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  • Federations Cup: Bayelsa Queens beat Rivers United 4-2 on penalties to emerge champions

    Federations Cup: Bayelsa Queens beat Rivers United 4-2 on penalties to emerge champions

    Bayelsa Queens football club  are the 2023 women’s Tingo Federation Cup champions.

    The Bayelsa ladies defeated arch-rivals  Rivers United 4-2 on penalties after ending the crunchy encounter 0-0 at the finals played at the main bowl of Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State on Wednesday.

    Bayelsa Queens converted four of their spot kicks while Rivers Angels converted two out of their possible five.

    Chiamaka Okuchukwu ballooned her effort for the Angels, whilst her teammate, Agyaakwa Sofia had her spot kick saved by  the goalkeeper, Onyinyechukwu Okeke.

    Although, Edet Glory of Bayelsa Queens hit her spot kick against the cross bar, her teammates, Olapade Zainab  converted the fifth kick to win the game for the Bayelsa ladies.

    Commissioner of Sports in Bayelsa, Daniel Igali dedicated the victory to the members of the supporters club who died in auto crash in Kwale while coming to Asaba for the finals of the Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six about two weeks ago.

    Igali urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to go beyond the finals of the FA cup by making sure that the winners book a ticket for continental competition.

    The victory meant Bayelsa Queens have defeated their neighbour four times in their meetings in the season.

  • NPFL: Rivers United captain, Nwagua begs fans for not finishing in top two

    NPFL: Rivers United captain, Nwagua begs fans for not finishing in top two

    Following Rivers United’s inability to win the Nigeria Professional Football League in the just concluded Super Six tournament in Lagos,  captain Nyima Nwagua has begged his teammates to look forward to having a successful Nigeria Premier League campaign next season.

    Similarly, the captain also begged the fans for not making it to top two finish in the league.

    The Pride of Rivers failed to defend the NPL title they won last season after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Enyimba in the final match of the Super Six playoffs.

    Although they finished the Super Six Play-offs with same points with Enyimba and second place Remo stars, the Rivers based club side lost out on Champions League placement by a goal difference.

    Enyimba won the 2022-23 NPL season at the expense of Rivers United.

    Nwagua expressed disappointment as they missed out on the Premier League title.

    “I feel gutted we couldn’t bring the trophy home, but I’m however proud of this team, we fought till the end,” he told Pressmen.

    “We look forward to next season in the league and on the continent.

    “I want to thank the good people of Rivers State, our supporters and well wishers for their unflinching support.”

    Rivers United and either Rangers or Bendel Insurance will compete in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup next season.

    League winners Enyimba and Remo stars will compete in the CAF Champions League.

  • CAF Confederations Cup: Rivers United lose 2-0 at home to Young Africans

    CAF Confederations Cup: Rivers United lose 2-0 at home to Young Africans

    Nigeria champions Rivers United lost its quarter-final first-leg clash against Tanzanian club side Young Africans by 2-0 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday

    The Port Harcourt-based side now face elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup after finishing second in group B behind Asec Mimosa of Cote d Ivoire.

    Both teams failed to register a goal in the first half despite creating a number of matches.

    Young Africans took the lead in the 73rd minute through Democratic Republic of Congo forward, Fiston Mayele.

    Rivers United will need to score three goals without conceding in the reverse fixture to scale through.

    The return leg will take place next week Sunday at the Benjamin Nkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam.

    The winners of the contest will face Gallants FC of South Africa or Egypt’s Pyramids in the semi-finals.

  • CAF CC: Rivers United quarter -final opponent, Young Africans land in Uyo

    CAF CC: Rivers United quarter -final opponent, Young Africans land in Uyo

    Tanzanian club side, Young Africans football club, have landed safely in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom Capital for Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first-leg tie against Rivers United.

    The players and officials of the Tanzanian champions touched down at the Victor Attah International Airport on Friday afternoon after spending Thursday night in Lagos.

    They are billed to have thier first training session tonight at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

    The encounter is slated for Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday by 5pm, Nigerian time.

    The pre-match conference will hold at the Stadium by 1 pm on Saturday.

    Thirty-year-old South African referee, Tom Abongile, will be in charge of the game.

    The reverse fixture will be played at the Benjamin Nkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam next week.

    Rivers United qualified after finishing second behind Asec Mimosa of Cote d ivoire from the group stage of this year’s CAF confederations cup.

  • Federation Cup: Godswill Akpabio Stadium to host Rivers United, Enyimba clash

    Federation Cup: Godswill Akpabio Stadium to host Rivers United, Enyimba clash

    The Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo will host the potentially-explosive Federation Cup Round of 64 battle between CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finalists Rivers United and two-time CAF Champions League winners Enyimba FC on Wednesday, 26 April.

    The game comes up on the eve of the ‘Pride of Rivers’ departure to Dar es Salaam for the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final fixture, which first leg holds at the same Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Sunday.

    ALL THE ROUND OF 64 FIXTURES (MEN)

    Heartland FC (Imo) vs Jedo FC (Sokoto) – Area 3 Abuja – 26/04/23 – 12pm

    Bayelsa United (Bayelsa) Vs Essien Ayi FC (Cross River) – Aba – 26/04/23 – 2pm

    Ahudiya FC (Abia) Vs Jigawa Golden Stars (Jigawa) – Jos – 26/04/23 – 2pm

    ABS FC (Kwara) Vs Bendel Insurance FC (Edo) – Lagos – 26/04/23 – 2pm

    Standard FC (Kaduna) Vs Ekiti United (Ekiti) – Lokoja – 26/04/23 – 12pm

    FC Basira (Nasarawa) Vs Sunshine Stars (Ondo) – Lokoja – 26/04/23 – 2pm

    EFCC FC (FCT) Vs Katukan Tsafe FC (Zamfara) – Kano – 26/04/23 – 2pm

    Wikki Tourists (Bauchi) Vs Akwa United FC (Akwa Ibom) – UNEC Enugu – 27/04/23 – 4pm

    Warri Wolves (Delta) Vs Beyond Limit FC (Ogun) – Awka – 26/04/23 – 4pm

    3SC (Oyo) Vs Adamimogo FC (Ondo) – Lagos – 26/04/23 – 2pm

    Mighty Jets (Plateau) Vs Niger Tornadoes Feeders (Niger) – Kaduna – 26/04/23 – 4pm

    Malumfashi FC (Katsina) Vs Gombe United (Gombe) – Jos – 26/04/23 – 4pm

    Osun United (Osun) Vs Katsina United (Katsina) – Area 3 Abuja – 26/04/23 – 2pm

    Bendel Insurance Feeders (Edo) Vs Maikunkele FC (Niger) – Lokoja – 26/04/23 – 4pm

    Cynosure FC (Ebonyi) Vs Kano Pillars Jnr (Kano) – Lokoja – 27/04/23 – 4pm

    Lobi Stars (Benue) Vs FC One Rocket (Akwa Ibom) – Awka – 26/04/23 – 12pm

    Jama United (Zamfara) Vs Plateau United (Plateau) – Kano – 26/04/23 – 4pm

    Rivers United (Rivers) Vs Enyimba FC (Abia) – Uyo – 26/04/23 – 4pm

    Ingas FC (Enugu) Vs Novia FC (Adamawa) – Kaduna – 26/04/23 – 2pm

    El-Kanemi Warriors (Borno) Vs De Cardinal FC (Rivers) – Area 3 Abuja – 26/04/23 – 4pm

    Nasarawa United (Nasarawa) Vs Kebbi United (Kebbi) – Minna – 26/04/23 – 4pm

    DMD FC (Borno) Vs ABJ FC (Bauchi) – Gombe – 26/04/23 – 4pm

    Ikorodu City (Lagos) Vs Crusader FC (Bayelsa) – Owerri – 26/04/23 – 2pm

    Gateway United (Ogun) Vs Kwara United (Kwara)- Ibadan – 27/04/23 – 2pm

    FC Ebedei (Ekiti) Vs Hope of Glory FC (Cross River) – Awka – 26/04/23 – 2pm

    Yobe Desert Stars (Yobe) Vs Igbajo FC (Osun) – Goal Project Abuja – 26/04/23 – 12pm

    Adamawa United (Adamawa) Vs Rangers Int’l (Enugu) – Goal Project Abuja – 27/04/23 – 4pm

    Ilaji FC (Oyo) Vs Kano Pillars (Kano) – Minna – 26/04/23 – 2pm

    Green Berets FC (Kaduna) Vs FR Ebunuja (Imo) – Lokoja – 27/04/23 – 2pm

    Ozalla FC (Anambra) Vs Doma United (Gombe) – Goal Project Abuja – 26/04/23 – 2pm

    Kogi United Feeders (Kogi) Vs Edel FC (Anambra) – Akure – 26/04/23 – 4pm

    Mailantarki FC (FCT) Vs kogi United (Kogi) – Jos – 26/04/23 – 12pm

    ALL THE ROUND OF 32 FIXTURES (WOMEN)

    Bayelsa Queens (Bayelsa) – Bye

    Akwa Angels (Akwa Ibom) Vs Dannaz Ladies (Lagos) – Asaba – 27/04/23 – 4pm

    Owo Itan FC (Akwa Ibom) Vs Fortress FC (Edo) – Aba – 28/04/23 – 4pm

    Honey Badgers (Benue) Vs Kada FC (Kaduna) – Minna – 28/04/23 – 4pm

    Heartland Queens (Imo) Vs Confluence Queens (Kogi) – Asaba – 28/04/23 – 4pm

    Lakeside FC (Ogun) Vs Kwara Ladies (Kwara) – Ibadan – 28/04/23 – 4pm

    Sunshine Queens (Ondo) Vs Edo Queens (Edo) – Awka – 28/04/23 – 4pm

    Maureen Mmadu KFC (Abia) Vs Green Foot (Enugu) – Owerri – 28/04/23 – 4pm

    FC Robo (Lagos) Vs Immaculate Queens (Enugu) – Warri – 28/04/23 – 4pm

    First Mah FC (Imo) Vs Royal Queens (Delta) – Ekiti – 28/04/23 – 4pm

    Nasarawa Amazons (Nasarawa) Vs Gallant FC (Kaduna) – Jos – 28/04/23 – 4pm

    Naija Ratels (FCT) Vs Adamawa Queens (Adamawa) – Bauchi – 28/04/23 – 4pm

    Rivers Angels (Rivers) Vs Golden Sun FC (Bayelsa) – Uyo – 28/04/23 – 4pm

    Osun Babes (Osun) Vs Awka Angels (Anambra) – Abuja – 28/04/23 – 4pm

    Ekiti Queens (Ekiti) Vs Moje Queens (Kwara) – Lagos – 28/04/23 – 4pm

    Paul E. FC (FCT) Vs Delta Queens (Delta) – Enugu – 28/04/23 – 4pm

  • CAF CC: Rivers United to play Young Africans in quarter-final

    CAF CC: Rivers United to play Young Africans in quarter-final

    Ahead of the Quarter-final fixtures in the CAF Confederations cup, Nigeria’s representative, Rivers United have been drawn against Young Africans of Tanzania.

    The draws were made at the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football in Cairo, Egypt on Wednesday.

    Rivers United will host the Tanzanian champions in the first leg in Uyo on Sunday, April 23.

    The reverse fixture will be played a week later at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam.

    Rivers United finished second in Group B while Young Africans topped their group.

    The winner will face Egyptian club, Pyramids.FC or Marumo of South Africa in the semi-final.

    No Nigerian club has yet won the CAF Confederation Cup since it started in 2004.

  • CAF Confed Cup: Rivers United to know quarter-final opponent today

    CAF Confed Cup: Rivers United to know quarter-final opponent today

    Rivers United will know its Confederations Cup quarter-final opponent today as the Confederation of African Football holds the draw in Cairo.

    The Rivers-based clubside finished second behind Asec Mimosa of Cote d Ivoire in the group B of the CAF confederations cup.

    As a result, the reigning champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League will be drawn against one of the teams that finished top of the other groups. These clubs are AS FAR of Morocco, Marumo Gallants FC of South Africa and Young Africans of Tanzania.

    Ahead of today’s draw, head coach of the team, Stanley Eguma, is optimistic about the chances of his team, who are advanced beyond the group stages of continental football for the first time in their history.

    “Our last game was like a test run of the quarter-final, although we didn’t quite live up to the expectations,” Eduma said.

    “We have equal chances like any other team. Yes, we are new but we cannot be underrated. We will go back and work on our team and we will put in our best to come back stronger in the next round.

  • CAF Confed Cup: Rivers United cruise into Quarter-final

    CAF Confed Cup: Rivers United cruise into Quarter-final

    Port Harcourt based side  on Sunday secured qualification into the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup competition after playing out a score draw at home to Diables Noirs

    The Nigeria Professional Football League title-holders drew their Group B Match Day 5 fixture against Diables Noirs of Congo Brazzaville at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

    The result sees them moving to 10 points to stay top of the group on goals difference, ahead of second-placed ASEC Mimosas who have the same number of points.

    Diables Noirs are third in the group with five points and their qualification hopes had hinged on Ivorian side ASEC losing their match against DC Motema Pembe.

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Rivers United had to come from 1-0 down to lead 2-1, before conceding an equaliser nine minutes to time.

    Emmanuel Ampiah put the ball in his own net to give Diables Noirs the lead which they held on till half-time.

    In the second half though, Rivers United heightened their game and Nwangwa Nyima scored twice in four minutes to take the lead.

    However, Diables Noirs restored parity with nine minutes left through Deo Bassinga.

    Visiting ASEC Mimosas beat Motema Pembe 2-1 to bolster their position and take the battle for group leadership to April 2 when they host Rivers United on the final match day.

    Aubin Kramo scored a brace for ASEC, including a 90th minute winner.

    He had broken the deadlock after 27 minutes, but the home side drew level in the 51st minute through Mydo Yallet.

    ASEC battled on in spite of pressure and they got the winner at the stroke of full-time.

    NAN reports that the match day six fixture between ASEC and Rivers United will determine which side finished first in the group, with the Nigerian side needing only a draw.

  • CAF Confed Cup: Rivers united beat Club Motema Pembe 3-0 to top the log

    CAF Confed Cup: Rivers united beat Club Motema Pembe 3-0 to top the log

    Paul Acquah scored a hat-trick as Rivers United climbed to the top spot of  Group B of the CAF Confederation Cup following a 3-1 victory against Daring Club Motema Pembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Uyo.

    The game expected to have been played on Wednesday was moved to Thursday owing to the late arrival of the Congolese team’s failure to arrive in time for the encounter.

    CAF is yet to give out a statement concerning what caused the team’s delay.

    The Ghaianain iimport , Acquah also scored the decisive goal in Rivers United’s 1-0 victory in the first leg.

    The midfielder opened the scoring for the Nigerian champions on the stroke of halftime after he was teed up by Ukeme Williams.

    His compatriot, Emmanuel Ampiah set him up for the second goal 10 minutes after the break.

    Substitute Mydo Nakouho Yallet reduced the deficit for the visitors on 78 minutes.

    Acquah then completed his hat trick deep into stoppage time.

    He is now the top scorer in the competition with four goals from four matches.

    Rivers United top the group with nine points from four games.

    Stanley Eguma’s side will next face Congo’s Diables Noirs on Sunday, March 19.

    The first leg encounter between these two sides ended in a 3-0 loss for Rivers United in the first leg encounter.

  • CAF Confederations Cup: Rivers United humiliate ASEC Mimosa 3-0

    CAF Confederations Cup: Rivers United humiliate ASEC Mimosa 3-0

    Nigeria’s representative in the CAF Confederations Cup, Rivers United on Sunday thrashed ASEC Mimosa of Cote d’Ivoire 3-0 in a Group B clash in Port Harcourt.

    Recall that Rivers United lost its first game of the competition when they suffered a 3-0 defeat to Congo’s Diables Noirs away.

    However, the Nigerian club side was able to redeem its image against the Ivorian side with an emphatic 3-0 against ASEC Mimosa.

    Stanley Eguma’s side took the lead in the first minute through Malachi Ohawume.

    The hosts goalkeeper Sochima Victor produced a great save to deny the Ivorians two minutes before the half hour mark.

    Ukeme Williams doubled Rivers United’s advantage three minutes before the break.

    It was three minutes after the break with Dennis Ndasi nodding home the third goal from Ebube Duru’s cross.

    Rivers United will travel away to Democratic Republic of Congo side, DC Motema Pembe for their next game on Sunday.