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Rivers United Gets New Chief Coach …As Chairmen Hail Appointment
In a bid to ensure that Rivers United Football Club of Port Harcourt is technically sound, the management of the club has made two significant appointments.
Nduka Ndubisi has been appointed Technical Director of the club. Until his new position he was the Chief Coach of the team.
While the immediate past coach of seven-time Nigeria Professional Football League ( NPFL) Champions, Enyimba Football Club, Fatai Osho, has also been appointed the Chief Coach.
This was contained in a press statement made available to Tidesports source, on Monday.
Reacting to the new appointments, the Supporters Club Chairman of Rivers United FC, Comrade Franklin Owhor, said the appointment of Fatai Osho as Chief Coach of the club is the best thing that has happened.
According to him, Osho, is a good coach following his antecedents in Enyimba.
“This is what we have been expecting since, thank God it has come to pass. I do know that Fatai Osho is a good coach and I know he will help the Technical Adviser of the club, Stanley Eguma to achieve the club’s target,” Owhor said.
In his reaction, former Chairman of the Supporters Club, Asonye Otis, also expressed happiness, saying that the appointment of Fatai Osho as Chief Coach will improve the technical department of the team, following his pedigree in coaching.
“I am really excited because we are sure that the team will be sound technically. Osho did not do badly in Enyimba, so I believe he will also do well in United,” Otis said.
Also, in his opinion, former Chairman of defunct Sharks Supporters Club, Minainyo Igani, said the appointments made were a welcome deveploment.
He noted that the management has done the best for the club for bringing credible coach to assist the technical adviser.
By: Tonye Orabere
The National Division One and Division Two Volleyball Leagues organised by the Volleyball Federation of Nigeria and sponsored by Alex Otti has kicked off in Umuahia, Abia State.
The Championship features 34 teams from across the country, with about 22 States already participating in activities lined up for the ten-day event.
Addressing journalists at the Umuahia Stadium, the Referee Coach for the tournament and Vice Chairman Nigerian Volleyball Referees Association, Mohamed Mohamed, assured of fair officiating in the competition and advised the athletes to be more disciplined in the field of play, saying that volleyball is known to be a disciplined sport.
He also commended Governor Alex Otti for sponsoring the tournament for the second time.
“Last year, we were here, and we so appreciate the Abia State Government for sponsoring such a competition. The same thing happened this year too, we are here again.
The Coordinator, Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, has stated that the All Women 10km Race aims to connect through their communities, while creating empowerment opportunities.
The 10th edition with the theme: “One Run, a thousand Opportunities,” will come up on the November 8th, 2025, with the start point at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere and end at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan.
This year’s edition of the Lagos Women Run marks a significant milestone, celebrating the program’s journey, the vibrant city of Lagos, and the incredible women who have been part of it since its inception.
It will focus more on empowering women, acknowledging their dedication, and ensuring the program’s sustainability by providing participants with opportunities they deserve.
Popoola added that the race has achieved remarkable success in making women happy and uncovering talents, serving as a platform for participants to train for bigger road races, which fosters a strong sense of community, allowing women of all ages to connect, network, and celebrate themselves.
The event’s non-discriminatory nature makes it a level playing ground, open to everyone regardless of social status, by promoting general well-being among women.
The Franco-Malian tactician made the bold declaration whilst speaking to Nigerian legend Segun Odegbami on 90 Minutes with Mathematical on Eagle7FM on Saturday, expressing gratitude to fans for their support.
“Thanks to the fans. Thanks to Nigeria. I am so happy that I have brought back the smiles on their faces,” Chelle said.
“We beat Benin because the fans pushed the players. I ask them this: They have to do this (for the playoffs)… I plan to do my best for Nigeria, and Inshallah, we will go to the FIFA World Cup.”
Chelle, who took charge of a struggling Nigerian side in January, has transformed the team’s fortunes after inheriting a squad on the brink of disaster. Nigeria were winless in their first four qualifiers, with three draws and one defeat threatening to derail another World Cup dream.
Under his leadership, the Super Eagles rallied to win four and draw two of their last six games, collecting 14 points from a possible 18. The highlight came earlier this month in Uyo, where Nigeria swept past Benin Republic 4-0 in a statement victory that reignited national belief.
However, the revival was not enough to seal automatic qualification. Nigeria finished among the four best runners-up in Africa and must now navigate a continental playoff in November for a spot in next March’s intercontinental tie.
The first challenge is a one-legged showdown with Gabon, with Cameroon or DR Congo potentially waiting beyond.
Chelle’s message to his players was uncompromising, saying, “Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup is not a war, but it is like a war… My players need to have a warrior state of mind… They have to be like sharks.”
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