Federal Fire FC is gearing up for its debut in the Nationwide League One (NLO) 2026/2027 season, marking a historic milestone for the club. As part of their preparations, the team played two friendly matches in Abuja to build fitness, test tactics, and assess squad depth.
The NLO, Nigeria’s third-tier football league, is known for its competitive nature and serves as a platform for talent development and progression to higher divisions. Fire FC’s qualification highlights the club’s growing presence in the national football scene.
In the first friendly, Fire FC’s Team A played out a 0–0 draw against Unique FA, demonstrating strong defensive organization and discipline. Despite creating several attacking opportunities, the team was unable to find the net.
The second match featured Team B against RASA Selected. After an evenly matched first half, RASA took control in the second half, scoring twice. Fire FC responded with a late goal, reducing the deficit to 2–1, but could not complete the comeback.
Both games, held at the Area 10 Sports Complex, allowed the coaching staff to evaluate player performances, test tactical strategies, and gauge the squad’s readiness for the league season. The technical team noted encouraging signs in defensive cohesion and competitiveness but identified areas for improvement in attacking efficiency and defensive focus.
Speaking after the matches, CSF Victor Unofin, Sports Director of the Federal Fire Service, thanked the Controller General, Samuel Adeyemi Olumode, for his support and approval, which enabled the team to participate in the NLO. He emphasized that the leadership’s backing has boosted the morale of players and technical staff ahead of their historic campaign.
With the NLO season approaching, Fire FC aims to build on these performances and make a strong impression in its first-ever league season.
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