Tag: Huddersfield
-
Championship: Emmanuel Dennis goal not enough as Watford fall against Huddersfield
Danny Ward scored twice as Huddersfield condemned Watford to a defeat, on a night Emmanuel Dennis commemorated his first start since rejoining the team in January with a goal. Dennis blasted the Hornets in front from close range but they could not build on the goal as the Terriers came from behind to earn all…
-
Olympic Qualifier: If we can play like we did at the world Cup, I fancy our chances – Waldrum
Nigeria Super Falcons Coach, Randy Waldrum has spoken ahead of his team’s CAF Olympic Qualifier against Cameroon on Friday asking that his team bring the same momentum as the World Cup when they play, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The US tactician who returns to the team after a while of absence states the goal for the team…
-
NPFL: Doma United confirm Bilal Yakubu’s transfer from Enyimba, 3 others
Nigeria Premier Football League side, Doma United has made known the acquisition of experience defender, Bilal Yakubu and three other players on Monday Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Rumors Are True | BILAL YAKUBU is a Tiger ?. Welcome to the Family pic.twitter.com/Tlvv6Dd5Sh — Doma United FC, Gombe ? (@domaunitedfc) February 5, 2024 Yakubu joins the…
-
CAFCC: Rivers United start group stage with win emphatic over APC Lobito
Nigeria’s sole representative in the CAF Confederation Cup, Rivers United began their group stage campaign match with a comfortable win over Angola’s Académica Petroleos Club do Lobito, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The pride of Rivers eased pass the Angolans 3-0 after 90 minutes at the Godswil Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. There was no much problem for the host…
-
Stanley Eguma counts his blessings after a disappointing continental weekend
Rivers United manager, Stanley Eguma revealed is disappointment after his side got bundled out of the CAF Confederations Cup but rejoiced over saving the face of the country, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Rivers were knocked of the quarter final of the competition after losing 2-0 on aggregate to Young Africans of Tanzania. The south-south club…
-
Federation Cup: Sochima shifts Rivers’ focus after CAF Confederations Cup exit
Rivers United goalie, Victor Sochima said the away trip to Dar Salam in the second-leg of their quarter final battle against Young Africans wasn’t an easy one but will shift attention to their Federation Cup tie against Enyimba, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Rivers United played out a goalless draw in Tanzania but crashed out 2-0 on aggregate. “It…
-
Rivers United are out of the CAF Confederations Cup after a long goalless night
Nigeria Professional Football league champions, Rivers United have been knocked out of the CAF Confederations Cup following the goalless in the second leg of their quarter final tie against Young Africans of Tanzania, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After losing 2-0, at home last weekend in Uyo, Rivers United have been eliminated by 2-0 aggregate score at the Benjamin…
-
NEWS FLASH: Hostile Young Africans fans attack Rivers United and stole fortunes
Rivers United have been greeted with tumultuous reception from fans in Tanzania ahead of the second-leg tie against Young Africans. Rivers United received a hostile reception from Young Africans’ fans during their training session at the Benjamin Nkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam on Saturday night. According to reports from the City of Dar es Salaam,…
-
CAFCC: Udeze talks down Rivers United’s qualification chances
—
by
Losing the first leg of a knockout game at home by more than a goals leaves a team with mountains to climb and that is the believ of former Super Eagles star Ifeanyi Udeze who believs there is no way back for Nigeria representative on the continent, Rivers United who lost 2-0 at home in…
-
CAFCC: “It’s not yet over” – Stanley Eguma sends warning to Young Africans
—
by
Despite losing the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinal 2-0 at home to Young Africans of Tanzania, Stanley Eguma believes its not over yet for his boys as they prepare for the second leg clash next Sunday, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Pride of Rivers as they are fondly called were beaten by their visitors…
-
CAFCC: “The game is far from over” Young African coach alerts
Young Africans head coach, Nasreddine Nabi has warned his side’s follower about their qualification despite holding a 2-0 advantage going into the second leg of their quarter final CAF Confederations Cup against Rivers United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Tanzanian outfit at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo got their noses in front through Congolese import Fiston…
-
CAFCC: Young Africans determined to see-off Rivers United in Tanzania – Defender
Following their 2-0 win over Rivers United in Nigeria, Young Africans defender Benard Morrison promised his side will finish off the Nigerian opponent in Nigeria, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. A brace in the second half from Congolese striker Fiston Mayele put the Tanzanian ahead in the two-legged tie. Despite getting a favourable result in Nigeria, Benard Morrison…
-
CAFCC: 2-0 win in Nigeria excites Young Africans coach
—
by
Young Africans of Tanzania coach Nasredinne Nabi has expressed his satisfaction with the results his players got against Rivers United in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals in Lagos, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Second half brace from Congolese striker Fiston Mayele put the Tanzanian ahead in the two-legged tie. Speaking on the victory, excited…
-
CAFCC: Fiston Mayele’s brace sinks Rivers United in Uyo
—
by
Rivers United have lost their first leg quarter final match against Young African after losing by two goals to nothing in Uyo on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Fiston Kalala Mayele’s brace in the second half sunk the Hosts to a defeat that leaves the Nigerian representatives in a dicey situation ahead of the second leg in…
-
CAFCC: Festus Austin optimistic Rivers will beat Young African
Rivers United Captain, Festus Austin has spoken positively of his side’s chances when they play Tanzanian side, Young African in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter final in Uyo this Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Austin who has been a long standing presence in United’s team tells that he and his teammates are ready…
-
CAFCC: Paul Acquah to undergo late fitness test before Sunday clash
Rivers United will wait until the last minute to see if they can have available their in form striker Paul Acquah for the CAF Confederations Cup clash against Young Africans of Tanzania on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Rivers will host the Young Africans in the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium with…
-
CAFCC: Rivers United to play Young African in last 8
Nigerian league champions Rivers United have been drawn against Tanzanian side Young Africans Sport Club in the quarter finals of the CAF Confederation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After Wednesday draws in Cairo, it was revealed that the Pride of Rivers will host the first leg in Nigeria on the weekend of April 23. The Second leg…
-
CAF Invites NPFL Legend, Victor Ezeji to Interclub Quarter final draw ceremony
Ex-Nigeria international, Victor Ezeji will be part of the dignitaries for the CAF clubs competitions quarter final draw in Cairo on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The former NPFL star disclosed he is one of the invitees for the event that will see the draws for both the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup quarter finals.…
-
Stanley Eguma praises his team, calls them last team standing
Rivers United head Cain has Stanley Eguma expresses his satisfaction over the level progress of his club has shown in the CAF Confederation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Rivers finished second in group B of the completion losing only two games. Eguma claimed the journey has been a “fruit experience” while he recall the how…