SWAN Rivers journey for the Valentino Swiss Hotel & Apartments Birthday 5-a-side Football Match Tournament don end after dem lose for penalty shootout in the semi-final.
The Port Harcourt journalists’ team qualify reach the last four after dem emerge as the best loser from the qualifying stage, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
SWAN Rivers Fight Well Take Reach Semi-Final
Rivers United media officer, Charles Mayuku wey dem appoint as coach less than 24 hours before kickoff quickly make impact as e guide SWAN Rivers through their first match against Elekahia All Stars.
After both teams play 0-0 for normal time, SWAN Rivers lose the penalty shootout 1-0. But because of the tournament format, dem still qualify for the semi-final as the best loser.
Captain Ghanaman lead the team wey get Tonye, Temple, Sir Kris and Qwiza. Dem start the match with confidence, create plenty chances and entertain fans with better attacking football.
Coach Mayuku substitutions also work well as Ibisaki, Wale, Osas and Testimony enter add fresh energy, helping SWAN Rivers control large parts of the game.
SWAN Rivers Fall to Crystal All Stars for Penalty Again
For the semi-final, SWAN Rivers face strong Crystal All Stars side wey get former Sharks and Rivers United players Obomate Frederick and Patrick Nakata, plus Newman, Daddy Musa and Eremasara.
The match end 0-0 after full time as both teams battle hard. SWAN Rivers match their experienced opponents throughout the game and create chances, but once again penalty shootout decide the winner.
Crystal All Stars win the shootout 2-0 to end SWAN Rivers dream of reaching the final.
After the match, coach Charles Mayuku praise him players for the fighting spirit and commitment wey dem show throughout the competition.
“We give am everything we get. We fight well. We represent ourselves with pride. Even though we no reach final, we dey leave this tournament with our heads high. Big thank you to our supporters, technical crew and every player wey wear the jersey with pride.”
SWAN Rivers Chairman Cyril Wite also hail the team and say better days still dey ahead.
“Even though we lose on penalty, we proud of this team. Dem football sense and understanding of the game na top class. We go call the players back to camp early make we prepare well for the next tournament.”
One of the major highlights of the competition na the cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Mr. Ibrahim Raymond Olagundoye, CEO of Valentino Swiss Hotel & Suites.
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Last Updated on July 12, 2026 8:55 pm by Hitvibz Media
SWAN Rivers Comot for Valentino Swiss Birthday Tournament After Dem Lose Semi-Final on Penalty
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