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Ilechuckwu unveils MFM's 18-man squad for Lobi Stars tie

By Daily Sports on May 8, 2016

Head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos, Fidelis Ilechukwu has named his eighteen man squad for Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) tie against Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi which will take place at the Aper Aku Stadium in Benue State.

Smarting from a comfortable 3-0 home win over Akwa United Football Club of Uyo in game week 14 of the NPFL, Ilechukwu and the lads travelled to Benue State on Thursday for the weekend game with the aim of recording their second away victory of the season.

To get the job done, the Lagos-based team's tactician will be depending on this 18 man-squad: Aiyeyemi James, Nasamu Emmanuel, Austine Opara, Obanor Erhun, Bashiru Monsuru, Abisoye Olawale, Ajibola Sheriff, Elom Kenneth, Paul Irumekhai, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, Onuwa Chukwuka, Kenedinum Chuks, Newman Musa, Stephen Odey, Sikiru Olatunbosun, Adekunle Adegboyega, Monday Shinshinma and Chidi Akuneto.

The manager will be without the injured hardworking midfielder, Shola Brossa while goalkeeper, Afolarin Abayomi didn’t make the trip, he was replaced with Nasamu Emmanuel.

Match Preview: Lobi Stars vs. MFM FC

The match day 15 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will see Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi trade tackles with red-hot Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos at the Aper Aku Stadium this weekend.

Both teams are in good shape going into this game. The host won their last home match with a 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes Football Club of Minna and claimed a 2-2 draw in their last away match against NPFL champions, Enyimba international Football Club of Aba.

MFM FC on the hand put up a wonderful display in their last home game in Lagos with a resounding 3-0 victory over reigning Federation Cup champions, Akwa United Football Club of Uyo after a disappointing outing against Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia.

The two sides will be meeting on Sunday for the second time in their history. The first meeting was in 2013 in the round of 32 of the National Challenge Cup, Lobi Stars FC defeated MFM FC 2-0 in Nnewi.

The Olukoya Boys registered their first win in the top-flight against Nasarawa United Football Club of Minna with a 2-1 triumph at the Aper Aku Stadium in match day 1, while Lobi Stars beat Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan in their first league match of the ongoing season.

Resilient defender, Austin Opara is expected to lead the team’s defence with either Aiyeyemi James or Nasamu Emmanuel in goal. Ex-junior international, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi is also expected in the middle of the park alongside Onuwa Chukwuka and Atu Irumekhai.

Coach Fidelis Ilechuckwu will be banking on the likes of Sikiru Olatunbosun, Stephen Odey, Monday Shinshinma, Adekunle Adegboyega, Chidi Akuneto and experienced Newman Musa to score the needed goals.

The two sides have played 14 league matches and amassed 22 points from a possible 42, the home side sits in the 6th position while the visitors occupy the 8th spot on the log. A win in this fixture will move MFM FC into the top four position.

Source Daily Sports

Posted May 8, 2016