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  • Winners celebrated at MFM essay competition

    Winners celebrated at MFM essay competition

    The 2016 winners of the annual essay competition of Pastor Lawrence Olasehinde Youths Development Foundation (PLOYDEF) have emerged.

    The competition had over five hundred students across the twelve regions of MFM in north central Nigeria.

    In the secondary category of the essay competition with the topic “The danger of joining a cult group in the school”, Olawumi Michael from North central region 1 Utako took the first position.

    Three of the contestants Akoji Joel Victor MFM North central region 6, Karu, Tamunoko Stephen from Lugbe region and Goodluck Olajumoke from Utako region won the second position.

    Deborah Oparinde from Kuje region came third.

    Four of the contestants Esther Bolaji, Usiena Meseh, Usman Godwin and Adeda Deborah came fourth.

    In the junior secondary category, Ayomide Lambe from MFM North central region 33 Byazhin was the overall winner.

    The second position went to Efedayo Emmanuel from Bwari region and the third position was shared by Qkolo Joshua from MFM Dakwo region and Idera Abasi from MFM Utako.

    First prize winners in the categories got HP Laptops while all second prize winners got iPads.

    The third prize winners went home with DVD players.

    54 consolation prizes were also given out.

    Chairman of the board of PLOYDEF, Dr. Etim Amba, stated the competition is in honour of Pastor Lawrence Olasehinde, one of the pioneer pastors that started MFM Abuja branch in 1995.

    He added that the recognition accorded pastor Lawrence Olasehinde is meant to awaken the spirit of sacrifice and commitment in young pastors in the church and drive them to maintain focus remain in the work of God.

  • NPFL: Stakes high as Rohr set to watch MFM, El-kanemi clash

    NPFL: Stakes high as Rohr set to watch MFM, El-kanemi clash

    The stakes would be high on Sunday as Super Eagles gaffer, Gernot Rohr is expected to be in the stands to watch the match between MFM FC and El-Kanemi Warriors in Lagos.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match between the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title hopefuls will be played at the Agege Stadium, in one of the biggest fixtures of matchday 18.

    MFM FC, who lost 4-0 to Nasarawa United in their mid-week fixture in Lafia, will be looking to maintain their impressive winning streak against El-Kanemi Warriors.

    It was the second time they had conceded four goals this season.

    On their part, the Maiduguri warriors are yet to record a win or grab a point, away from home this term.

    Rohr’s eyes is sure to be glued especially on the league’s top scorer Stephen Odey, who has scored in every game at the ‘Soccer Temple’ so far this season.

    This fixture will be particularly exciting as Odey who has scored 13 goals, could set a new record in the NPFL if he bags a brace in his 15th appearance.

    Also El-Kanemi Warriors could also go top of the log for the first time if they manage to nick this one.

  • Olatunbosun: MFM’s return to the top a reward for hard work

    Olatunbosun: MFM’s return to the top a reward for hard work

    Sikiru Olatunbosun has said that MFM’s return to the top of the league table is the reward of their hard work after they defeated Abia Warriors 2-1 at the Agege Stadium to displace Plateau United to second spot.

    Olatunbosun scored his fourth goal of the season along with Stephen Odey’s opener for his 13th goal of the season before Sunday Adetunji reduced the arrears in the 84th minute for the Umuahia side.

    The recent CNN Goal of the Week winner told SportingLife that they gave glory to God for the feat they have recorded this season and that they hope to sustain it till the end of the season as they target a place on the continent.

  • Gombe United must match ‘ambitious’ MFM, warns Obiokor

    Gombe United must match ‘ambitious’ MFM, warns Obiokor

    Gombe United ‘s Kennedy Obiokor believes that matching MFM ‘s intense approach will be the key to securing a victory when both sides clash on Sunday.

    It hasn’t been smooth sailing for the Savannah Scorpions on their return to the topflight as they have managed just four wins in 14 matches and are placed a spot above the drop.

    And their next Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter see them welcome the high-flying Lagos side to the Pantami International Stadium.

    “MFM are an ambitious team, they know what they are doing on the pitch and most of their players have been together for a long time. It’s really hard to beat them if you don’t match their intensity,” Obiokor told Goal .

    “We have achieved important victories in the past. It’s going to be an excellent game. If we beat them (MFM) at home, we will take a great step forward.

    “The most important thing is to continue to believe and expect to win matches .

    “We will play this game like any other game and  keep hoping to get a good result in order to improve our position in the table.”

  • MFM 2-1 PLATEAU UNITED

    MFM 2-1 PLATEAU UNITED

    Odey nets 10th goal of the season

    •Scores brace in MFM ‘s home win
    •Goals take Olukoya Boys to second on the log

    MFM FC striker, Stephen Odey has wheeled away from his other contestants in the race for the NPFL gong for the highest scorer in the premier league after he struck a brace in their 2-1 home win over Plateau United yesterday  for his 10th goal of the season.

    Odey drew first blood in the added time of the first half after a beautiful assist from Sikiru Olatunbosun while he netted the second goal which turned out to be the match-winner in the 88th minute from the penalty spot after goal bound Olatunbosun was upended by Plateau United’s defender a minute earlier.

    The Peace Boys, who are only on top of the premier league by a point had equalised Odey’s initial goal in the 62nd minute through Peter Eneji but they were unable to muster a comeback after his second strike came about two minutes from full time.

    Odey is comfortable on top of the highest scorer log with his 10 goals as second placed Samuel Matthias of El Kanemi Warriors fired blanks in his side’s 3-2 loss to FC Ifeanyiubah to remain on seven goals while Mfon Udoh (Enyimba) and Victor Mbaoma (Remo Stars) are on six goals.

    Sunday Adetunji (Abia Warriors), Al Hassan Ibrahim (Akwa United) and Kingsley Eduwo (Lobi Stars ) are all on five goals in that order.

  • Why MFM’s Akanni was overlooked

    Why MFM’s Akanni was overlooked

    MFM FC head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu reveals why he opted against handing Elijah Akanni his Nigerian Professional Football League  (NPFL)debut against Enugu Rangers.

    “Elijah Akanni is a fantastic player who I planned to use during the match against Rangers but I had said that his introduction will strongly depend on the flow of the match,” Ilechukwu told Goal.

    “He is no doubt a very talented player and he will surely get his debut soon since we still have a lot of matches to play. The three points is the most important factor in the league and he will contribute in real match situation soon.

    “But in all, I am glad that we defeated Rangers. They are the reigning champions, they are tough and we also showed them what we are capable of doing.”

    Ilechukwu mentioned a few hours before the 2-1 victory over the topflight champions that Akanni, 16, will make his league bow. Although the youngster was included in the matchday squad, he was left on the bench for the entire duration of the encounter.

  • Big teams don’t scare MFM, says Odey

    Big teams don’t scare MFM, says Odey

    Rave of the moment, Stephen Odey has said Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM) FC are now a force to be reckoned with in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after his side’s 2-1 win over Rangers international in a match day 10 clash on Friday.

    Odey scored the second goal to take his season’s goal tally to six after Olatunbosun Sikiru had netted the first goal in the 30th minute. Bobby Clement scored a consolation for the Flying Antelopes.

    “We are improving game after game. Despite what we did last season many people still said that we didn’t beat big teams. We have defeated Kano Pillars and Rangers this season and I think our performances this season are a good signal that we are now a force in the league. We are very focused and determined to achieve something tangible this season,” Odey told SportingLife.

    “If you look at the way we were playing this season you will agree with me that we have a lot of confidence in the team now. We are getting used to ourselves and the blending is perfect now. We can confront any team without difficult and I pray that God will see us through at the end of the day.”

  • MFM FC defeat Rangers 2-1

    Lagos-based MFM FC on Friday night defeated Rangers International of Enugu 2-1. Goals by Sikiru Olatunbosun in the 26th minute and Stephen Odey’s 65th minute brilliant strike gave MFM the victory, while Rangers’ consolatory goal was scored by Bobby Clement in the 81st minute.

  • MFM learnt valuable lessons, says Ogunye

    MFM FC’s Austine Ogunye has stated that the club has learnt valuable lessons from their first season in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

    “At some point last season, we were carried away after recording some very good results but now we have learnt from our mistakes. Those lessons from last season have been of immense help to us now,” Ogunye told Goal.

    “It was a tough period but we just had to cope with it. Loss of concentration may have been the major reason during that period.

    “I think football is normal either home or away, it’s just your mind set. Some players think playing away from home is a very difficult task, but we believe that having the right mindset to conquer can propel a team to pick points on the road and not still drop points at home.”

    The Olukoya Boys had an eventful debut season in the Nigerian top flight league after starting off with a win away from home, but had a free fall that almost led to relegation.

    However, the Olukoya Boys currently sit third in the standings this campaign and Ogunye admitted that the experience has been of immense help.

  • MFM FC set to settle scores in Southwest Derby

     

    The Adamsingba Stadium will once again come alive this afternoon as Shooting Stars Sports Club

    (3SC) of Ibadan host Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club in a Nigeria

    Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter tagged the “Southwest Derby”.

    After their emphatic 4-0 win over Lobi Stars on Sunday, MFM FC moved to 4th position on the

    NPFL log with six points from a possible nine, while the hosts who lost 2-1 to Kano Pillars

    over the weekend occupies 12th spot with three points from same number of matches.

    The Oluyole Warriors beat MFM FC twice last season in the Southwest Derby with a 3-0 and 1-0

    victories respectively.

    MFM FC’s boss, Fidelis Ilechukwu and his troops are going into this game seeking for their

    first victory against the Ibadan-based team, who are on a winless streak of two matches.

    The Olukoya Boys must do everything within their reach to get the desired result in a match

    that promises to offer a lot to both teams fans.

    Having lost two consecutive matches away from home, Shooting Stars’ coach, Amoo Fatai and his

    wards are expected to come all out for the available three points at stake so as to ease off

    the pressure and also give the Oluyole Warriors some pleasurable moment.