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Seven Players Pass Medical Test To Join Go-Round

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8 years ago

June 9, 2017

Seven new players have been given the all clear to join Go Round FC as the team prepares for the second round of the Nigeria National League, NNL.
Top on the list is Achibi Ewenike who was captain of Warri Wolves before he decided to leave for Go Round FC.
Achibi had previously played for Dolphins before joining up with Warri Wolves.
Ewenike has already featured in two games, the 1-0 loss in Ogbomosho to Crown FC and the 2-0 win in Omoku against Delta Force.
Achibi’s jersey number is 40.
Eta Okon Otop was top scorer for Warri Wolves in the first round of the league but has now dumped the Seasiders for Go Round FC.
Otop concluded his medicals successfully at Omoku and has been registered with the League to be part of the club in the second stage of the season.
Oghali Shedrack was a striker with promotion chasing Delta Force until a week ago but will now wear the green and yellow jerseys of Go Round FC.
Shadrack agreed personal terms with Go Round FC last week, has concluded his medicals and has been registered to play the second phase of the season.
From Unicem Rovers another attacking option, Agwu Chinedu Ibe will now play for Go Round FC after modalities were successfully concluded as regards his personal terms and medicals.
Former captain of the club, Ajie Martins has returned to the Kris Dera Hotel Stadium after a short sojourn away while Obinna Ukwu has also returned to the club.
Ukwu has already played in the 1-0 road loss at Crown FC as well as the 2-0 win at home to Delta Force. He wears the 21 jersey.
Ejikeme who had a two year stint with Yarmalight before joining the Feeder team of Go Round FC was also promoted to the first team recently.
Go Round will resumed the 2nd round of the league with a trip to Ogwashi Uku against Delta Force.

Sports

RSG Pledges To Develop Baseball

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23 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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23 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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23 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.