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Pelican Stars Soar Back to NWFL Premiership with Dramatic Playoff Triumph

11Jul’26

Pelican Stars Soar Back to NWFL Premiership with Dramatic Playoff Triumph

  • 11 Jul 2026 03:07 - 16 Jul 2026 04:07
  • UJ Esuene Sports Complex
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CROSS RIVER CELEBRATES AS DESIRE ILANG BASSEY WINS BEST FAIR PLAYER AWARD AT 5TH FCT UNITY TAEKWONDO CUP

13Jun’26

CROSS RIVER CELEBRATES AS DESIRE ILANG BASSEY WINS BEST FAIR PLAYER AWARD AT 5TH FCT UNITY TAEKWONDO CUP

  • 13 Jun 2026 02:06 - 13 Jun 2026 04:06
  • Abuja
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Prince Otu Veterans Super League 2026 Opens with Thrilling 1-1 Draw as Allianz SC and Talent All Stars Share Spoils

07Jun’26

Prince Otu Veterans Super League 2026 Opens with Thrilling 1-1 Draw as Allianz SC and Talent All Stars Share Spoils

  • 07 Jun 2026 11:06 - 30 Jun 2026 08:06
  • UJ Esuene Sports Complex
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RE: CLARIFICATION ON ALLEGED NON-FUNDING OF A PRIVATE FOOTBALL CLUB

20May’26

RE: CLARIFICATION ON ALLEGED NON-FUNDING OF A PRIVATE FOOTBALL CLUB

  • 20 May 2026 01:05 - 20 May 2026 01:05
  • Calabar
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Team Cross River Para-Cyclists Aki Emmanuel Okon and Iya Okon Iya Set to Shine for Nigeria at 2026 CAC Para Championship in Abuja

13May’26

Team Cross River Para-Cyclists Aki Emmanuel Okon and Iya Okon Iya Set to Shine for Nigeria at 2026 CAC Para Championship in Abuja

  • 13 May 2026 10:05 - 17 May 2026 05:05
  • Abuja
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Team Nigeria’s Aki Emmanuel Okon and Iya Okon Iya Claim Silver at CAC Para Cycling Championship

09May’26

Team Nigeria’s Aki Emmanuel Okon and Iya Okon Iya Claim Silver at CAC Para Cycling Championship

  • 09 May 2026 01:05 - 11 May 2026 02:05
  • Abuja
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Cross River State Makes History at Nigeria’s 1st Beach Wrestling at the 4th edition of Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa

25Mar’26

Cross River State Makes History at Nigeria’s 1st Beach Wrestling at the 4th edition of Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa

  • 25 Mar 2026 10:03 - 25 Mar 2026 04:03
  • Yenagoa, Bayelsa State
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Team Cross River Departs Calabar for 4th Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa

22Mar’26

Team Cross River Departs Calabar for 4th Governor Douye Diri National Wrestling Classics in Yenagoa

  • 22 Mar 2026 11:03 - 22 Mar 2026 07:03
  • UJ Esuene Sports Complex
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Hon. Lawrence Etta, Ntufam Hon. Ekanem Ekpeyong Meet Rovers FC and FA Officials to Address Team Performance

11Mar’26

Hon. Lawrence Etta, Ntufam Hon. Ekanem Ekpeyong Meet Rovers FC and FA Officials to Address Team Performance

  • 11 Mar 2026 11:03 - 11 Mar 2026 01:03
  • UJ Esuene Sports Pool Side
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2027: Cross River Sport Commission Inaugurates Grassroot Support Group for Tinubu, Otu's Re-election

06Mar’26

2027: Cross River Sport Commission Inaugurates Grassroot Support Group for Tinubu, Otu's Re-election

  • 06 Mar 2026 11:03 - 06 Mar 2026 01:03
  • UJ Esuene Sports Pool Side
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Team Cross River Delivers Outstanding Performance at MTN Champs Calabar 2026, Clinches 32 Medals

05Mar’26

Team Cross River Delivers Outstanding Performance at MTN Champs Calabar 2026, Clinches 32 Medals

  • 05 Mar 2026 11:03 - 07 Mar 2026 04:03
  • UJ Esuene Sports Complex
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Team Cross River Returns to Calabar After Sixth-Place Finish at Niger Delta Sports Festival

01Mar’26

Team Cross River Returns to Calabar After Sixth-Place Finish at Niger Delta Sports Festival

  • 01 Mar 2026 07:03 - 01 Mar 2026 07:03
  • Calabar
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NDG 2026: Cross River Female Chess Team Clinches Gold, Adds Silver and Bronze in Individual Events

24Feb’26

NDG 2026: Cross River Female Chess Team Clinches Gold, Adds Silver and Bronze in Individual Events

  • 24 Feb 2026 11:02 - 24 Feb 2026 04:02
  • Edo State
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Team Cross River Steals the Spotlight as Niger Delta Games 2026 Kicks Off in Benin City

20Feb’26

Team Cross River Steals the Spotlight as Niger Delta Games 2026 Kicks Off in Benin City

  • 20 Feb 2026 11:02 - 20 Feb 2026 02:02
  • Edo State
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Hon. Etta Lawrence Wins Big at World Broadcast Day Awards 2026, Brings Honour to Sports Commission

13Feb’26

Hon. Etta Lawrence Wins Big at World Broadcast Day Awards 2026, Brings Honour to Sports Commission

  • 13 Feb 2026 05:02 - 13 Feb 2026 07:02
  • Metropolitan Hotel Calabar
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Niger Delta Games Torch Begins Historic Nine-State Tour from Calabar

09Feb’26

Niger Delta Games Torch Begins Historic Nine-State Tour from Calabar

  • 09 Feb 2026 11:02 - 09 Feb 2026 12:02
  • Calabar, Cross River State.
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Cross River Govt Boosts Para-Sports with Wheelchair Donation Ahead of Niger Delta Games Edo and Para- Games Abuja 2026

06Feb’26

Cross River Govt Boosts Para-Sports with Wheelchair Donation Ahead of Niger Delta Games Edo and Para- Games Abuja 2026

  • 06 Feb 2026 11:02 - 06 Feb 2026 12:02
  • UJ Esuene Stadium Calabar
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Niger Delta Games Edo 2025: Screening Committee Screens Cross River Athletes in Calabar

05Feb’26

Niger Delta Games Edo 2025: Screening Committee Screens Cross River Athletes in Calabar

  • 05 Feb 2026 09:02 - 05 Feb 2026 02:02
  • UJ Esuene Stadium Calabar
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Gov. Bassey Otu Inaugurates Pelican Stars FC Committee, Tasks Members on Club Revival

26Jan’26

Gov. Bassey Otu Inaugurates Pelican Stars FC Committee, Tasks Members on Club Revival

  • 26 Jan 2026 10:01 - 26 Jan 2026 12:01
  • UJ Esuene Stadium Calabar
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Team Cross River Resumes Official Camping Ahead of Niger Delta Games

23Jan’26

Team Cross River Resumes Official Camping Ahead of Niger Delta Games

  • 23 Jan 2026 10:01 - 17 Feb 2026 10:02
  • UJ Esuene Stadium Calabar
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Cross River State Host National Council on Sports meeting

25Nov’25

Cross River State Host National Council on Sports meeting

  • 25 Nov 2025 09:11 - 29 Nov 2025 09:11
  • CRS State Library Complex
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Hon. Agnes atsu congratulates canaan table tennis club.

21Mar’25

Hon. Agnes atsu congratulates canaan table tennis club.

  • 21 Mar 2025 08:03 - 24 Mar 2025 03:03
  • Ministry of Sports Development CRS
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C’river Prepares for The Niger Delta Sports Festival with Athletes Selection in North & Central Districts

13Mar’25

C’river Prepares for The Niger Delta Sports Festival with Athletes Selection in North & Central Districts

  • 13 Mar 2025 09:03 - 14 Mar 2025 01:03
  • Min of Women Affairs Calabar.
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Hon. Agnes Atsu Elected Vice Chairman of Niger Delta Sports Consultative Forum

31Jan’25

Hon. Agnes Atsu Elected Vice Chairman of Niger Delta Sports Consultative Forum

  • 31 Jan 2025 10:01 - 31 Jan 2025 02:01
  • Port Harcourt
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CROSS RIVER HOSTED HISTORIC NIGERIA SECONDARY SCHOOLS FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NSSFFL) 2025 IN CALABAR.

15Jan’25

CROSS RIVER HOSTED HISTORIC NIGERIA SECONDARY SCHOOLS FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NSSFFL) 2025 IN CALABAR.

  • 15 Jan 2025 08:01 - 16 Jan 2025 04:01
  • U.J Esuene Stadium Calabar
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CROSS RIVER’S COMMITMENT TO SPORTS, AS HON. AGNES ATSU EMPHASIZES PARTNERSHIP FOR MORE SPORTS/YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.

14Jan’25

CROSS RIVER’S COMMITMENT TO SPORTS, AS HON. AGNES ATSU EMPHASIZES PARTNERSHIP FOR MORE SPORTS/YOUTH DEVELOPMENT.

  • 14 Jan 2025 09:01 - 14 Jan 2025 01:01
  • U.J Esuene Stadium Calabar
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Cross River State Governor’s Cup 2024: Achu Olaye Fc Clinches Trophy In Penalties Drama

17Dec’24

Cross River State Governor’s Cup 2024: Achu Olaye Fc Clinches Trophy In Penalties Drama

  • 17 Dec 2024 12:12 - 17 Dec 2024 05:12
  • U.J Esuene Stadium Calabar
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Cross River State Government Hosts Grand Reception For National Youth Games Medalists In Asaba 2024

13Dec’24

Cross River State Government Hosts Grand Reception For National Youth Games Medalists In Asaba 2024

  • 13 Dec 2024 09:12 - 13 Dec 2024 02:12
  • U.J Esuene Stadium Calabar
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Gov. Otu Champions Rural Sports Development With Agbokim Falls Green Marathon

22Nov’24

Gov. Otu Champions Rural Sports Development With Agbokim Falls Green Marathon

  • 22 Nov 2024 10:11 - 23 Nov 2024 03:11
  • Ikom to Etung LGA CRS
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C’RIVER Wins Big at 2024 Governor Diri National Wrestling Classic in Yenagoa

03Nov’24

C’RIVER Wins Big at 2024 Governor Diri National Wrestling Classic in Yenagoa

  • 03 Nov 2024 02:11 - 10 Nov 2024 03:11
  • Bayelsa
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Pics Story from 2024 Prince Otu Cup

22Oct’24

Pics Story from 2024 Prince Otu Cup

  • 22 Oct 2024 09:10 - 08 Nov 2024 01:11
  • U.J Esuene Stadium Calabar
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Grassroots Sports Development Takes Center Stage At The 2024 Sweet Prince Cup

22Oct’24

Grassroots Sports Development Takes Center Stage At The 2024 Sweet Prince Cup

  • 22 Oct 2024 08:10 - 16 Nov 2024 04:11
  • U.J Esuene Stadium Calabar
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Dunamis International Calabar Youth Football Tournament 2024: A Showcase of Young Talent

17Oct’24

Dunamis International Calabar Youth Football Tournament 2024: A Showcase of Young Talent

  • 17 Oct 2024 08:10 - 17 Oct 2024 11:10
  • the Nigeria Basin Authority football pitch
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Cross River State Cycling Classic Championship 2024: a Success In Preparation For The National Sports Festival

17Oct’24

Cross River State Cycling Classic Championship 2024: a Success In Preparation For The National Sports Festival

  • 17 Oct 2024 03:10 - 17 Oct 2024 02:10
  • the New Roundabout Murtala Muhammad Highway in Calabar.
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C’River State Sports Commissioner Welcomes NAFA Secretary General For The NSSFFL State Preliminaries And Talent Hunt Initiatives

16Oct’24

C’River State Sports Commissioner Welcomes NAFA Secretary General For The NSSFFL State Preliminaries And Talent Hunt Initiatives

  • 16 Oct 2024 09:10 - 16 Oct 2024 11:10
  • U.J Esuene Stadium Calabar
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Hon. Agnes Atsu Commends Team Cross River Athletes For Outstanding Performance At The National Youth Games In Asaba 2024

09Oct’24

Hon. Agnes Atsu Commends Team Cross River Athletes For Outstanding Performance At The National Youth Games In Asaba 2024

  • 09 Oct 2024 08:10 - 09 Oct 2024 09:10
  • U.J Esuene Stadium Calabar
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Sports Minister to Declare National Youth Games Open in Asaba

12Sep’24

Sports Minister to Declare National Youth Games Open in Asaba

  • 12 Sep 2024 05:09 - 12 Sep 2024 09:09
  • Asaba Delta State
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CALABAR’S PELICAN STARS FC SECURES DRAW IN KEY MATCH, NEEDS WIN IN FINAL TO ADVANCE TO WOMEN PREMIER LEAGUE

06Sep’24

CALABAR’S PELICAN STARS FC SECURES DRAW IN KEY MATCH, NEEDS WIN IN FINAL TO ADVANCE TO WOMEN PREMIER LEAGUE

  • 06 Sep 2024 09:09 - 05 Sep 2024 10:09
  • U.J Esuene Stadium Calabar
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Picture highlights from the 2024 NWFL Calabar Championship.

31Aug’24

Picture highlights from the 2024 NWFL Calabar Championship.

  • 31 Aug 2024 08:08 - 08 Sep 2024 12:09
  • U.J Esuene Stadium Calabar
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Pelican Stars update on the on-going NWFL Championship, Women Football League, Calabar,2024.

30Aug’24

Pelican Stars update on the on-going NWFL Championship, Women Football League, Calabar,2024.

  • 30 Aug 2024 09:08 - 03 Sep 2024 03:09
  • U.J Esuene Stadium Calabar
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supporting sports

28May’24

supporting sports

  • 28 May 2024 09:05 - 28 May 2024 12:05
  • Event45 Centre Calabar
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Super Eagles Striker, Terem Moffi

24May’24

Super Eagles Striker, Terem Moffi

  • 24 May 2024 08:05 - 24 May 2024 10:05
  • U.J Esuene Stadium Calabar
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