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  • Orji happy with win against Giwa

    Orji happy with win against Giwa

    Heartland  coach, Bethel Orji is hugely relieved with his side hard fought 3-2 victory against Giwa FC in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League match day 36 clash at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri.

    Top striker, Bright Ejike put the Owerri outfit in front in the 10th minute but the Jos side responded quickly with an equaliser off perfect header of striker, Edoh Ocheme in the 14th minute ending the first 45 minutes on even score.

    However, upon resumption of play it was the Tin City side that went in front through Ocheme but two quick goals from the duo, Chinedu Efugh and Emeka Ogbugh in the 75th and 77th minute proved adequate to hand the Naze Millionaires the whole three points at stake.

    Orji said the key for his side is the three points as it has greatly improved the 2009 CAF Champions League finalists position on the league log.

    “I’m happy that our game plan to notch up the whole three points worked out perfectly well despite stiff challenge from Giwa FC.

    “Giwa FC play very well and created several scary moments for us but I give kudos to my wards for quick response to draw level as well as edge forward to win the match.

    “The most important thing for us in the encounter is the three points, at least, it has succeeded in pushing up our position on the league table.

    “We will continue on the strong form in the remaining two matches on the season’s calendar aimed at finishing the season on high,” said Orji to supersport.com.

    The hard fought victory against Giwa FC has taken Heartland points haul to 53 from possible 108 with two more matches against Dolphins and El Kanemi Warriors to wrap up the season’s campaign.

  • Bugi won’t give up on Giwa

    Bugi won’t give up on Giwa

    Giwa FC coach, Danladi Bugi has said his side will fight back to reclaim the second spot on the league log after a 2-3 defeat at Heartland in Sunday’s top flight match day 36 tie in Owerri.

    The Jos side misfortune at Heartland has become Warri Wolves’gain , who climbed to the second spot after a massive 4-0 win against strugglers, Bayelsa United and Wikki Tourists up to the third spot with 2-0 win against Dolphins.

    Bugi said his side have proved themselves as no pushovers in the ongoing league despite going down at Heartland and sliding to the fourth position.

    “I’m not a happy man losing the whole three points to Heartland despite taking the lead at some points in the match.

    “Fortunately, I think we have proven to everyone to see that we are no pushovers in the ongoing league.

    “We are still in the race for the title as well as continental ticket with two matches to play.

    “We will strive to walk ourselves back to the second spot then take it up from there when we confront 3SC and Nasarawa United in the next matches,” said Bugi to supersport.com.

    Top striker, Edoh Ocheme scored a brace in the encounter but superb strikes from Heartland trio, Bright Ejike, Chinedu Efugh and Emeka Ogbugh made nonsense of the Jos outfit efforts.

  • Giwa hails players for their resilience

    Giwa hails players for their resilience

    Owner of Nigeria Professional Football League Outfit, Giwa FC of Jos, Ambassador Christopher Musa Giwa has praised the efforts of his boys after they secured a battling come-from-behind 3-2 victory over visiting Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi in a match-day 35 tie of the NPFL at the Rwang Pam Stadium in Jos on Wednesday.

    Ambassador Giwa who had a chat with allnigeriasoccer.com immediately after the game gave thanks to God Almighty for the victory as well as commending the resilience of his boys who never gave up regardless of the imminent defeat staring them in the face.

    He said with the performance of his team, he believes continental football would not be farfetched.

    He also thanked football loving fans who thronged the Stadium in their numbers to watch the game as he admits that the glory of Nigerian Football at league level is gradually coming back, promising the fans of better things ahead. He concluded that in the coming months and years, the World would come to see a better Giwa FC.

    Giwa FC came from behind twice to beat their border rivals Wikki 3-2 after a highly entertaining super-slam affair on Wednesday.

    Their next game is against Heartland FC in Owerri on November 1.

  • Ita-Giwa becomes grandmother

    Ita-Giwa becomes grandmother

    The intercessory prayers of fruitfulness that followed the impressive union between Senator Florence Ita-Giwa’s daughter, Koko, and her hubby, Chimaobi Shawcross Obioha, have finally yielded results. The duo got married on September 29 last year and welcomed their bundle of joy in the early hours of August 24.
    The CEO of Hair by Koko, who had a society wedding last year, was ecstatic to have her first child, a bouncing baby boy, in a US hospital. No doubt, Senator Florence Ita Giwa is excited to have her first grandchild.

  • Heartland target victory against Giwa

    Heartland target victory against Giwa

    Heartland are aiming at continuing with their recent impressive result when they face Giwa FC in Kaduna’s Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Sunday in a

    Glo Premier League Week 16 tie.

    The Naze Millionaires have gone three games without a defeat after they grabbed seven points out of a possible nine from games with FC Taraba, Sharks and FC IfeanyiUbah.

    They are presently fifth with 25 points from 15 games as against Giwa FC who are a step above with 25 points from the same number of matches.

    The Media Officer of the club, Cajetan Nkwopara told SportingLife that the Owerri side want to continue with their unbeaten streak when they play away to Giwa FC in Kaduna on Sunday.

    Meanwhile, Heartland have expressed delight at one of their players, Macmarcel Obioha whose wife gave birth to a baby boy on Saturday in Owerri.

     

  • Giwa, Heartland tie more than points, says Shuaibu

    Giwa, Heartland tie more than points, says Shuaibu

    Giwa FC top scorer, Ibrahim Shuaibu, has said more than the three maximum points are at stake in the clash against Heartland.

    The Tin City side will host the Owerri outfit in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day 16 clash on Sunday at their adopted home, Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna.

    Shuaibu said the quest to upstage NPFL leading top scorer and Heartland marksman, Bright Ejike, will be uppermost in his mind in the clash.

    “Beyond the three points to win in the clash there is the personal agenda to upstage Heartland’s Bright Ejike as NPFL top scorer.

    “Ejike leads the goal scorer’s chart on eight goals while I come close second on seven goals so I’m targeting at least, two goals to help me climb to the top chart.

    “I know the race for the top scorer’s gong has just started but I strongly believe that my name will not be missing at the top when a roll call will be made.

    “However, key for us in the match is three points to further improve our position on the league log. I quite understand that Heartland are a good side with some quality players that can ruffle feathers in a match so certain to come out tough.

    “We equally have good players that can match them in any department, we have trained very hard as well as perfected our homework to withstand whatever tricks they may come up with. We are damn prepared and ready to turn them back empty-handed,” said the former Wikki Tourists goal poacher to supersport.com.

    The Jos-based side have amassed a total of 25 points from possible 45 in the 15-week old Nigerian top flight.

  • Giwa set continental ticket target

    Giwa set continental ticket target

    Coach of Giwa FC Tony Bulus has boasted that his team, though still considered a small side, will not readily relinquish their stay on top of the table, after the Jos-based side went top of the league table following their 4-0 midweek win over Akwa united.

    Boulous told www.footballlive.ng that he wants to upturn the status quo in the domestic league and will ensure that the team stay long enough at their current position possibly till the end of the season.

    ”It’s a good feeling, the club owner and players have been perfect through this period of our steady rise and it’s little wonder we are where we are today.

    ”I have set a target for this team and of course myself to ensure we get a continental ticket this season,” the coach restated.

  • Giwa zooms to NPFL summit

    Giwa zooms to NPFL summit

    Giwa FC zoomed to the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League ladder after sinking Akwa United 4-0 yesterday.

    There was little the Promise Keepers could offer in a game that they were completely torn apart at the Rwang Pam Stadium.

    Mohammed Saleh fired the Jos Elephant ahead, before Amos Gyang increased the lead.

    Ocheme Edoh made it 3-0 and outstanding Ibrahim Shuaibu put the icing on the cake with the fourth goal of the match.

    Saleh started the rout 18 minutes into the game.

    It did not take long for Giwa to tear through Akwa United again, with Gyang turning home his effort in the 20th minute.

    Akwa United looked short of ideas with a disjointed display and were completely turned apart after 25 minutes when Edoh compunded their woes with the third goal from Shuaibu’s assist.

    There was no way back for Akwa United and they conceded one more goal in the second half.

    Shuabiu capitalised on a defensive mixup to beat the onrushing Akwa United goal minder.

  • Giwa shock Rangers in Enugu

    Giwa shock Rangers in Enugu

    Giwa FC defeated Rangers International of Enugu 1-0 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu to produce one of the best results of the Week 4 Glo Premier League on Sunday.

    The team which was guided by their new coach Tony Bolus spanked the home side with their unrelenting efforts to secure their first away win this season.

    Ibrahim Shaibu fired the visitors to victory when he scored in the 50th minute from an Amos Gyang free kick to help the God’s Elephants three points at stake in the match.

    In a chat with SportingLife after the match, coach Bolus attributed the victory to hard work as well as the support from the club’s chairman, Ambassador Chris Giwa.

    He said his boys played to instructions which he said earned the team vitory.

    “It is God’s made victory for us. It is a result of hard work and the support from Ambassador Chris Giwa. He is always there for the team and his fatherly role helped the team in so many ways and we are already seeing the results,” Bolus told SportingLife.

    “The boys played well and they played to the instructions. I have to commend them for their resilience during the game. We got our chances and we converted it. We are still working on our tactics and I hope at the end of the day we will fight for something this season.”

  • FEDERATION CUP: Giwa face Plateau United in final

    FEDERATION CUP: Giwa face Plateau United in final

    Giwa FC defeated Mighty Jet 2-1 in one of the semi final matches played on Thursday to qualify for the State Federation Cup final.

    The God’s Elephants will play Plateau United in the final on Saturday.

    Akide Ibrahim scored the first goal for the premier league side before AbdulRasheed got an equaliser for Mighty Jet in a keenly contested encounter. Ibrahim Shaibu netted the winner for Giwa FC to qualify for the final.

    Giwa FC, who was led by their new coach Tony Bulus, will face Plateau United in the final on Sunday.

    In a chat with SportingLife after the game, Bulus was full of praise for his side for their resilience during the match.

    “I am happy to qualify the team for the final of the Confederation Cup few days in charge of the club. The match was tough but I have to commend the boys for their fighting spirit. We will go to the final on Sunday with hope of defeating Plateau United and lift the trophy,” Bulus told SportingLife.