Abakaliki FC defeats Gateway United FC
Abakaliki Football Club, FC has defeated the visiting Gateway United Football Club 1-0 during their encounter at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki.
The clash was on the 9th week of the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League, NNL.
De Rice Boys Defender, Ifeanyi Ezema, in 34 minutes, scored the goal that placed Abakaliki FC in the winning place.
The Coach, Gateway United, Festus Allen said that the match was keenly contested by both sides and said that the team would make amend where necessary as they prepare for the next outing.
Abakaliki Football Club Coach, Ifeanyi Onyedika expressed joy for the 3 points earned by the team but said that the boys are yet to impress him as expected.
The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Prince Richard Idike, commended the players for their performance, adding that the team joined the season late but assured that the management would make amendments in midfield and strikers.
Also, the Chairman of Abakaliki FC supporters club, Maurice Mbam, applauded the team's performance, stating that football is not magic as the boys need to be familiar with each other, and that is the building stage they are in.
