Rivers All Stars League Enters Semi-Final Stage

The Rivers State All-Stars Premier League Football championship has entered the semi-finals stage with four clubs vying for the final’s tickets.

The four clubs include Ex-professionals Football Club of Eleme, Crystal Stars Football Club, Noble All-Stars and Club 58, all of Port Harcourt.

To reach the last four stage, Ex-Professionals FC of Eleme out-played Amalgamated All Stars of Port Harcourt five goals to two, while Crystal Stars sent Veterans United packing with 5-1 aggregate trouncing.

Noble All-Stars in their home and away encounter with Diobu All Stars carried the day 6-5 to qualify for the semi finals while Club 58 overcame All Stars International by 3-2.

In a statement, the secretary of the league, Engr. Promise Alabere said the first leg of the semi-final matches will hold on October 16, between Ex-Professionals of Eleme and Crystal Stars of Port Harcourt while the return leg is slated for 30th October, 2012.

The statement also said that Noble All Stars will engage Club 58 on October 23, for their first leg clash while the second leg comes up on November 7, 2012.

The Secretary in the statement commended the performances of the teams, saying that the dream of the tournament was being achieved as it affords old footballers the opportunity to interact and share experiences.

According to him, the league would also provide room for healthy relationship among ex-players in the state, as well as a platform to harness sports technocrats for various games. He appealed to the Rivers State Government for more sponsorship of such championships because it would serve to motivate the youths.

Engr. Alabere assured that the organising committee would ensure a smooth and interesting competition as it is the first of its kind in the State.

Collins Barasimeye