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
By Patrick Obia The Nigerian senior male football team, the Super Eagles of Nigeria has skyrocketed 14 places from 42 to 28 in the latest FIFA World Football ranking. The jump is Eagles highest placement in 16 years since 2008, said the Honorable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan-Enoh; who was full of praises
By Patrick Obia The Federal Government of Nigeria has applauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their qualification into the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations going on in Côte d’Ivoire. Ademola Lookman’s goal in the first half was enough to help Nigeria overcome Angola and reach the semi-finals of the competition; the
By Patrick Obia A few days before the start of the English Premier League and other leagues across Europe in August, one of the biggest sporting events in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, Comrade Adamade Unity Cup 2023 10th edition has kicked off; bringing total entertainment both home and abroad. Kicked off