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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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World Athletics, AFN Set for Press Conference Ahead of Abuja City International Half Marathon
Joel Ajayi
With only 10 days remaining before the commencement of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, the organising committee has confirmed that the World Press Conference for the marathon will hold on friday, 5th December, where officials from World Athletics, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), event partners, and other distinguished dignitaries are expected to be in attendance.
It was stated that the briefing will highlight final race arrangements, athlete participation, technical details, safety measures, and other relevant information for the international and local sporting communities.
The organisers also announced that media accreditation has officially opened, encouraging journalists, photographers, broadcasters, and digital media practitioners to apply through the designated online link:
👉 https://forms.gle/CiNHAv4RDw3Eh5Rj7
They emphasised that early accreditation would ensure seamless processing ahead of the event.
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon is projected to attract top-tier competitors and deliver a world-class road-running spectacle, reinforcing Abuja’s growing reputation as a hub for major international sporting events.
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