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1st African School Games: Gold Rush! Team Nigeria Clinches Double Gold in Badminton Singles

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4 months ago

July 31, 2025

Team Nigeria struck gold twice on Wednesday at the ongoing inaugural edition of the African School Games in Annaba, Algeria, as the nation’s young shuttlers delivered dominant performances in the badminton singles event.

Nigeria’s first gold of the tournament came courtesy of Precious Oluwagbotemi Adekunle, who showcased incredible skill and reflexes to defeat her Egyptian opponent in the girls’ singles final. With powerful strokes and tactical finesse, Adekunle sealed victory in time, setting the tone for what would become a golden day for Nigeria.

Shortly after, Edun David Damilare followed suit in the boys’ singles category. In a contest marked by determination and grit, Edun fought from start to finish to outclass his opponent, securing Nigeria’s second gold medal in the badminton event.

But the hunt for gold isn’t over.

Nigeria’s charge for more podium finishes continues as the “Adekunle Sisters” – Precious and Cynthia prepare to compete in the girls’ doubles final later today.

Meanwhile, Edun David will return to the court alongside Cynthia Adekunle for the mixed doubles final, as Team Nigeria eyes a clean sweep in badminton.

With these victories, Team Nigeria is hitting the perfect note, having clinched two silver medals a day prior, at the Games.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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3 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.

From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.

Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.

They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.

Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.

The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.

With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.

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