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Mixed Reactions Trail Enyeama’s Planned Return To Eagles

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8 years ago

October 23, 2017

Reactions have started to trail the decision made by former Super Eagles skipper and first choice goal keeper, Vincent Enyeama to return to the Super Eagles team.
Enyeama left the national team in a controversial circumstance in 2016 following a row with Former Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh.
Several attempts and appeals were made for him to come back to the team but to no avail.
In his reaction, frontline sports journalist and broadcaster, Carl Orakwe said Enyeama should not be given automatic ticket to the team.
According to him, it will not be nice for him to just walk into the team like that.
“I hear Super Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohr said he must earn his return to the team and if that is done then there is no problem”, Orakwue said.
Former supporters Club Chairman of the defunct Sharks FC of Port Harcourt, Minaiyo Igani said Enyeama may not be the best goal keeper in Nigeria currently, saying that the technical crew should look at his injury problem critically and not just admit him immediately.
According to him, Enyeama has attitude problem, saying that the national team currently needs players who can be loyal to the coach and follow instructions.
“We don’t want any player to see himself as lord; we want players that will not disobey instructions of the coach.
The technical crew should not just admit him, but look at his injury problems critically before bringing him into the team.
“For now we have good keepers in the national team. My prayer is that he should not be a bad influence in the team”, Igani said.
In his opinion, former supporter club chairman of Dolphins FC, now Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt, Ambassador Otis Asonye said the return of Vincent Enyeama will be a welcome development, but, that does not mean Nigeria cannot do without him.
Asonye suggested Enyeama to be a goalkeeper trainer rather than mounting the post because currently the national team has good goal keepers.
“I know Enyeama is a good keeper, but he should give way to younger ones. In my own opinion I will like him to be a goal keeper trainer and not as a first choice keeper.” Asonye added.

Tonye Orabere

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RSG Pledges To Develop Baseball

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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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.