NFC KESH

Youth training will continue tomorrow morning from 9:15am sharp and finishing at the slightly earlier time of 10:15am to accommodate BKYL fixtures afterwards.

The session again will be at the Clubhouse pitch on grass so please wear boots if the kids have them. If not trainers will be fine.

As always if you know of anyone else wanting to join please tell them to come along or contact this page for any further queries.

⚽ FRIENDLY FIXTURE ⚽

We have this Saturday off with Round 1 of the Junior Cup continuing, so we are instead in action tonight making the trip to Vaughans Holm to take on Ardstraw FC in a friendly.

🆚 Ardstraw FC v NFC Kesh
📅 Thursday 10th September
⏰ 7:30pm Kick-Off
📍 Vaughans Holm, Newtownstewart

A good opportunity for the squad to get a game under the lights.

All support welcome!

🧤 GOALKEEPER WANTED! 🧤

NFC Kesh Under 13’s are looking to add a goalkeeper born in 2014 to their growing squad, who are currently competing in the Brendan Keogh Youth League.

If you’re a young goalkeeper looking for a new challenge, to develop your skills and be part of a great group of players, we’d love to hear from you! ⚽️

📩 Get in touch with the NFC Kesh page if interested or for more information.

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NFC Kesh Under 11's kicked off their BKYL campaign this morning at the Ball Range where they faced Enniskillen Rangers. The first experience of the BKYL for some of this very young squad, and it was a very enjoyable morning. A very sporting game and some great goals from both sides. Thanks to Enniskillen Rangers for being super hosts.

Well done to today's Captain Zackary McCusker and today's Man of the Match Brody Brimstone.

Kesh goalscorers: Daithi, Jake, Brody, Carter, Finn

𝗙𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗯 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝘂𝗽 – 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝟭

NFC Kesh 3–0 Markethill Swifts Reserves

🥅 Goals:
⚽ Aaron Ellis x 2
⚽ Jordan McClure

We booked our place in the next round of the Fonacab Junior Cup with a convincing 3–0 victory over Markethill Swifts Reserves at Connolly Park, in a game that was considerably more one-sided than the final scoreline suggests.

From the opening whistle, we took control and created chance after chance, with the visitors forced into a deep defensive shape for long periods. Markethill worked tirelessly to stay in the contest and defended with plenty of commitment, but our pressure eventually told.

The home side had already gone close several times before taking the lead in the 18th minute. Ryan Beatty produced an excellent ball down the line before Scott Wallace picked out Aaron Ellis with a perfectly weighted square pass, allowing Ellis to finish from close range and open his account for the club.

We almost doubled their advantage immediately afterwards when Ellis was played through again, but his effort drifted narrowly wide.

Jordan McClure then had a glorious opportunity to extend the lead after excellent work from Jake Irvine, only to see his one-on-one effort go wide. We continued to dominate, with Irvine also going close with a back-post volley from another Scott Wallace delivery.

The pressure finally resulted in a second goal in the 39th minute. Wallace found space down the line before Nathan Cashel produced a strong run into the box and delivered across goal. Ellis cleverly used his body to dummy the ball, allowing McClure to arrive at the back post and calmly finish to make it 2–0.

We continued where they left off after the interval, with both Ellis and Cashel threatening early in the second half.

The third goal arrived in the 52nd minute. Jake Irvine's deep corner was met by Danny Wilson, whose header was blocked, but Ellis reacted quickest to fire home the rebound and claim his second goal of the afternoon.

The remainder of the match followed a similar pattern, with us maintaining control and continuing to create opportunities. Caolan Ward fired over from a corner following good hold-up play from Cashel, while Ellis was narrowly off target with another effort.

Danny Wilson then tested the Markethill goalkeeper from distance, producing an excellent save, before Ward came agonisingly close to a fourth late on when his effort struck the crossbar.

Despite the comfortable scoreline, credit must go to Markethill Swifts Reserves, who defended deep and battled throughout. It was played in an excellent spirit, with both sides contributing to a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon of football.

For the home side, it was an extremely dominant performance and, in truth, a 3–0 scoreline perhaps does not fully reflect the superiority or the number of chances created.

There was also plenty to celebrate for Aaron Ellis, who marked his first goals for NFC Kesh with an impressive brace and was deservedly named Man of the Match.

Today's game was sponsored by Alpha Bravo Fitness / Lakeland Karting, and the club would like to thank Aaron and Alison Brimstone for their continued support and sponsorship of NFC Kesh.

Everyone at the club wishes Markethill Swifts Reserves all the very best for the remainder of the season.

There is no fixture for us next weekend, with the next half of the opening-round Junior Cup fixtures taking place before the competition moves into the next stage.

⚫🔵 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 ⚽️

The squad is ready for this afternoons Junior Cup Round 1 clash with Markethill Swifts Reserves.

Here's how NFC Kesh line up for the game 👇

🏆 Match sponsored by 𝗔𝗹𝗽𝗵𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 / 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴

Match ball provided by 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 '𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀'

⚽ 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗨𝗣 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥

Many thanks to the Monaghan family from 'the Cross' for sponsoring the match ball for tomorrows Junior Cup Round 1 fixture against Markethill Swifts Reserves, and for their continued support of our club.

The Cross is a traditional family run pub located in Drumskinny Kesh. This fine establishment has been serving the local community for over 125 years. It offers a warm welcome, good craic and a friendly atmosphere, the perfect spot to enjoy a drink and catch up with friends.

𝗡𝗙𝗖 𝗞𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝘃 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀
📅 Saturday 5th September
🕒 1.30pm
📍Connolly Park

🏆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 ⚽️

The Junior cup is back! This Saturday we begin this seasons campaign with a first round clash at Connolly Park against Markethill Swifts Reserves.

Please note the earlier kick off time of 1.30pm for the Junior Cup.

❗As always, a large crowd is expected so please park considerably and travel on foot where possible

𝗡𝗙𝗖 𝗞𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝘃 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀

📅 Saturday 5th September
⏰ 1.30pm
📍 Connolly Park
🏆 Fonacab Junior Cup Round 1

🤝 Match Sponsors- Alpha Bravo Fitness/Lakeland Karting 👏

We're delighted to have Alison and Aaron Brimstone, proprietors of Alpha Bravo Fitness and Lakeland Karting sponsoring Saturday's Junior Cup Round 1 fixture against Markethill Swifts Reserves.

Alpha Bravo Fitness runs functional fitness classes Monday to Saturday with a strong team of coaches who teach, support and encourage everyone who attends. Classes are constantly varied and include a mixture of strength, cardio and both low and high skilled gymnastic work. If you want to get fitter, stronger, learn new skills, meet new people and have a bit of fun and plenty of banter in the process then ABF is a great place to be. New members are always welcome and their wee gym community are all very welcoming and friendly.

Lakeland Karting comprises a 550m outdoor go-kart track which is a great day out for family and friends groups, birthday
parties, hen & stag dos, team building sessions and youth groups.

A huge thank you to Aaron and Alison for their fantastic support of NFC Kesh!