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FCT FA League: 9-Man WACO FA beat FC Liberty 3-1

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6 years ago

January 25, 2020

… As Da-Priest Prolific Force 9-Man Golden Boys To 2-2 Draw

WACO Football Academy of Garki, Abuja are the first team in the second round of the 2019/20 FCT FA League to win their first two matches.

Waco Football Academy started the tie against FC Liberty like a house on fire, John Silas and Enoch Taminu rushed their opponent with two goals in 16 minutes into the encounter.

Eight minutes later, Danbaba Akuso added the third goal to secure the much needed points and maintain their second round 100 percent run of form.

However, Laba Johnson scored a consolation goal for FC Liberty before Danbaba Akuso and Odama Ebriku were sent off for unruly behaviour.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, WACO Football Academy added the fourth when John Silas found the back of the net with a cool shot from the 20 yards to complete his brace in the 75th minute.

Meanwhile, the second match ended in a dramatic fashion as Da-Priest Prolific came back from a 2-0 down to pull a 2-2 draw after two Golden Boys’ players have been sent off.

Coming into the game, either side needed the available three points, having lost their first respective first group match. So, one can easily understand why the players put so much energy through out tyre duration to achieve their wins.

Emmanuel Joseph’s brace in the 14th and 47th minutes was not enough for Golden Boys to get their first second round win. Da-Priest Prolific FC gathered momentum after Golden Boys’ keeper, Oyetunde Joe was given a marching order eight minutes into the second half.

Sixteen minutes after the controversial red card incident, Innocent Uduk restored hope in his team mate as he pulled one back to reduce the tally. However, Jeremiah Kufu also saw red three minutes to the end of the encounter to reduce Golden Boys to nine after Abiem Nelson scored the much-needed second goal in the 82nd minute.

In group A, WACO FA are topping the table with 6 points, FC Liberty are second with 3 points while Da-Priest Prolific FA and Golden Boys are third and 4th on the log respectively.

Meanwhile, the match day 6 resume on Monday as WACO Boys trade tackle with Basic Maracana Academy at 10:00 am while Abees Academy entertain Fire Service FC in their group B second match at the Area 3, Sports Complex.

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

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6 days ago

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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