Football club
Ughelli Rovers FCFull name | Ughelli Rovers Football Club |
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Founded | 2023 |
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Ground | Ughelli Township Stadium |
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Chairman | Oke Umurhohwo |
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Manager | Ekete Nyerovwo[1] |
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League | Nationwide League One |
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Website | Club website |
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Ughelli Rovers Football Club (a.k.a. Ughelli Rovers FC) is a football club based in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria and play in the Nigeria Nationwide League the third tier of Nigerian football League.[2][3][4]
History
Ughelli Rovers FC was established with the aim of harnessing the abundant football talent in Ughelli and its environs. Inspired by a deep-rooted passion for the sport, founder Oke Umurhohwo brought together promising players he had discovered through years of sponsoring local football tournaments. The club's slogan, "Eguono V' Ovwian" (Love and Hardwork), encapsulates its core values. It emphasizes the importance of both love and dedication in achieving success on and off the pitch. The club aims to foster a strong sense of community and unity among players, staff, and supporters..[5]
Aims and Objectives
Ughelli Rovers FC aspires to become a leading football club in Delta State, renowned for its exceptional talent development and administrative excellence. The club seeks to nurture and showcase local football stars while contributing to the growth of football in Nigeria.
Current squad
As of April 2024 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. | Pos. | Nation | Player | 1 | GK | NGA | Onoabeje Justine | 2 | DF | NGA | Ayoro Miracle | 3 | DF | NGA | Etamijeta Charles | 4 | DF | NGA | Difference Frank | 5 | DF | NGA | Alex Marvel | 6 | MF | NGA | Ihensenkhien Alex | 7 | MF | NGA | Alex Marvel | 8 | MF | NGA | Omere Jeffery Ebruphiyor | 9 | FW | NGA | Oguori Elijah | 10 | FW | NGA | Ukoni Kingsley | 11 | FW | NGA | Afure Oboyibo | 12 | MF | NGA | Oyabevwe Joshua Tobore | 13 | DF | NGA | Awha Jekinson | 14 | FW | NGA | Osim Douglas | 15 | MF | NGA | Akoni Lucky | 16 | FW | NGA | Ogbogwu Ekene | 17 | MF | NGA | Adolphus Ibinabo | 18 | MF | NGA | Idjesah Efetobore | 19 | MF | NGA | Izon Pere-Keme | 20 | MF | NGA | Temitayo Ajomole | 21 | GK | NGA | Efe Bartholomew | 22 | MF | NGA | Samuel Pare | 23 | MF | NGA | Onwualu Chukubeze Lawson | 24 | MF | NGA | Kator Sammie | 25 | MF | NGA | Alibor Andrew | |
Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
2023–present | — | Itel |
Administration
Management
Role | Staff |
Founder and Chairman | Hon. Oke Umurhohwo |
Head of Business Development and Strategy | Taria Yarhere |
Sporting Director | Wale Adigun |
Technical Adviser | Olaogbegbikan Oluwatosin Ganiyu |
Football Development Officer | Emma Kporharor |
Coaching staff
Role | Staff |
Head Coach | Ekete Nyerovwo |
Assistant Coach | Johnson Oghenetega Jackson |
Goalkeeper Coach | Tuxedo Charles Waxco |
Academy Coach | Otuada Davidson Otega |
Physiotherapist | Okoye Modesta Nzubechukwu |
Honours
Domestic
References
- ^ "Ughelli Rovers FC Announces Football Academy Coach Appointment – Onokpevwe Otega Kennedy - Daily Trust". 24 February 2023.
- ^ "Ughelli Rovers FC Set for NLO Debut in Kwale Center - Daily Trust". 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Delta Monarch, Others Grace Unveiling of Ughelli Football Club - New Telegraph". 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Ughelli Rovers FC live score, schedule & player stats | Sofascore".
- ^ "Ughelli Rovers officially unveiled, to compete in NLO". 4 April 2024.
- ^ "The Sun: Ughelli Rovers pips Delta Marines 1-0 to win the Asaba Super Cup".