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Uga Okpara
Uga Samweli Okpara (born 28 August 1982) is a Nigerian football player. Career Okpara began his career with Enyimba International F.C. and was an import member of the team that won the 2002 and 2003 African Champions Leagues. On 15 October 2009, he left Enyimba International F.C. and joined Indian I-League team East Bengal. He became the rock solid defender for the Red and Gold in I-League, Fed Cup and the AFC Cup as well. He was voted as the best defender in 2012-13 season Statistics International career For two years, Okpara was the Vice Captain of the Nigeria national beach soccer team and represented the team at FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2005 and 2007. Honours Club ; Enyimba International F.C. * Nigerian Premier League: 2002, 2003, 2005, 2007 * Nigerian FA Cup: 2005 *Nigerian Super Cup: 2003 *CAF Champions League: 2003, 2004 *CAF Super Cup: 2004, 2005 ; East Bengal F.C. *Federation Cup: 2009–10, 2010, 2012 *Super Cup: 2011 * IFA Shield: 2012 File:2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Defender (football)
In the sport of association football, a defender is an Glossary of association football terms#O, outfield position whose primary role is to stop attacks during the game and prevent the opposition from scoring. Centre-backs are usually positioned in pairs, with one full-back on either side to their left and right, but can be played in threes with or without full-backs. Defenders fall into four main categories: centre-back, sweeper, full-back, and wing-back. The centre-back and full-back positions are essential in most modern formations. The sweeper and wing-back roles are more specialised for certain formations dependent on the manager's style of play and tactics. Centre-backs are usually tall and positioned for their ability to win duels in the air. Centre-back The centre-back (also known as a central defender or centre-half, as the modern role of the centre-back arose from the Midfielder#Centre-half, centre-half position) defends in the area directly in front of the goal and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup
The 2007 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup was the third edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, governed by FIFA. Overall, this was the 13th edition of a world cup in beach soccer since the establishment of the ''Beach Soccer World Championships'' which ran from 1995 to 2004 but was not governed by FIFA. It took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 2–11 November 2007. The winners of the tournament were hosts Brazil, who won their second consecutive FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup title and their eleventh title overall. Qualifying rounds African zone The qualifiers to determine the two Africa nations who would play in the World Cup took place in Durban, South Africa for the second year running between July 3 and July 8. Eight nations took part in the competition, an increase on the six teams that participated in the 2006 Championship, which eventually saw Nigeria claim their first title, qualifying for the second successive World Cup and which saw Senegal finish in second pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Super Cup (1997–2011)
The Indian Super Cup was Indian football's annual match contested between the champions of the previous National Football League or I-League season and the holders of the Federation Cup, usually held at a neutral venue. If the League champions also won the Federation Cup then the league runners-up would provide the opposition. The fixture was usually considered the curtain raiser to the Indian football domestic season. The fixture was last contested in 2011 when East Bengal won the cup for the third time, defeating Salgaocar 9–8 on penalties. History The Indian Super Cup was started in 1997 by the All India Football Federation as a playoff between the then National Football League champions and Federation Cup holders. The first edition took place that year between the 1996–97 NFL (first season in league history) champions JCT Mills and 1996 Federation Cup holders East Bengal. After the match ended 0–0, East Bengal won the first Super Cup on penalties 4–2. Salgaoc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Indian Federation Cup
The 2012 Indian Federation Cup was the 34th season of the top knock-out competition in India. The qualifiers started in August while the Final Round took place from 19 September 2012 to 30 September 2012. Salgaocar were the defending champions, having beaten East Bengal 3–1 in the 2011 Final. DD Sports Friday agreed to telecast live the semifinals and final of the tournament. The cup was eventually won by East Bengal after they defeated Dempo in the final on 30 September 2012. Teams Calendar The calendar for the 2012 Indian Federation Cup, as announced by the All India Football Federation: Qualifying Rounds All of the teams entering the competition that are not members of the I-League and have to compete in the qualifying rounds. Group stage Group A Group B Group C Group D Semi-Finals Final Goalscorers 5 goals: * Chidi Edeh (East Bengal) 4 goals: * Manandeep Singh (East Bengal) * Koko Sakibo (Dempo) 3 goals: * Anthony D'Souza ( Salgao ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Indian Federation Cup
The 32nd Federation Cup qualifiers commenced from 14 September. Eight teams battled it out for a place in the quarterfinal round and had been divided into two groups. The cup winner were guaranteed a place in the 2011 AFC Cup. Qualifying play-offs The winner from each Zone qualified for the quarterfinal round which were held from 21 September. , - !colspan="3", Zone A Round 1 , - !colspan="3", Final Play-off , - !colspan="3", Zone B Round 1 , - !colspan="3", Final Play-off Quarter-final league The two qualifiers from the preliminary knock-out round joined the 14 I-League teams, who had been divided into four groups. Group A Group B Group C Group D Semi-finals , - !colspan="3", Semi-final 1 , - !colspan="3", Semi-final 2 Final , - !colspan="3", The Final Top scorers Top scorers as of 29 September 2010. ;5 goals * Ranti Martins * Muritala Ali ;4 goals * Tolgay Ozbey ;3 goals * Jose Ramirez Barreto ;2 goals * Odafe Onyeka Okolie * C.S.Sabeeth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009–10 Indian Federation Cup
The 2009–10 Indian Federation Cup (known as Hero Honda Federation Cup for sponsorship reasons) was the 31st season of Indian Federation Cup. East Bengal defeated Shillong Lajong on penalties to win the competition in the final for their sixth time and earned a place in the 2010 AFC Cup. Group stage Group A Group B Venue : Satindra Mohan Dev Stadium, Silchar Group C Group D Venue : Nehru Stadium, Guwahati Semi-finals In what was seen as a major upset, Shillong Lajong defeated defending I-League champions Churchill Brothers 1–0 in the first semi-final, thereby qualified for the final for their first time. East Bengal beat Mohun Bagan to make their 13th appearance in the final of the competition. ---- Final References External links 31st Federation Cup 2009/10at Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation {{DEFAULTSORT:2009-10 Indian Federation Cup Federation Cup Federation Cup or Fed Cup is the former name of the premier world team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 CAF Super Cup
The 2005 CAF Super Cup was the 13th CAF Super Cup, an annual football match organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), between the winners of the previous season's CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup competitions. The match was contested by 2004 CAF Champions League winners, Enyimba, and 2004 CAF Confederation Cup winners, Hearts of Oak, at the Aba Stadium in Aba, Nigeria, on 20 February 2005. After the regular 90 minutes ended in a 0–0 draw, Nigerian side Enyimba won the match 2–0 in extra time. This was the second consecutive title for Enyimba. Teams Match details See also * 2004 CAF Champions League *2004 CAF Confederation Cup References {{DEFAULTSORT:Caf Super Cup 2005 Super 2005 File:2005 Events Collage V2.png, From top left, clockwise: Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf of Mexico; the Funeral of Pope John Paul II is held in Vatican City; "Me at the zoo", the first video ever to be uploaded to YouTube; Eris was discovered ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 CAF Super Cup
The 2004 CAF Super Cup was the 12th CAF Super Cup, an annual football match organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), between the winners of the previous season's CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup competitions. The match was contested by 2003 CAF Champions League winners, Enyimba, and 2003 African Cup Winners' Cup winners, ES Sahel, at the Aba Stadium in Aba, Nigeria, on 22 February 2004. The game finished 1–0 to Enyimba, securing their first Super Cup title. Teams Match details See also *2003 CAF Champions League *2003 African Cup Winners' Cup References {{DEFAULTSORT:Super Cup 2004 Super 2004 2004 was designated as an International Year of Rice by the United Nations, and the International Year to Commemorate the Struggle Against Slavery and its Abolition (by UNESCO). Events January * January 3 – Flash Airlines Flight 6 ... Enyimba FC matches Étoile Sportive du Sahel matches 2003–04 in Tunisian football 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CAF Super Cup
The CAF Super Cup (also known as African Super Cup or for sponsorship reasons TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup) is an annual African association football competition contested between the winners of the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup. The competition was first held in 1993 and is organized by the CAF. Egyptian clubs have the highest number of victories (12 titles), followed by Morocco with 5. Morocco have the largest number of winning teams, with four clubs from each having won the title. The competition has been won by 16 clubs, 6 of which have won it more than once. Al Ahly is the most successful club in the competition's history, having won the tournament a record 8 times. RS Berkane are the current defending champions, having beaten Wydad AC by two goals to nil in the 2022 CAF Super Cup. History The idea of an African Super Cup germinated and was introduced at the Fraternity Tournament in Abidjan. In 1982, JS Kabylie, winner of the African Cup of Champions C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 CAF Champions League
The 2004 CAF Champions League was the 40th edition of the CAF Champions League, the Africa's premier club football tournament prize organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Enyimba of Nigeria defeated Étoile du Sahel of Tunisia in the final to win their second title. Qualifying rounds Preliminary round 1 US Stade Tamponnaise refused to participate; they were banned from CAF competitions for two years and fined $3000. 2 AS Tempête Mocaf and Ulinzi Stars withdrew before 1st leg. 3 ASC Nasr de Sebkha Association Sportive et Culturelle Nasr de Sebkha ( ar, الجمعية الرياضية و الثقافية نصر السبخة) known as ASC Nasr de Sebkha is a Mauritanian football club based in Sebkha, founded in 1997. Achievements * Maurit ... withdrew before the 2nd leg. First round Second round Group stage Group A Group B Knockout stage Bracket Semifinals Final Best Scorers The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 CAF Champions League
The 2003 CAF Champions League was the 39th of the CAF Champions League, the Africa's premier club football tournament prize organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Enyimba of Nigeria defeated Ismaily of Egypt Egypt ( ar, مصر , ), officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a transcontinental country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via a land bridge formed by the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Medit ... in the final to win their first title. Qualifying rounds Preliminary round First round Second round Group stage Group A Group B Knockout stage Bracket Semifinals Final Top goalscorers The top scorers from the 2003 CAF Champions League are as follows: External linksChampions' Cup 2003- ''rsssf.com'' {{DEFAULTSORT:2003 Caf Champions League 1 CAF Champions League seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CAF Champions League
The CAF Champions League, known for sponsorship purposes as the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and formerly the African Cup of Champions Clubs, is an annual football club competition organized by the Confederation of African Football and contested by top-division African clubs, deciding the competition winners through a round robin group stage to qualify for a double-legged knockout stage, and then a single leg final. It is one of the most prestigious football tournaments in the world and the most prestigious club competition in African football. The winner of the tournament earns a berth for the FIFA Club World Cup, a tournament contested between the champion clubs from all six continental confederations, and also faces the winner of the CAF Confederation Cup in the following season's CAF Super Cup. Clubs that finish as runners-up their national leagues, having not qualified for the Champions League, are eligible for the second-tier CAF Confederation Cup. Egyptian clu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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