Ughelli Rovers F.C.

Ughelli Rovers FC

Full name	Ughelli Rovers Football Club
Founded	2023
Ground	Ughelli Township Stadium
Chairman	Oke Umurhohwo
Manager	Ekete Nyerovwo [1]
League	Nationwide League One
Website	www.ughellirovers.com
Home colours Away colours Third colours
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

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

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

As of April 2024Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 1 GK   NGA Onoabeje Justine 2 DF   NGA Ayoro Miracle 3 DF   NGA Etamijeta Charles 4 DF   NGA Difference Frank 5 DF   NGA Alex Marvel 6 MF   NGA Ihensenkhien Alex 7 MF   NGA Alex Marvel 8 MF   NGA Omere Jeffery Ebruphiyor 9 FW   NGA Oguori Elijah 10 FW   NGA Ukoni Kingsley 11 FW   NGA Afure Oboyibo 12 MF   NGA Oyabevwe Joshua Tobore 13 DF   NGA Awha Jekinson 14 FW   NGA Osim Douglas 15 MF   NGA Akoni Lucky 16 FW   NGA Ogbogwu Ekene 17 MF   NGA Adolphus Ibinabo 18 MF   NGA Idjesah Efetobore 19 MF   NGA Izon Pere-Keme 20 MF   NGA Temitayo Ajomole 21 GK   NGA Efe Bartholomew 22 MF   NGA Samuel Pare 23 MF   NGA Onwualu Chukubeze Lawson 24 MF   NGA Kator Sammie 25 MF   NGA Alibor Andrew

Sponsors

Period	Kit manufacturer	Shirt sponsor
2023–present	—	Itel

Administration

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

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

Domestic

• Asaba Super Cup
  • Champions: (1) 2024 ^[6]

References

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".