By Kelvin Ololo The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has given final approval for the Cross River Deaf Football Team to represent the state at the ongoing 6th National Deaf Football Championship in Jos, Plateau State. CrossRiverWatch gathered that the contingent comprising 20 players and 5 officials departed the U.J. Esuene
Named after the favorite alcohol beverage of players, the football club, which is also a social club that has been in existence for a few years, this is the first time since its decision to register and participate for the tournament that Tiger FC is progressing to the final of the tournament held annually at
By Sylvia Akpan, Government House Correspondent Following the standout performance, and winning of the 2024 Women African Cup of Nations, the Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has congratulated Cross River-born Super Falcons player Miracle Usani. The Super Falcons came from two goals down to defeat host nation, Morocco 3:2 in a kindly
By Suzan Ipieurim, Fortune Erim And Miracle Njar Youths in Cross River State have been charged to get involved in meaningful skills and shun violence and other social vices. Organizers of the 2nd Edition of the Late Chief John Ugbe Football Competition, held in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, on Saturday September
By Marvellous Nkanu The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) says an agreement has been reached with German tactician Bruno Labbadia, to become the 37th head coach of the senior national male football. team, the Super Eagles, with immediate effect. Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, the NFF General Secretary said earlier today, Tuesday, August 27, 2027, being Tuesday; “The
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Board of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee to appoint former ace winger Finidi George as Head Coach of the Senior Men National Football Team, Super Eagles. George, who spent 20 months as assistant to José Santos Peseiro before the Portuguese voluntarily
By Jonathan Ugbal The Hilltop Football Club of Obudu on Thursday beat the Cross River State Football Association champions, May and Frank Akpo, MFAF Football Club one nil at the J. A. Agba Memorial stadium in Obudu to win the maiden Chief Francis Ingwubel Akpo football tournament. Midfielder, Simon Akwa Adeshina capitalized on what seemed
By Godwin Otang The Newly enlisted Federation International Football Association (FIFA)’s Referee from Cross River state, Egba Patrick John has assured that he will put in his best in his new role as FIFA Referee. In an exclusive interview with CrossRiverWatch on Thursday, Egba gave the assurance while recounting his trajectory to becoming a licensed