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COAS Pro-AM Golf Champion Plans Successful Defence

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5 years ago

December 9, 2020

Port Harcourt-based professional golfer, Michael Ubi has said that he has started working towards defending the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Pro-Am Golf Tournament trophy in 2021, less than 48 hours after the title winning.
Ubi, who is a member of Python Golf Club of Port Harcourt, on Sunday in Abuja won the trophy for the pro category at the inaugural edition of the tournament.
The competition ended on Sunday at the TYB lntern-ational Golf Resorts and Country Club in Abuja.
“Winning was tough, because the opposition was very dynamic and challenging.
“But what that means also is that the next edition of the tournament is going to be very very tough and exciting.
“Therefore, I will have to start preparing from now, if I am hoping to retain the title. I will have to work hard for it,” Ubi told newsmen.
He grossed 139 over 36 holes to emerge the 2020 winner in an event which saw his main challenger, Bala Abdullahi of Ashaka Cement Golf Club, running up very close.
Abdullahi had trailed with the same gross score margin but ended up with one over par, as against Ubi’s level par score.
S. Okpe of Minna Cantonment Golf Club and J. Okoromi of Ilorin Golf Club both scored 140 gross over 36 holes to jointly place third.
In the tournament’s senior tour pro category, M. Liman of IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja emerged the winner.
Tina Micah of Rhyno Golf Club of Jos won the lady professionals title with a 166 gross over 36 holes.
The overall best gross trophy went to John Alex of Otukpo Golf Club after playing 70.
The captain of Kaduna Golf Club, H. Adamu, won the overall best nett title with 62.
David Ali won the best gross in the tournament’s Category 1, while best nett in categories 2 and 3 respectively were won by S. Icha and Osarenren J.N. respectively.
The TYB-International Golf Resorts and Country Club’s patron and Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has since directed that the Pro-Am golf tournament be made an annual event.
He also directed that provisions be made for it in the 2021 budget of the Nigerian Army.

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RSG Pledges To Develop Baseball

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1 day 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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1 day 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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1 day 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.