Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara made cash donations worth N160 million as part of efforts to reward state athletes who excelled recently in national and international tournaments. The governor stated the gesture was not about the money doled out but appreciating the athletes who showed genuine love for the state in their victorious outing at sporting events held. Also today, I received a group of talented...
Rivers Angels were crowned Federation Cup champions for the ninth time after beating Naija Ratels FC 1-0 in the final at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Blessing Okpe scored the only goal of the game, from the penalty spot in the 44th minute. Rivers Angels' triumph follows previous consecutive success from 2010 to 2014 and from 2016 to 2018. Ladies and gentlemen, we are the...
The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday announced the list of officials for the men's and women's finals in the Federation Cup set for Wednesday, June 21, at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. For the men's finals between Enugu Rangers and Bendel Insurance, FIFA badge referee Adebimpe Quadri will be the leading official; Mohammed Mahamud and Ahmed Mohammed have been chosen as the two...
Reigning Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rivers United have been paired with eight-time league champions Enyimba in what is the headline fixture of the 2023 Federation Cup round of 64. The draws were held at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, with a gruelling 128 matches to be played across the country next Wednesday to determine the 64 sides that will...
On matchday 7 of the Nigeria Women’s Football League, six matches were played on Wednesday across Groups A and B. At the Legacy pitch of the National Stadium in Lagos, FC Robo Queens stunned high-flying Adamawa Queens with 3-0 win to record just their second win of the season. Misturat Yusuf's 25-yard effort in the 17th minute gave FC Robo the lead, while Falconets' midfielder Esther...
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