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World Athletics U-20: SWAN Thumbs Okowa For Outstanding Performance

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4 years ago

August 25, 2021

Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN FCT Chapter, has applauded the President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, Chief Tonobok Okowa for the unprecedented feat achieved for the country at the just-concluded World Athletics U-20 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya.

This commendation is coming on the heels of the outstanding third-placed finish on the medals table by Team Nigeria. The best ever medal haul of four gold and three bronze

SWAN Chairman Comrade Bunmi Haruna in a statement, issued on Wednesday, after the triumphant Team Nigeria contingent was treated to a memorable reception in Abuja, praised Chief Okowa for his physical and financial investment in the team and also applauded the Delta state government for the role they played.

According to him, ” I commend in strong terms the tenacity of the AFN under the leadership of the Chief Tonobok Okowa and also Delta state which committed resources in camping athletes for good two months before the championship. I’m sure these commitments went a long way to yielded results not only for the federation but for the country at large.

Comrade Bunmi also thanks the AFN boss for always identifying with the media.

“AFN under Chief Tonobok has shown it recognises the role the media plays in the development of the game worldwide and we are ready to support him to spur the federation to greater heights.

We will continue to support via constructive reportage of AFN activities.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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1 hour ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.

From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.

Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.

They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.

Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.

The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.

With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.

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