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MASGULF FC A PLACE TO HAVE FUN, KEEP FIT – PRESIDENT

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11 months ago

December 20, 2024

20The Masgulf Football Club, one of foremost leading All Stars Soccer outfit based in Port Harcourt, last Sunday came out in their numbers with their families, including friends at Model Junior/ Secondary School GRA Phase one, to wine and dine at the club’s End of the year party.

Speaking in an exclusively interview with Tidesports at the sideline of the well attended event, the President of the club, Chief Peter Ngwu shedded more light on the formation of Masgulf FC which had been in existence since 20 years back.

Chief Ngwu disclosed that the formation the club was borne out of the desire of members in using the platform to foster unity, love, have fun and more impatiently to keep fit, having seen that “keeping fit is good to healthy body”

According to him, “Indeed, the Masgulf FC you are seeing today had gone beyond football alone. It encompasses some other indoor sporting events like Ludo, draught, Table Tennis whereby every registered member of the club could conveniently fit in active participation”.

“Truly, we believe that by mere coming together as brothers, there will be happiness and long life among ourselves which could also create room for proper networking since more than 80 percent of the members of the Club are vibrant businessmen and captain of industries in the state”.

Continuing, the visibly elated Club President further disclosed that it is also worthy to mention that under his close watch, Masgulf FC which has come long way had successfully enrolled more than twenty new members this year even as they are still looking forward for an improved prosperous year come 2025 by the grace of God.

“Though, we still have some financial challenges, but that had not stopped us from moving forward in whatever good thing we intend to do”“

In fact, we are only praying for good health and God’s Protection, while believing that whatever good success Masgulf Team had recorded in the out-going season this year would be doubled in hundred folds come next year 2025”. the Chinyere Ugo 1 of Umuoka in Enugu State emphatically stated.

The amiable bulky Club President however seized the opportunity to enjoined others who are interested and willing to identify with the club to do so, as the door of Masgulf FC is widely open for people with good heart.

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Division One Volleyball League kicks off in Abia

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5 days ago

October 27, 2025

The Tide

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.

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Lagos Women Race set to empower participants

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5 days ago

October 27, 2025

The Tide

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.

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“Nigeria will go to World Cup”

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5 days ago

October 27, 2025

The Tide

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has vowed to guide Nigeria to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging his players to adopt a warrior-like mentality as they prepare for a tense playoff run.

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.”