By CrossRiverWatch Admin CrossRiverWatch has compiled different footage from the free for all at the September 30, 2021 election for the leadership of the Nigerian Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The disagreement between Orok Duke, a former lawmaker and one time Chairman of the Cross River Sports Commission and the
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Table Tennis star, Edem Offiong has secured Nigeria’s victory at the ongoing Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. Offiong beat Hungarian, Dora Madarasz 4-1 to progress into the second round of the women’s singles table tennis. Edem won three straight sets, 11-8, 11-9 and 11-9 before Dora pulled one back 9-11 before Edem rounded
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Nigerian athlete Micheal Eric has officially announced the launch of a charity organization – Erico JR foundation in honour of his father and sports legend, Joe Erico. Erico died recently at the age of 72 after a brief illness. Established on the eve of his passing, Eric confirmed his personal conviction to
By Johnny Edward, Punch Newspaper Taiwo Awoniyi has pleaded with the Cross River State Government to redeem the house pledge made to the team following their heroics at the 2013 U-17 World Cup in Qatar. Sunday, November 8, marked the seventh anniversary when the coach Manu Garba-led side extended the country’s grip on the cadet
By Elijah Ugani Former Super Eagles striker and later coach, Sampson Siasia has commended the organisers of the Comrade Odey Adamade Football tournament with the promise to identify participants to elevate their game. Mr. Siasia stated this Weekend in Obudu while watching the finals of the tourney between Academy FC and Begiaka FC which though
Since I heard about the koboko flogging, slapping and tearing of shirt incident between the Cross River state Commissioner for Sports and Cinematography, Chief Ofu Aya and the Chairman of the State Sports Commission, Emmanuel Elom, over office space, I have not been laughing over the matter. I was first reminded of the same frosty
By CrossRiverWatch Admin The Cross River State Commissioner for Sports and Cinematography, Chief Offu Aya has reportedly assaulted a colleague in the sports ministry. Offu was alleged to have ordered thugs to beat up the Chairman of the State Sports Commission, Emmanuel Elom over office space. Daily Post gathered that the incident occurred on Monday
By CrossRiverWatch Admin Players (names withheld to prevent punitive measures being meted on them) of the Pelican Stars football club of Calabar have starved for eight months following non payment of allowances. They disclosed this in different interviews with newsmen. Pelican Stars is one of the two female football teams owned by the Cross River