Unlucky APSA Finish As Finalists In Nugent Richard Eid Cup

25/07/15

London APSA failed to defend and win back to back Eid Cup titles as they went out on sudden death penalties to East London Soccer School.

The boys who aced through their group stage played against East London SS in their group beating them 1-0 with Faez Kashem scoring the decisive goal.

The Boys played 6 matches in their group before meeting Walthamstow Wolves in the Semi Finals beating them 3-0 comfortably before setting up a tie against the team that beat them to the Hackney League title last year.

The final kicked off with APSA being dominant in all corners of the game creating several chances but failing to find the back of the net after 10 minutes straight up of full time. In this tournament it was a sudden death penalty shoot out which will decide the winner. Kamran Uddin stepped up to take the penalty but missed and East London SCC Scored and won the cup.

Although the boys finished the tournament as finalists, they showed great character and hunger throughout the competition and have proved that success will slowly come in this coming season.

APSA Boys take part in 5 Star Active Sports Day in Rotherhithe

23/07/15

On Thursday 23rd July 2015 The London APSA Boys took part in the 5 Star Active Sports Day event in Rotherhithe, were they took part in various sports such as; football, tag rugby and athletics.

The highlight of the days was when the boys played against an U15s team in the football match and ended up beating them 6-4. This was a good experience for the boys as they were 2 years younger and played against a team which was more physical. Well done to all the scorers who were; Tanbir (x3) Kamran (x2) Akram (x1).

London APSA Begin Newham Futsal League With Win

22/07/15

The APSA boys started of the newly formed Newham Futsal League 2015 regular season with a 11-4 win against Manor United. Goals were scored by Taher (x10) Radwan (x4) Juned (x3) Kamran (x3) and Akram (x2).The short summer league league which runs every Wednesdays from 6-7pm at the Little Ilford Youth Zone has 4 teams playing including:

London APSA
Rapid FC
Biryani FC
Manor United

Each team play each other 3 times with the winner taking the title for the regular season and then a play off is played between 1st and second for the league cup. The APSA boys started the season off in style and showed their capabilities.They have another 11 more games to play.

London APSA U13s Start Pre Season 2015

London APSA U13s in their new training kit 

21/07/15

The London APSA U13s team have started pre season 2015. The team have several tournaments coming up over the coming up over the coming weeks.

Keep an eye out on this blog for regular match and training reports as well as photos.

London APSA U12s End of Season Awards Night

20/07/15

On Monday 20th July 2015 the London APSA U12s team hosted their 3rd annual awards night celebrating a successful season where the team won an amazing 14 titles. Putting the success a side the most important thing was the team have enjoyed themselves throughout the campaign and importantly have remained together for the past 3 seasons.

Well done to the awards winners who were:

Akram Miah - Player of The Year 2014/15
Kamran Uddin - Managers Player of The Year 2014/15
Kamran Uddin - Top Goal Scorer 2014/15

Newham Open Youth Academy Football Tournament Winners 2015 - London APSA

12/06/2015

London APSA U12s picked up their last honor of the 2014/2015 season as they went on to lift the Newham Open Youth Academy Football Tournament Trophy at Drapers Feilds, Leyton. Played on a beautiful 3G Astro Pitch the boys could not ask for more. This tournament with all the experiences the boys picked up throughout the campaign was a walk in the park for the boys despite having a reserve squad playing on the day the boys made it into the final. Which out of the whole tournament was the toughest match but the boys held on to win 3-2 and end a very successful campaign on a high.

Manor Park Masjid Cup Winners 2015 - London APSA

06/06/2015

London APSA 8-6 Manor United 

Scorers: Taher (x2) Akram (x2) Radwan (x2) Tanbir (x2)

London APSA U12s were at it again as they won an epic Cup Final at Wanstead Flats.The Manor Park Masjid Cup saw London APSA face Manor United in a crunching Cup Final. As this Tournaments age group was 11-14, Many of our U12s were up against boys a few years older than us, However this did not affect the boys as their football as always does the talking and they dominated possession throughout the whole game. Coach Hafiz wanted the boys to just go out and enjoy themselves and just keep hold of the ball, however this did not work out as Manor United came here to win and were 6-2 up.

Second half was a learning curve for APSA as they knew never to underestimate their opposition ever, and came back into the game to make it 6-6 and later a penalty scored by Tanbir and later an icing on the cake goal by Akram to make it 8-6 to APSA.

LIC FC Tournament Winners 2015 - London APSA @The Valley - Home of Charlton Athletic FC

23/05/2015 

Many Congratulations to the London APSA U12s who yet again won another trophy with their hard work and effort in training it all pays off as these boys are unstoppable. Winning their first tournament in a professional stadium in front of 600 spectators, cheered on by their family members and friends, it was an amazing achievement as well as a memorable event.

The football done its talking as the boys went the whole tournament undefeated aswell as keeping a clean sheet throughout it. The format was every team plays each other once in 3 20 minute matches. Scores were:

London APSA 1-0 Rabbita FC (Scorer: Tanbir) 
London APSA 2-0 LIC FC (Scorers: Tanbir and Kamran) 
London APSA 6-0 Pure FC (Scorers: Tanbir (x3) Kamran (x2) Radwan (x1) 

Tanbir Ahmed Also won the Golden Boot Award for becoming top scorer.

Keeper Jaami and Winger Faez Pick up Awards

12/05/2015 

Credit has to go to the APSA U12 Players Jaami and Faez who picked up awards for Player of the Year and Top Goal Scorer in the league.

Jaami played in goal throughout the whole season and was instrumental in the teams success and form this year.

Faez who is only in year 6 played almost every game this season he scored 22 goals in 12 matches and scored vital goal sin the teams success this campaign. 

Hackney Cup Winners 2015 - London APSA

02/05/2015

London APSA 3-0 Junior Irons 

Scorers: Akram, Kamran, Faez

After finishing the league in second place the boys celebrated by winning the Hackney Cup after winning the final 3-0 against Junior Irons. Akram, Kamran and Faez all got onto the scoresheet as APSA prepare themselves for the LIC FC Tournament held at Charlton Athletic Stadium in a few weeks time!

Unlucky U12s Finish Runners Up in League

07/04/2015 

Second Place APSA Finish Leaague

The London APSA U12s were very unfortunate to lose their first Saturday league title together as a team by a single point. The were up against East London Soccer School as the race for the title went on, APSA forfeited a game as most boys had a school cup final that day, this obviously was they key reason in losing the league as if they played and won that fixture they would of won the league.

However a lot of positives had to be taken out of this campaign as it was the first time the boys played outside of an Asian League and showed to other teams from outside Tower Hamlets what they are capable of doing, and not to mention star striker Kamran who got scouted for the Crystal Palace Academy.

Forest Gate Challenge Cup Winners 2015 - London APSA

04/04/2015

Life never gets boring for the U16s as they went on to pick up their 2nd title in a fierce and competitive tournament held in Wanstead Flats. The Forest Gate Challenge Cup saw 4 strong teams play a round robin tournament where every team plays eachother twice, The boys won the tournament undefeated after a long day of football they won the deciding match 1-0 against Newham Warriors U16s and it was the Captain Tahmid Ahmed who got the deciding goal. Credit must also go to the APSA keeper Abdullah who also saved a penalty in that match.

Newham Community Cup Winners 2015 - London APSA

22/02/2015 

London APSA 2-0 ODS 

Scorers: Tahmid (x2) 

The APSA U16s picked up their first piece of silverware this season as they beat ODS in the final of the Newham Youth Community Cup at Wanstead Flats against ODS in the final. In the most wettest, cold and windy conditions the boys held onto to 2 superb strikes by Tahmid Ahmed to give the boys their first title of the campaign. 

Last Pre Season Match 2014

22/09/2014

London APSA 2-1 Newham Warriors 

The Last pre-season match and what a match it was, played at Wanstead Flats, the game kicked off with APSA dominating possesion in the first half, creating several chances but could not find the back of the net. At half time it was 0-0

. As the second half kicked off both teams done their at most best to get a goal but it was the APSA boys who got the breakthrough when Kamran Uddin's free kick from just outside the edge of the 18 yard box went straight through the keepers legs. It was a memorable goal for the youngster as he went to celebrate with his team mates. The frustrated Newham Warriors players kept their game and piled the pressure onto APSA, but great recovery runs from our wingers Faez and Arram kept them out. It was just 2 minutes left on the clock and the Warriors came back to make it 1-1 after the APSA defence failed to clear the ball. With just under 30 seconds remaining APSA get a corner which was taken by Kamran and in came Akram with a thumping header which went straight to the back of the net to make it 2-1 and there was the final whistle.

Although the boys played against boys who were a year older then them they showed how their hard work determination and hunger is second to none and that is what made them go home victorious.

Snowshill 4 v 4 Tournament Winners 2014 - London APSA

21/09/2014

Snowshill 4 v 4 Tournament Winners 2014 - London APSA 

As the new season was coming ahead the APSA U12 boys picked up yet another trophy, The Snowshill 4 v 4 Tournament in the Snowshill Council Estate Pitch on a nice Sunday afternoon. Hosted by the Manor Park Youth Project the tournament saw 16 local teams taking part and over 60 young people participating. The U12s entered 2 teams into their age group APSA A and APSA B. After a long day of football, the APSA boys playing over 12 7 minute matches and scoring over 75 goals, they reached the final playing against the APSA B boys who also reached the final. it ended 11-4 to APSA A. Kamran Uddin who sparked the spectators with his dazzling skills and quick feet won the Player of the tournament trophy. Coach Hafiz stated after the victory 'it was a long but great day the boys really enjoyed themselves and we scored some great goals too, it was also great to see the B boys get into the final they done well throughout the tournament although the final was one sided all our players were fantastic'. 

IYP Cup Winners 2014 - London APSA

31/08/2014 

IYP Charity Cup Winners 2014 - London APSA 

On Sunday 31st August 2014, The London APSA U12s played in a Charity Cup Final against ELFA (East London Football Academy) at Clapton FC's historic Old Spotted Dog Ground.

For the youngsters it was the first time for them playing in a stadium and they made the most of the experience as both team came out the tunnel in their lineups ready to kick off. the game finished 5-0 to London APSA who went home with the trophy after a full week of hard work in training.

The team look to take this success into the new season as pre-season is soon coming to a close and the Hackney Marshes Saturday Youth League kicking off in 2 weeks time the boys are ready to take the challenge on and start the new season exactly how they finished the last!

(Team Photo:
Front Row: Hafiz Ahmed - Manager, Akram Miah, Keiron Bramble, Mahdi Ali Aadam Mohammed, Faisal Ali.
Bottom Row: Roman Ahmed, Mo Naim, Kamran Uddin, Musty Ahmed, Rimon Ahmed). 

Loxford 5 A Side Tournament Winners 2014 - London APSA

22/06/2014

London APSA U11/12s - Loxford Five A Side Tournament Winners 2014

A big well done to the London APSA U12s who won the Loxford 5 A Side Tournament held in Loxford Park, Ilford, The team battled it out against 8 top teams in Newham and Redbridge. Teams were split into 2 groups of 4. The APSA boys finished their group undefeated win all 3 games and went onto the semi final where they beat Manor United 3-2.

The game was an intense one as London APSA scored 2 quick goals within the first 5 minutes, Manor United came back with a consolation and equalized. With 2 minutes remaining on the clock Kamran scored the winner with a powerful shot that hit the post and went in leaving the Manor United keeper with no chance.

The final kicked off against the hosts All Stars FC, In a tense and nail biting finale which went right into the last 10 seconds of the game and APSA's star winger Akram Miah gave a neat through ball into Kamran Uddin who scored with his left foot and finished the final 1-0 to APSA. Kamran the match winner also got the Player of the tournament trophy in the end. 

Salaam Peace Eid Cup Winners 2014 - London APSA

02/08/2014

APSA Picked up their first trophy of the season when they won the Salaam Peace Eid Cup on Saturday 2nd August 2014 after beating Juva Youth FC in the final 3-1, thanks to a brace from Kamran Uddin and a goal from young Faez Kashem.

The boys battled it out in a brand new Drapers Feilds 4G Astroturf in Leyton against 12 teams from their age group, The boys topped their group with 3 wins out of 3 and went on to win the quarter and semi finals in a one sided manner.

The final however was not one sided when it kicked off and Juva was 1-0 up, Within minutes Kamran equalized and added another one on the break with good combination play with him and Faez. Faez had the last laugh as it was his goal in the last minute that secured the tournament for APSA winning the close contested final 3-1.