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NTF, CCSF Partner FCT On Taekwondo Development

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11 years ago

February 9, 2015

The FCT Secondary
Education Board has agreed to collaborate with the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation to develop taekwondo in the FCT.
A taekwondo stakeholder, Chika Chkwumerije, made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen in Abuja.
The collaboration will make taekwondo to be integrated into secondary school curriculum in the FCT.
Chukwumerije is the founder of the Chika Chukwumerije Sports Foundation (CCSF).
He explained that the collaboration would make the NTF and CCSF to train about 400 students from four Government Secondary Schools in the FCT.
“When we did our research, we found out that almost every private school has taekwondo facilities while the public schools do not.
“I also found out that there are lots of bright students in the government schools.
“This made us to prepare an elaborate plan and proposal to the secondary education board.
“They looked at it and said even though it will expand their curriculum; it is good they give it a trial.
“So, they approved it in four of the government secondary schools in Garki, Lugbe, Maitama and Wuse Zone 3.
“The programme has been fully introduced in Garki and Zone 3 and in the coming weeks, Maitama and Lugbe will follow.’’
He said the programme which would be launched in March in conjunction with the Secondary Education Board, was aimed at inspiring kids and interacting with some international taekwondo athletes.
Chukwumerije said the goal was to build a Team CCSF and athletes, who would represent Nigeria at various international taekwondo competitions.
The Beijing Olympics bronze medalist added that the initiative was part of CCSF’s efforts at developing the sport in Nigeria.
“This was as a result of a successful take-off of our zonal taekwondo programme, tagged ‘Inspire the Zones’,’’ he said.
No fewer than 100 students from Garki Secondary School participated in a talent-hunt programme which took place at the school.
Training kits were distributed to students, while the school got some taekwondo equipment to facilitate the students’ weekly training as recommended by the Education Board.

Swimmers in training with their coach

Sports

RSG Pledges To Develop Baseball

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2 days ago

September 19, 2025

The Tide

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.

Kiadum Edookor

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CAFCL : Rivers United Arrives DR Congo

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2 days ago

September 19, 2025

The Tide

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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2 days ago

September 19, 2025

The Tide

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.