Category: Sunshine Stars
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Confederation Cup “another opportunity to make ourselves proud” – Ilechukwu
Plateau United Coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has stated that playing in the CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC) is another opportunity to put themselves in good light. The Coach disclosed this as his boys prepare for their CAF CC playoff encounter against Al-Akhdar SC of Libya. The team from Jos, Nigeria had crashed out via away goals after…
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CAFCC: We know the importance of the game against Al-Akhder – Coach Ilechukwu
Ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup additional preliminary round, Coach of Plateau United has said he and his team understand what is at stake. The former MFM Boss who is still smarten from their ouster in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, says the loss has been put behind them in…
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CAFCC: Al-Akhdar SC arrive Abuja for clash with Plateau United
Libyan side Al-Akhdar SC have arrived Abuja, Nigeria for the CAF Confederation Cup playoff against Plateau United. The 47-man contingent comprising players, Coaches and other backroom staff, landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, Abuja in the early hours of Sunday with their food , water and a chef. The Libyan settled in immediately…
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CAFCC: Maarouf Eid Mansour of Egypt to officiate Rivers United, El Nasr Benghazi Clash
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the match officials for the Confederation Cup second playoff tie between Rivers United and El Nasr Benghazi. Egypt’s Mohamed Maarouf Eid Mansour will officiate the first leg of the encounter that will take place at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Rivers State on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022…
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Plateau State Government commends Plateau United despite CAF Champions League exit
The Commissioner for Sport on behalf of the Plateau State government has commended Plateau United players for their performance against Esperance in the CAF Champions League. The team from Jos had lost by a goal to nil in the second league round of the preliminary stage of the CAF champions League played at the…
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Jesses Akila thrilled with move to Ararat FC
Former U20 and Plateau United striker Jesse Akila has reacted to his move to Armenian side FC Ararat. The news of his move to the Armenian Top-flight Club FC broke on Saturday and Akila is filled with joy. “I’m proud to announce that I have join FC Ararat-Armenia. I’m super excited for…
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Abia Warriors, Lobi Stars and Five Others Fail to Meet up with Club Licensing Facility Requirements
The home grounds submitted for assessment by seven Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs have been adjudged not suitable to host matches of the 2022/23 season except they improve conditions of stated areas where defects were observed by stadium facility inspectors. According to the SunNewsonline , Plateau United and Gombe United are yet to submit…
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CAFCL: Rivers United plans to travel early for second leg
After a crucial win in the first leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary second round tie against Wydad Casablanca of Morocco, Rivers United plans to leave Nigeria early to Morocco for the second leg. The Pride of Rivers had come back from a goal down to beat defending champions by two goals to…
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CAFCL: “I will score at least a goal in the second leg” – Plateau’ Yuga
Following his goal in the first leg of the CAF Champions League against ES Tunis, Plateau United Ibrahim Mustapha Yuga has declared will score in the second leg. Mustapha’s goal at the stroke of half time was all the Jos boys needed to go into the second leg at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.…
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Go Round FC report Rivers United to FIFA for breach of contractual obligations
Nigeria National League side, Go Round FC has reported Nigeria Professional Football League side, Rivers United to FIFA player statute committee for breaking contractual agreement. The two teams who are both based in Rivers State have unresolved issues concerning the transfer of a player, Nelson Esor. And the general manager of Go Round FC…
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CAF CL: Plateau United edge ES Tunis
Nigeria representative, Plateau United got a slim win against Esperance De Tunis in the CAF Champions League second round preliminary fixture on Sunday at the MKO Abiola Stadium. Plateau United had to rallied back from a goal down to win a strong Tunisian side by two goals to one. All three goals came…
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CAF CL: Rivers United record first leg against defending champion
Rivers United were slim winners in the first leg match of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round. The team from Rivers State triumphed in quiet a tough encounter by two goals to one at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Malachi Ohawume and Paul Acquah of Rivers United nullified Bouly Sambou’s goal.…
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Plateau United add two players to their fold
Plateau United have completed the signings of midfielders Tochukwu Micheal and Uche Onwuasunye. The former Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions have brought in the two experienced players for free. Michael, 20 joined the Peace Boys from Nasarawa United while former Kwara United player, Onwuasunye joined from Rivers United. Michael Tochukwu signed a one-year…
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Watanga FC announce Albert Korvah to Rivers United
NPFL champions River United has announced the signing of Albert Korvah from Liberian club Watanga FC. Reports were rife of the midfielder signing a three-year deal with the pride of Rivers till the summer of 2025 on Wednesday. The Liberian top flight club has since disclosed the news of Korvah’s transfer via their…
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CAFCL: Plateau United book next round ticket at AS Mandji’s expense
Plateau United at the end of the final whistle were victorious in their second leg tie against Stade Mandji at the MKO Abiola Stadium on Sunday. The Nigeria representatives were one nil winners and progressed to the second round of the CAF Champions League on a 3-2 aggregate. A goal by Haggai Katoh was all…
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NPFL: Niger Tornadoes unveil 13 new players
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL/ side, Niger Tornadoes have unveiled 13 new players ahead of the 2022/2023 season. The unveiling ceremony took place at the Club’s Secretariat Complex, Ministry Of Sports Development, Minna. Sherif Amuda, Damilola Fagbenla and Oye Oluwafun were signed from FC Tenere, Benin Republic. Babatunde Taofeeq was signed from…
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CAFCL: We will improve on our first leg result – Coach Ilechukwu
With the second leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round tie against AS Mandji ,Plateau United’s coach Fidelis Ikechukwu has said his team will improve on the first leg result. The Jos team played a 2-2 stalemate in Gabon to comeback home banking on home advantage to see off the tie. Hence,…
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CAFCL: “We have the quality and individual players that can decide the game on Sunday” – Ibrahim Yuga
Ahead of the second leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary qualifiers between Plateau United and Stade Mandji of Gabon, Plateau United striker, Ibrahim Mustapha Yuga is optimistic of his team’s chances. The former NPFL champions top scorer though sees the tie as balanced, he is upbeat that his teammates can beat any team…
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CAFCL: “Plateau United will use all it has in its arsenal to prosecute the game” – Coach Ilechukwu speaks ahead of second leg
After a great result achieved at the CAF Champions League preliminary round tie against AS Stade Mandji, Plateau United Coach is leaving nothing to chance. Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side earned a two all draw against Gabonese side at Franceville but the former MFM FC coach sees no advantage despite the result gotten away from…
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Plateau United arrive Gabon ahead of CAFCL match
Plateau United have landed safely at the Liyomba International airport, Libraville, Gabon ahead of Saturday’s first leg, first round CAF champions league game against A.S Mandji The contingent landed at exactly 6:20pm Nigeria time on Thursday and expected to take another flight to Franceville venue of the match. Plateau United who finished second in…