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Dolphins’ Form, Prospects Excite Eguma
The technical manager of Dolphins FC, of Port Harcourt, Stanley Eguma has expressed joy over the impressive performances being exhibited by his players this season.
Speaking in an interview with Tidesports midweek in Port Harcourt, Eguma said there has been a rapid improvement in the team, especially in technical aspect of their play.
“I am convinced that there is a tremendous improvement in the team both technically and morally, this is our first season in the Globacom premier league after a very long time and it is encouraging that we are still within the middle of the league table despite our challenges in the first stanza of the season. “ he said.
The technical manager continued that in this second round, the team would put more effort to ensure that they play themselves onto contention in the title race.
“Our game has rapidly improved and the players are more focused, determined and have high sense of direction. Infact the boys (players) impressed me a lot against Zamfara, over the weekend.” Eguma said.
Eguma used the forum to urge supporters and fans to always support the team and shun criticism because unconstructive criticism would not promote development in the team and sports in general in the state.
According to him, what is expected from supporters and fans is to suggest how the club would improve and win trophies.
“My brother, we don’t need to destroy ourselves by criticising unconstructively my doors are open to meaningful suggestions that can improve the club,” said Eguma.
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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.
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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.
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