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Private Partnership can Grows Teqball Sport More-NIGTEQ
Nigeria Teqball Federation (NIGTEQ) has called for the participation of the private sector in the newly introduced Teqball game in the country saying that it would go a long way in developing the youth.
The Secretary-General of NIGTEQ, Ndudi Edede, made the appeal on Monday while speaking to newsmen in Abuja after the successful hosting of the maiden edition of the Nigeria Teqball Challenger Series.
He said: “I am happy because it was a realization of the project, it was a template and we actualize it I am excited. We have proven our professionalism, we have proven that we are committed, we proved we are passionate about what we are doing I think at this point we call on the private sector on a partnership to take this game to the next.
He, however, commended Delta, Imo, Kwara, Edo, Plateau state for putting up an impressive performance during the tournament.
“It is a wonderful sport I am impressed with Kwara state they have proven beyond measure. I want to encourage the others states that are not part of this maiden edition to be part of it.
Speaking on the federation’s strive to the grassroots game, the SG said the federation know that every great player come from grassroots saying that Teqball Federation is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the development of the game in the grassroots
“We have a robust plan for grassroots, that is why we distributed tables from across the states and all these tables are put in those state because of grassroots some are in school, some are in recreation center while some are in football clubs to enable people to have access to the game.
“In fact in this championship, we have a boy of 14 years old from Oyo state the youngest participant and he played to the knock-out stage that is grassroots.
“The concentration of plan is grassroots because we know every big player starts from the grassroots.”
He equally said all attention of the federation will now be the forthcoming world championship: “For now, what next is the world championship in November those who are outstanding in this event will represent Nigeria in the world championship.
“We as a Federation will give them all they need to prepare them well so, we are confident that by the time they get to the championship they will make Nigeria proud” he concluded.
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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025
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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