INEC World Cup Final.
APC FC v PDP FC.
DATE: 23 FEB 2019
VENUE: Estadio DE POLL
TIME: 10AM
REF: MAHMOOD YAKUBU (BAUCHI)
DATE: 23 FEB 2019
VENUE: Estadio DE POLL
TIME: 10AM
REF: MAHMOOD YAKUBU (BAUCHI)
MATCH PREVIEW
*PDP are taking an attacking approach with a 4-4-2 formation,while APC, the defending champions, are set for defence with a 5-4-1 formation*
*PDP* have won four of the five tournaments in *1999,2003,2007,and 2011* with clinical finishing, while *APC* won in *2015* through V.A.R.
The two sides have retained some of their key players, as well as signing other new ones in ground breaking transfer deals.
The both teams swapped players, with *PDP signing attacker Atiku Abubakar back for a world record fee*
Saraki and Tambuwal were also among big money moves from APC to PDP.
New Signing Peter Obi, who was not considered fit in 2015, starts and supports Atiku in attack, Dino Melaye of PDP FC did not recover in time for the finals as he is still undergoing investigation by Police hospital for failing Dope test.
Obasanjo who will retire after this march, is dropped to the bench as Technical Adviser.
*APC also signed Sullivan Chime, Emmanuel Uduaghan, Godswill Akpabio and Adamu Mu'Azu from the PDP*
However, APC's Ambode is not fit for this tournament, the team's loan signing Obanikoro and defensive midfielder Babachir Lawal may not feature in the finals as they are currently undergoing treatment at the EFCC Hospital and also the Team's last match Midfielder Okorocha is under suspension(Red Card), so also is Amosun.
*PDP* have won four of the five tournaments in *1999,2003,2007,and 2011* with clinical finishing, while *APC* won in *2015* through V.A.R.
The two sides have retained some of their key players, as well as signing other new ones in ground breaking transfer deals.
The both teams swapped players, with *PDP signing attacker Atiku Abubakar back for a world record fee*
Saraki and Tambuwal were also among big money moves from APC to PDP.
New Signing Peter Obi, who was not considered fit in 2015, starts and supports Atiku in attack, Dino Melaye of PDP FC did not recover in time for the finals as he is still undergoing investigation by Police hospital for failing Dope test.
Obasanjo who will retire after this march, is dropped to the bench as Technical Adviser.
*APC also signed Sullivan Chime, Emmanuel Uduaghan, Godswill Akpabio and Adamu Mu'Azu from the PDP*
However, APC's Ambode is not fit for this tournament, the team's loan signing Obanikoro and defensive midfielder Babachir Lawal may not feature in the finals as they are currently undergoing treatment at the EFCC Hospital and also the Team's last match Midfielder Okorocha is under suspension(Red Card), so also is Amosun.
*PDP FC Line up*
1. Saraki (GK)
2. Tambuwal
3. Imoke
4. Chidoka
5. Wike
6. Ekweremadu
7. Fani-Kayode
8. Fayose (yellow card)
9. Kwankwaso
10. Peter Obi
11. Atiku (C)
2. Tambuwal
3. Imoke
4. Chidoka
5. Wike
6. Ekweremadu
7. Fani-Kayode
8. Fayose (yellow card)
9. Kwankwaso
10. Peter Obi
11. Atiku (C)
Coach: Prince Uche Secondus
Technical Adviser: Obasanjo
Substitutes:
12. Dogara
13. Ikpeazu
14. Udom-Emmanuel
15. Dankwambo
16. Ayade
17. Olisa Metuh (Yellow card)
18. Suswam
13. Ikpeazu
14. Udom-Emmanuel
15. Dankwambo
16. Ayade
17. Olisa Metuh (Yellow card)
18. Suswam
*Club Chairman* Goodluck Jonathan
Home Ground:Wadata Plaza,Abuja
*APC FC*
1. Rotimi Amaechi (GK yellow card)
2. Abba Kyari
3. Ganduje (Yellow Card)
4. Wammako
5. El-Rufai (Yellow Card)
6. Lai Mohammed
7. Uzor-Kalu (Yellow Card)
8. Aregbesola (yellow card)
9. Akpabio (Yellow Card)
10.Osinbajo
11.Buhari (C)
2. Abba Kyari
3. Ganduje (Yellow Card)
4. Wammako
5. El-Rufai (Yellow Card)
6. Lai Mohammed
7. Uzor-Kalu (Yellow Card)
8. Aregbesola (yellow card)
9. Akpabio (Yellow Card)
10.Osinbajo
11.Buhari (C)
*Coach* Adams Oshiomhole
*Technical Adviser* Bola Tinubu
*Substitutes
12. Fashola
13. Akume
14. Yahya Bello (Yellow Card)
15.Fayemi
16. Ngige
17. Festus Keyamo
18. Sylva (red card)
13. Akume
14. Yahya Bello (Yellow Card)
15.Fayemi
16. Ngige
17. Festus Keyamo
18. Sylva (red card)
*Club Chairman* Mamman Daura
*HomeGround*: Daura Cattle Colony.
A key player for APC FC, Tonye Cole who came on loan from Sahara Utd FC a division 2 Club in the Corporate Nigeria League was yesterday banned from playing in the all crucial tournament due to a case of match fixing levelled against him by veteran midfielder Magnus Abe still of APC.
IT IS GOING TO BE A TIGHT AND INTERESTING MATCH.
What do you think would be the SCORE?
Predict and win11
What do you think would be the SCORE?
Predict and win11
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