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Kuejubola Tasks nff On Late Larry Eze’s Burial

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5 years ago

March 19, 2021

Renowned women football developer, Elder Eddington Najite Kuejubola, has tasked the Nigeria Football Federation ( NFF) to take active part in the up coming burial of late women football guru, Prince Larry Eze.
Kuejubola stated this yesterday, during a radio interview with Metro FM 97. 7 and monitored by Tidesports in Port Harcourt.
Kuejubola, who was proprietor of the all conquering Ufuoma Babes FC of Warri said the NFF had been too passive since the death of the former boss of Rivers Angels Sports Club of Port Harcourt.
According to him, Prince Larry Eze was one of the pioneers of women football and was amongst those who visited the then Nigeria Football Association (NFA) Board in Lagos in the year, 1988 to advise them to start women football Nigeria.
“ Larry Eze was one of those who floated women football in the country and even Africa as a whole, he had done so much, not only for women football, but also for the male football. He deserved to be honoured ,” Kuejubola said.
“It’s so sad that he was not even given an award for his developmental strides towards football in the country. We should learn to honour our hero’s when they are still with us. The burial has been fixed for 30th of next Month, the NFF, should please, do well to participate actively in the burial ceremony,”
“Honestly, l feel sad because, that is how the government and the NFF is going to treat me too, this is not good. He deserves a befitting burial, at least,” Kuejubola added
Kuejubola, who was ex- Chairman of Delta Football Association and former board member of Delta Sports Commission, said that Larry Eze played an active role in women’s football development in Nigeria and Africa hence the NFF should be alive to her responsibility ahead of his burial next month.

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RSG Pledges To Develop Baseball

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3 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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3 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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3 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.