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Coaches, Players Talks Tough Ahead Goddosky FC VS WACO FA: Friday’s Game

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5 years ago

March 11, 2020

Joel Ajayi

With just three days to the Game between the Nationwide League One (NLO) side Goddosky FC, of Ezinifite iin Nnewi, Anambra state and the champions of the FCT FA league WACO Football Academy Coaches and players of the two clubs are talking tough ahead of the titanic friendly clash.

The epic friendly which set to be organised by Pretty Sports Media (PSM) is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2020, at the FCT Area 3 Playing Ground in Abuja.

Head coach of Goddosky FC, Nduka Edmund while speaking in a press briefing to herald the game in Abuja on Tuesday, Edmund stated that his led technical crew are doing everything humanly possible without breaking the rules to win the most anticipated encounter.

“The game is not just a normal friendly match, it wants to use the games to access and expose our team ahead of the start of the nationwide leagues one season coming up soon,” he said.

“So we will be at our best when we play against the FCT league champions because we know that they are a very good side as our team,” he said.

In the same vein, Waco FA coach, John Wakili said that the Abuja based is ready to take the bulls by the horn.

“We have to be responsible and win this match, we are ready technically and physically, but we have to be focused from the very first minute, the match will serve as a game to prepare the team for the task ahead”.

“We have a passion to continue our positive results. We believe in ourselves and we have to play positively”.

On his parts, the Captain of Goddosky FC, Eze Chibuzo, said the team is fully motivated by the club’s chairman Chief Eloka Agbasimelo, AKA (Oga ndi Oga) to carry the day.

“We the players have been motivated by our chairman Chief Agbasimelo, and we want to appreciate his kind gesture to the team and make our families happy by winning the game”

Similarly, WACO FA captain, Enoch Tanimu noted that the team will consolidate on their impressive run and get one over Goddosky FC.

“We players want to continue on the impressive performance we had during the season, we know what is at stake. Because we will be playing in front of our home fans by God grace we will emerge winners”.

Meanwhile, Coach Abimbola Samuel, who represented the FCT FA chairman, Adam Mouktar Mohammed , said all facilities and medical equipment needed to ensure a successful event have been put in place.

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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