Tag: Royals Antwerp
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Transfer: Alhassan Yusuf set for MLS
Transfer expert, Sacha Tavolieri is claiming Super Eagles midfielder, Alhassan Yusuf is on the verge of joining Major League Soccer (MLS) side New England Revolution, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. The 24-year-old is expected to sign a three-and-a-half year contract with the American outfit, who have agreed a €3 million deal with Belgian Pro League side Royal Antwerp…
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Official: Illenikhena has been voted Royal Antwerp Player of the Month
Nigerian prodigy, George Illenikhena has been voted Royal Antwerp player of the month of December 2023, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 17 year-old scored 5 goals in 7 games in all competitions in December, including the winning goal in Antwerp’s win over Barcelona in UEFA Champions League. Jullie verkiezen George Ilenikhena tot Player of the Month december!…
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CAFCC Update: Rivers United departs Nigeria for Brazzaville, Congo
Rivers United will depart for Brazzaville Congo by 10:25am on Friday 10th February for the CAF Confederation’s cup group stage tie against Diables Noirs on Sunday 12th February 2023. The team will depart for the city of Brazzaville, from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos via ASKY Airline. The match is slated for the 33,037…
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CAFCC: Rivers United to know continental foes today in Cairo
Nigeria sole representative in this year’s CAF inter-club competitions group stage Rivers United will today Monday 12th December 2022 know who to face as the draws for both CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup takes centre stage in Cairo, by 11am local time, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. With 16 teams left following different qualifying series, the Nigeria…
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CAFCC: It was a sweet victory we planned for – Stanley Eguma
Following Rivers United’s comprehensive 5-0 win against Al Nasr in the CAF Confederation Cup additional preliminary rounds on Wednesday, coach of NPFL champions, Stanley Eguma said it was n expected result going be how his team had prepared for the game, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. In the press release by the club’s media, Stanley Eguma spoke on…
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CAF CC: Rivers United massacre Al Nasr in Port Harcourt
Nigeria league champions Rivers United on Wednesday afternoon made a bold statement towards qualifying for the 2022/23 CAF Confederation Cup group stages after hammering their Libyan opponent Al Nasr 4-0 in Port Harcourt, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. Super Eagles defender Ebube Duru was the hero on the afternoon as his two goals propelled Rivers United to a…
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Former Enyimba Gaffer Reveals Reason for NPFL Clubs defeat in CAF CL and CAF CC
Former gaffer of two time CAF Champions League Winners, Enyimba International, Kadiri Ikhana has revealed the reasons Nigeria Professional Football League clubs crashed out of the CAF inter-clubs competitions. Both Remo Stars and Kwara United crashed out completely from the Confederation Cup while champions Rivers United and Plateau United dropped from the Champions League to…
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CAF CC: CAF approves MKO Abiola Stadium and Seven Others
Ahead of the playoff rounds of the CAF Confederation Cup playoffs round, the African soccer ruling body has released the list of the approved stadiums for the games. Two Nigeria clubs, Rivers United and Plateau United are among…
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CAF CC: Kwara United arrive Nigeria
Kwara United arrived back in Nigeria in the early hours of today, with the two batches landing at 4.30am and 6.30am respectively, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, from Casablanca. The team left Berkane for Casablanca yesterday, before boarding both the Air Maroc and Qatar Airlines, from the capital city of the North African…
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CAF CC: Plateau, Rivers United to know opponent today
After dropping from the CAF Champions League to the Confederation Cup, Nigeria’s last two representative in CAF interclub competition, Plateau and Rivers United will today know their opponents for the final playoffs round, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Plateau United were dubiously sent out of the CAF Champions League after Esperance were awarded a penalty from a foul…
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“We will not Get Complacent”- Kwara United Gaffer, Muhammed
Kwara United manager, Azeez Audu Muhammed has warned that his team are fully focused on the second leg CAF Confederation Cup match against RS Berkane. Muhammed told FL that the team has since moved on from the first leg victory and had to cut their celebrations short to prepare for this second leg this weekend.…
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Ticket prices for Kwara/Berkane clash made known
CAF Confederation Cup champions RS Berkane and Kwara United match ticket prices have been announced. According to reports the tickets will go on sale from Thursday. The prices for the tickets range between DM30 and DM100. Berkane revealed the ticket prices on their official Social Media account. “Ticket Pricing Berkane vs…
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Newly elected NFF President promises to support NPFL Clubs ahead of their CAF Second leg Encounter
Newly elected President of the Nigerian Football Federation(NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has promised to back the three Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) clubs representing Nigeria in the CAF Champions League and Confederations Cup. The former Zamfara FA Chairman praised all three teams for their great work on the continent in this campaign. Speaking to reporters after the…
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CAF CC: Kwara United Gaffer Urges Fans to Exercise Patience and Calmness
Manager of NPFL side, Kwara United, Azeez Audu Muhammed, has pleaded with the fans and supporters of the club to exercise patience and calmness as his team continue their quest to reach the CAF Confederation Cup Group Stages. Muhammed said this after Kwara United’s 3-1 victory over defending CAF Confederations Cup Champions RS Berkane at…
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CAFCC: Kwara govt tells United RS Berkane is beatable
Kwara state government has charged state’s owned team, Kwara United Football club to make history by beating African champions, RS Berkane of Morocco, to advance to the Group stage of the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup competition. While addressing the players and officials on Saturday evening at their hotel ahead of the crucial encounter, the state’s…
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CAFCC: Kwara United ask for support ahead of clash with RS Berkane
Ahead of their first leg CAF Confederation Cup second round tie against RS Berkane, Kwara United has called for fans to support them in the make or mar encounter on Sunday According to the message by the Media Team, support is key to Kwara-based team’s progress in the competition, especially as they take the…
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CAFCC: Kwara United round off preparation, depart for Lagos ahead of clash
Nigeria representative, Kwara United has concluded preparations ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup match against Renaissance Sportive de Berkane of Morocco. The Afonja Warriors have been prepping for the game, playing two warm up games in order to be in shape for the first leg of the second round of the preliminaries. They…
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Enyimba Goalkeeper gives reason for Remo Stars Continental Exit
Enyimba shot stopper, John Noble believes Remo Stars crashed out of the CAF Confederations Cup due to complacency. Remo stars lost to AS FAR Rabat 0-1 in the home second leg, despite their spirited 1-1 draw in the first leg in Morocco. The Nigerian club failed to reach the group stage of what was their…
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CAFCC: Kwara United through to next round
Kwara United of Nigeria secured their place in the next round of the CAF confederation Cup on Sunday at the Stade General Senyi Kountche, Niamey, Niger Republic. This was after playing goaless draw against Niger’s AS Duoanes in the second leg of the preliminary round of the Africa’s Club competition to earn 3-0 aggregate…
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CAFCC: Edidiong Ezekiel out of ASFAR 2nd leg clash
Remo Stars of Nigeria’s striker, Edidiong Ezekiel will not make the team list for Sunday’s second leg CAF Confederation Cup clash against ASFAR of Morocco. Ezekiel was fielded in the first leg of the preliminary round in Rabat where Remo Stars got a one all draw. The former Dakkada FC striker however, has…