League Week 35 tie with FC IfeanyiUbah in Nnewi today.

The Owerri side are seventh on the league table with 50 points from 34 matches but Nwachukwu in a chat with SportingLife revealed that for the team to end the season better than they did last season, they must take all their remaining matches seriously, especially the tie in Nnewi today.

Nwachukwu reckoned that all points against the Anambra Warriors would provide them with a sensational double and also the bragging rights over them ahead of next season.

“We need to take the game with FC IfeanyiUbah very seriously because we would like to end the season impressively and a victory in Nnewi would afford us that opportunity and also the chance to brag that we have claimed a double over them,” Nwachukwu told SportingLife.

He, also in a related development, heaped plaudits on the leadership qualities of the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) under Amaju Melvin Pinnick and the head coach of the Super Eagles, Sunday Oliseh.

Pinnick was elected as the President of the NFF in September last year and this has brought about a lot of changes in the Glasshouse including the sending of selected coaches and match officials for courses in England and other elitist ideas aimed at changing the face of football in Nigeria.

Nwachukwu in a brief chat with SportingLife noted that Pinnick should be praised and not castigated for all his good works aimed at putting Nigeria on the world map again.

The former Serbia based player also hailed the impact of Oliseh on the Eagles stating that it has made Nigeria a strong and more disciplined team based on the issues that brewed up in the Eagles camp during the double header friendlies against Cameroon and Congo DR in Belgium.

He asserted that all Nigerians should rally round and support both individuals and those working with them so that the country can be great again.

October 28, 2015
FC Ifeanyi ubah give up on NPFL title

FC Ifeanyi ubah right back, Chibuzor Okonkwo has said his side will be contented with Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) status at the end of the ongoing season.

The NPFL newcomers are 12th on the 20-team top flight on 44 points with the disputed match day 33 clash against El Kanemi Warriors yet to be played and four matches on the season’s calendar.

Okonkwo said his side are now outsiders for the league shield as well as continental ticket.

“We are right now working on remaining in the Premier League for the remainder of the ongoing league season. We are no more contesting for the league title as well as continental ticket, at least for this season.

“Next season we can start all over the campaign to win the league title and ticket to Africa. We will now fight to win our two remaining home matches and any point on the road will be a huge plus.

“Our target right now is to finish among the top 10 and that will be good for us as far as the ongoing season is concerned. We lost at Heartland in Port Harcourt so it will be a payback time on Wednesday when we host them in Nnewi. We need the whole three points to ensure we finish on high,” said the former Enugu Rangers and Heartland strongman to supersport.com.

FC Ifeanyiubah remaining matches are outstanding match day 33 tie against El Kanemi Warriors, Heartland and Nasarawa United while two road trip matches await the side at 3SC and Kwara United.

October 27, 2015
FC Ifeanyi Ubah crush El-Kanemi 4-1 in Katsina

• Heartland, Abia Warriors, Wikki get home victories

FC Ifeanyiubah recorded an emphatic 4-1 away win against El Kanemi Warriors at their new home at the Karkanda Stadium in Katsina yesterday.

Two goals each from Uchechukwu Onyedikachi and Solomon Eludi handed the Anambra Warriors their biggest road win of the season till date.

The win took them to third on the log with 23 points from 13 games.

At the Rojenny Sports Complex in Oba, Heartland beat FC Taraba 2-0 to improve on the league table after their 0-2 loss to Enyimba in midweek.

Goals from Bright Ejike and Roland Koffi in the sixth and 31st minutes ensured that the Naze Millionaires moved to 21 points from 13 matches.

While at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe, Wikki Tourists battered Sharks 3-0 to move to second on the log with 24 points from 13 games.

Kwara United were however held to a 1-1 draw at home by Lobi Stars after a 79th minute strike from Obioma Arinze cancelled out Segun Alebiosu’s first half strike.

June 22, 2015