Source: isports360.com | December 18, 2018 The curtains were brought down on match day three with two entertaining games. Spectators were treated to the most exciting day so far both off and on the field of play pertaining to the ACCC 2018. Kada Stars and Niger Flickers once again the losing sides after defeats to Eastern Company and El-Sharkia respectively. With the Exchequers, GRA game postponed, the day witnessed two games in the male category. Kada Stars who are yet to earn even a point at the ACCC played host to former ACCC champions, Eastern company. Four minutes inside the game and Eastern Company were up. An ifringement on Elnaggar inside the scoring circle attracted a penalty corner and Aboutaleb Mahmoud converted to give Eastern the lead. The lead was increased minutes later through Yassin Mohamed who added a personal second and Eastern’s third on the 10th minute mark. A quick response from Kada brought back the tempo and competitiveness of the game. A Kelvin Linus double within two minutes gave Kada a lifeline. The second quarter started with Kada looking more dangerous creating so many chances but failing to capitalize on it. ‘We should have kept our composure on the field after getting both goals but the zeal to get an equaliser let us down and we conceded the fourth. The early goals also made us a bit unsettled but we still managed to get into the game ‘, Abdullahi Ndana told isports360 after the game. Just when Kada though they were back into the game, Aboutaleb grabbed his brace from a fast break and great team play. The fifth was added on the 23rd minute courtesy Elnaggar Ahmed. John Pete managed to get his name on the scoresheet with a third goal for Kada Stars but that was all time could permit as the Nigerian league champions succumbed to their third loss in three games. The second game was similar to the first in terms of origin of clubs and the game’s competitiveness as well as the idea of a comeback which wasn’t so. Niger Flickers who had also lost their first two games engaged El-Sharkia in an attempt to revenge for fellow country club, Kada Stars . Two minutes on the clock and El-Sharkia were infront; Similar to that of Eastern – Flickers match, the opener from a penalty corner but this time was from the stick of Ali Hamada. Ahmed Gamal made it 2-0 in the 11th minute but Shanwilu Muazu’s 24th minute strike restored the hopes and confidence of Niger Flickers. Two penalty corners in succession and the Flickers thought they had equalized but Tosin’s double effort first going wide and the second straight at the goalkeeper who parried it away. It was the turn of Sharkia from a penalty corner and the defending champions restored their two-goal lead through Edres Mohamed. Ahmed Gamal scored again in the final quarter to put the game beyond Flickers’ reach. However a 55th minute penalty stroke converted by Kolo Adamu meant the final 5 minutes was decisive. Niger Flickers pushed all men upfront in search of a third and possibly the equaliser but all efforts fruitless. “We played so well but yet again failed to utilize our chances and penalty corners. We came back into the game after going down by two goals and allowed them to score two more goals. Our penalty corner conversion rate has been poor and that has been the main reason why we lost all three games”, Isah Mohammed in an interview with isports360 after the game. MATCH DAY THREE RESULTS Eastern Company 5 – 3 Kada Stars El-Sharkia 4 – 2 Niger Flickers

Source: isports360.com | December 17, 2018 The female category witnessed a day of lacal derbies as clubs from the same country faced each other. Two of the three local derbies ended in a pulsating goalless draw as Ghana’s duo of GRA and Police ladies as well as the Nigerian derby- Delta Queens and Kada Queens failed to produce goals during their clashes. The home crowd were in the stadium in their numbers to cheer on their clubs as they faced each other but great defending from both sides ensured the points were shared. The action started with defending champions GRA facing their eternal rivals Ghana Police ladies. The champions who had been held earlier in the competition by Kada Queens needed the maximum from this encounter in order to keep their dream alive of retaining the trophy. With their previous record against them, Police ladies knew the task ahead and in order to stay in the race, will have to put in extra effort to match their local rivals. Police started the game on one bright note mounting pressure on GRA who looked not settled into the game. Similar to any local derby, the game was very aggressive with both teams not giving the other breathing space. GRA regrouped and came back strongly into the third quarter turning the tables around but the resilience of the Police defence kept the GRA attackers at bay. Four penalty corners in the game and no goal was registered as both teams settled for a point each. The Kenyan derby unlike the first game produced four goals as Telkom came out victorious over USIU. Both teams stepped onto the field very determined but it was the record title holders who struck first. Audrey Amooh got the opener inside the first two minutes before doubling the lead three minutes into the second quarter. USIU who are making their debut in the competition managed to come back into the game but failed to utilize their chances. Jacqueline and Nekesa added a goal each in the last quarter to sum up a convincing victory for Telkom. The final game of the day was an encounter between the host clubs- Delta Queens and Kada Queens. The stadium became lively as both teams made their way onto the field of play. There were cheers from the stands on every move by both clubs with Delta the dominant side on the day. Billo Esther was very instrumental for Delta as she saturated the Kada midfield. Kada Queens who had been quiet throughout the game managed to earn a point after the final whistle. The 2018 ACCC continues tomorrow with Delta Queens hosting Telkom in the first game of the day. GRA ladies then play USIU followed by Ghana Police engaging Kada Queens.

Source: isport360.com | December 16 The countdown was finally over and the action started: The 30th edition of the Africa Cup for Club Champions, Abuja 2018. The Abuja National Stadium was filled to capacity as all 6 male clubs were in action on match day one. Not a a very good day for the host but for hockey lovers and enthusiast, this was by far the best opening day the ACCC had witnessed in years. Eastern Company 4-0 Niger Flickers  The former champions were back to re-claim the trophy they lost to El Sharkia last year and their first game sent a message to all. The host nation were expecting a better result in this opening fixture but to no avail as three goals from penalty corners and a field goal was enough to hand Eastern Company their first victory. Aboutaleb Mahmoud got the opener five minutes into the game from a perfectly worked penalty corner beating Baba Abdul kadir in post. The home crowd began cheering on the Flickers who tried coming back into the game but Shehata Mostafa in post for the Egyptians proved a pillar with excellent goalkeeping. The stadium was silenced in the 32nd minute as Eastern doubled their lead courtesy Rashwan Mohamed. The Egyptians from this point were in total control and could have increased their tally but failed to capitalize on their numerous penalty corners. Finally the remedy was found as Ibrahim Amr converted two penalty corners; first in the 43rd minute and the second a minute later to give Eastern Company a commanding 4-0 lead. Maximum points gained as time run out. El Sharkia 4 – 4 GRA The second game was a thriller as it produced eight goals. Two goals inside three minutes and everyone thought El Sharkia were on course to tear GRA apart but the spirited West African side came back to level and go ahead and later salvage a point on the 60th minute. The first quarter saw both sides very determined and eager to make a mark. The ghanaians were however the better side in the first quarter but failed to reflect their performance on the score sheet. The second quarter was an entire different story as the defending champions went 2-0 up inside three minutes; Abdel Rahman in the 26th minute and skipper Sameer Edres getting the second from as penalty corner to give the holders a halftime lead. Baiden Michael reduced the deficit in the third quarter with an excellent strike before restoring parity five minutes later with an easy one compared to his first. Kwasi Anim-Assah brought the entire stadium into wild mood as he put GRA infront in the 52nd minute. What a comeback!! GRA were on course to snatch a historic win when Ahmed Ahmed scored four minutes later to level. Two goals inside the final two minutes ensured both teams shared the points; Ahmed Gamal in the 59th minute for Sharkia and Opoku Ernest with the leveler on the stroke of full-time from a penalty corner. Exchequers 1 -0 Kada Stars The day’s final game was an encounter between champions; Exchequers (Ghana league Champions)and Kada stars (Nigeria Super League Champions). The highly anticipated match saw Exchequers take the lead as early as the 4th minute through Ankomah Emmanuel. The goal seemed to be the match winner as both teams went in search for as goal but so it wasn’t. Nine penalty corners awarded after the opener but both teams failed to find the post. An end-to-end encounter saw both coaches as well as spectators on their feet throughout. The co-host club had lost the game but the home spectators left the stadium excited as they witnessed an exciting, pulsating game; a match that cannot be forgotten by both teams. The action continues tomorrow Sunday 16th December, 2018 with Kada Stars facing El Sharkia in the first game. Eastern Company will then play Exchequers with GRA men and Niger Flickers facing off in the day’s last game.