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Ughelli Rovers Football Club

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Ughelli Rovers FC
Full nameUghelli Rovers Football Club
Founded2023
GroundUghelli Township Stadium
ChairmanOke Umurhohwo
ManagerEkete Nyerovwo[1]
LeagueNationwide League One
Websitewww.ughellirovers.com
Current season

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

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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

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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

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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 Nigeria NGA Onoabeje Justine
2 DF Nigeria NGA Ayoro Miracle
3 DF Nigeria NGA Etamijeta Charles
4 DF Nigeria NGA Difference Frank
5 DF Nigeria NGA Alex Marvel
6 MF Nigeria NGA Ihensenkhien Alex
7 MF Nigeria NGA Alex Marvel
8 MF Nigeria NGA Omere Jeffery Ebruphiyor
9 FW Nigeria NGA Oguori Elijah
10 FW Nigeria NGA Ukoni Kingsley
11 FW Nigeria NGA Afure Oboyibo
12 MF Nigeria NGA Oyabevwe Joshua Tobore
13 DF Nigeria NGA Awha Jekinson
14 FW Nigeria NGA Osim Douglas
15 MF Nigeria NGA Akoni Lucky
16 FW Nigeria NGA Ogbogwu Ekene
17 MF Nigeria NGA Adolphus Ibinabo
18 MF Nigeria NGA Idjesah Efetobore
19 MF Nigeria NGA Izon Pere-Keme
20 MF Nigeria NGA Temitayo Ajomole
21 GK Nigeria NGA Efe Bartholomew
22 MF Nigeria NGA Samuel Pare
23 MF Nigeria NGA Onwualu Chukubeze Lawson
24 MF Nigeria NGA Kator Sammie
25 MF Nigeria NGA Alibor Andrew

Sponsors

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Period Kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor
2023–present Itel

Administration

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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

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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

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Domestic

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References

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  1. ^ "Ughelli Rovers FC Announces Football Academy Coach Appointment – Onokpevwe Otega Kennedy - Daily Trust". 24 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Ughelli Rovers FC Set for NLO Debut in Kwale Center - Daily Trust". 18 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Delta Monarch, Others Grace Unveiling of Ughelli Football Club - New Telegraph". 5 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Ughelli Rovers FC live score, schedule & player stats | Sofascore".
  5. ^ "Ughelli Rovers officially unveiled, to compete in NLO". 4 April 2024.
  6. ^ "The Sun: Ughelli Rovers pips Delta Marines 1-0 to win the Asaba Super Cup".