By Ogar Monday Finalists of last season’s Nigerian Federation Cup, Lobi Stars of Benue State were Thursday at the U.J. Esuene Stadium Calabar, kicked out of this year’s tournament by FC Ifeanyi Ubah United by a lone strike from former Kano Pillars striker, Kofamata Bello. The Ortom boys from Markurdi who were hoping to improve
By CrossRiverWatch admin The Nigeria Under-20 men football team, Saturday qualified for the next round of the African Cup of Nations U20 tournament after beating Burundi 2 goals to 1 at the Udoakaha Jacob Esuene Stadium in Calabar. Goals from Victor Osimhen and Kelechi Nwakali ensured that of Magloire’s was mere consolation as the Flying
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 Our Correspondent The second edition of the Adamade Odey Football Competition rounded off yesterday at the Chief J.D. Agba’s Township Stadium in Obudu with the final match between Ipong United and Global FC. Global FC won the trophy after defeating Ipong United by 2 goals to 1. In the third place match, Utugwang Central
By CrossRiverWatch admin The second edition of the Adamade Odey Football Competition kicked off yesterday at the Chief J.D. Agba’s Township Stadium in Obudu with an opening match between Ipong United and Ukor Rangers. The annual competition scheduled as part of activities to mark the Obudu new yam festival is sponsored by Mr. Adamade Odey
By Our Correspondent The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. John Gaul Lebo has assured the management of the Unicem Rovers football club that the club would bounce back soon. Hon. Lebo who gave the assurance recently, when the club’s management paid him a courtesy call in his office in Calabar,
Ray Ekem Akpabuyo United, current Cross River State’s League Champions, were beaten 1-0 by Nigeria’s Under-17 team, Golden Eaglets on Saturday at the Abraham Ordia Stadium in Calabar courtesy of a first half goal by Striker Samuel Chukwueze. The solitary goal recorded in the 36th minute was Chukwueze’s eighth and Golden Eaglets’ 81st after 29
by crossriverwatch admin Cross River State Government has condemned in strong terms, the purported protest by the Football Association of Malawi Chief Executive Officer, Suzgo Nyirenda, alleging spurious claims of security challenges and substandard hotels ahead of their last Group stage World Cup Qualifier between Nigeria and Malawi slated for 7th September 2013 in Calabar.