Rivers United Defender Douhadji Gets Maiden International Call Up
Published: March 08, 2016
Rivers United defender, Yaovi Douhadji has been included in the Togo squad for the country’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying double header against Tunisia this month.Douhadji was named in the 25-man squad made public by the head coach of the Hawks, Tom Saintfiet on Tuesday.The big defender has playe...
Rivers United Still Looking For The Winning Formula
Published: March 08, 2016
Rivers United may have amassed maximum points from all their home games in the Nigeria Professional Football League this season but are still far from the “finished article” according to the technical manager of the club, Stanley Eguma.United won against Enyimba, FC Ifeanyi Ubah and Nasarawa United this sea...
Ilechukwu Relishes Lagos Derby Draw
Published: March 07, 2016
Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has described his side’s first clean sheet of the season in match day 5 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) against city rivals, Ikorodu United as a very good result.10-man MFM FC claimed their 4th away po...
Guy Puts Nasarawa To The Sword
Published: March 07, 2016
A tense contest on Sunday between Rivers United and Nasarawa United was settled by a Guy Kuemian strike in the fifth minute of second added time as the Port Harcourt side claimed their third victory in this season’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).The visitors mustered the first effort on target after...
Gbolahan Salami, Etebo, Egwuekwe, Kwambe, 9 Others Report Warri Wolves To Fifa Over N82.5 Million Overdue Liability
Published: March 05, 2016
Thirteen players that were once on the books of Warri Wolves have petitioned Fifa through their lawyer over the refusal of the club to pay their outstanding entitlements despite an ultimatum from the League Management Company.The players include Nigeria internationals Azubuike Egwuekwe, Solomon Kwambe, Gbolahan Salami ...
Obomate Pleased With Top Gong
Published: March 04, 2016
Rivers United midfielder, Obomate Frederick has spoken about his happiness after he was voted best performer in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for February.The midfielder beat off competition from Abia Warriors attacker, Michael Olaha, Wasiu Jimoh (Shooting Stars Sports Club) and Lobi Stars’ &lsq...
Newman Happy Scoring Against Former Team
Published: March 04, 2016
Former Sunshine Stars striker, Newman Musa has said that he’s excited scoring against Samson Unuanel’s men.Musa registered his second goal of the season against the Akure Gunners in an emphatic fashion on Wednesday at the Agege Stadium in match day 4 of the Nigeria Professional Football League.The former Ne...
We Got The Three Points From Our Training Ground - MFM Coach
Published: March 04, 2016
The assistant coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos, Suleman Obinna Alli has said that the hard earned three points over Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure in match day 4 of the Nigeria Football Professional League was projected from the training ground.MFM FC recorded their third ...
Rotimi, Ogunbote Differ On Controversial Goal
Published: March 03, 2016
Rivers United goalkeeper, Sunday Rotimi insists Giwa FC’s second goal against Rivers United in Wednesday’s match day four Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) contest at the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos should have been disallowed.David Sunday (the goal scorer) appeared to kick the ball out of Rotimi&rsquo...
3SC, Crown Confront 20 Others In State FA Cup;As Oyo FA Earns NFF Commendation
Published: March 03, 2016
20 teams in Oyo State have registered to compete along with the defending champion, Shooting Stars and the Ogbomoso professional side, Crown FC at this year’s State Federation Cup.The organizer of the tourney, Oyo State Football Association disclosed this at a draws ceremony held in its Lekan Salami Sports Comple...
United Make Four Changes For Giwa
Published: March 02, 2016
Rivers United manager, Stanley Eguma has made four changes to his side for Wednesday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game against Giwa FC in Jos.Right back, Ali Chiwendi is yet to recover from the groin strain he picked up in Sunday’s 2-0 win over FC Ifeanyi Ubah in Port Harcourt and misses ou...
In-form Rivers United Target Win Against Homers Giwa FC
Published: March 02, 2016
Rivers United and Giwa FC will clash in a match day four Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) contest of special significance on Wednesday, March 2, 2016at the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos.United go into the game in fine fettle. The Port Harcourt club have scored in every game this season and have amassed six points f...
Obomate Blow For Rivers United
Published: March 01, 2016
Obomate Frederick will miss Rivers United’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) contest against Giwa FC in Jos.The midfielder is currently writing his 400 level, first semester Structural Analysis (three) examinations at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) and will duly sit out W...
Kogi United Coach Ishaya Jatau Loses Mum
Published: March 01, 2016
It was a shocking news to the players and officials of Kogi United on Monday on hearing the death of mother of their Head Coach, Ishaya Jatau.Coach Jatau’s mum, Hauta Jatau died on Monday in Kaduna State after a brief illness. Aged 74, Mrs Jatau was a well known business woman in Kaduna with much passion for...
Enyimba Hero Mfon Udoh Not Disappointed He Did Not Net Hat-trick
Published: February 29, 2016
Mfon Udoh was satisfied with his brace as Enyimba saw off Vipers SC to advance to the first round of the CAF Champions League on Sunday.Enyimba’s fortress is still undergoing renovation, hence the visitors from Uganda had to be entertained at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, and Udoh has thanked the passionate Por...