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2025 Abuja All Stars Int’l Veteran Final: Karu, New Karu Veterans Promise Fireworks
By Joel Ajayi
It will be an all-Karu showdown as debutants New Karu Veterans square up against their counterparts, Karu Veterans, in the grand finale of the 2025 Abuja All Stars International Veteran Tournament.
On Saturday, New Karu stunned USF with an emphatic 3-1 victory in the first semifinal to book their place in the final in style. Later in the day, Karu Veterans overcame Apo Fitness Veterans 5-4 in a tense penalty shootout to seal their first-ever appearance in the final.
With both teams set to lock horns this Saturday inside the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, coaches and captains from both camps have begun talking tough, promising fans a thrilling finale.
Speaking after their semifinal win, New Karu captain Robinson Amba expressed confidence in his team’s mission:
“Now that we are in the final, we know we cannot come this far only to fall short. The target has always been the trophy, and all hands are on deck to make sure we bring it home.”
New Karu coach, Abiodun Arowofela, also praised his team’s resilience:
“By God’s grace, we are now at the last stage of our mission. The opponents are no pushovers, but football is about determination and persistence. We have come this far, and with God on our side, we believe we can finish strong and lift the trophy.”
As the 2025 edition of the Abuja All Stars International Veteran Tournament draws to a close, fans can expect nothing short of fireworks when both Karu sides battle for supremacy in what promises to be a final to remember.
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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts
Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.
Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.
“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.
Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.
The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.
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