Tag: Super Falcons
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Rivers United Boss assures Nigerians of Qualification for CAF CL Group Stage
Rivers United Gaffer, Okey Kpaluchwu has given assurance to Rivers United fans, Nigerians and the Rivers State government that the Pride of Rivers will feature in the group stage of the CAF Champions League. The Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) Champions qualified for the next round of the tournament despite losing 1-0 to Watanga FC of…
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CAFCL: We are equal to Wydad’s task – Stanley Eguma
Rivers United coach Stanley Eguma remain hopeful of getting to the group stage of the competition at the expense of CAF Champions League defending champions Wydad Athletic of Morocco, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Rivers United on Sunday lost the second leg of the champions league to Watanga in Liberia but progressed to the next round on a…
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CAFCL: Rivers United dump Watanga FC out of Africa
Rivers United were on the losing side in their CAF champions second leg preliminary round tie against Watanga FC, but qualified on goal aggregate. The pride of Rivers fell by one goal to nil at the SKD Stadium in Liberia, but it was to no effect as their first leg three nil win at…
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CAFCL: We are ready for Watanga FC – Rivers United Midfielder
Barely 48 hours to the second leg match against Liberia’s champions Watanga FC, midfielder of Nigeria’s representative Chiamaka Madu has confirmed the readiness of the team. The ‘Pride of Rivers’ secured a comprehensive 3-0 win in the first leg of the game played last weekend at the Adoke Amasiamaka stadium in Port-Harcourt The victory put…
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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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“We will achieve a positive result against Watanga”- Rivers United Captain
River United captain, Festus Austin, has insisted that they are hoping to get a positive result in their CAF champions League opener this weekend. The Nigeria champions will confront Watanga FC of Liberia in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League this weekend at the Adokie Amasiamaka stadium in Port Harcourt. The team’s captain…
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Rivers Sports Commissioner charges Rivers United to make history ahead of CAF Champions League clash with Watanga
The Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Barr. Chris Green on Thursday charged the players, coaches and officials of Rivers United to etch their names in the history books as they gear up for their journey in the 2022-23 CAF Champions League. The ‘Pride of Rivers’ have never claimed Africa’s prestigious title in club football and will…
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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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EXCLUSIVE: Ghanaian Left Back set to join NPFL Champions Rivers United
Champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL), Rivers United are looking to add a new player to their ranks. Ghanaian left back Emmanuel Ampiah will join champions Rivers Utd from Enyimba. Agreement reached with final details left to complete the deal bar any hijack. Emmanuel Ampiah started with King Faisal FC and Elmina Sharks in…
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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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NPFL Update: Rivers United Join The Race For Fernando’s Signature
NPFL Champions Rivers United have joined the race for the signature of Free agent Speedster Wisdom Fernando, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Rivers United are said to be offering a 700k monthly Salary as well as e 5 Million Naira sign on fee. The winger and his management are currently reviewing the offer. Meanwhile, the former Akwa United…
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Battle between West African Champions Asante Kotoko and Rivers United postponed
According to information coming from Ghana, the much-awaited pre-season game between Nigeria Professional Football League champions Rivers United and their Ghana Premier League Champions Asante Kotoko has been postponed indefinitely. The two teams a few weeks back agreed to have a pre-season match in Istanbul, Turkey later this month ahead of the new season. Asante…
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NPFL Update: Paul onobi Joins Rivers United
Reports reaching us at Nigeriasoccernet.com is that Rivers United have signed Paul Onobi. The former Flying Eagles, Abia warriors and kazma sc of Kuwait Defensive midfielder is said to have completed his move to Rivers United ahead of their Caf Champions League campaign. Paul onobi joined as a free agent. Rivers United will play Watanga…
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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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Aiteo Cup: Rivers United Pull Out, As Dakkada FC Advance To Next Round
Nigeria Professional Football League champions Rivers United have pulled out of the 2022 Aiteo Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. This according to the officials of the club who said the team wants to use this period to focus on their continental engagements. Rivers United were billed to face Dakkada FC in a Round of 64 clash of…
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NPFL Transfer: Tochukwu Micheal Attracts Top NPFL Clubs
Remo stars and Rivers united, Enyimba int’l are all interested in signing Nasarawa united midfielder Tochukwu Micheal. Tochukwu, who bagged 11 goals in the just concluded 2021/2022 NPFL season, one-year deal with the Lafia giants will expires next month. Including Rangers int’l and Lobi stars are all gunning for his signature. Tochukwu in the just…
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NPFL: Ishaq Rafiu is A Free Player – Player’s Representative
Contrary to reports by Rivers United claiming Ishaq Rafiu remains their player, one of the representative from the player’s camp have responded to the claims by the NPFL winner. Reports emanated earlier this week about the player on the move to club outside the shores of the Nigeria but Rivers United released statements claiming the…