Sports
Sharks, Zamfara Utd Tango In PH
The Liberation Stadium, Port Harcourt will today host another crucial premier league match, as Sharks FC engages Zamfara United in one of the week 14 matches.
Sharks FC considers today’s encounter my important and a must win game to enable them improve their fortunes.
The host is currently at the bottom of the log with only 12 points, after losing to Kwara United of Ilorin 1-0 last weekend.
As it stands now, they need to win at least three straight matches to be out of troubled waters.
Speaking with Tidesports in an interview the media officer of Sharks FC, confidence Idaa, said that the team would definitely win today’s match because the players have declared the fixture a must win.
We are going to win today’s game, we cannot afford to play draw. The three points are very important to us, because it will move us out of the bottom of the league table.” We said.
Idaa, continued that the players have promised themselves that they would not lose any more match, especially at home.
The media officer added that the technical crew had really worked on the players’ technical ability and psychology to ensure that they raise their game subsequently.
However, the visitors have also indicated that they would be in Port Harcourt to try to snatch the maximum points at stake or at worst share points with the hosts to prove that they are no push overs.
According to sources close to Zamfara, Sharks FC is no longer a threat in the premier league, considering the number of points they have dropped at home.
“We, will beat Sharks FC in today’s game, because we have quality players that can do that” the source said.
Tonye Orabere
Sports
RSG Pledges To Develop Baseball
Sports
CAFCL : Rivers United Arrives DR Congo
Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt contingent, comprising players, technical crew, backroom staff, and officials, depart the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos State on Wednesday, bound for Kinshasa, DR Congo.
The team is set to face FC Les Aigles du Congo in the first-round first-leg match of the CAF Champions League.
This was contained in a press release signed by the media officer of the club, Charles Mayuku and made available to Tidesports on Wednesday.
He said that the highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place at the 80,000-capacity Kinshasa-Complexe Omnisports Stade des Martyrs on morrow with kickoff slated for 3:30pm.
According to the statement the encounter marks the first-ever meeting between both sides in any competition, adding that an air of excitement and unpredictability to the fixture.
“As the Pride of Nigeria embarks on this crucial journey, the team is determined to return with a decent result that will set them up favorably for the second leg on Sunday, 28th September” the statement said.
Sports
FIFA rankings: S’Eagles drop Position, remain sixth in Africa
The new rankings, released via FIFA’s official X handle on Thursday, reflect the team’s continued struggles under Coach Eric Chelle amid a stuttering 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.
This marks a second consecutive decline after the Nigerian side dropped from 43rd to 44th in August on the back of poor outings in recent international matches.
Despite Nigeria’s setback, several African teams made progress. Morocco remains the continent’s highest-ranked side, sitting 11th in the world after winning eight of their last nine matches. Senegal, Egypt, Algeria and Côte d’Ivoire complete Africa’s top five.
Lesotho slipped to 153rd place, while Benin Republic, Nigeria’s upcoming opponent, climbed to 93rd. South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, who held the Super Eagles to a 1-1 draw in June, rose to 55th, strengthening their bid for World Cup qualification.
Zimbabwe had the biggest slide down the ranking table, dropping nine places to 125th position in the world.
The rankings highlight Nigeria’s struggle to regain form on the global stage as key rivals continue to surge ahead.
Similarly, the Super Falcons of Nigeria remain 36th best in the world], while the Spanish female national team replaced the USA at the top of the women’s ranking.
-
Sports2 days ago
FIFA rankings: S’Eagles drop Position, remain sixth in Africa
-
Sports2 days ago
CAFCL : Rivers United Arrives DR Congo
-
Sports2 days ago
NPFL club name Iorfa new GM
-
Sports2 days ago
NNL abolishes playoffs for NPFL promotion
-
Sports2 days ago
Kwara Hopeful To Host Confed Cup in Ilorin
-
Sports2 days ago
NSF: Early preparations begin for 2026 National Sports Festival
-
Sports2 days ago
RSG Award Renovation Work At Yakubu Gowon Stadium
-
Sports2 days ago
RSG Pledges To Develop Baseball