2023 Hockey Super League Commences in Grand style in Abuja

Published

2 years ago

July 31, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The 2023 edition of the Nigeria Hockey Federation NHF Super League kicked off with great excitement, fun at Hockey Turf inside Package B of Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja on Saturday.

With the timbers and calibres in the Hockey sports personality all present, as fans at the hockey were thrilled to an exciting performance by both teams displayed.

The 2022 Champions, Kada Stars of Kaduna thrashes Plateau Tigers 3-0 ongoing 2023 Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF) Super League.

However, the Super League, which started on Saturday is expected to end Aug.5 ,

The defending champions appeared more determined and relaxed as both teams started the first quarter on a cautious note with several attempts as the match progressed.

Solomon Dennis of Kada stars opened scoring at a close range in the 26th minute through a field goal.

In the 52th minute, Kada Stars players displaying a high level of play in the match , utilising the lead by James Samalia through a penalty corner inside the net to make it 2-0.

While Samalia struck had to strengthen in their lead five minute later in the penalty corner to lead 3-0.

In the men’s category of the competition games , IGP Flickers beat Edo team 1-0 , Delta Force flog Adamawa team 6-0, and police machine beat Niger Flickers 1-0.

Speaking after the match,Abubakar Ndana the team Manager of Kada Stars, said that he was highly disappointed with the match played today.

He said that looking at the Kada Stars standards with their exposure I expected them to flog their opponent about seven to none.

He said that the team still maintain their old player’s, it’s been over four years we have been making use of these player’s.

Meanwhile, the total of 20 teams are participating in the Super League, with nine of them in the women’s category and the rest in the men’s category.

Share on Facebook

Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

Published

6 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.

Share on Facebook