Delta Force F.C.
| Founded | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Ground | Jay Jay Okocha Stadium Ogwashi-Uku, Nigeria |
| 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.
Former players
References
- ^ Delta Force dreams Double
- ^ 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.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ 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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