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NWFL Week 5 Fixtures: Rivers Angels FC Reassures Fans Of Winning

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5 years ago

February 10, 2021

Rivers Angels FC of Port Harcourt has reassured sports lovers that it will continue it’s good work as the league resumes today, after the Nigeria Women Football Leaugue (NWFL) COVID-19 test break, to play host to Ibom Angels in one of the week five fixtures scheduled to hold at the God’swill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.
The match which is expected to be interesting will have the Jewels of Rivers perform to achieve their immediate dream, which is to have a total Victory at the end of today’s encounter.
The Angels have promised to take home the points at stake in today’s match or at least share the three points with their opponent.
Head coach of the team, Edwin Okon, had said that his players were in high spirit and are poised for a win, saying that the players have not relent in their training, despite the break.
“It would not be an easy task, but we are set for today’s encounter, as the team has worked hard for this day despite the COVID-19 break. My players are ready for match,” Okon said
Meanwhile, the hosts will not just watch their visitors embarrass them on their home soil, the match will no doubt be a clash of the Titans as both sides battle to carry the day.
Ibom Angels FC, which is also a good side in its own way, will no doubt put up a good fight to ensure it garner the three points at stake in today’s match in order to boost their points on the league chat.
It would be recalled that Rivers Angels FC defeated Abia Angels FC 2-0 in the week 4 fixtures, while, Ibom Angels lost 2-3 to Dream Stars Ladies FC of Lagos.
Currently, the Bayelsa Queens FC is leading the league table with 12 points, Followed by FC Robot Queens nine (9) points and Rivers Angels FC third on the table with eight(8) points.

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RSG Pledges To Develop Baseball

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15 hours 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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16 hours 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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16 hours 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.