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Future Stars FA Emerges Champions Of Sir P Tournament

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Future Stars Football Academy (FSFA) of Port Harcourt, on Sunday emerged champion of the first edition of the Sir P Under -13 football competition after defeating Success Football Academy 4-0 in the final match at the Ruomuji football pitch in Port Harcourt.
Speaking to the Tidesports in an exclusive interview, after the final whistle of the game, the head coach of FSFA, Churchill Benibo, described his boys as the best side  in  Port Harcourt.
According to him, they are the best because, throughout the tournament they were not beaten by any team.
“ I think we are the best because we played unbeating throughout the competition.
I feel very happy because my boys have made me proud.
They were wonderful throughout the tournament I gave them kudos, Benibo said. 
He stated that, grassroots football is one of the viable tools that brings unity among children adding that, the Sir P Under -13  tournament has given joy to children that participated in the competition.
He commended his players for combining sports and education, saying that it is not easy  to attend training sessions after school.
“ They were too good during the competition,” he said.
He thanked God for winning the final game, adding that if the opportunity is given to his boys outside Port Harcourt they will do well in the game of football.
Also speaking, the organiser of the tournament, Prince Harry, stated that, he wanted to use the competition to develop youth as a way of boosting their interest in the round leather game.
“ Being my first experience in organising the Under-13 age grade competition, I think I am so happy for the turnout.
According to him, the most challenging factor in organising any event is finance, but in this case,he was very happy that every thing went successfully,” Harry said.
Harry, who is popularly called Sir P thanks all the participating teams, most especially their coaches and the fans who came out in their numbers to cheer up the players. 
Climax of the event were given out of  cash price, trophy and medal to the winning team, the runner up.

By: Kiadum Edookor

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RSG Pledges To Develop  Baseball 

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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.
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CAFCL : Rivers United Arrives DR Congo

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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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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.

 

 

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