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CROWN FC EYES THREE(3) MAXIMUM POINTS IN UYO

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6 years ago

May 10, 2019

It is another weekend of activities in the Week Five (5) of the Nigeria National League (NNL) in the Southern Conference and Crown Football Club of Ogbomoso will be guest to Ibom Youths Football Club,Uyo in the Group B4 fixtures.

The game wiil be played on Saturday 11th May, 2019 at the Training Ground of Nest of Champions,Uyo in Akwa Ibom State at 4pm.

The Group B4 table topper, Ajilete Warriors having been byed in a game,won two(2) home and an away games with seven (7) points from three (3) games are very confident of victory against the Akwa Ibom side considering the present good form, well shapened and sharpened mindsets of the players.

Victory for the Oyekale tutored side will see them comfortable on top of the Group B4 log thereby brightening their promotion chances so the lads must put in their very best in ensuring they pocket the three (3) maximum points at stake.

The Emmanuel Akpan led newly promoted side had a good start into the season but things have fallen apart as the team is battling at the bottom of the log with three (3) points from three(3) games, a home win and two (2) away losses.

A win for the home side will take them from the troubled zone so will want to do all things humanely possible to secure victory.

Will the Ajilete Warriors tire their legs for the Uyo based side to break their unbeaten streak ?

The end of the explosive and decisive encounter will answer the much asked questions by football pundits.

“Securing the three (3) maximum points against Ibom Youths FC is not negotiable and I believe by His grace it is a done deal. My lads are fully prepared to put in their best and I’m sure we shall win convincingly,” Oladunni Oyekale,Head Coach of Crown FC told the press at the hotel in Uyo.

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FCT Outplays Edo to Grab Handball Bronze at Gateway Games

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7 days ago

May 27, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

Team FCT bounced back from their narrow semi-final defeat to hosts Ogun State with an emphatic victory over Team Edo to secure the bronze medal in handball at the 2024 Gateway Games.

In the third-place match played on Tuesday at the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the resilient FCT side dominated proceedings and overpowered their Edo counterparts with a convincing 30–17 win.

Displaying determination and teamwork, Team FCT shook off the disappointment of missing out on the final and ended the tournament on a high, earning praise from spectators and officials alike for their spirited performance.

Speaking after the victory, FCT Handball Coach Ayo Joshua attributed the success to the team’s resilience and strong desire to win a medal.

“We planned for gold but, unfortunately, we couldn’t achieve that. However, we are happy that we didn’t leave Ogun State empty-handed—we were able to secure the bronze medal,” he said.

“We have the best team, skillful players who follow instructions, and by the grace of God, come the next festival in Enugu, FCT Handball will come out even stronger.”

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