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Radio Station Institutes Walk-For-Life Exercise

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Nigeria's U-17 Women National Team's striker, Onyedikachi Aku, coasting home during her side's  first leg, first round match of  the qualifying series for Jordan  2016  FIFA  U-17 Women World Cup against the Baby Gladiators of  Namibia, at the National Stadium in Abuja on Saturday. Aku scored the second goal in the Flamingoes' 4-0 win.

Nigeria’s U-17 Women National Team’s striker, Onyedikachi Aku, coasting home during her side’s first leg, first round match of the qualifying series for Jordan 2016 FIFA U-17 Women World Cup against the Baby Gladiators of Namibia, at the National Stadium in Abuja on Saturday. Aku scored the second goal in the Flamingoes’ 4-0 win.

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Port Harcourt based radio station, Waves FM 91.7 has introduced a fitness exercise tagged “Walk For Life” for staff and fans of the station.
Speaking at the maiden edition of the event on Saturday, in Port Harcourt, the General manager of the radio house, Ify Onyegbule said the purpose is to ensure that every staff is mentally and physically fit to carry out their duties effectively and efficiently.
According to her, apart from ensuring fitness it is another plat form Foster unity, build friedship as well as an avenue for people to meet themselves. She noted that sometimes, one may not get what he wants when exercising alone.
“I am a health conscious person, I believe that during exercise will keep owe fit at all times to do his or her job very well.
I have worked with radio and television stations, I usually introduce unique things.
Sometimes when you do it yourself you may not really get what you want”, Onyegbule said.
The General Manager further disclosed that the station is poised to hold the event quarterly, saying that the second edition is scheduled to hold First Week of April this year.
Also speaking, Genevieve Okoro, a fan of the station, expressed joy over the good initiative of the station, saying that the exercise actually made her feel great and light.
Okoro, who is also a caterer and decorator said this is the first time radio station has organize such event for her fans and staff.
“Honestly, I fell great and wonderful. It has been long I do such exercise, I wish, I can do it again”, Okoro said.
Kingsley Ihuwuna, a fan who also participated in the exercise commended the Wave FM for given him such a wonderful opportunity to make new friends.
He used the forum to call on the management to continue the exercise, basically for fitness.

 

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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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