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Football Director Unveils Rivers Blue United FC
The Director of Rivers Blue United Football Club of Rivers State, Reward Amadi has stated that one of the driving forces which propelled him to venture into floating a youthful football club was to use the club to engage the youths meaningfully so that they will be taken away from the street.
Speaking exclusively to Tidesports source recently at the club’s training ground, inside Macdonald Institute football pitch, when quizzed about the prospect of the two months old club, Amadi said that it was his burning desire to come out to encourage young talented football players who have shown much zeal and eager to make a living through the beautiful round leather game, having seen the abundant skills God has deposited in them to excel through the game of football.
“Though, the team is barely two months old, but I can beat my chest to say that the players’ cohesive pattern of play and commitment at the training is something worthy of commendation and I have no doubt that the boys will go places if they sustain the good tempo.
“Interestingly, the young soccer outfit-Rivers Blue United FC is fast growing from all ramifications as some foreign scout from Portugal have been to our training ground and had succeeded in penciling down some names that caught their fancy which has also been my dream in ensuring that the players were assisted to secure a bigger club sides outside the shore of the country.
“On a serious note, we have gotten a slot to play in the Nigeria Amateur Football League and by God grace, we are looking forward to spring up from there to hit it big in near future” said he.
Continuing, the visibly elated football director further affirmed confidence in the ability and capacity of the club management team ranging from the General Manager to the technical crew to tinker the young club to greater heights given their pedigree and vast wealth of experience in the game of football.
The bulky dark complexioned football administrator however assured teeming Rivers State soccer fans to be on watch out and see the kind of fluid football pattern the Rivers Blue United FC will introduce in the state that would earn them the recognition to represent local government, state and Nigeria at large in international games.
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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