Sports

Rivers Hoopers Bounce Back At Play Offs

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9 years ago

June 10, 2016

Riveers Hoopers on
Wednesday routed Oluyole Warriors 67-42 in their second playoff game at the indoor sports hall of the National Stadium, Lagos.
Hoopers centre, Oba Orinari scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steals while Power forward Belema Alamina contributed 12 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals in the game.
The Port Harcourt side still fell short of their free throws but held on without too many turnovers all through the game recording a total of 8 turnovers, 14 less than what was recorded in Tuesday’s encounter against Nigeria Customs.
Before jump ball, a minute silence was observed in the honour of the former captain and coach of the Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi. The Big Boss as he is fondly called died in the early hours of the day (Wednesday).
The former champions took the lead from the opening quarter (15-18) but it was not devoid of some inadequacies that led to the game tied on three occasions in the first quarter 3:19 (10-10), 2:38 (13-13), 1:21 (15-15).
Hoopers however continued from where they left off in the first with two successive shots from Alamina building a ten point lead after 2 minutes in the second quarter. Afterwards, the two sides failed to get on the offence for over 2 minutes which was later disrupted with the Port Harcourt side displaying a better offensively play thereby ending the second with a twelve point lead (21-33).
Out of sorts Warriors failed to cope with the compact defending by Hoopers who were domineering in the third and likewise in the final quarter. Alamina’s dunk with four minutes left in the clock stole the show as Hoopers held on to a convincing victory over the Ibadan based team.
Hoopers coach, Ogoh Odaudu is excited his team was able to put up an outstanding performance against Oluyole Warriors.
“They are not a weak team and they have showed they can play. It’s just that my players were a little bit angry with what happened yesterday so they had to take it on their opponent. It was unfortunate for warriors to face us after such a heartbreaking defeat to Customs yesterday.” Said Odaudu.
The Former Nigeria International is confident of a win against Kwara Falcons on Thursday (tomorrow).
Up next for the team was a duel with regular season leaders Kwara Falcons on Thursday at the same venue.

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RSG Pledges To Develop Baseball

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8 hours ago

September 19, 2025

The Tide

Rivers State Government has pledged to provide training pitch for Baseball in the State.

The Director of Sports in Rivers State Sports Council, Obia Inyengiyikabo made pledge on Tuesday in an interview with sports journalists shortly after the five days Intensive Capacity Development Course For Baseball Coaches.

Inyengiyikabo said the State Government has given priority to sport development.

” Yes we are happy for the five days Intensive Capacity development programme for baseball coaches in Nigeria.Sure by the grace of God the Governor of the State Sir Siminialayi Fubara will provide Baseball pitch.

” This programme, I am sure will be an eye opener for our youth to fall in love with the game. I appreciate the Global Sports Partners for finding Rivers State worthy host the programme”, Inyengiyikabo stated.

Meanwhile the Director of Global Sports Partner’s Coach Justin Rhondes from United States of America ( USA) expressed joy for the turnout.

He stated that seeing the coaches and players impressive turnout was indication the game was popular in Nigeria.

” We Global Sports Partners, our key word is partner, so for us we are ready to come back to Nigeria any time.

“The few days we have stayed Coaches and players has benefited a lot from the programme”, he said.

Kiadum Edookor

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CAFCL : Rivers United Arrives DR Congo

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9 hours ago

September 19, 2025

The Tide

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.

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FIFA rankings: S’Eagles drop Position, remain sixth in Africa

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9 hours ago

September 19, 2025

The Tide

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped one place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, falling from 44th to 45th globally while maintaining sixth position on the African continent.

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.