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2018 W/Cup: S’ Eagles Tipped To Qualify From Group D

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7 years ago

June 8, 2018

The Secretary of Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, Rivers State Chapter, White Deneyer has said that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will qualify from the group stage in the World Cup in Russia.
He said that losses in friendly matches were not the best option to judge the team adding that when the real tournament begins the Super Eagles Coach, Genot Rohr will put his house in order to achieve success in the mundia.
Deneyer stated this during a telephone interview with Tidesports yesterday, after the Super Eagles played 0-1 against Czeh Republic in the final World Cup warm-up game at the Rudolf Tonn Stadium, Schwechaf, Vienna, Austria.
The Super Eagles will be making their sixth appearance at the world cup in Russia and would be campaigning in Group D against the trio of Croatia, Argentina and Iceland.
The YOSFON Secertary explained that the losses in the friendly match against England and Czeh Republic were an eye opener to the Eagles Coach, adding that he should go back to the drawing board to correct their mistakes.
They have been motivated to win the tournament and urged that the Eagles must aspire to challenge in the World Cup rather than just participate.
“Super Eagles have to go past the group stage because of the preparations they have made”, Deneyer said.
Also speaking, the assistant coach of Rivers United academy, Gabrial Nwiyara, said that the main business was the World Cup, saying that the Super Eagles Coach will make some changes in the team, adding that in the three friendly matches played recently, the Eagles played well, but the attackers lacked understanding in front of goal.
He advised the Eagles Coach, Gernot Rohor, to work on the defence line, midfield, and the attackers for them to score goals.
“Nigeria has a good team, they will make the country happy in the mundia”, he said.

Kiadum Edookor

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RSG Pledges To Develop Baseball

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2 days 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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2 days 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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2 days 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.