Sports: Abakaliki FC defeats Gateway United Football Club

By Uchenna Okeh Abakaliki 

The Abakaliki Football Club has defeated the visiting Gateway United Football Club with 1 to zero during their encounter at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium, Abakaliki.

The clash was on the 9th week of 2024/2025 Nigeria National League.

De Rice boys defender, Ifeanyi Ezema in the 34-minutes scored the goal that placed Abakaliki FC in the winning place.

The Coach, Gateway United, whose name is yet to be identified at the time of filing this report said that the match was keenly contested by both sides adding that the team would make amend where necessary as they prepare for the next outing.

Responding, the 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 state Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Richard Idike commended players for their performance adding that the team joined the season late but assured that the management would make amendment in midfield and strikers.

Also, the Chairman Abakaliki FC supporters club, Maurice Mbam applauded 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.