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]
| Full name | Ughelli Rovers Football Club | |||
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| Founded | 2023 | |||
| Ground | Ughelli Township Stadium | |||
| Chairman | Oke Umurhohwo | |||
| Manager | Ekete Nyerovwo[1] | |||
| League | Nationwide League One | |||
| Website | Club website | |||
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History
editUghelli Rovers Football Club was founded in Ughelli in Delta State by Oke Umurhohwo in 2023.[5]
Current squad
editAs of April 2024 Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Sponsors
edit| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| 2023–present | — | Itel |
Administration
editManagement
| 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
edit| 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 |
References
edit- ^ "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.