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  • NPFL: MFM Coach accepts defeat to IfeanyiUbah FC

     

    Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has taken full responsibility for MFM’s 4-0 defeat to FC Ifeanyiubah in Matchday 2 fixture of the 2016/17 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played in Nnewi on Wednesday, January 18.
    The MFM Coach was obviously unhappy with how events unfolded in the encounter that saw two of his key players sustaining Injuries in the first half of the exchange, has accepted the blame for the loss as he focused on the next league match.
    In an interview Ilechukwu said: ” For yesterday’s game, I have to take the blame because I introduced new players to the starting line-up who didn’t start against Niger Tornadoes and that was the problem.
    “I did that because of the marathon nature of the league, so I decided to start new five players so that I can rest some players for the next game but at the end it turned that way.
    “Secondly, in the first half, two of our players were injured and that forced me to change the game plan by bringing in two players and the changes really affected my tactics and game plan but at the end of the day excuses can’t help the situation.
    “So I take the blame for everything that has happened and the loss against FC Ifeanyiubah,” he told mountaintopfc.com.
    MFM FC will host Lobi Stars in Matchday 3 of the NPFL coming up this Sunday, at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium in Lagos and the manager has said that his side have no option other than winning.
    “We can’t expect anything less than winning because we can’t lose 4-0 and come to our home and draw or lose.
    “The thing here is that we have put the loss behind us and concentrate on the next match which I believe by God’s grace winning is 100 per cent sure,” the Nnewi born tactician stated.

  • MFM FC appoints new Director

    MFM FC appoints new Director

    Following the ongoing restructuring of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos. The General overseer of the church, Dr. Daniel Olukoya has appointed Mr Emmanuel Adeyemi as the Director of the club.

    The new Director will henceforth be representing the General Overseer (G.O.) of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries worldwide who is now the chairman of the Football team at all LMC’s meeting.

    Adeyemi who has been charged by Dr. Olukoya to take full responsibility of running the club’s activities described the new appointment as a great opportunity to discover more lost souls and bring them back to Christ as he revealed the vision of the G.O for the football club in an interview with the media team of the modest NPFL outfit.

    “It’s a great opportunity given to me by the General Overseer to contribute positively towards  the repositioning agenda of the youths through football and to assist in developing the football team and winning the youths back to Christ.

    “The General Overseer believes so much in the youths. His love and appetite for empowering the youths is unprecedented and legendary, we will work hard to ensure that we have a better outing in the next session. Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football team is founded on a vision given by God to move the youths out of the woods to a position of destiny.

    “Our General Overseer instituted this destiny discovering programme for the youths in a bid to ensure that they live a Godly life, fulfill their destinies, rewrite their family histories and positively impact their generation for Christ,” he told mountaintopfc.com.

  • MFM FC deny sack report

    MFM FC deny sack report

    The management of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football club of Lagos has denied reports in some sections of the media that its chairman, Godwin Enakhena and some others have been sacked.

    According to the club’s media officer, Olawale Quadry, the General Overseer and financier of the club, Dr Daniel Olukoya held separate meetings with the players and officials last week in his office where he expressed his disappointment with the performance of the team and called for a better outing next season.

    Mr Enakhena in his response said: “Truth is that Dr Olukoya had a meeting with all of us, players and officials of the team last week Tuesday and Wednesday in his office. Expectedly, he wasn’t happy that MFM FC barely survived the drop. He charged the boys and the management to up their game next season and avoid listening to rumors and so many other sundry issues which are meant to distract them from facing the task at hand.

    “The G.O. also said that undisciplined players and officials will be wielded out while he will announce in the church for members with football knowledge to come forward in other to strengthen the management led by me to have a better outing next season.”

    Mr Enakhena also revealed that the head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu remains with the team for next season.

    “Our head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu remains with us. MFM FC is one big Christian family. We had our ups and downs last season and the good part is that we survived the drop. MFM FC is just seven months old in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Lessons learnt will stand us in good stead next season. We are presently on break after a hectic season and all will fall in place when we resume by the first week of November,” the veteran sports journalist explained.

  • MFM are as good as Tornadoes, says Emiloju

    MFM are as good as Tornadoes, says Emiloju

    MFM FC defender Julius Emiloju is optimistic of even better results when his side face Niger Tornadoes in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) week 37 clash to be played at the Confluence Stadium on Sunday.

    The Olukoya Boys earned an impressive 0-0 draw with Enyimba FC last weekend.

    The Lagos-based outfit are 16th in the NPFL table with 42 points from 34 matches, but only sit above the relegation zone due to their superior goal difference.

    “Niger Tornadoes are a decent side and we respect them but we are equally good as well especially in a time like this,” Emiloju told Goal.

    “We want to make out fans happy and continue with the same tempo in our games against Lobi Stars and Enyimba FC.

    “Getting a win in Lokoja will be massive so we want to push for maximum points.

    “This weekend’s match is quite close so I am happy, it is only around the corner so we will be raring to go again.”

  • MFM condemned to beat Lobi, says Emiloju

    MFM condemned to beat Lobi, says Emiloju

    Julius Emiloju has insisted that MFM FC are condemned to beat Lobi Stars in their Nigeria Professional Football League match day 35 at the Agege Township stadium today.

    The Olukoya boys are currently battling relegation in the Nigerian topflight, and the Nigeria U-23 invitee believes a win for them this weekend will boost their chances of staying in the league next season.

    “We have only one objective as we head into today’s NPFL match against Lobi Stars and it is to win the game because this period is not a time to drop points again,” Emiloju told MFM media.

    “A win for us will change a lot of things especially our hope of staying in the league which is the most important thing for us now. All we need is a convincing victory which I believe will put us at a vantage point as we prepare for the remaining top-flight matches.”

  • Ilechukwu unhappy with MFM’s finishing

    Ilechukwu unhappy with MFM’s finishing

    MFM FC head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has admitted the poor conversion rate of his team has become a major concern after losing at home to Plateau United on Sunday.

    The NPFL debutants announced their arrival on the big stage with a win away to Nasarawa United, but lack of consistency has seen them drop below mid-table and a lack of turn around may see the debutants drop further down.

    The Olukoya Boys have now suffered two defeats at home for the first time since they adopted the Agege Stadium as their ground in 2012.

    “I am very disappointed, we created beautiful and clear cut chances but we struggled to convert, one could still term it hard luck,” Ilechukwu told Goal.

    “Converting those chances has become a major challenge but we won’t give up as we continue to find the right mix to solve this problem. We shall continue to push for a solution because this isn’t the time to go on a blame game but we shall continue to motivate and instill the belief that they can do it.

    “I’m worried that we have dropped in form. I am even disturbed that we have lost twice at home but I know my team, I know that they have the champion instinct in them and I know that we shall rediscover our form.”

  • Baraje calls MFM tough in NPFL loss

    Baraje calls MFM tough in NPFL loss

    Plateau United head coach,  Zachary Baraje has spoken glowingly of Nigerian top-flight newcomers, Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries (MFM) FC.

    The Tin City side piped the Olukoya Boys 1-0 in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day 29 clash at the Agege Township Stadium in Lagos.

    Former Heartland and Kano Pillars hitman, Kabiru Umar scored the match winner to hand his side a vital away three points.

    Baraje said tactical discipline proved decisive to hand his side the winner in the clash against difficult and great side, MFM FC.

    “It’s a difficult match playing a quality side like Mountain of Fire Miracles Ministries (MFM) FC at their fortress in Agege, Lagos.

    “MFM FC are not walkovers they put every pressure to even scores but did not yield the desired result because I told my wards to calm down, absorb the pressure and chance a counter.

    “I used two weeks to prepare for the match at MFM FC because I know the quality in the side and the uphill task in the matchup.

    “My wards are quite exciting and good and were tactically disciplined in the game.

    “They played strictly to instruction so I can say that tactical discipline contributed greatly to the hard fought victory.

    “Of course, we are gradually climbing out from the uncomfortable zone though not yet completely out of it.

    “There is still work to be done as we have quality opposition in the remaining matches on the calendar.

    “We just have to work even harder to consolidate on our recent successes and hopefully we will escape the drop,” said the former Akwa United and Enyimba coach to supersport.com.

    The away win at MFM FC has upped the Jos landlords total earnings to 36 points, 12 adrift league leaders, Enugu Rangers.

  • We need to concentrate on MFM game, says Plateau United’s Silas

    We need to concentrate on MFM game, says Plateau United’s Silas

    Bright Silas says Plateau United’s 2-0 victory  against Enyimba FC was the one he had expected but insists they need to remain focused for their next game.

    The Jos outfit will face MFM FC on Sunday in a game they need to get a good result, even though Silas believes that it will not be that easy for them.

    “We played a perfect game against Enyimba, both from the performance and result level,” Silas told Goal.

    “However, now we mustn’t  concentrate ourselves on Enyimba, after analysing the match and focus our energies towards Sunday’s game in Lagos.

    “We will have to be more compact, because only the organisation and the help of everyone we will be able to beat a team who plays by heart.”

  • AFTERMATH LAGOS DERBY WIN:MFM on course for top 4 – Ifeanyi

    AFTERMATH LAGOS DERBY WIN:MFM on course for top 4 – Ifeanyi

     

    Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club (MFM FC) midfielder, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi believes the team is still on course for a top four finish this season  after defeating Ikorodu United 3-1 in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Match Day 25 decided at the Agege Stadium on Sunday.

    Sikiru Olatunbosun opened scoring for the Olukoya Boys  in the12th minute, while Fatai Abdullahi  leveled for the visitors from the spot seven minutes later.

    Stephen Odey’s goal in the 70th and a 90th minute spot kick converted by Ifeanyi ended any hope of a comeback for the Oga boys.

    The Lagos derby victory saw MFM move to 9th spot on the log with 33 points from 23 matches, while Ikorodu United are rooted at the base on 15 points with two matches to spare.

    Ifeanyi told SportingLife after the encounter that the victory has given the team the bragging rights over their neighbours as they continue their quest for a continental ticket this season.

    “They (MFM) boasted they will come out here to die on the field and beat us. We knew the game was going to be tough, but we needed to prove to them we are the Lagos champions and glory to God we won.

    “We always take every game as it comes. For the players, we have the top four on our mind from the beginning of the season. Being in the league for the very first time we had it in mind that we are better than any other team. Even the likes of Barcelona sometimes drop form and sometimes they pick up. So despite what is happening to the team, we know we will come up and make that top four. We are still focused,” the former Nigeria Under-20 midfield maestro said.

  • MFM compound Ikorodu Utd’s relegation woes

    MFM compound Ikorodu Utd’s relegation woes

    Mountain of Fire Football Club FC breezed past Ikorodu United 3-1 in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League game at the Agege Stadium.

    Goals from Sikiru Olatunbosun, Stephen Odey and Ifeanyi Ifeanyi were all the Olukoya Boys needed to tear apart the Oga Boys in the Lagos derby watched by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.

    Both sides came into this fixture in poor form, MFM without a win in their last four games in all competitions while Ikorodu United were looking for their first away win of the season.

    Ebiye Moses looked dangerous from the kickoff, as Ikorodu United began to assert themselves on proceedings, winning two corners in quick succession.

    MFM slowly worked their way into the game, with Newman Musa forcing goalkeeper Segun Fatunwase into a smart save with a half volley in the ninth minute.

    Musa tested the visitors’ goalkeeper again in the tenth minute – a goalmouth scramble ensued but Oga Boys cleared Ifeanyi Ifeanyi’s rebound.

    It didn’t take long for the hosts to take the lead. Shedrack Francis was booked by referee Olayombo Olubunmi for a rough challenge on Sikiru Olatunbosun on the edge of the Ikorodu United penalty area.

    Obanor Erhun took the resultant free kick, which was spilled by Oga Boys’ keeper Fatunwase into Olatunbosun’s path who had the simple task of tucking in the rebound.

    Just as MFM were threatening to run away with the game at this point, an error by Obanor in the 19th minute handed Ikorodu United a lifeline back into the game. The MFM midfielder fouled menacing Ebiye and the referee did not hesitate to point to the spot with  Fatai Abdullahi netting the equaliser from the penalty spot.

    Oga Boys could have taken the lead on the stroke of half time as Ebiye breezed past his markers and was about pulling the trigger beore Atu Paul cleared his low cross to safety.

    Substitute Onuwa stamped his authority on the game with his first touch, sending Musa through on goal but the MFM winger couldn’t convert for his side to retake the lead.

    Odey netted from close range as the Olukoya Boys retook the lead with  Ifeanyi’s penalty guaranteeing victory as Theo de Jong’s men returned home with heads bowed low.