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Delta Monarch, Govt functionary, others Grace the unveiling of UGHELLI ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB

A new football club, known as Ughelli Rovers, was officially unveiled in a grand ceremony held on Tuesday in Ughelli, Ughelli North local government, marking the dawn of a new era in the Great Ughelli Kingdom and Nigerian football.

The unveiling which took place at Wetland Hotels Ughelli was attended by a plethora of dignitaries, including the Ovie of the Great Ughelli Kingdom, His Royal majesty, Dr Wilson Ojakovo Oharisi III (JP) among others.

During the unveiling, the founder and chairman of the club, Hon Oke Umurhohwo said that the club which was founded in 2023 was borne out of the talents he had witnessed during numerous football tournament organized by the Oke Umurhohwo Foundation in Ughelli in the last five years.

Hon. Umurhohwo noted that the primary goal of the club is to make it a cherished sporting and entertainment institution in Delta state and Nigeria, representing the community footballing aspirations and a source of pride for it's indigenes and residents.

He promised to use it as a platform to enhance Nigeria’s football culture and develop the careers of young and talented footballers in the area.

While unveiling the Logo and jersey of the club, the Sporting Director of the club, Mr. Olawale Adigun and Head of Business Development and Strategy, Mr. Teria Yarhere said that the slogan of the club "Eguono V'Ovwian" which means LOVE and HARDWORK was created as a testament to the spirit of the club where love becomes the first critical factor for the club.

They equally sued for from all in order for the club to progress to the top tier of the Nigeria football league.

During the unveiling of the Ughelli Rovers football club, the Ovie of the Great Ughelli Kingdom, Oharisi III who is the Grand Patron and shareholder of the club, expressed his total and full for the club.

The traditional ruler lauded the founder for the initiative as it will help to curb youth restiveness in the area.

At the event, itel Nigeria was officially unveiled as the headline sponsor of Ughelli Rovers for the 2024 football season. Speaking about the partnership, itel's manager, Taiwo Abdulai said "We pride ourselves as a youth-friendly brand, and our partnership with Ughelli Rovers Football Club enables us to live that truth. We anticipate that this collaboration will mark the start of significant milestones for the youth of the Ughelli community, with far-reaching impact for generations to come."

Others who spoke at the event included Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, the Senior Political Adviser to the Delta State Governor who was represented by Paul Edemu; the Ughelli Descendants Union president General, Olorogun Samuel Akpimegi; former Warri Wolves Chairman, Moses Etu and Mavin Records Top man Tega Oghenejobo who said "Respect to itel for partnering with and ing Ughelli Rovers football Club. I strongly believe in sports as a key pillar of cultural entertainment for a nation, and starting at the grassroots is crucial for national and international success".

Other well wishers assured the club of their continuous in order to nurture talents.

The Ughelli Rovers football club will be competing in the Nationwide League One (NLO), Nigeria’s third tier football league, kicking off on April 2024.

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Nice one

Mtsww

Where are the pictures of the team?

Delta and sports development is 5 and 6.

Kudos to the sponsors.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPTihsx7G-A?si=dcxdnW3m3IgpF26N

Good one.. But I never watch Nigerian league for Tv before, I wonder how they do it

ogugwa1992:
Delta Monarch, Govt functionary, others Grace the unveiling of UGHELLI ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB



https://leaders.ng/2024/04/03/delta-monarch-govt-functionary-others-grace-the-unveiling-of-ughelli-rovers-football-club/

Dear Hon. Oke,
I Ogheneosivwi Marcel Egbinine has 2 words for you.

WELL DONE!!!



You are a true son.

There is

Oghene86:


There's no stadium in Ughelli, how would they play their home matches ? They will have to travel down to Warri for that

Don't say what you don't know. There's a stadium in Ughelli.

We have a very good stadium in Ughelli. It was even just recently renovated

Oghene86:


There's no stadium in Ughelli, how would they play their home matches ? They will have to travel down to Warri for that

alcuin:


Don't say what you don't know. There's a stadium in Ughelli.

Just say there's a stadium, simple, don't come with insult idiot

Oghene86:


There's no stadium in Ughelli, how would they play their home matches ? They will have to travel down to Warri for that

There's a stadium

marcelkasy:
We have a very good stadium in Ughelli. It was even just recently renovated

Thank you Bro for the update, not those children of pardition

Idadurun:
There's a stadium

I know now thanks

Oghene86:


There's no stadium in Ughelli, how would they play their home matches ? They will have to travel down to Warri for that

Who told you there is no stadium in ughelli.
Just say warri stadium is better off

tspun:


Who told you there is no stadium in ughelli.
Just say warri stadium is better off

Noted

Oghene86:

Ughelli has a very wonderful FIFA standard stadium. It was part of the stadium that hosted the Under 17 World Cup some years back in Delta State

udeh3:


Ughelli has a very wonderful FIFA standard stadium. It was part of the stadium that hosted the Under 17 World Cup some years back in Delta State

where in Ughelli is it located? 🤔🤨

High time Ughelli get a rep in Nigeria league ..good one..

Oghene86:


Just say there's a stadium, simple, don't come with insult idiot

E pain you abi?

When you opened your fish mouth to talk, you no know how ignorant you sounded?

You never even go Ughelli before and you know say them no get stadium... See how dem cast you now...lazyass youth

tobenuel:
Good one.. But I never watch Nigerian league for Tv before, I wonder how they do it

Patronise made in Naija. There are talents all over Nigeria and you should try and Naija football by watching the league….

Meanwhile The People’s Elephant trampled Kano Pillars yesterday. While Enugu Rangers dimmed the Sunshine of Akure at Enugu.

Insurance of Benin were not fully insured against Niger Tornadoes as they suffered disaster yesterday at home. They are still picking their losses.

Oghene86:


Just say there's a stadium, simple, don't come with insult idiot

shut up

Igwre Ovie youths don Dey lick mouth for taxation wey dey come through now.

VinnyBaba:


where in Ughelli is it located? 🤔🤨

See the address in the attached image and a section of the pitch view

Oghene86:


Just say there's a stadium, simple, don't come with insult idiot

It's obvious, you don't know what an insult is. But now, you have insulted me for correcting you, what does that really make you?

Oghene86:


Just say there's a stadium, simple, don't come with insult idiot

Na you be idiot for spreading misinformation over something you have no idea about.

ogugwa1992:
Delta Monarch, Govt functionary, others Grace the unveiling of UGHELLI ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB



https://leaders.ng/2024/04/03/delta-monarch-govt-functionary-others-grace-the-unveiling-of-ughelli-rovers-football-club/

Commendable.

Nice one.

Nice one