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2023 Sam Oguche/Bullet Energy Drink Basketball Tournament: Plateau Peaks, 313 Warriors, Records Wins On Day 2
Joel Ajayi
The second day of the ongoing Sam Oguche Basketball Tournament in the heart of Abuja witnessed a whole lot of excitement, fun, and joy as the Plateau Peaks, 313 Warrior, recorded victories in their different encounter.
In the first game of the day Plateau United Peak defeated Bull Dogs 83-78.
The first quarter was bumper to bumper as the two teams gave the best but Plateau United won the first quarter 22-21
In the second quarter Plateau, United Peaks extended the lead to 43-37 at the end of the second quarter.
Plateau Peaks continues its domination over Bull Dogs as the third quarter ended 66–57.
Bulldogs fought back but Plateau Peaks stood tall as the game ended 83–78 in favour of Jos Town.
In the other games played 313 Warriors beat Abuja Bats with 80-73.
Warrior came out smoking to records 21-18 in the first quarter. But Abuja Bats came from behind to win the second quarter with 33-42
The third quarter witnessed tit for that as both secure 59–59.
But the determination of the Warriors gave a deserved victory of the day as the game ended 80–73 in favour of 313 Warriors at the end of the fourth quarter.
Also encounter between FCT Hard Rockers and Mark Town Flyers went down in favour of Mark Town Flyers with 78-71
Abuja Hard Rockers recorded 26–12 against Mark Town Flyers in the first quarter at the second quarter Mark Town Flyers reduced the tally as the second quarter finished 38-36
But the Mark Town Flyers changed the narrative in the third quarter with a scintillating performance as they won the third quarter 57-53
Abuja Hard Rockers tried to come back but Mark Town Flyers kept the tempo as the game ended in favour of Mark Town boys with 71–78.
In the fourth game of the day,
The First Quarter went in favour of Gboko City Gate Chief against Defenders with 16–27
Meanwhile, Matchday 3 will have
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First edition of Kuje Football League will Promote Talent, Unity Among Residents – Organizer
…As Competitions Kick Off on Sunday
By Joel Ajayi
In a bid to boost grassroots football, discover local talents, and foster unity among residents, the inaugural edition of the Kuje Football League is set to kick off on Sunday, May 10, 2025, at the Kuje Township Stadium and Funtaj School, both located in Kuje, Abuja.
Kuje, a prominent area in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, is hosting the league for the first time in its history.
The opening ceremony will begin at 3:00 PM on Sunday 10 participating teams will be slugging it out with 180 matches over the course of five months.
The winning team will receive a cash prize of ₦1.million, while the second and third-place teams will go home with ₦600,000 and ₦400,000 respectively.
Participating clubs include Holy Ghost FC, Royal Eni FC, Crown Tee FC, Homeboys FC, Cargo FC, Rondo FC, Amazing Grace FC, among others.
Speaking after the official press briefing on Thursday in Kuje, the Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Muhammed Momoh, reaffirmed the organizers’ commitment to using football as a unifying force for youth in the area.
“This competition isn’t just about football—it’s about discovering future stars and offering them a platform to grow professionally, both locally and internationally,” he said. “It’s also about bringing residents together to build a stronger, united community.”
Momoh highlighted the popularity of football in Kuje, saying, “On match days, you won’t find a single okada (motorcycle ) on the streets. That’s how much people here love football.
“We don’t have many recreational centers where families can unwind, so this league will give them something to look forward to on weekends. Instead of traveling to town—which is costly—they can stay within Kuje and enjoy quality football.”
He concluded by inviting residents to support the event: “We want to promise the people of Kuje an exciting and engaging football league that brings joy, relaxation, and unity to our community. Come to the Kuje field, enjoy the matches, and support your teams.”
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