The most financially backed team in the Glo
Premier League, Ifeanyi Ubah FC face the winners of the last three
championships, Kano Pillars at the Ifeanyi Ubah international stadium,
Nnewi, Anambra state.
The Nnewi based team lie 10th place, while the Northerners are currently 6th in a disappointing season, even by their own standards.
Solomon Eludi is unavailable for selection for the home-side but
interim coach John Obuh – in charge of first team affairs after the
resignation of Daniel Amokachi.
The Nnewi based team are targeting a continental place next season but find themselves two points behind the team they face on today September 20th.
Pillars have lost their last three away games while Ifeanyi Ubah have won their last three home games which sets-up a mouth-watering encounter.
The match kicks off at 4pm.
Lineups:
Ifeanyi Ubah FC: Edwin Nnwakamma, Lukman Binoyo, Chibuzor Okonkwo, Adeleye Olamilekan, Elu Wilson, Thompson Emmanuel, Issac Emeka, Ede Ifeanyi, Chukwude Stephen, Meschak Chukwuikem, Bright Inyeadikachi.
Kano Pillars: Theophilos Afalokan, Bala Mohammed, Naziri Ammani, Zaharadeen Bello, Joel Djondang, Adamu Murtala, Ekpai Moses, Shagari Mohammed, Adamu Mohammed, Rabiu Ali, Tony Edjomakigwe
90+ Pillars players are still fghting on the bench due to what they percieve as maltreatment of their sent off player
90+ Play resumes and the resulting freelick is headed just over
90′ SOOOOO much commotion on the pitch as players from both teams begin throwing punches. Bala Mohammed goes down after a foul and in an attempt to waste time stays on the ground even when the medics arrive. He is hurriedly carried out and the stretcher used to convey him gives way.
Pillars bench protest and two unused substitutes are given red cards
90+ Referee gives four minutes of added time
88′ Clash of heads between Bright Onyeadikachi and Shagari Mohammed
85′ Meshack finds himself unmarked in the box but his header has no power behind it
79′ SUB: Godspower comes in for Rabiu Alli (Kano Pillars)
76′ Pillars attacking now after that goal. Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah just got to the stadium and his team will look to impress him
76′ There was a foul in the build up to the goal and Pillars players protest but the ref doesn’t seem bothered
75′ GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!! Meschack Chukwudike scores for Ifeanyi Ubah
68′ Pillars go on the conter an almost score but the effort is just wide
68′ Moses Ekpai is stretched but he looks ok.
67′ SUBS: Azzez and Ezekiel Mba enter the pitch for Joel Djondang as Pillars goes defensive
67′ IUFC with a chaance!!! Pillars goalkeeper makes himself big to deny Ifeanyi Ede
64′ IUFC having all the possession with Pillars parking the bus well
62′ SUBS: IUFC remove Chukwude Stephen and replace him with Okereke Maduabuchi
60′ IUBC are knocking on the doors from all sides of the pitch. Bright looking the man to unlock Pillars defense
55′ IUFC have upped the tempo in this second half and are putting more men in the pillars half
53′ Chibuzor Okonkwo hits the wall with his attempt, Pillars counter but its dealt with easily
52′ A freekick for IUFC and the players from the two teams are involved in an altercation. Ref decides not to dish any cards
50′ Another chance goes begging for IUFC as Bright Inyeadikachi’s left footed effort is just over the bar
49′ Chibuzor Okonwko’s freekick is super humanly saved by the Pillars goalkeeper
48′ IUFC looking a more determined sie this second half. The ball is rolling faster after 20mins of downpour
47′ Wilson Elu is free on the left and takes a cute at the near post the goalkeeper does well to block his effort
46′ Pillars kick off but IUFC quickly gain possession
After 20mins, the players are back unto the pitch
Its raining heavily and the players are yet to come out
45+ Half-time. Ifeanyi Ubah FC 0 – 1 Kano Pillars. Adamu Mohammed’s goal settles the half in favour of Pillars
45+ Adamu Mohammed tries an effort midfield after spotting the goalie off his line. The Pillar’s striker attempt is just over. MISSED CHANCE
45+ two minutes of added time given
42′ Yellow card for Elu for pulling back a pillars attack who robbed him of the ball. IUFC looking in all kinds of trouble now
38′ IUFC try another cutback from a freekick and this time Binoyo almost scores. Its just over the bar
36′ Freekick for IUFC just at the edge of the box. The cut back from Lukman Binoyo’s freekick is easily cleared.
34′ Fans begging IUFC to up the tempo of the game. Pillars making it look like a training session
32′ Pillars have another chance. Some nice one touch sees the Sau Gida free outside the box to shoot but the effort is just over
30′ Adamu Mohammed almost scores for Pillars again. Some nice footwork from the right sees a cross fall for Mohammed, he rises well but the keeper makes himself big. Chance gone begging
28′ This pillar’s defense is looking strong and it seems unlikely to be breached
25′ IUFC knocking on the door from all angles but the KP defense is looking strong. Pillars like they have a plan here.
23′ Pillars almost score again. Tony Ejimarigu’s cross is just too far for Adamu Mohammad to connect to. IUFC escape
21′ Ifeanyi Ubah also hit back immediately, some nice attacking play on the left sees Bright free but his attempt on goal is thwarted by the goalie who was close to him
20′ GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLL!!!! Adamu Mohammed puts pillars in front with the best of curlers you will see in a while
17′ Chibuzor Okonkwo of IUFC takes too much time on the ball and he is almost robbed, goalkeeper comes to his rescue\
14′ Some crowd trouble as a supporter tries to force his way unto the pitch. The security quickly restore order
13′ Pillars keeper, Theophilos Afalokan is down
12′ The defender is stretched off. He looks alright though
11′ Bala Mohammed of Kano Pillars is down and the medics rush to the pitch
10′ Freekick to IU some thirty yards away from goal. Chibuzor Okonkwo’s long range effort is some way off target
8′ Edwin Nwakamma, the Ifeanyi Ubah is down with an injury bbut the medics quickly treat him
8′ Ifeanyi Ubah going all out attack in this match but pillars have proven that they have pace to burn on the break
4′ Ifeanyi Ubah goalkeeper almost fumbles a back pass but he reacts well to clear the effort away
3′ Ifeanyi Ubah’s corner is nodded over
3′ Bright Onyeadikachi is taken down close to the box. The resulting freekick is cleared for a corner
1′ Pillars gets us started
The Nnewi based team lie 10th place, while the Northerners are currently 6th in a disappointing season, even by their own standards.
The Nnewi based team are targeting a continental place next season but find themselves two points behind the team they face on today September 20th.
Pillars have lost their last three away games while Ifeanyi Ubah have won their last three home games which sets-up a mouth-watering encounter.
The match kicks off at 4pm.
Lineups:
Ifeanyi Ubah FC: Edwin Nnwakamma, Lukman Binoyo, Chibuzor Okonkwo, Adeleye Olamilekan, Elu Wilson, Thompson Emmanuel, Issac Emeka, Ede Ifeanyi, Chukwude Stephen, Meschak Chukwuikem, Bright Inyeadikachi.
Kano Pillars: Theophilos Afalokan, Bala Mohammed, Naziri Ammani, Zaharadeen Bello, Joel Djondang, Adamu Murtala, Ekpai Moses, Shagari Mohammed, Adamu Mohammed, Rabiu Ali, Tony Edjomakigwe
90+ Pillars players are still fghting on the bench due to what they percieve as maltreatment of their sent off player
90+ Play resumes and the resulting freelick is headed just over
90′ SOOOOO much commotion on the pitch as players from both teams begin throwing punches. Bala Mohammed goes down after a foul and in an attempt to waste time stays on the ground even when the medics arrive. He is hurriedly carried out and the stretcher used to convey him gives way.
Pillars bench protest and two unused substitutes are given red cards
90+ Referee gives four minutes of added time
88′ Clash of heads between Bright Onyeadikachi and Shagari Mohammed
85′ Meshack finds himself unmarked in the box but his header has no power behind it
79′ SUB: Godspower comes in for Rabiu Alli (Kano Pillars)
76′ Pillars attacking now after that goal. Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah just got to the stadium and his team will look to impress him
76′ There was a foul in the build up to the goal and Pillars players protest but the ref doesn’t seem bothered
75′ GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!! Meschack Chukwudike scores for Ifeanyi Ubah
68′ Pillars go on the conter an almost score but the effort is just wide
68′ Moses Ekpai is stretched but he looks ok.
67′ SUBS: Azzez and Ezekiel Mba enter the pitch for Joel Djondang as Pillars goes defensive
67′ IUFC with a chaance!!! Pillars goalkeeper makes himself big to deny Ifeanyi Ede
64′ IUFC having all the possession with Pillars parking the bus well
62′ SUBS: IUFC remove Chukwude Stephen and replace him with Okereke Maduabuchi
55′ IUFC have upped the tempo in this second half and are putting more men in the pillars half
53′ Chibuzor Okonkwo hits the wall with his attempt, Pillars counter but its dealt with easily
52′ A freekick for IUFC and the players from the two teams are involved in an altercation. Ref decides not to dish any cards
50′ Another chance goes begging for IUFC as Bright Inyeadikachi’s left footed effort is just over the bar
49′ Chibuzor Okonwko’s freekick is super humanly saved by the Pillars goalkeeper
48′ IUFC looking a more determined sie this second half. The ball is rolling faster after 20mins of downpour
47′ Wilson Elu is free on the left and takes a cute at the near post the goalkeeper does well to block his effort
46′ Pillars kick off but IUFC quickly gain possession
After 20mins, the players are back unto the pitch
Its raining heavily and the players are yet to come out
45+ Half-time. Ifeanyi Ubah FC 0 – 1 Kano Pillars. Adamu Mohammed’s goal settles the half in favour of Pillars
45+ Adamu Mohammed tries an effort midfield after spotting the goalie off his line. The Pillar’s striker attempt is just over. MISSED CHANCE
45+ two minutes of added time given
42′ Yellow card for Elu for pulling back a pillars attack who robbed him of the ball. IUFC looking in all kinds of trouble now
38′ IUFC try another cutback from a freekick and this time Binoyo almost scores. Its just over the bar
36′ Freekick for IUFC just at the edge of the box. The cut back from Lukman Binoyo’s freekick is easily cleared.
32′ Pillars have another chance. Some nice one touch sees the Sau Gida free outside the box to shoot but the effort is just over
30′ Adamu Mohammed almost scores for Pillars again. Some nice footwork from the right sees a cross fall for Mohammed, he rises well but the keeper makes himself big. Chance gone begging
28′ This pillar’s defense is looking strong and it seems unlikely to be breached
25′ IUFC knocking on the door from all angles but the KP defense is looking strong. Pillars like they have a plan here.
23′ Pillars almost score again. Tony Ejimarigu’s cross is just too far for Adamu Mohammad to connect to. IUFC escape
21′ Ifeanyi Ubah also hit back immediately, some nice attacking play on the left sees Bright free but his attempt on goal is thwarted by the goalie who was close to him
20′ GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLL!!!! Adamu Mohammed puts pillars in front with the best of curlers you will see in a while
17′ Chibuzor Okonkwo of IUFC takes too much time on the ball and he is almost robbed, goalkeeper comes to his rescue\
13′ Pillars keeper, Theophilos Afalokan is down
12′ The defender is stretched off. He looks alright though
11′ Bala Mohammed of Kano Pillars is down and the medics rush to the pitch
10′ Freekick to IU some thirty yards away from goal. Chibuzor Okonkwo’s long range effort is some way off target
8′ Edwin Nwakamma, the Ifeanyi Ubah is down with an injury bbut the medics quickly treat him
8′ Ifeanyi Ubah going all out attack in this match but pillars have proven that they have pace to burn on the break
4′ Ifeanyi Ubah goalkeeper almost fumbles a back pass but he reacts well to clear the effort away
3′ Ifeanyi Ubah’s corner is nodded over
3′ Bright Onyeadikachi is taken down close to the box. The resulting freekick is cleared for a corner
1′ Pillars gets us started
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