Katsina, Abeokuta come alive as Rangers tackle Lobi in Federation Cup Semi Final

Katsina and Abeokuta will come alive when Lobi Stars take on Enugu Rangers while Nassarawa United square out against Akwa United in the semi final of this year’s men’s Federation Cup on 19th August.

Rangers FC trashed El-kanemi 3-0, Lobi edged BJ Foundation 2-1, it was Nassarawa 1-0 over Ifeanyi Ubah FC as Akwa United qualified for the semi final at the expense of Tornadoes Feeders after penalty shoot-out.

In the women’s category Kogi Confluence Queens who sent packing Cup holders Rivers Angels in the quarter finals, will tackle Bayelsa Queens at the Oleh Township Stadium.

Nasarawa Amazons, who decisioned Osun Babes, will take the pitch against Sunshine Queens (victors over FC Robo) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.

MEN’S FEDERATION CUP SEMI FINALS

Lobi Stars Vs Enugu Rangers (Karkanda Stadium, Katsina)

Nasarawa United Vs Akwa United (Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta)

WOMEN’S FEDERATION CUP SEMI FINALS

Confluence Queens Vs Bayelsa Queens (Oleh Township Stadium)

Nasarawa Amazons Vs Sunshine Queens (Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu)

Ifeanyi Ubah FC names Amokachi as Head Coach

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Nigeria Professional Football League side, FC Ifeanyi Ubah of Nnewi on Sunday unveiled Daniel Amokachi as their new Technical Adviser/Head Coach.

The event which took place at the Rogenny Sports Stadium Oba had in attendance President/CEO of the club, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, Club Chairman, Chuma Ubah and many other club officials.

According to reports John Obuh will now be promoted as Technical Director and Director of Football,  Amokachi will be Technical Adviser while Ike Shorunmi joins the team as Goalkeeper Trainer.

'I am not a magician' - Coach John Obuh

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Newly appointed head coach of Ifeanyi Ubah FC John Obuh has declared that He is not a magician after getting a win in his first official game for the club against Shooting stars of Ibadan in the week 16 fixture of the on-going Nigeria Professional Football League.

Obuh's team earned the maximum points which saw them bounce back after two straight defeats to Wikki Tourist and Heartland football club.

Speaking after the game, Obuh maintained the victory over their visitors was as a result of the efforts put in by the players and that they did better than the past few games they gave lost.

Furthermore speaking on the reactions of his players , John Obuh pointed out that the team have great players but they have a slow attitude and they are working on their attitude and psychology and give them confidence that they can do it.

Reacting to the absence of Sani Kaita from the game, John Obuh pointed out that after the game between Heartland, they were to moved immediately back to Nnewi but kaita stayed back and since them he has not reported to camp and the club might be forced to report to the League body if he fails to show up.

John obuh and his team now turn their attention to the Federation Cup game on Wednesday when they will trade tackle with Bayelsa united in the round of 32.