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2019/2020 League Super 4: FCT FA Donated Brand Jerseys To Four teams

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5 years ago

February 11, 2020

Joel Ajayi

In its determination to fulfil the promise made towards making Football in FCT one of the best in the country, the FCT Football Association under the leadership of Alhaji Mohammed Abbah Muktar have donated brand new Jerseys for 4 top teams as part of the innovation introduced into the game.

The four coaches of the 4 top Teams recieved brand new jerseys for the first time in the history of the league, courtesy of FCT FA Chairman Alhaji Mohammed Muktar.

Presenting the Brand new jerseys to the four teams, Chairman organizing committee of the Super 4, Mr. Garba Musa Zanto thanked media and the teams for their excellent display so far. As from tommorow (Wednesday) and Monday games, Brand new jerseys will be used.

Speaking earlier, FCT FA Secretary Haruna Ilerika expressed, “we are here this evening to present the new jerseys to the four teams who are the super 4, first game has been played and 2 remaining games will be played with branded jerseys, courtesy of FCT FA.

In his response, Coach Henry Ogunbor of Winco Foam FC, who spoke on behalf of the other coaches, thanked the organizer for the innovation.

According to him, I have been playing in this league for years, I have not seen innovation like this, the media, the fun and glamour.

It will be recalled that, WACO Football Academy, Abees Academy, Winco Foam FC and Basic Maracana are participating at the 2019/2020 FCF FA League Super 4.

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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