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AS Roma Academy Launches Boarding Facilities, Oct
AS Roma Academy Abuja will officially launch its boarding facilities on Tuesday, October 4, with a steady power supply and security surveillance.
The President of the AS Roma Academy Abuja, Robinson Adakosa, disclosed this in a statement released to news men on Wednesday in Ilorin.
According to him, AS Roma Academy Abuja is part of the AS Roma Academy’s official network of football schools around the world which offers student-athletes the opportunity to learn the methodologies and training techniques that have inspired many talented top players.
Adakosa explained that part of the services include accommodation in en-suite shared room in modern luxury living residence, as well as room cleaning/housekeeping.
The AS Roma Academy Abuja President, said there have been requests/calls from the people living outside Abuja to set up the boarding facilities since its inception in February 2021. Students living in other cities across the country can now enroll and benefit in the AS Roma Academy Abuja training methodology.
He revealed in the statement that all meals and snacks are by professional Chef cultural activities.
Adakosa added that the services also include transportation to AS Roma Academy Abuja league games, tournaments, school or activities.
He said the facilities also has free wiFi and full medical insurance for the students.
“Recognised for the quality of its youth team, AS Roma Academy Abuja is the perfect choice for student-athletes to develop on and off the field through a residential football program located within the heart of Abuja city.
“The academy’s goal is to offer a fully integrated elite boarding programme to talented boys between the ages of 12 -17 years old, helping them reach their full potential through a comprehensive annual football and academics curriculum.
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CAFCL : Rivers United Arrives DR Congo
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
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.
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