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5-Star Premier League Tourney Get September 12th kick-Off Date

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August 31, 2020

Joel Ajayi

No viewer than 16 football grassroots teams will be rumbled at the 2020 edition of the 5-Star Premier League Tourney, the 7-week of competitive football starting from 12th of September that will produce a final winner on the 24th of October 2020.

The competition that is expecting to witness some exceptional goals, amazing passes, dribbling, dazzling where spectators will be thrilled to the stupor.

Speaking during a press conference to signal the commencement of the league weekend in Abuja, the organizer Mr. Olumide Aturu said this year’s Competition is particularly unique as it is going to be an awareness campaign to correct ills like Rape, crime, and others in our society.

We are going to brand our shirts: “Say no to rape” “Sports for peace’ and we have the like of Ned Nwoko Foundation, UNESCO, NATIP, and Osasu show foundation.

“This is the grassroots initiative that we have started since, it was not easy at all, getting people together, making sure we give people dream to their career but I just want to appreciate people that believed in the process from the beginning.”

When asked if the commencement of the league will not contravene Presidential Task Force laid down the rule of the COVID-19; He replied: “I’ll like to say a big thanks to the PTF Chairman for allowing non-contact sport, we are going to follow health guideline protocols which include: social distancing, having their facemasks.

“The players will be tested before the match and also self-monitoring of each player with the mobile contact-tracing app which is the COVID-19 app with Sizekai technologies.”

On his own, the Ned Nwoko Foundation Representative at the briefing Chuks Anyaduba said the foundation is so passionate about the development of sports in Nigeria saying it was the passion that led to the birth of the first Sports University in Africa.

“Sports development in Nigeria, Africa, it’s not something you see all the time for young persons. I’ve had a series of meetings personally with the organizer and I could see so much passion from the team. That is why Chairman himself, Prince Ned Nwoko, decided to supports the initiative.

“Prince Ned has always believed in grassroots sports development. In fact, it’s something that’s so dear to him. He is so passionate about sports in Nigeria. It was this passion for sports that led to the building of the first Sports University in Africa called STARS University.

“The idea of that was to give opportunities to young persons who have talent in sports and also want to be educated. The essence of Stars University is to bridge the gap between sports and education in Africa.” He said.

Speaking on the Malaria project of the foundation, Nwoko said the initiative was launched last year, to eradicate malaria in Africa, but of course, starting from Nigeria.

“That is why we are using various strategies in implementing our objectives which is to clean up Nigeria: environmental sanitation, waste management, and fumigation. And then, vaccine development and finally ACSM—Advocacy Communication and Social Mobilization. These are some of the strategies that we tend to adopt to achieve malaria-free Nigeria and Africa.”

Speaking also, was the President of Africa Union Beach Soccer who is also a Technical Partner of 5-Star Premier League; Alhaji Mahmud Hadeji commended the organizer for the initiative and promised to do everything within his power to ensure the success of the tournament.

“I can’t wait for the tourney to start”

Meanwhile, the winner of this edition will be smiled home with N800, 000, all expenses paid trips to Dubai, a local trip to Kano, and Delta state while the highest goal scorer will be equally rewarded.

The teams that will compete for include; Console Sports FC, Bani Na Baka FC, Bichi FC, 3nity Boyz, Suicide Squad FC amongst others.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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