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NNL: Ihezuorochi nets another brace as City FC win again
Emmanuel Ihezuorochi scored another brace on Sunday to take his goals tally to six as City Football Club of Abuja beat Oyah Sports International FC 3-0.
The Ihezuorochi scored in a Group A1 Match Day 3 fixture in the ongoing 2021/2022 Nigeria National league ( NNL).
In the match played at the Area 10 pitch in Abuja, City FC scored from a superb strike in the 44th minute through Ekene Osigwe.
He headed in from a corner-kick by Simon Omon.
Sixteen minutes into the second half, Ihezuorochi scored from a penalty kick awarded to City FC.
In the second minute of three minutes of added time, the 20-year-old utilised Nasir Umar’s assist to score and make it his sixth goal of the season.
NAN reports that Ihezuorochi was scoring his third consecutive brace in the three league matches his club has played so far.
City FC are now leading their group with nine points from three wins in three matches, two points ahead of ABS FC of Ilorin which beat Zamfara United 4-0 on Saturday.
Speaking after the match, the coach of City FC, Sunday Okoachadu, said his team was outstanding.
“My players performed very well and I am very happy for today’s victory.
“Also, I thank God for the success achieved in the league so far.
“I believe the race in this league is going to be a race we will finish well and I believe my team will finish among the best for the Super Eight.
“In that final race, only one club can pick the premier league ticket, and I hope my team will,” he said.
On their next match away against EFCC FC, he said: “The spirit that made us to win this match today is the same we are going to utilise to play against EFCC FC on Saturday and I believe victory will be ours.”
On his part, the coach of Oyah Sports International FC, Abdulrazak Ekpoki, said it was disappointing they were having their second loss in the ongoing league.
“Our first game was against Family Worship Centre (FWC) Champions and it was postponed. Then we lost our second game against Yobe Desert Stars 0-2.
“But I am not discouraged. Rather, I am very encouraged with what I am seeing.
“This match has helped my team to push up above where we were before. We know we have made some errors, which we will definitely try to adjust.
“We will come out of it and we will start to see how we can win to get our three points,” he said.
Ekpoki added that he had accepted the defeat in good faith and congratulated City FC for their victory.
“We will try to fight back in our next game to start winning,” he said.
NAN reports that week four matches will see Oyah Sports International FC host Sokoto United of Sokoto while City FC of Abuja will host EFCC FC.
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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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