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Match report, 8 Nov 2026

Elite side come from behind to beat Nsukka Lions

Down a goal at half time and down to ten men after an hour, the elite side found something extra. A towering header from the captain and a late winner from our number nine keep Goalcrest top of the state youth league with three games to go.

"We talked about staying calm," said Coach Emeka. "They did more than that. They took over."

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Match report, 7 Nov 2026

U16 3 to 1 Coal City Stars

Top of the table clash goes our way after a quick free kick changed the game before half time. The defence then held firm through a nervy last fifteen minutes.

Academy, 30 Oct 2026

New floodlights mean evening sessions all year

Solar backed LED floodlights now light the main pitch until 9pm, which also opens the pitch for evening hire on weekdays.

Players, 26 Oct 2026

Three graduates win university football scholarships

Former elite pathway players have earned sports scholarships to study engineering, nursing and business. All three passed their senior school exams with strong grades.

Academy, 22 Oct 2026

November open trials for ages 7 to 17

Registration is open for trials on 21 and 28 November. Free for first time triallists, and every player gets written feedback.

Match report, 28 Oct 2026

Elite 4 to 0 Udi Hills FC in the youth cup

A professional performance and a clean sheet sends us into the quarter finals, at home on 25 November.

Players, 12 Oct 2026

Girls Under 14s unbeaten after six games

Coach Ngozi's side have won five and drawn one, scoring 19 goals. Their next home game is a sell out, by our standards.

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