MATCH REPORT: MFM FC Thrash El-Kanemi Warriors

A goal each from Stephen Odey, Julius Emiloju and Onuwa Chukwuka shot Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos to the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table as they trashed  El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri 3-1.

The Olukoya Boys started the game like a house on fire with a couple of scoring opportunities as they dominated the first 10 minutes of the match.

El-Kanemi Warriors soaked up the pressure from the home side and controlled the game for 7 minutes with Chinedu Ohanachom troubling the home team’s defense.

Odey got the match opener in the 26th minute of the game with a fine tap in as he connected a low pass from Sikiru Olatubosun to score his second goal of the season.

Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu substituted Odey in the 32nd minute of the match due to a knee injury cupped before netting the first goal, his place was taken by pacey attacker, Henry Abara.

The first 45 minutes ended with MFM FC maintaining a one-goal lead.

The newly promoted Lagos side put the Borno Armies  to the sword two minutes into the second half with defender, Julius Emiloju scoring the second goal of the game with a brilliant finish off an assist from former Nigeria under 20 star, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi.

Coach Ladan Bosso’s men reduced the deficit in the 65th minute of the game with Japhet Daniel scoring his side’s only goal of the encounter.

MFM FC’s enterprising midfielder, Onuwa Chukwuka dashed the hopes of the visitors in the 75th minute with the fourth goal of the day as he restored his teams  two-goal cushion. He was assisted by Abara.

Coach Ilechukwu completed his substitution with two quick changes as Adekunle Adegboyega came off the bench to replace Onuwa while Captain, Nelson Kenedinum replaced Newman Musa.

The over 5,000 fans at the Agege Stadium were thrilled with beautiful display of the round leather game by the home team as they applauded the Olukoya Boys for adding another three points at home.

The Lagos-based team occupy the top spot on the league table for the second time this season with 13 points from a possible 18 in the ongoing NPFL season.

Igho Kingsley