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17 Teams Rumbles in FCT, As Paul E U17 Tourney start on Friday

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2 years ago

April 12, 2023

All is now set for the commencement of the Paul E U17 Cup which will be held in Abuja from 14 to 24 April 2023.

According to the fixtures made available by the Organizers, Paul E Academy will be taking on Jazzy Stars Feeders in the opening match slated for the 14th of April, 2023 at Area 10 Old Parade Ground Garki Abuja.

Group A of the tournament will comprise Successful Pillars, Derby FA, Like Minds FA, Flight FA and Jay 1 FA.

Group B will include

Olympic Hybrid FA, Daniel FA, Youth Arise FA and Turf Arena FA.

Clubs like: Virtual FC, Gamji Sports, HB Academy, and Peculiar FA will battle it out in Group C.

While the quartet of Paul E Academy, Jazzy Stars Feeders, Crown Tee FA and Shield City FA will slug it out for the quarter final ticket in Group D. Two teams are expected to emerge from each of the groups for the quarter finals.

The winner of the tournament is expected to return home with one thousand dollars, with other prizes and gifts.

According to the Organizing Committee Chairman, Patrick Ngwaogu the general screening and Accreditation of players will hold on Thursday at Area 10 Old Parade Ground, while the Refereeing Seminar will take place at Novare Hotel, Wuse Zone 5 Abuja same day by 2pm.

17 teams drawn from the six geo-political zones are taking part in the 8 days tournament.

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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney

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46 mins ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.

Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.

In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.

NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.

“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.

“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.

Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.

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