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Khana Official Praises Team, CTC Chairman

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The Supervisor for Sports and Agriculture in Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, Joseph Opera has praised the good performance of his team at the ongoing Simplified Governor football competition in Port Harcourt.
According to him, his vision is to bring back football activities to the LGA adding that with the support of the capacity Caretaker Chairman, Ambassador Marvin Yorbana, sporting activities will have a new look in the Khana LGA.
Hon Opera, who is popularly called Akpasa, praisef his team in a post match interview shortly after Khana FC thrashed Tai LGA 4-0 in their opening match of the ongoing Simplified Governor’s Cup at the Sharks football Stadium in Port Harcourt.
He said that his team’s first outing in the tournament has given an insight why they are in the competition, adding that his boys have a lot to showcase.
” You just saw why we are in the tournament.
” I want to thank our capacity chairman, Yorbana, for his support to the team.
” I think today my players are exceptional and they are good to go” Akpasa stated.
Also speaking, the Head Coach of Khana FC, Didi Edward (a. k. a Leader) attributed the winning to the tactical play by his players adding that they were better than their opponent.
He said that as a team their target is to win the tournament and to showcase some beautiful skill of the game from the LGA.
He commended the CTC boss and the Supervisor for sports and Agriculture for the level of motivation the team enjoys .
” I think despite the win I have discovered some mistakes in the team today and by our next outing , we will improve and score more goals than the four today.
” Our vision in the competition is to develop the youth in the game and to ensure we raise some good players from the tournament.
” We have nothing to give to our capacity chairman except the Cup”, Leader declared.

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RSG Pledges To Develop  Baseball 

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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.
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CAFCL : Rivers United Arrives DR Congo

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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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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.

 

 

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