By CrossRiverWatch admin CrossRiverWatch can authoritatively report that tickets sale for tomorrow’s match between the National Under-20 Football Team, the Flying Eagles and their Burundian counterparts at the U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar, has again generated another fracas between the State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Comrade Asu Okang and the Chairman of the Cross
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Under- 20 National Football Team, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday last week arrived the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar in readiness for the Africa Nations Cup qualifiers match against Burundi, billed for Saturday at the U.J. Esuene Sports Stadium, Calabar. The Flying Eagles who have been having their routine
By Our Correspondent The Nigeria Football Federation NFF says Cross River football loving supporters and the government of Cross River State should be rest assured that the late John Okon Ene will be immortalized by the Glass House. NFF Deputy Secretary General, Emmanuel Ikpeme disclosed this during an interview with newsmen shortly after a church
By Ogar Monday The Nigeria International Kukkiwon Taekwondo Master Course and Hanmadang Referee course to train instructors in Taekwondo has been held in Calabar, the Cross River State Capital. Speaking through an interpreter at the opening ceremony, President, World Taekwondo Academy Prof. Kim Hyung Sung said he was grateful and indeed elated that the Hanmadang
By CrossRiverWatch admin The U.J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar has been granted the hosting right for the Saturday June 11, African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Flying Eagles of Nigeria against Burundi. A letter conveying the granting of the hosting right to the Governor of Cross River State, Senator Ben Ayade was presented to
By Owai Obo Rovers Football Club of Calabar have won the 2016 edition of the Cross River State Federation Cup. They defeated Diamond Stars FC 2 – 0 at the final match held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar yesterday. The winner and 1st runner up will represent the state at the Nigeria Federation Cup.
By CrossRiverWatch admin The member representing Ogoja state constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Peter Odey has concluded his maiden edition of the Peter Odey football competition for under 18 students of secondary schools in Ogoja. The competition had a total of 42 participating schools with government secondary school Igoli, ogoja
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, has directed that all necessary State resources be mobilized to ensure that adequate medical attention is given to the Chief Coach of Calabar Rovers FC, Mr. John Okon Ene, who is lying critically ill at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar. The Chairman