Late (2012) - Teesside hosts a proposed Communities "Well-being" event, featuring a quality multi-cultural (select) side in a fundraising football match for the chosen memorial charities of two much loved, sadly departed locals.
*Macmillan Nursing Hospice, *Cancer Research (UK) and the *National Kidney Federation will be the main beneficiaries of funds raised at the event, along with another, *(to be confirmed) chosen by the respected families.. Watch this space for more updates closer to the time..
Nifc_Continental(NASA)!
2012-02-10
12:22:55
Over a decade of great highs and lows, Newcastle (International), then Newcastle (Continental) & finally culminating in the great - Northumberland-Stockton African Continental (Aka) NASA II, brainchild creation of local North-East resident (Akpofure OTT), could perhaps look back with jusfiable pride and joy at the undeniable 'stats'.. Concrete facts behind their firmly entrenched 'historical' place in regional grassroots folklore..
Magnificent big-match venues such as Whitley Bays *Hillheads Stadium, *Bentons Blue Flames excellent facility, *Ponteland Leisure Centres outstandingly scenic and high class set-up, *Benfield Sports Centres innovative complex, *Killingworth Young Peoples exceptional centre, *Cowgate FCs delightful stadium, *Bullocksteads picturesque, ground breaking facility close to the International Airport at Kenton Bar....
All were marked down as pivotal in those successful teams history!
International starred at both Hillheads and Killingworth in two innovative (floodlit) matches back in (2002)! Winning a fair number of tough, testing games in the style and class Akpofure demanded and expected of such a diverse, mixed gathering of big personalities and characters. With top talents littering all those teams, including the likes of former Premiership stars like Aly-Dia, NUFC 'starlet' Robinson, Chad 'international' Hissein, Henriques, Nuno, Marcos, Njie, Oginni-Pac, Mollard, Nwosu, the Nordenfeldt & Kennedy brothers Mark, Andy, Joe & Jamie, Oshin, Coia, Francis, Gambian 'international' Sarr, Krumah, Diaby-Lamine, Dumbuya, Ben, Edison, Amouzouvi-Song, Die, Khalifa, Osaks-Omoigui, Drogba-Nkuriza, Agbatar, Jull, Ekpo, Ansah, Edusei, Vasconcelo, Greener, Turnbull, Chan, Dicka-Tocko, Daley, Moody, Sessford et al you knew this was something very special and indeed true testament to the exceptional player judgement allied to the motivatory gifts of their enigmatic owner/manager..
In (2005-7) (Continental) with a name change, revived and revamped proved another strong successful phase and took part in showcase matches at Ponteland, Benfields Blue Flames, Cowgate and Killingworth venues, sadly losing in 3 out of the 4 major finals by the flimsiest of margins!
The team then folded but again revived for what (Akpofure) charismatically titled long overdue (Unfinished Business)! - The mid-season arrival of former NUFC 'legend' Olivier Bernard in a tremendous advisory, coaching-consultancy capacity, gloriously heralded a triumphant, ultimately successful league and cup campaign, finally winning the holy grail of the Sunday PM *(CCL Championship title Crown) and retaining two other impressive pieces of silverware, (The *Northumberland Open Trophy - sponsored by MG-Rover (Spares) Felling & *(North-East Promotions) Presidents Cup, albeit narrowly missing out on a magnificent quadruple with a painful loss in the CCL Divisional Cup final!
All things considered the team(s) efforts can now be placed alongside some of the regions other such exalted grassroot greats, simply by the magnificent quality, diversity, hurdles and difficulties they overcame to climb mountains and make their indelible mark. In years to come perhaps even those vehemently opposed and even bitterly against the teams progress, due to discomfort borne out of ignorance and negativity, might come to realise just how special they actually were.. Hats off to all those superb characters, personalities and talents.. Boys became Men and then Kings of Kings!! Indeed on reflection a monumental achievement, which although now past retains it's fulsome taste and like fine wine will surely mature and prosper as time goes by..
HALCYON DAYS......
2011-11-22
18:25:28
Sad to say and even worse to see, but the painful demise of such a highly ambitious programme as Nifc's (7 year/season) "Community Champions-SuperLeague" was just a matter of time once the 'visionary ideals' and practices it was introduced to reflect and portray had been summarily derailed, under the unsavoury shadow of ignorance and negativity.
From the "halcyon days and times" at those glamorous NUFC Littlebenton Academy venues, Benton's Blue Flames & Coach Lane's Prestigious facilities, together with Ponteland's Leisure and latterly Benfield Sports Centre's and Brunswick Pavilion's, established Wideopen country park..
All these combined with a plethora of exceptional contests, sponsored events and top class trophies & prizes contributed to the attraction and signing up to the *16 team, two group competition.. High profile, quality sides like ITV-Tyne Tees/Newcastle Corner House/North Tyne/Gateshead Baobab/Newcastle West Jesmond/Central Heaton/Newcastle_(Continental)/Newcastle_Medics/Newcastle Sol_Tigers/(SAS)_(Sunderland)/South Gosforth FC (Newcastle)/Heaton Park Rangers/Sunderland Bangladeshi Association (SBFC) etc, etc
Tough disciplinary procedures and a refreshing no nonsense approach led to the competitions definitive stamp of class and innovation with all involved ready to fly the flag for universal, unilateral sporting integration on the field of play..
In particular, multi-cultural community groups such as Sol Tigers (Newcastle), SAS & SBFC (Sunderland) together with (Gateshead) Baobab were always assured that their teams would be able to compete on a level playing field, for some truly magnificent trophies and prizes in comfortable top quality surroundings, without fear of intimidation, violence, racism or intolerance and the sky seemed to be the limit for such bold, even brash aims..At this point we can but 'sigh' at the desperate depths to which things sunk. Only time will tell whether lesson's can be learned of course, but terrific plaudits and acclaim must surely go to the likes of Mrs Irene Ford, Messrs Rahman, Bonngou, Nobbs Pervez Khan, Mohammad, Dr Olusi, et al. Then latterly, ITV'S Chris Ford, Munnoch, White, Ord, Elliott albeit with a tinge of regret at the failure to keep those of little faith and disheartened on board, as part of the CCSL united ultimately successful story..
Date ↑ Opponents ↑ Match Type ↑ Venue ↑ Outcome/Score:
SEASON RUN-IN: PLAYED 5, W 4, L 1
(CCL DIVISIONAL CUP FINAL) v North Fawdon:@Bullocksteads Sports Centre *(23rd May 2010) (0-2) LOSS /halftime: (0-1) *( - ) NASA: (4/3/3) Romei Mohsen, *(6) Kevein Chima Onyegbule, *(7) Dave Shaxon, *(7) Jevan Jull, *(8) Herve Manara, *(6) Felix Joel-Dika Tocko, *(7) Derek Ekpo, *(7) Gareth Greener, *(6) Elstrom Die, *(7) Louis Ansah, *(6) Beny Dumbuya, *(7) - (SUBS): James Clark On for David Shaxon, (5); Kelvein Osawaru-Omoigui on for Beny Dumbuya, *(7) & Dan Turnbull for Herve Manara (7) (MAN OF THE MATCH: *Jevan Jull (NOT USED): *Omar Khalifa/Suaibu Nkuriza ‘Drogba’ MANAGER; AKPOFURE OTT/HEAD COACH: Olivier ‘Legend’ Bernard
*(CC League Fixture)v Collingwood FC:@Bullocksteads Sports Centre *(11th May 2010) (1-5) WIN /halftime: (1-1) *(Louis Ansah, Beny Dumbuya 2, Elstrom Die 2) NASA: (4/3/3) – Romei Mohsen, *(7) David Shaxon, *(8) Glenn Ford, *(9) Jevan Jull, *(9) Kevein Chima Onyegbule, *(8) Celio Vasconcelo, *(7) Derek Ekpo, *(8) Gareth Greener, *(7) Beny Dumbuya, *(9) Louis Ansah, *(9) Elstrom Die, *(9) - (SUBS): Chris Chan On for Celio Vasconcelo, (7); Herve Manara on for David Shaxon, *(7) & Suaibu ‘Drogba’ Nkuriza for Beny Dumbuya (7) (MAN OF THE MATCH: *Beny Dumbuya (NOT USED): *Omar Khalifa/Kelvein Omoigui/James Clark MANAGER; AKPOFURE OTT/HEAD COACH: Olivier ‘Legend’ Bernard
v Hazelrigg 2-0 (W) MOM: Omoigui-Osawaru Kelvein
v North Fawdon 1-3 (L) MOM: Jevan Jull v Moorside 8-0 (W) MOM: Elstrom Die v Collingwood FC 1-5 (W) MOM: Beny Dumbuya
(25/04/2010) v COLLINGWOOD FC (Cup) (H) L 3-2 MOM: Kelvein Omoigui-Osaks
(20/04/2010) v Depaul Trust League Home W 3-0 *Match awarded as Depaul unable to field a team
(18/04/2010) v Byker Bees League Home D 2-2 MOM: Derek Ekpo
(13/04/2010) v Cobalt United League Away W 1-7 MOM: Suaibu Nkuriza
(11/04/2010) v DEPAUL TRUST (Cup) Away W 1-9 MOM: Louis Ansah
(08/04/2010) v Central Heaton League Home W 3-1 A powerful, passionate performance by subsequent Ccl "champions" NASA at the end of a week of shockingly blatant, albeit behind the scenes 'political' skullduggery. However, owner manager and club kingpin (Akpofure OTT) skillfully fielded the vitriol and positively revitalised his boys to take on the challenge of the oppressed minority! Result? A top class turn out and another glorious win for NASA. Scorers were Drogba Nkuriza, Ansah and Chan with only opposition keeper (Gallagher's) brilliant display preventing a runaway rout. MOM: Louis Ansah
(04/04/2010) v Newcastle West End League (A) W 4-5 MOM: Jevan Jull
(28/03/2010) v Moorside FC League Away (W) 0-2 MOM: Celio Vasconcelo
(21/03/2010) v DEPAUL TRUST Cup Away (L) 3-1 MOM: Kevein Chima
(14/03/2010) v Depaul Trust FC (Semi-Final Cup) (A) (W) 2-7 MOM: Omar Khalifa
(07/03/2010) v Newcastle West End League Home (W) 4-2 MOM: Dan Turnbull
(24/01/2010) v Central Heaton Cup Home W 2-0 MOM: Omar Khalifa
(25/10/2009) v Byker Bees League Away (D) 2-2 MOM: Jonathan Agbatar
(18/10/2009) v Collingwood FC League Home (L) 2-3 MOM: Jevan Jull
(11/10/2009) v Depaul Trust FC League (A) W 1-5 MOM: Gareth Greener
(04/10/2009) v Central Heaton Cup Home L 2-3 MOM: Felix-Dika
(27/09/2009) v Cobalt Utd League Home W 6-1 MOM: Kwasi Bentil
(20/09/2009) v Central Heaton League (A) W 1-6 MOM: Elstrom Die
(13/09/2009) v SEGHILL AFC League Away (W) 0-4 MOM: Greener Gareth
(06/09/2009) v SEGHILL AFC Cup Home (W) 1-0 MOM: Beny Dumbuya
(30/08/2009) v Hazelrigg Victory League Away (L) 4-2 MOM: Jevan Jull
(23/08/2009) v North Fawdon FC League Home (D) 1-1 MOM: Kelvein Omoigui-Osaks'
Nifc_Tyne-Tees ACC Trophy
2010-11-05
11:44:46
The 1st ever Tyne-Tees "African" Champions Challenge Trophy was decided on Sunday December 14th 2008 at Gateshead's International Stadium. NASA_(Continental)II produced a devastating 1st half display, destroying opponents Red-See in a 12-2 agg. scoreline. Confirming their status as the finest "multi-cultural" side to grace the region's shores.. EMAIL; kingpin_nifc@live.co.uk *Click to access *(New); Forum-Msg Board link
*MG-ROVER (Spares)_Northumberland *(Open) Cup- *(SPECIAL EVENT_CUP FINAL) Blagdon BULLS_(Cramlington) v NASA_(Continental)_(Northumberland-Teesside) - 2010-06-12 - A cracking end season fixture at Alexandra Park on a rain soaked day saw newly crowned Ccl champions NASA come back from 2-0 down to win in dramatic style over their highly touted local opponents. The game was fairly competitive, but superbly marshalled by top official (John Harper) and despite the weather, still produced enough entertainment for a sizeable crowd. 2 unfortunate 1st half NASA errors had resulted in a 2-0 deficit, but a (Conway) strike, coupled with brilliant finishes from (Omoigui) sealed the victory, silencing the gloating, highly disrespectful "minority" on the oppositions side of the touchline.
NASA (Scorers) were: MOM Kelvein "Osaks" Omoigui 2 and Dale Conway
TRAVELLERS-HIND (Select) v NASA - August 16th 2009: Cramlington Sporting Club - Stuart 'Shaggy' Elsender Memorial Cup - *Special Event:
NASA (from): Mohsen/Agbatar/Jull/Ayilli/Edusei/Bentil/Greener/Chitende/Chan/Khalifa/Lamine -
Subs: Naqvi for Mohsen/Dika for Lamine/Kone for Bentil/Ekpo for Chitende
In a pulsating, exciting match the local side, a combination of the "Travellers-Hind" FC's triumphed 3-2 in extra-time. However, NASA were badly let down by a "highly dubious" penalty awarded for an innocuous challenge in the box and two "catastrophic" goalkeeping errors, leading to "Kingpin" (Akpofure) commenting on the act of "divine intervention" preventing the treasured cup from leaving cramlington for the first time in 3 years! God willing, Continental will be back next year following their impressive showing... A great and rapidly growing event deserves the highest quality...
NASA IFC (Ultimate) squad/line-up - "Due to repeated demands for me to reveal what in my eyes would be my outstanding preferred NASA line-up (if all were to be available for selection, fully fit and playing to the utmost capacity of their undoubted talent) then without a doubt this would be MY chosen select".. -
Under the tutelage and instruction of none other than: Olivier Bernard & William "Billy" 'Tash' Harper
NASA IFC - (2007-8) CCL Runners Up & National Kidney Federation Supreme Trophy (Winners) - The formation of another outstanding side following on from the great Newcastle "International" FC of 2000-03. An inspirational link/merger hook up of (Akpofure's) high-profile Newcastle Continental with Keith Nobbs, Franky Ben's "SAS" (Sunderland African Association): Great stars like Franky Ben, Naby Beny Dumbuya, Jonny Song Amouzouvi, Diaby Lamine joined Edison Nwufor, Louis Ansah, Damien Coia, Kevein Chima Onyegbule, Gil Henriques, Teof Mateus, Jon Paulo-Morais Alexandre', Keith Stuart, Dan Francis, Chris Sessford
*NEWCASTLE "INTERNATIONAL" FC x2 (ARCHIVE VIDEOS)- 2001-13-02 - Showtime!! - Div 2 title shootout!PEARTREE 0 - February 13th 2001 and "one for the history books".. NEWCASTLE "INTERNATIONAL" 4 v GATESHEAD PEARTREE 0
Accompanied by the smooth tones of the world's number 1 "Hip-Hop" rapper (Nasir Jones) "Naz"'s defiant 'Ether' track.. Nifc_Kingpin and CCL (Founder) (Akpofure TT Ovire) showed his "creative, some may even say flawed genius" by unleashing this video clip years ahead of it's time (2001)
Awesome! Long may "superstars" like Rappa Hissein, Mark "Nod" Robinson, Gil "Eusebio" Henriques, Sam "The Man" Njie, Victor "The Vicar" Nwosu, Raymond "RayMeo" Oshin, Kevin "Chop" Moore, Matty "Ginola" Graham and Amadeu "George" Baltazar reign..
All were staunch allies in the establishment of the Nifc "legend" as the "Northern Lions" carved up, tore apart, then destroyed a very strong Peartree side, (Alan Pegram, Brian Howarth, Ray Watson etc, etc) on an atrocious muddy, churned up playing surface at George Stephenson High School, Killingworth (4-0) with goals coming from (Rappa Hissein 2, Victor Nwosu & Neil Hooley). Man of the match Mark "Nod" Robinson pulled the strings in centre midfield, ably assisted by Gil "Eusebio" Henriques, with Nifc superstar Rappa Hissein ensuring the Lions got culpable revenge for their unlucky 4-3 loss in the two sides first clash earlier on that season. Both exceptional sides were debuting in the Central Sunday Afternoon League and eventually finished first and third, securing promotion to the premier division at the first time of asking..
(2002): Training exercise!! HIGH SPEN BUTE ARMS "B" 0 v NEWCASTLE "INTERNATIONAL" 10 -
The "Northern Lions", as they were known by, due to their feisty, exciting, entertaining and often unpredictable blend of football arrived in the outlying neighbourhood of High Spen, with a 5 car convoy, then proceeded to dish out a "footballing" lesson to the local public house's "B" (Reserve) side..
We are proud to act as "ambassadors" for "education", "integration", "unity" and "togetherness".. We will continue doing our best to promote these "themes"..
At least 4 currently confirmed team's are set to participate in Nifc's highly touted (New) Community-Champions Challenge Series set to kick off in late 2008. Featuring a quartet of 'hq' 'BME' orientated teams, in an exciting move aimed at uniting the region's communities.. EMAIL; kingpin_nifc@live.co.uk *Click link to access *(New); Forum-Msg Board link:
*NIFC **Big Match diary (From beginning to end) (2000-03)
FRIENDLIES/LEAGUE & CUP FIXTURES (Inclusive)
PLAYED: 86
WON: 53 DRAWN: 17 LOST: 16
(DA VINCI’S WOODLAWNS CUP FINAL) NEWCASTLE "INTERNATIONAL" v HIGH SPEN:@GOSFORTH MINERS CLUB *(21ST May 2002) (2-1) WIN /halftime: (1-1) *(Gary Hunt 2) PENS.. N’CASTLE INTL: (4/4/1/1) CHRIS DALEY, *(8) JAMIE KENNEDY, *(8) GIL HENRIQUES, *(9) DAMIEN COIA, *(8) KEVIN “Chop” MOORE, *(9) RAYMOND OSHIN, *(8) MARK “Nod” ROBINSON, *(9) GARY HUNT, *(9) RAPPA HISSEIN, *(8) JOE KENNEDY, *(8) MARTIN MAIN, *(8) (SUBS): DAN FRANCIS on for DAMIEN COIA, (8) VICTOR NWOSU on for JOE KENNEDY, *(7) & AMADEU BALTAZAR ( - ) for RAYMOND OSHIN (MAN OF THE MATCH: *GARY HUNT (NOT USED): *NONE MANAGER; COLIN BROCKBANK; DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL: AKPOFURE OTT
(CHALLENGE CUP QTR FINAL TIE) (DIV 1) v WALLSEND WANDERERS:@WALLSEND SPORTS CENTRE *(11TH November 2001) (3-2) WIN /halftime: (1-1) *(Rappa Hissein, Victor Nwosu, Mark Robinson (AET/ PEN) N’CASTLE INTL: (4/4/1/1) CHRIS DALEY, *(8) ANT WALKER, *(8) SAM NJIE, *(9) MARK NORDENFELDT, *(6) KEVIN “Chop” MOORE, *(8) AMADEU BALTAZAR, *(8) MARK “Nod” ROBINSON, *(9) GIL HENRIQUES, *(9) RAPPA HISSEIN, *(8) MATTY GRAHAM, *(8) VICTOR NWOSU, *(8) (SUBS): DAN FRANCIS On for MARK NORDENFELDT, (8) ANDY NORDENFELDT for VICTOR NWOSU, *(7) & DAN DEJANOVIC for AMADEU BALTAZAR ( - ) (MAN OF THE MATCH: *GIL HENRIQUES & MARK “Nod” ROBINSON) (NOT USED): *NONE - MANAGER;AKPOFURE OTT
CSA LEAGUE) (DIV 1) v GATESHEAD PEARTREE:@GEORGE STEPHENSON, HIGH SCHOOL *(13th January 2001) (4-0) WIN /halftime: (1-0) *(Rappa Hissein 2, Victor Nwosu, Neil Hooley) N’CASTLE INTL: (4/4/1/1) TONY BOAKES, *(9) RAY OSHIN, *(8) SAM NJIE, *(9) KEVIN MOORE, *(8) WOLE ‘Pac’ OGINNI, *(8) AMADEU BALTAZAR, *(8) MARK ROBINSON, *(9) GIL HENRIQUES, *(8) RAPPA HISSEIN, *(9) MATTY GRAHAM, *(8) VICTOR NWOSU, *(9) (SUBS): NEIL HOOLEY for GIL HENRIQUES, (8) ANDY NORDENFELDT for AMADEU BALTAZAR, *( - ) (MAN OF THE MATCH: *TONY BOAKES/ MARK “Nod” ROBINSON) (NOT USED): *MATTHEW YOUNG, CHRIS DALEY & MARK NORDENFELDT MANAGER;AKPOFURE OTT (MAN OF THE MATCH: *MARK 'Nod' ROBINSON
(PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY) v FELLING HOLLY-HILL (SHIP INN):@DUNSTON, PITZ FIELDS *(31st July 2000) (5-4) WIN /halftime: (0-2) *(Sam Njie 3, Rappa Hissein, Amadeu Baltazar) N’ASTLE INTL: (4/4/1/1) BARRY FEARON, *(8) MARK NORDENFELDT, *(8) DANIEL FRANCIS, *(8) ALAN NEIL, *(8) NEIL SNOWDON, *(8) WILLIAM KATAULAY, *(6) JASON PETTIT, *(6) PAUL CUNNINGHAM, *(9) NEIL HOOLEY, *(8) RAPPA HISSEIN, *(10) SAM NJIE, *(9) (SUBS): AMADEU BALTAZAR On for WILLIAM KATAULAY, *(9) JORDAN DACK for JASON PETTIT, *(8) (MAN OF THE MATCH: *RAPPA HISSEIN - *****(A five star performance resulting in my one and only award of a PERFECT 10) - (NOT USED): *NONE ANDY NORDENFELDT & MATTY GRAHAM (Awol) ?? MANAGER;AKPOFURE OTT
(CORAL CUP QTR FINAL) v WINLATON MILL:@AXWELL HALL PARK, WINLATON *(30th April 2001) (1-0) WIN /halftime: (0-0) *(Gil Henriques) - N’CASTLE INTL: (4/4/1/1) CHRIS DALEY, *(9) AHMED DIALLO, *(8) DAVID ALEXANDER, *(8) DAN FRANCIS, *(8) KEVIN MOORE, *(8) AMADEU BALTAZAR, *(8) MARK ROBINSON, *(9) SHAUN CASMOD, *(5) JONATHAN ELLISON, *(7) MATTHEW YOUNG, *(8) RAY OSHIN, *(7) (SUBS): GIL HENRIQUES for SHAUN CASMOD, (8) RAPPA HISSEIN for AHMED DIALLO, *(8) (MAN OF THE MATCH: *CHRIS DALEY) & *MARK 'Nod' ROBINSON - (NOT USED): *NONE - MANAGER; AKPOFURE OTT
(PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY) v STANLEY BOARD (INN):@DUNSTON, PITZ FIELDS 2 *(9TH July 2000) (7-5) WIN /halftime: (1-2) *(Sam Njie 2, Rappa Hissein 2, Neil Hooley 1, Amadeu Baltazar, Andy Nordenfeldt) N’CASTLE INTL: (3/5/2) - BARRY FEARON, *(7) ABDUL OLADIPO, *(7) NICKOLAS NAINA, *(5) AKPOFURE OTT, *(7) AMADEU BALTAZAR, *(7) PAUL CUNNINGHAM, *(9) MARK NORDENFELDT, *(8) NEIL HOOLEY, *(8) RAPPA HISSEIN, *(9) SAM NJIE, *(8) ANDY NORDENFELDT, *(7) (SUBS): LATI OLANIPEKUN - On for BARRY FEARON (7): NOT USED * AHMED DIALLO, MOHAMMED HASSAN (MAN OF THE MATCH: *RAPPA HISSEIN) *PLAYER/MANAGER; AKPOFURE OTT
(MALCOLM TURNER MEMORIAL TROPHY) v ELSWICK PARKHILL (DIV 1):@CASTLE FARM, HEATON *(29th November 2001-2) (6-0) WIN /halftime: (2-0) *(Matty Graham, Rappa Hissein 2, Victor Nwosu 3) N’CASTLE INTL: (4/4/1/1) TONY BOAKES, *(8) RAY OSHIN, *(8) SAM NJIE, *(9) MARK NORDENFELDT, *(7) KEVIN MOORE, *(8) AMADEU BALTAZAR, *(7) MARK ROBINSON, *(8) GIL HENRIQUES, *(7) RAPPA HISSEIN, *(7) MATTY GRAHAM, *(8) ANDY NORDENFELDT, *(7) (SUBS): VICTOR NWOSU for ANDY NORDENFELDT, (8) CHRIS DALEY for TONY BOAKES, *(7) (MAN OF THE MATCH: *MARK 'Nod' ROBINSON) (NOT USED): NONE MANAGER;AKPOFURE OTT
(CSA LEAGUE) (DIV 1) v OSBORNE'S BAR:@RISING SUN SPORTS GROUND *(20th October 2002) - (1-1) DRAW /halftime: (0-1) *(Gary Hunt) N’CASTLE INTL: (4/4/2) (4/4/1/1) CHRIS DALEY, *(8) ASHLEY NOBLE, *(7) DAMIEN COIA, *(8) GIL HENRIQUES, *(9) JAMIE KENNEDY, *(8) RAYMOND OSHIN, *(8) GARY HUNT, *(8) MARK ROBINSON, *(9) RAPPA HISSEIN, *(8) MARTIN MAIN, *(7) JOE KENNEDY, *(6) MANAGER; COLIN BROCKBANK/AKPOFURE OTT(DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL) (SUBS): VICTOR NWOSU, on for JOE KENNEDY, *( - ) for, *( - ) (NOT USED): DAN FRANCIS, KEVIN 'Chop' MOORE, BEN NORFORD & MATTHEW YOUNG
(CSA LEAGUE) (DIV 1) v LEMINGTON SPARKS:@BRUNSWICK & HAZELRIGG PAVILION *(29th September 2002) - (8-3) WIN /halftime: (4-1) *(Martin Main 5, Rappa Hissein 2, Jamie Kennedy) N’CASTLE INTL: (4/4/2) CHRIS DALEY, *(7) ASHLEY NOBLE, *(8) DAMIEN COIA, *(9) GIL HENRIQUES, *(8) JAMIE KENNEDY, *(8) BEN NORFORD, *(7) SHAUN CASMOD, *(7) GARY HUNT, *(8) RAPPA HISSEIN, *(9) ANT WALKER, *(7) MARTIN MAIN, *(9) (SUBS): VICTOR NWOSU for ANT WALKER, ( - ) DAN FRANCIS for GIL HENRIQUES, *( - ) & AHMED 'ALPHA' DIALLO for BEN NORFORD) (MAN OF THE MATCH: *RAPPA HISSEIN) (NOT USED): *BANJA KAMARA, *( - ) & MATTHEW YOUNG, *( - ) MANAGER; COLIN BROCKBANK/AKPOFURE OTT(DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL)
CSA LEAGUE) (DIV 1) v WALLSEND BURNSIDE:@RISING SUN SPORTS GROUND *(14th March 2003) - (Re-routed to) THE KILLINGWORTH YOUNG PEOPLES CENTRE (Aka’ BOYS CLUB) *(EVENING KICKOFF FLOODLIGHTS)!! (7-1) WIN /halftime: (1-0) *(Martin Main 3, Joe Kennedy 2, Kevin Moore 2) N’CASTLE INTL: (4/4/2) CHRIS FINLEY, *(8) ALAN VAZEY, *(7) DAMIEN COIA, *(8) DAN FRANCIS, *(8) JAMIE KENNEDY, *(8) RAYMOND OSHIN, *(7) GARY HUNT, *(8) MARK 'Nod' ROBINSON, *(9) ANT WALKER, *(7) MARTIN MAIN, *(8) JOE KENNEDY, *(8) (SUBS): WAYNE MCDINE on for ANT WALKER *( - ) IAN ROSS-BOWMAN for VICTOR NWOSU *( - ) (NOT USED): SHAUN CASMOD, SEAN BROCKBANK & ANTHONY ROY (injured/suspended: - RAPPA HISSEIN, GIL HENRIQUES) (MAN OF THE MATCH: *MARK “Nod” ROBINSON MANAGER; COLIN BROCKBANK/OVIRE AKPOFURE (DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL
CSA LEAGUE) (DIV 1) v WHITLEY BAY FOXHUNTERS FC:@RISING SUN SPORTS GROUND *(21st March 2003) - (Re-routed to) WHITLEY BAY'S HILLHEADS STADIUM *(EVENING KICKOFF FLOODLIGHTS)!! (3-0) WIN /halftime: (1-0) *(Joe Kennedy, Gary Hunt, Mark 'Nod' Robinson) N’CASTLE INTL: (4/4/1/1) CHRIS DALEY, *(8) JAMIE KENNEDY, *(8) ALAN VAZEY, *(8) DAMIEN COIA, *(8) KEVIN “Chop” MOORE, *(8), RAYMOND OSHIN, *(7) MARK “Nod” ROBINSON, *(9) GARY HUNT, *(9) ANT WALKER, *(8) JOE KENNEDY, *(8) MARTIN MAIN, *(8) (SUBS): VICTOR NWOSU on for Martin Main, *(7) & SHAUN CASMOD ( - ) for RAYMOND OSHIN (MAN OF THE MATCH: *MARK 'Nod' ROBINSON - (NOT USED): *NONE MANAGER; COLIN BROCKBANK; DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL: OVIRE TT AKPOFURE(Coral Cup SEMI-FINAL @ Paddy Freemans, Heaton..
(CORAL CUP SEMI-FINAL) NEWCASTLE "INTERNATIONAL" v ELSWICK PARKHILL:@PADDY FREEMANS, HEATON *(20th April 2002) - (2-2) DRAW /halftime: (0-1) *(Nordenfeldt, Oshin) - International went out of the cup after a dramatic penalty shoot-out *(5-6) N’CASTLE INTL: (4/4/2) (4/4/1/1) CHRIS DALEY, *(7) MARK NORDENFELDT, *(7) SAM NJIE, *(8) DAN FRANCIS, *(7) KEVIN MOORE, *(7) RAYMOND OSHIN, *(7) GIL HENRIQUES, *(7) MARK ROBINSON, *(8) RAPPA HISSEIN, *(7) MATTY GRAHAM, *(6) ANDY NORDENFELDT, *(6) SUBS: Jonathan Ellison on for Nordenfeldt, NOT USED: Ant Walker/Shaun Casmod MANAGER;AKPOFURE OTT/Victor Nwosu *inj (DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL)
CHAMPIONE! *(Analogy)
2010-10-27
11:33:52
Northumberland-Stockton African (Continental), Aka' NASA hit the CCL heights in 2010 as they finally took care of ‘unfinished business’!
*(CC League Fixture)v Collingwood FC:@Bullocksteads Sports Centre *(11th May 2010) (1-5) WIN /halftime: (1-1) *(Louis Ansah, Beny Dumbuya 2, Elstrom Die 2) NASA: (4/3/3) – Romei Mohsen, *(7) David Shaxon, *(8) Glenn Ford, *(9) Jevan Jull, *(9) Kevein Chima Onyegbule, *(8) Celio Vasconcelo, *(7) Derek Ekpo, *(8) Gareth Greener, *(7) Beny Dumbuya, *(9) Louis Ansah, *(9) Elstrom Die, *(9) - (SUBS): Chris Chan, on for Celio Vasconcelo, (7); Herve Manara on for David Shaxon, *(7) & Suaibu ‘Drogba’ Nkuriza on for Beny Dumbuya (7) (MAN OF THE MATCH: *Beny Dumbuya (NOT USED): *Omar Khalifa/Kelvein Omoigui/James Clark MANAGER; AKPOFURE OTT/HEAD COACH: Olivier ‘Legend’ Bernard *(absent due to work commitment)
Northumberland And Stockton African_(Continental) fulfilled their unscripted destiny in May 2010. Climbing the highest of mountains to reach the "promised land" of premier league success, thus securing an "historic" previously unheard of regional north east title triumph.
In a game they simply had to win to secure the teams first ever championship title triumph, Contenders Cup finalists Collingwood FC were destroyed 5-1 by a devastating NASA performance, after finishing so close 2 years previously in an exceptional but bitterly and hotly disputed 'Grand Final' loss!..
Despite the disgracefully blatant scheming, extremely hostile antics allied to an all-out dirty tricks campaign from the main protagonists, both then and now, surprisingly and unfortunately aided and abetted by the usual suspects on that programme's committee and governing body, this time was to prove a vastly different outcome!
"Continental" had started very sharply with "Hitman" Ansah producing a brilliant volley in the 2nd minute to rapturous applause and a promised verse from the Justin Bieber smash hit 'Baby'!!
However, Collingwood had managed to overcome NASA twice from three earlier meetings during the season, were a very good side at their best and came back strongly, playing with full commitment to equalise from a poorly defended corner kick... Nevertheless, NASA kept focus, maintaining full concentration, composure and their exceptional quality all over the field told in the end..
Stunning strikes from *(Man of the Match) Dumbuya and *(Player of the Year) Die led to joyous celebrations at the realisation that their teams time had indeed come and regardless of all the bitterness, political lobbying, etc all connected with NASA knew the enormity of their achievement...
Superbly orchestrated and guided by since retired owner/manager (Akpofure OTT), latterly advised, supported and assisted by none other than former NUFC star (Olivier 'Legend' Bernard) and now rather grudgingly acknowledged as an outstanding champion of legendary repute.
Akpofure, a proud, competitive, albeit immensely burdened personality, along with his brave, not to mention supremely gifted, talented and dedicated players overcame enormous obstacles and challenges, making huge personal sacrifices, in order to deliver the competition's greatest ever prize as part of a lasting legacy!
In the words of the team’s outspoken, charismatic and oft maligned leader; "Together we climbed a very steep mountain, scaled the peak to arrive at the "promised land" of championship title glory. As fully expected, the journey was littered with dangerous obstacles, brutal challenges and ruthless challengers, often disgraceful and shocking skullduggery among other negative issues. Regardless, these truly exceptional players somehow united behind myself and their beloved team and in their exemplary achievement, (even though failing to take down 'bitter' arch rivals Fawdon) to win a glorious league/cup 'double', the record books show and indeed history will acknowledge that this outstanding side finished as worthy 'champions' of that competition and will forever hold its greatest prize(s) as due recognition and encouragement to other's among the local community, to strive and attain great heights, better themselves and always aim for the top in whatever they do! -
CLIPPED COPY FROM REAL MADRID BOSS, THE LEGENDARY 'SPECIAL ONE'; 'I think in a few years people in Cyprus will realise what Apoel have done, it is the biggest achievement in Champions League this season,' Mourinho added. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2125322/Chelsea-wont-beat-Barcelona-says-Jose-Mourinho.html#ixzz1r9MbObMT
This monumental success, indeed the triumph over unrelenting odds, adversity and disgraceful negativity will only realise it's true greatness in years to come but we're all truly proud and delighted to have passed the ultimate test.. I would just say at this point to those who played major parts in the ridiculous behind the scenes, antics, blatant plotting and numerous attempts to alter the destination of that league's main prize!! "It might be prudent to remember that 'politics' is best left to politicians, be it in Downing street's recent 'hung paliarment' coalition or elsewhere...
In the final analysis, negative', 'insignificant' issues as racism, bigotry, ignorance and downright disgraceful inhumane conflict allied to fear based 'intolerance', should have no place in society, let alone the beautiful sport that is football. However, the commitment, faith, belief, loyalty and understanding shown by each and every one of my players ensured we could and can still continue to celebrate a truly magnificent, epic, history making triumph. A stunning victory over seemingly insurmountable odds, in the most remarkable comeback since... Well a certain boxer springs to mind... Allez NASA!!!!"
*CHILEAN MINEROS TRIBUTE FOOTBALL FRIENDLY @ NATIONAL STADIUM, CHILE FENIX MINEROS' 2 - RESCUERS 3
NASA_Short interview..(M)
2010-10-21
23:01:10
Early season (2009-10) footage..
NASA stars Bentil, "Super K" Omoigui, Kingsley & Thompson exchange a few words with the "Kingpin" while limbering up on the touchline, waiting for the opportunity to 'step up and show their class as well as undoubted qualities'
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TTC Anti Stigma Video..
2010-10-21
10:15:29
Ignorance, lack of understanding and fear of the unknown have led many to take up the fight against 'stigma', discrimination and inaccurate diagnosis! Rumours, malicious tales and such negativity can damage the lives of those who are not perhaps strong enough to overcome significant shame and pain, at somehow failing by having a weakness of sorts in the mind!
Thankfully, life throws a whole manner of challenges and obstacles for each to overcome in their own individual or collective manner. As such those who suffer depression be it 'manic or schizophrenic' or in this case periodic attacks of low moods, panic and nervous energy usually have to come to terms with the general view of the majority? That they are 'crazy', 'mad', 'insane', have 'lost the plot', are the proverbial 'nutters', 'crackers', bad people etc, etc.. Truth of the matter is far from such hurtful and ignorant phrases! In fact, like the majority, they're also Gods children, albeit some whose 'path' has taken a slightly different detour or route to others....
Far from being villified and treated with contempt due to ignorance and hidden fear, they should actually be celebrated even revered as fellow human beings who have taken on a major challenge to climb mountains, scale peaks and reach the top with everything still intact...
Fact? You cannot catch it, it certainly is not in any way contagious, infectious or indeed dangerous to others.... What actually constitutes danger is more the ignorant majority who characterise such stigma and negativity, pushing until in some cases adverse reactions are forthcoming)!! Resulting in more damaging negative publicity and yet further confirmation of the fears of those with ignorant minds... Truth? Majority of mental health sufferers are totally harmless to anyone but themselves and my key words for ending this ignorance is 'understanding' and 'tolerance'!
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