RETURN EXCITE SILAS

JUTH FC petit winger, Bright Silas has express his happiness over his return to action after been sidelined for several weeks.
Bright who has been out injured for about two months return to action and he is hoping to end the season on a high note.
He said "I am happy that I am back doing what I know how to do best. I was very sad that I could not play for more than a month, but that is in the past now,I hope to do my best in other to make my team win the remaining games"

Moshood brace sink Ocean boys, makes team of the week

JUTH FC returned to winning ways in Nigeria Premier league with a 2-0 win over Ocean Boys at Rwang Pam stadium, Jos. The host took the game to the vistors and their pressures paid off in 36th minute when Moshood Kasali find the back of the net.

On resumption of the second stanza, JUTH FC continue with the incusion as Moshood kasali again scored in 68th minute to make it two.

Moshood kasali has scored 5 goals in the Nigweria premier league.

Meanwhile, his effort did not go unnoticed as he made the team of the week.

GK: Ebele Obi (Enugu Rangers), RB: Promise James(Bukola Babes), CB: Azubuike Egwuekwe
(Warri Wolves)CB: Papa Idris (Kaduna United)LB: Moses Bunde (Lobi Stars)RMF: BarthlomewIbenegbu (Heartland, CMF: Michael Okoyoh(Warri Wolves, LMF: Otu-Bassey Effiom(Bukola Babes),LWF: Moshood Kasali Juth)CF: Jude Aneke (Kaduna
United), RWF: Chibuzor Ozurumba(Heartland)

No retreat, No surrender

JUTH FC is not given up on retaining its status as a premier league team by the time the league end.

The Media officer, Olusola Alao said though the team is currently placed last on the table but can still survive with favourable results in some games.
He said if the team can win about seven games, they are off the hook.

He said "It is a pity that we are in this situation, but it is not over yet, we will keep fighting till the last day, we are focusing on winning about six or seven games out of the remaining games, the team is one of the most organised club in Nigeria paying the players salaries and bonuses as at when due, even our players sign on fee is constant. I am optimistic we can still make it"

JUTH FC TACKLE PLATEAU UNITED IN FEDERATION CUP FINAL

Plateau State Federation Cup defending champions, JUTH FC will face Plateau united in 2011 edition this weekend.

The match is a repeat of last seasons fixture where JUTH FC won 2-0 to win the coveted trophy.

Both goals were scored by Hassan Hussein

JUTH FC SACK TECHNICAL CREW

JUTH FC of Jos has threw its technical crew into labour market due to the dismal performance of the team in the on going season.

JUTH FC management rose from a meeting after 1-4 loss to Ocean boys in Yenegoa to announced the sacking of all the coaches namely Chief Coach, Tunde Abdulrahman, assistants, Joshua Stephen, Tony Ubaka and Isa Audu pele. Only the goalkeeper trainer, Hudu Hashim escape the hammer.

JUTH have won only one game in the 17 weeks old league and placed bottom on the table.

WE WILL MAINTAIN OUR GOOD RUN IN KADUNA - MEDIA OFFICER

JUTH FC Media Officer, Olusola Alao is optimistic his team will beat visiting Sunshine Stars of Akure when they trade tackles at Ranchers bees stadium, Kaduna on Friday.

JUTH FC was relocated to Kaduna for its home games due to the civil unrest that rocked the city of Jos, Plateau state, but Alao said Kaduna is a home to JUTH FC as they have not lost a game there before, he believe his team will build on previous good display they have put up at the stadium.

HE said "We have not lost any game in Kaduna since we have been playing in Premier league, even against Kaduna United, we have played FA Cup there as well winning convincingly, so Sunshine Stars will have their stars dim on Friday because we will beat them, we are building on our previous outing at the ground and we will definitely win them, we have been preparing well for the game and we will come out victorious, our players and mentally, physically fit for the game"

JUTH FC RELOCATE TO KADUNA

JUTH FC of Jos has picked Ranchers bees stadium, Kaduna as the venue of its home matches as directed by NPL.

The NPL board asked JUTH nad Plateau United to pick alternate venue for their home games due to the crisis that have bedevil the town since the Christmas eve bombing in the city.

Plateau United have equally choose Nnamdi Azikwe stadium , Enugu.

JOS CRISIS SET US BACK - JUTH FC

Jos crisis has greatly affected JUTH FC of Jos as the team have not been able to implement its training programmes to the later since the Christmas eve bombing and the subsequent fracas that erupted in the city and environ.

JUTH FC Media officer Olusola Alao said some of the team's players who are scared of the retruning to Jos due to the crisis after the expiration of the Xmas break are yet to join the team while those that are in town refuse to come out for training.

He said "We have been seriously affected by the crisis that erupted in Jos since the eve of xmas, our training scheduled has been halted as some of our players who were scared of returning to Jos are yet to return to the fold, Those that are in town since that time have been psychologically traumatized and afraid of coming out for training, imagine our last training was before Xmas. We thank God that the few of our boys that fled Jos have responded well and agreed to now join those in jos for training'

Inspite of these,the technical crew led by Coach Tunde Abdulrahman and the players promised to do their best to get positive results on both home and away games.

the Vice chairman of the team, Malam Isa Mailafiya laments that the unfortunate crisis happened just when the team had rediscovered its winning ways and formula.

He also lament the extra cost and inconveniences playing its home matches away from home will cause.

He however pray for quick return of peace, harmony and nomalcy to return to Jos so that the team can return back to Rwang pam stadium soon.

WE WILL TAKE THE FIGHT TO LOBI STARS – JUTH FC MEDIA OFFICER

The week 10 match between Lobi stars and JUTH FC of Jos which will take place on Sunday in Jalingo will be a cracker if feelers from JUTH FC camp are anything to go bye.

JUTH FC Media Officer, Olusola Alao has assure the club fans that the team will do well in the season and that they are taking the battle to their host, Lobi Stars in Jalingo to see that they get a positive result form the match.

He said “No match in the league is an easy game but we are set for a real battle against Lobi, we are not happy with our current position but we are set to better are lots in te league, we have lost only one game away out of four played, that will be a motivational factor for us and we want to continue doing well as we won our last game against Heartland. Our boys have resumed as directed and we have been training well ahead of the game. We are going into the match against Lobi Stars on Sunday to get a positive result. I am sure we will definitely do well in the league this season, our fans a nd supporters should not panic”

Alao also urge the club fans to keep faith in the team and keep supporting the team for a successful campaign in the on going season.

JUTH FC GRAB THE FIRST VICTORY OF THE SEASON

JUTH FC of Jos has recorded its first victory in the eight weeks old MTN premier league as it piped visiting Heartland FC of Owerri 1-0.

The lone goal was scored by JUTH FC top scorer, James Amankwei when he struck in the 55th minutes.

The victory has ease pressure off the players, the technical crew and as well put smiles on the faces of the team's fans, supporters and the management.

JUTH FC MANAGEMENT GIVE COACHING CREW 2 MATCHES ULTIMATUM

After not too impressive start of the season, JUTH FC of Jos management under the leadership of Mallam Isa Malafiya rose from a management meeting during the week and give the technical crew of JUTH FC led by Tunde Abdulrahman two matches ultimatum to perform or face stiffer penalty.

JUTH FC have not won a game from six games played losing two matches at home to Warri wolves and Kwara United.

The two matches ultimatum given to the coaching crew start from this weekend game against Crown FC of Ogbomoso away at Ilaro.

JUTH FC TAKE SEARCH FOR THREE POINTS TO ILARO

JUTH FC of Jos that has recorded no loss in all the three away games it has played this season are in search of the first three points of the season after failing to win in six games.

The Healers has JUTH FC is fondly called gave its fans and supporters cheering news when they drew 1-1 in their first game away to Sharks but slipped at home with a draw to Gombe United and two home loses to Warri wolves and Kwara United.

But if feelers from the team's camp is anything to go bye, the team's media officer, Olusola Alao is optimistic that his team will go all out against Crown FC in Ilaro for victory to get its first three points of 2010/2011 premier league season.

He said "I am still wondering why we have not win any match because the team is not playing bad, only that we are unlucky because we created chances in our games but could not utilize any but I believe that will end this season as the team is going for nothing less than 3 points inn the game against Crown in Ilaro, it will be a cracker but it is a game we can win all things been equal.

WE WILL GET THE THREE POINTS AGAINST KWARA UNITED

JUTH FC of Jos is set to clinch her first three points of the season this weekend when they play host to Kwara United FC at Rwang pam stadium, Jos.

JUTH FC which has not lost any game at away this season has not win at home is eager for her first three points of the season.

Speaking ahead of the game, the club media officer, Olusola Alao said his team has been fantastic since the season start but were unlucky not to have win some games but said they will definitely defeat Kwara United in Jos this weekend.

He said "My team have been fantastic this season, if you consider the pattern of play and the results, we have lost only one game this season and has not lose a game away, we are poise to get our first three points when we play Kwara United. No one is underrating Kwara United but we are on top of our game, every players in JUTH FC are good and in great form. I am sure Kwara will fall in Jos"

When asked what as been the driving force behind JUTH FC form this season, Alao said "No magic but dedication on the part of players who were determined to make names, the coaching crew led by Tunde Abdul Rahman's technical ability who want to make statement in the league with the team as well as the management's proper discharge of its duties are all that are responsible for JUTH FC performance, I am sure that is the tip of the iceberg"

JUTH FC HELD KADUNA UNITED IN KADUNA

JUTH FC of Jos is setting a new record in Nigeria football by not losing any away match in three straight games.

JUTH FC of Jos secured another draw away to kaduna United with 1-1 draw,with JUTH goal coming in 44th minute through Chris Madaki.

JUTH have now gathered 4 points from 5 matches.

WE WILL BREAK THE JINX – JUTH FC MEDIA OFFICER

Media officer of JUTH FC of Jos, Olusola Alao has said his team will beat Warri Wolves to get the three points at stake and break the jinx of home team not winning at newly refurbish Rwang pam stadium in Jos.


Alao said JUTH FC will get the first win at the refurbished Rwang Pam stadium.

He said “We have been unbeaten since the season start, we have drew all our three games, two away and one home. We are set to claim our first three points of the season this weekend when we host Warri wolves, it will be an explosive encounter because Warri wolves is a good side like other teams we have played. No team has won home game at Rwang Pam this season, we are breaking that jinx this weekend by the grace of God”

Flag this message SUPER FOUR TARGET IS STILL ALIVE – TUNDE ABDULRAHMAN

JUTH FC of Jos Chief Coach, Tunde Abdulrahman has disclosed that his target for JUTH FC to finish among the top four before the league start is still on course as he praised his players for their outstanding display so far in the league.


Speaking ahead of his team’s next game at home to Warri wolves, the Former Kano Pillars and IBB homers FC Coach said he is optimistic they will nick the maximum three points from the Warri side at Rwang Pam stadium, Jos.


He said “I must commend my players for doing well on the field and playing according to instruction, which has been making our job as coach easy. They have really shown character. Our target of making it to top four is still on, we are working towards that, as you know we are yet to lose a match, I am sure we will get our first three points of the season when we host Warri wolves this weekend, the spirit is high in the camp and we are set for the game”

JUTH BOSS ATTRIBUTE SUCCESS TO EARLY PREPARATION

The Vice chairman of JUTH FC of Jos, Mallam Isa Mailafiya has attributed his team’s good run in the four weeks old Nigeria premier league to early preparation and the motivation given to the team by the management team.

He said “I don’t think there is a big deal or any special secret about the good run my team have been showing since league start. Our performance can be linked to the early preparation as well as the good motivation given to our players”

On whether there is any target given to the coaching crew led by Tunde Abdulrahman by the management of JUTH FC, Isa Mailafiya said the team’s performance will be appraised after week six, he commended the technical crew and the players for good performance in the season so far.

He said “The team has been doing wonderfully well. We will appraise the team’s performance after 6th game of the season. So far so good, the team has been playing well, but we need to start winning games especially our home matches to build our confidence more”

WE WILL DO OUR BEST IN MINNA - MEDIA OFFICER

JUTH FC of Jos will be in Minna to battle host, Niger Tornadoes to standstill to get a favourable result when both meet at Bako Kotangora stadium, Minna for week 3 match this weekend.

This was the words of the club media officer, Olusola Alao who said his team has prepare well enough for the game and believe they will go their to do their best and get a result that will be in their favour after the game.

He said "We are doing well in the league, we have not lost a game, so it is not a bad performance, though we would have love to win both games or at least win one but that could not. We are building on our games ahead of this weekend game against Niger Tornadoes. They are one of the top team in Nigeria league but we are equal to the task, the boys are in high spirit and we will be in Minna to do our best and go for points, we have all what it takes in all ramification to be among the top teams in Nigeria and that we are working towards?

JUTH STRIKER, AMANKWEI MAKES NPL TEAM OF THE WEEK

The profile of JUTH FC striker, James Amankwei has continue to soar high as he was named in NPL team of the week for week 2 of the on going premier league season.

The goal monger who netted five times last season in the less fancy National league division 1 has scored two goals in two matches this season and was rewarded as he was named by the league board as the best striker in week 2.

James Amankwei came in as a substitute in first league game away to Sharks FC in Port Harcourt and salvage a point for his team, JUTH FC after he barely spend 10 minutes on the pitch with a bicycle kick which caught the Sharks Goalie napping and recorded a goal at home against Gombe United to secure a point for the healers. He could have made it two in that game but was denied by Gombe United goal keeper.

He is expecting a good game and probably score a goal against Niger Tornadoes in Minna this weekend.

Here is the full list of NPL team of the week for week 2
Goalkeeper: Olufemi Thomas (Ocean Boys)
Right Back: Chibuzor Okonkwo (Heartland)
Left Back: Daniel Mende(Sunshine Stars)
Centre-back: Onyi Chiemeka (Sunshine Stars)
Centre-back: Abdulwasiu Showemimo (Kano Pillars)
Defensive midfielder: Cletus Itodo (Sunshine Stars)
Attacking midfielder: Harrison Egbune (Crown)
Right midfield: Ndubuisi Nkoro (Ocean Boys)
Left midfield: Omo Ojabu (Dolphins)
Forward: James Amankwei (Juth FC)
Forward: Osas Okoro (Heartland)

Coach: Stanley Eguma

JUTH FC WILL BOUNCE BACK - MEDIA OFFICER

JUTH FC of Jos will return to winning ways, these are words of the club media officer, Olusola Alao.

He said his team was unlucky not to have beat Gombe United but said that is in the past as they are bracing up for the challenge ahead of the team when they take on Niger Tornadoes in Minna.

He said "It is unfortunate that we drew with Gombe United at home, that is bye gone we will return to winning ways.We are prepared to have a good game and good result from Minna where we will play against Niger Tornadoes"