LMC Sanctions Gombe United for unruly conduct of Supporters…Fined N3.25m and two match stadium ban Gombe United came under grave reprimand and financial sanctions by the League Management Company (LMC) for various breaches of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Framework and Rules arising from disruptive conduct of their supporters and officials in a rescheduled […]
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Nigeria National League (NNL) Division A2 table-toppers, Kwara United suffered defeat from the hands of Gombe United in a matchday 4 game on Sunday at the Pantani Stadium. The Savannah Scorpions started the game on a high opening scoring in the second minute through Sani Suleiman. The striker put the ball at the back of […]
It is no longer news that the inconclusive match between Giwa Fc and Sharks will now be replayed at the FIFA goal project in Abuja.
This to us is okay but not by all standard because clubs like Gombe united and Lobi stars both who had a similar case like ours got three points in matches against Nembe city which was inconclusive like ours,so the big question we ask is why were these teams awarded three points and Sharks was asked to replay its own match against Giwa fc.
This is just one of the many question we want to ask the organizing and disciplinary committee of the Nigeria football federation because we strongly believe that justice was not done in the matter between Giwa and Sharks haven found the former (Giwa) guilty of the offense levelled against it, so we appeal that the three points be awarded to Sharks like the O and D did for other teams.
It also baffle us to know the O and D was silent on who will foot the bill of the treatment of Gabriel Olalekan,the player hit by a missile thrown into the field of play by fans of Giwa fc and what about who will foot our travelling expenses to Abuja if our appeal for the three points is not awarded to us,come to think of it the guilty club is barnished to Abuja a journey less than four hours from jos while we have to do ten to twelve hours to honour the match where is the justice here
Dolphins Vs Gombe United Preview
Date: 21st September 2014
Kick Off 4pm
TEAM NEWS
Emeka Atuloma and Pius Ibrahim return to Dolphins match day squad for Sudnay’s game against Gombe United in Port Harcourt.
Both players had missed the trip to Enugu on Wednesday as Pius Ibrahim was still recuperating from illness while Emeka Atuloma had a toe injury.
Emmanuel Olowo stays out of the Dolphins team for the second week running as he is yet to return to the team after his wedding.
Aside from Pius Ibrahim coming into the team for Sunday Rotimi and Emeka Atuloma replacing Joseph Douhadji, the rest are the same that played against Rangers in Enugu on Wednesday.
Festus Austin’s 2nd half cameo for Dolphins last Wednesday against Rangers was his first game his cracking a bone on October 20, 2013 against Wikki Tourists in Port Harcourt.
He has once again made the match day squad.
MATCH PREVIEW
Dolphins managed a draw at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe on April 20, 2014, scoring through Ebube Okpokwu.
Dolphins were unbeaten in the League for 6 games and in all competitions for eleven, but they lost that on Wednesday following a 2-1 defeat in the hands of Enugu Rangers.
But at home, Dolphins have a different record.
The last time Dolphins lost at home in the League was exactly one year ago against Sharks on August 13, 2013 and this season they have only dropped points on three occasions, against Giwa, Rangers and Sharks.
Dolphins have kept 12 clean sheets in the league this season and 15 in all competitions.
The last time Dolphins conceded a goal at home in the League was on May 31 in a 3-1 win against Lobi Stars.
Dolphins have also kept ten clean sheets at home this season.
Goalkeeper, Sunday Rotimi, who incidentally is out of the match day squad has kept 11 clean sheets in the league and 14 in all competitions this season.
Recent Head to head
April 20, 2014 Gomb United 1-1 Dolphins
Sep 25, 2013 Gombe United FC 1 – Dolphins FC 0
May 23, 2013 Dolphins FC 1 – Gombe United FC 0
May 20, 2012 Gombe United FC 1 – Dolphins FC 0
Feb 5, 2012 Dolphins FC 2 – Gombe United FC 1
Match Day Squad
Pius Ibrahim, Austin Brown, Victor Alegbe, Emem Eduok, Ebube Okpokwu, Hope Fiberesima, Isiaka Olawale, Omo Johnson, Victor Ezuruike, Jonathan Zikiye, Ayobami Asekunowo, Ifeanyi Egwim, Chizoba Amaefule, Tijani Adamu, Chidiebere Okolie, Mendy Xavier, Festus Austin, Emeka Atuloma
Dolphins head coach, Stanley Eguma says his side have put the loss to Rangers behind them and will now focus on Gombe United who they play on Sunday in Port Harcourt.
Eguma said after the game that he believed his players did well and deserved to win but will not dwell on a game that has ended.
“We prepared to win or at worst pick a draw but it was quite unfortunate that we couldn’t.
“All was well until the ending part of the game when the referee gave a penalty against us and I really do not think that was a penalty but we won’t let this one match pull or back as we will continue to strategize for other game and people we will recover from today’s loss,” Eguma said.
Embattled Rangers coach, John Obuh said he just wanted to win, knowing the strength of the current Dolphins side.
“Dolphins have gone unbeaten for so long so I expected them to play as well as they did so I just wanted to win no matter what,” Obuh said.
After going six games unbeaten in the League and eleven in all competitions, Dolphins fell 2-1 to Rangers in a game that could have gone either way.
Rangers took an early lead through Super Eagles attacker, Osaguona Ighodaro in the 10th minute, his 14 goal of the season.
Tijani Adamu equalized for Dolphins in the 63rd minute before Christian Obiozor scored Rangers’ winner seven minutes later.
Rangers are now in 14th position while Dolphins drop out of the top four.
Players of Dolphins FC received a surprise reward from their media officer, China Acheru, following their draw at the Sharks FC Stadium.
After Wednesday evening’s training session at the Port Harcourt Liberation Stadium, the media officer presented the players with cartons of Lucozade Sport drinks with a promise to do more if they continue to get more points on the road.
“You all made me a very happy person on Saturday at the Sharks FC Stadium and even though I was almost attacked by Area Boys after the game, the fact that we took a point out of our neighbours is something I am very happy about,” Acheru said.
The media officer charged the players to go and get more points on the road, especially from Gombe United where they visit next weekend.
Captain of the side, Sunday Rotimi thanked the media officer for the gesture and promised on behalf of the players to do more.
“Presenting us with these refreshing drinks has lifted our spirits and we promise our media officer that we will continue to strive hard in games and present him with a continental ticket at the end of the season,” Sunday Rotimi said.
Dolphins play at home to Rangers on Saturday at the Port Harcourt Liberation Stadium and then have another home game in midweek against Giwa FC before traveling to face Gombe United at the Pantami Stadium on Sunday.
Acheru also took time out to debunk rumours of a purported impending strike by players of the Port Harcourt team, affirming that no player is being owed salaries but only two match bonuses.
The media Officer also reiterated the fact that the LMC in agreement with Club owners abolished signing on fees and gave clubs until the end of this season to pay last season’s fees.
“Our players trained yesterday, will train today and will continue to train” he said
We will play against Giwa FC on Wednesday, April 16, 2014 and this is according to a letter sent to us and signed by the Chief Operating Officer, Salihu Abubakar.
The game would have been a week 2 game but was called off because Giwa FC were not yet fully integrated into the league at the time.
Our next game in the League is against Rangers International at the Port Harcourt Liberation Stadium on Saturday, April11 and then the game against Giwa FC on Wednesday, the next week.
After the game against Giwa FC, the team will hit the road to Gombe state where we play against Gombe United at the Pantami Stadium.
Dolphins hard working midfielder, Naseem Abutreka has cleared the air over his name which sounds strange for a Nigerian.
Popular Egyptian forward, Mohammed Abutreka retired from active football just last season after winning two AFCON titles, five CAF Champions’ League trophies, three Africa Super Cup trophies, seven Egyptian league titles, two Egyptian Cups and five Egyptian Super Cups.
However, Naseem Abutreka wants to make his own name for himself at Dolphins.
“I know there is a lot of controversy surrounding my name. People even ask me if I am from Nigeria or Egyptian because the popular Abutreka they know is the legendry one that played for Egypt.
“Abutreka is actually my grandfather’s name and I decided to use it when I became of age.
“I am Nigerian, from Kogi State. I am from a divided family, so to say. Some are Christians and some are Muslims and my grandfather happened to be a Muslim and went by the name, Abutreka. I just decided to use it,”
he said.
Abutreka joined Dolphins last season from Gombe United and boasts a high work rate, an attribute that has worked well for the team since he joined.
“I want to win trophies with Dolphins and I will play my part to ensure that this dream is possible,” Abutreka said.
A new date of Wednesday, March 26 has been announced for the postponed Match Day 2 fixture between El-Kanemi Warriors and Abia Warriors.
The League Management Company (LMC) announced that the match will be played at the Kano Pillars Stadium in Kano which will now host home fixtures of the Maiduguri-based side until further notice.
Salihu Abubakar, the Chief Operating Officer of LMC disclosed this and said “in the light of developments in Maiduguri and adjoining cities, we had to suspend all fixtures in the town and have moved their home fixtures for now to Kano”.
The match will kick-off at 4.15pm local time. Meanwhile, in Match Day 2 fixtures, Heartland will host Sharks in Owerri in a Friday Star Match while the following day, Crown FC will play home to Dolphins FC, FC Taraba will receive El-Kanemi Warriors in Jalingo and Rangers International are hosts to Kano Pillars.
In Uyo, Akwa United will clash with Kaduna United and in Katsina Ala, it is Lobi Stars versus Gombe United. Also on Wednesday, March 26, Warri Wolves are home to Enyimba International while Bayelsa United are home to Nasarawa United.
In a related development, host broadcasters of the Glo Premier League, SuperSport has said the repeat broadcast of the match between Kano Pillars and Sunshine Stars will start airing from 00.50 am on SuperSport Select and SuperSport Select Go.
It will also be aired on Tuesday at 2pm and 1am on SuperSport 9 while on Wednesday, it will be broadcast at 8am and 00.45am on SuperSport Select and SuperSport Select Go.
The broadcast schedule will continue on Thursday, March 20 on SuperSport 9 at 4.50pm and 00.50am while on Friday, the final repeat broadcast will be at 11.00am and 00.50am on SuperSport 9.
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