Tag: Sebastian Brodricks-Imasuen
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CAF CL: Former Nigeria Midfielder believes Rivers United and Plateau United can go all the way
Former Nigerian midfielder, Henry Nwosu believes the duo of Rivers United and Plateau United can repeat Enyimba FC success in the CAF Champions League if they maintain positive approach to every game. Recall that Rivers United defeated Liberian side Watanga FC 3-0 in the first leg of the qualifying game. While Plateau United were held…
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Will Nigeria’s 14 Year Absence in the CAF CL Final end this Season?
The last Nigerian side to reach the final of Africa’s prestigious CAF Champions League was Heartland FC of Owerri after they defeated fellow Nigerian side in the CAF Champions League 2008/2009 Semifinal but they were defeated by one of Africa’s powerhouse in TP Mazembe of Congo. After that final defeat, no Nigerian side has ever…
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CAFCL: “We can compete against any team in Africa” – Ebube Duru
Super Eagles B and Rivers United left back Ebube Duru while speaking on his thunderous shot assisted into the net by Watanga defender said it was an outcome of the training they had before the game. Ebube Duru scored Rivers United 2nd goal in their 3-0 CAF Champions League first leg win over Watanga FC…
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CAFCL: River United off to a flying start
Rivers United were triumphant at the end of the final whistle against their opponents Watanga FC in the first leg preliminary round of the CAF Champions League on Sunday. The pride of Rivers saw off the Liberian based team by three goals to nil at the Adokiya Amiesimaka Stadium, Portharcourt. First half goals…
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CAFCL: Kwara United to play behind close doors
The CAF Confederation Cup preliminary match between Kwara United and As Duoanes will be played behind close doors. In a tweet, Kwara United irevealed the news apologizing to their fans for the unfortunate situation. “Its close door New twist has been added to the preparations for the TotalEnergies #CAFCC match ? AS Douanes,…
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CAF CL: Plateau United depart Jos for Gabon
A forty-four man contingent, comprising of players, coaches and other backroom staff of Plateau United Football Club of Jos have departed the tin city to honour its first leg preliminary round match against A.S Mandji of Gabon slated for this Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The contingent which is led by Plateau State Commissioner for Youth and…
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CAF CL: Plateau United adopt Moshood Abiola Stadium as home ground
CAF Champions League campaigner, Plateau United have adopted Moshood Abiola stadium as their home ground for the 2022/23 CAF Champions League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. With no stadium in Plateau State eligible to host CAF interclub competition, the 2021/22 NPFL season runner up have chosen to use the national teams stadium. The Peace Boys are billed…
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CAF/FIFA Instructor lectures Rivers United Players and Officials ahead of their CAF Champions League Matches
Players and officials of Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) champions, Rivers United, were addressed by the Commissioner for Sports of Rivers State, Barrister Chris Green on the afternoon of Thursday, 25 August, 2022 in the company of retired referee and CAF/FIFA instructor, Peter Edibe. Peter Edibe who is the consultant for Rivers United ahead of…
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NPFL Clubs find out Kick-off dates for their respective CAF Competitions
African soccer ruling body, CAF has officially announced the kick-off dates for this year’s inter-club competition. Rivers United and Plateau United will play in the Champions League while Remo Stars and Kwara United will campaign in the Confederation Cup. The football body on Wednesday afternoon released a statement confirming September 9th as the kickoff date.…
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Rivers United chances of breaking the 10-year curse on NPFL Champions
The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) has a new champion in Rivers United. On the route to becoming NPFL Champions of the 2021/2022 season and claiming their first-ever title, they broke many records on the way. They amased the highest ever points tally in the NPFL, with 77 points, scored the highest number of goals-58,…
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CAF Champions League name changed and NFF to get 1 million US Dollars as participants of CAF Super League
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to officially launch the Super League on Wednesday, 10th August, 2022 and more facts on how it will be staged have surfaced. According to the update from the venue of the 44th CAF Congress Arusha, Tanzania , the competition will be officially launched on Wednesday and some…
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TotalEnergies CAF Interclub: Rivers, Others To Know Opponent On Tuesday
Nigeria contingencies to the 2022/23 CAF Interclub competitions will know their opponents on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The draw for the 2022-2023 TotalEnergies CAF Interclub competitions Preliminary Rounds will be conducted on Tuesday, 09 August 2022 in Cairo, Egypt at 16h00 local time. This draw will mark the beginning of a journey to the 2022/23…
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CAF postpones Champions League and Confederations Cup draw
The hope of Nigeria representatives in the CAF inter-club competitions to know their opponents on Monday has been dealt a blow as CAF has postponed the draw. The continent football ruling body on Saturday morning announced Monday, August 8th as the draw date for the qualified teams. According to a report coming from its headquarters…
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Nigerian teams to know their opponents in their respective Continental competitions on Monday
Nigeria’s representatives in the 2022/2023 seasons of the CAF inter-club competitions will know their preliminary opponents on Monday. Champions of the 2021/2022 Nigeria Professional Football League Rivers United and runner-up Plateau United will campaign in the CAF Champions League. Third-placed Remo Stars and yet be to determined 2022 Aiteo Cup champions will play in the…
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NPFL Champions Rivers United pull out of AITEO Cup as Dakkada FC progress
Just as their female counterparts did, Nigeria Professional Football League champions Rivers United have also pulled out of the 2022 Aiteo Cup but not due to personnel as in the case of Rivers Angels. Officials of the Port-Harcourt based side noted that they want to concentrate on their CAF Champions League preparations. Dakkada FC are…
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Rivers United Begin Preparations For CAF Champions League
Nigeria Professional Football League champions Rivers United have started preparations for the preliminary rounds of the 2022/23 CAF Champions League, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The ‘Pride of Rivers’ won the Nigerian topflight football league for the first time in their history this season garnering 77 points in 38 games. The team alongside their technical crew were hosted…