2023 Hockey Super League Commences in Grand style in Abuja

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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.

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No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday

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3 hours ago

June 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.

With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.

Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.

The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.

In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.

While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.

Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.

This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.

Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?

Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.

She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.

Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.

Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.

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