Delta Force F.C.

Delta Force
Founded 2001
Ground Jay Jay Okocha Stadium
Ogwashi-Uku, Nigeria
Ground Capacity 8,000
Owner John Ifejiofor
Chairman Tony Rafua[1]
Manager Bright Omokaro
League Nigeria Division 1B

Delta Force F.C. is a football team based in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria. They play at Jay Jay Okocha Stadium.

History

Originally called "Delta United", they moved to Asaba after relegation from the Nigeria Premier League in 2003. They ended their 2009 season in fifth place of the Nigeria National League after challenging for promotion the whole season.[2] They were disbanded by the Delta State government for lack of funds after the 2009 season but eventually reinstated to their slot in the league.[3] They were similarly disbanded in 2008 after players protested lack of funds, but the state agreed to bring them back for the 2008-09 season.[4]

They were resurrected again in 2015 and will play in the Nigeria National League.

Current Squad

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
Nigeria GK Isah Ismail
Nigeria GK Ameh Godwin
Nigeria Obi Samson
Nigeria Ajuru Darlington
Nigeria Nworie Fabian
Nigeria Igbinor Gift
Nigeria Egbom Emmanuel
Nigeria Yomi Olaoke
Nigeria Chidima Osemena
Nigeria Maurice James
Nigeria Chinonso Edeh
Nigeria Daniel Ijeh
No. Position Player
Nigeria Jules Adjavon
Nigeria Amadi Obinna
Nigeria Udem Chinonso
Nigeria Akposhowoba Martins
Nigeria Aniekeme Okon
Nigeria Egbom Emmanuel
Nigeria Ogu Buchi
Nigeria Udeze Stephen
Nigeria Peter Edeh
Nigeria Laba Tega
Nigeria Okuoka Happy
Nigeria Dibia Chukwuyem

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Former players

References

  1. ↑ Delta Force dreams Double
  2. ↑ Animam, Richard (31 July 2009). "Delta FC players earn one month salary in a season". Vanguard. Archived from the original on 25 February 2010. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  3. ↑ Okocha, Emma (13 August 2009). "Delta Force FC …an Open Letter to Governor Uduaghan". Vanguard. Archived from the original on 14 June 2011. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
  4. ↑ Jideaka, Richard (19 October 2008). "Govt abandons Delta Force". The Sun. Archived from the original on 6 February 2010. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
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