Stepney Football Club added the Inner London Football League Cup to the Premier Division title to secure a historic double having won the league and cup also in the 2007/08 season. The cup final took place on 8 th April 2009 at Mile End Stadium against current Summer League Champions Bromley FC and a repeat of the final of 2006/07. Stepney secured a 2-0 win thanks to goals from Harun Miah and a penalty from Captain Forhan Uddin.  

Over 300 supporters turned up to support both teams which also included Tower Hamlets Mayor Muhammed Abduallh Salique, the Young Mayor Umma Athker and her deputy Mayors, the Leader of the Council Cllr Lutfur Rahman, Cabinet Members Cllrs Rofique Uddin Ahmed, Alibor Choudhury and Abdal Ullah and also Cllr Rania Khan.

Stepney Manager Zak Hussain said "I would like to thank our fans who created an amazing atmosphere. I am really proud of the team on this amazing achievement and hope the success continues".

The Inner London Football League awards ceremony will be held on 30 th April 2009 at 6.30pm at the London Muslim Centre to celebrate the achievements of all the teams taking part in the league.

Further Information on the Inner London Football League can be found on www.ilfl.org

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STEPNEY CHAMPIONS AGAIN

Stepney Football Club were crowned Premier Division Champions for a second successive season in the Inner London Football League.

The Stepney outfit recorded a 3-1 win over local rivals Mohammedan SC in the final game of the season to clinch their fourth ILFL title in the last six years. Stepney took the lead midway through the first half when prolific striker Jahed Khan (Zola) lobbed the keeper despite being pulled back. They added a second just before the end of the first half after a great turn and cross from Zola which Mustafa tapped in from close range. The reigning champs begun the second half on the edge despite the 2 goal lead, which allowed Mohammedan to get a goal back. The game now was open, but Stepney finally got the killer goal with five minutes remaining Muffi was fouled inside the box but the referred gave a free kick on the edge of the box which Stepney Captain Forhan Uddin dispatched into the top corner, which led to jubilant celebration amongst the Stepney fans.

Stepney Vice-Chairman Forid Ahmed stated "I would like to congratulate the team and would particularly like to thank the Manager Zakir Hussain for the hard work he has put in to this despite the injuries to a number of key players".

Stepney Finish First Season winter league 2008/2009 3rd

Stepney F.C Youth Team launched during August 2008 finished there debut season in the 3rd yesterday when they faced Newark F.C in a great derby match. The match saw manager Chakir Mouden field his strongest side which had beaten Swanlea F.C the week before 5-0 the largest score line for the youth team.
The team included top scorer Abduallahi with 12 goals and centre mid generals Mohammed Sadiqur and Ajud Miah. The subs bench was included with new signings Mohammed Hussian and Tahmid Ali who both have strengthened the squad as fresh arrivals and of a young age of 12.
The match was billed as a great derby to end the season between the champions Newark F.C and potential champions for the next campaign Stepney F.C. The game saw Stepney dictate affairs from the off with the slick passing and movement on the floor that has brought great admirers from rival teams and neutrals. By half time it was 2-1 to Newark with star midfielder Mohmamed Sadiqur and captain scoring for Stepney F.C. The second half saw tackles and breath taking football from Stepney notably substitute Mohammed Hussian a product of Al-Huda dictating the play along with Habib and Ajud in midfield. Stepney pushed on gallantly for a win but at the final whistle it ended 3-2 to Newark.
Many at the end from the Newark management and neutral fans believe that the Stepney youth team have the potential to win many championships in the years to come as the average age of the squad is 12 years old.
Stepney F.C finished off the season 3 rd which is a fantastic achievement for a group of players that had been brought together for the first time ever to participate in a league. The Stepney team will be participating in the summer league 2009 and than the winter league again and many more.
They have rounded off the season as runners up in the Newark cup along with two players being scouted for Chelsea F.C.
The manager Chakir Mouden has promised to work within the two year plan that the youth team will achieve a championship and many more just like the senior squad. Chakir Mouden would also like to say a special thanks to Afazul Hoque and Akik Miah and the support of the senior squad Thank You!.      

Stepney U14 took part in the Gaza Charity Cup on Saturday.

 

 

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