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CAF Women’s Champions League: Rivers Angels FC To Sign More Players – GM
General Manager of Rivers Angels FC of Port Harcourt, Matilda Otuene, has said that the club will sign more players, as they continue preparation for this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League.
Otuene disclosed this immediately after the unveiling ceremony of two newly signed players on Friday, at the Ministry of Sports, Port Harcourt.
According to her, they want a solid squad heading to Egypt. “We are definitely going to bring in a few more players in the coming days,” the GM said.
“We want a situation where our bench will be as the starting lineup. The current Covid -19 situation in the world could affect your plans, if you record-ed positive cases, just like we saw in Abidjan and that alone affected some programme.
“So we have, like, six more signings to make and they would be unveiled next week, thereabouts,” she added
Rivers Angels have unveiled two new players that will represent the club in the 2021/2022 football season. The unveiling ceremony took place on Friday, at the Rivers State Ministry of Sports, Port Harcourt.
Chiamaka Okwuchukwu (Royal Queens) and Cameroonian International, Brigitte Omboudou (Amazone FAP FC) were the two players unveiled to beef up the team ahead of preparations for the upcoming CAF Women’s Champions League in Egypt and the Nigeria Women Football League Premiership next season.
Omboudou, 26, is a Silver medalist at the All African Games in Brazzaville, Congo and a former Delta Queens defensive midfielder having spent one season with the Okowa girls (2017-2018) before heading back to Cameroon.
Okwuchukwu, 16, is Royal Queens’ top striker and had an amazing season with the side before joining Delta Queens on a short-term loan for the NWFL Super 6 in Ijebu-Ode, where she scored 4 goals in 5 matches.
Speaking of her expectations with her new family, the 16-year old said she wanted to win titles with Rivers Angels.
Asked if she was going to find it difficult breaking into the team’s starting XI, Okwuchukwu said she has all it takes to break into the squad.
“I have the mindset to get whatever I want, so I’m not worried in any way,” she said. No doubt the team has a good squad but I am ready to take up the challenge.
“Expect the best from me because I’m here to make a name for myself and the team. I want to give out my best and score more goals.
“I feel very excited joining this team and I want my presence to bring forth more wins for the team,” added Okwuchukwu.
Rivers Angels will compete at the maiden edition of CAF Women Champions League later this year in Egypt after booking qualification at the just concluded WAFU B Championship held in Abidjan, Côted’voire.
By: Nancy Briggs
The Bayelsa State government, yesterday, announced that the marathon will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
The inaugural race is owned by the Bayelsa State Government and will be organised by Nilayo Sports Management Limited, a sports management company.
Under the theme “The Reveal,” the race represents a bold unveiling of Bayelsa’s immense human and cultural potential to the international community, inviting the world to witness the resilience, grit, and talent rooted in the heart of the Niger Delta.
According to the organisers, the race will be flagged off at 9:30 a.m., at the Opolo Roundabout, guiding participants through a carefully designed 10-kilometre route that highlights the scenic beauty and vibrant atmosphere of Yenagoa.
The course will culminate at Peace Park Square, where athletes will cross the finish line into a grand celebration of endurance, unity, and community spirit.
To elevate the experience for runners and spectators alike, the finish venue will host a high-energy post-race concert featuring performances from top A-list artistes, blending sport and entertainment in a festival-style atmosphere.
The organisers directed all registered participants to collect their race bibs and kits at the designated Peace Park Square between March 30 and April 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
The race, according to them, is currently on track for World Athletics accreditation, underscoring the commitment of both the Bayelsa State Government and Nilayo Sports Management Limited to delivering an event that meets the highest global standards.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, on Friday continued the Commission’s nationwide appreciation tour with a visit to Abeokuta, where outstanding junior athlete, Majekodunmi Afusat Bisola, was presented with a cheque of N3 million.
The presentation forms part of the NSC’s initiative to recognise and reward exceptional junior athletes who distinguished themselves in 2025 and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s medal haul.
Majekodunmi delivered an impressive run of performances on the track. At the last edition of the National Sports Festival, she stormed to gold in the 400m and the 4x400m relay. She replicated the double triumph at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Junior Championship, in Abeokuta, before emerging as one of the standout stars at the African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
Speaking during the presentation, Olopade explained that the Commission deemed it necessary to extend financial appreciation to grassroots athletes after elite performers had earlier received grants running into thousands of dollars.
“A few weeks ago, after paying grants to our elite athletes, we agreed tthere was a need to also appreciate these young, budding talents who made Nigeria proud last year,” he said.
He disclosed that of the 376 medals recorded by Nigerian athletes in 2025, more than 200 were won by grassroots talents, underscoring the importance of sustained investment in youth development.