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My Greatest Joy As IBB Golf and Club Captain-Senator Anosike

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5 years ago

April 25, 2022

The outgone Captain of Cup of IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja, Senator Emmanuel Anosike has disclosed that he has served humanity to his best, and is happy to leave behind a legacy of peace.

Anosike who spoke to the newsmen at the just concluded 2022 Captain’s Cup golf and open tennis tournament on Saturday in Abuja signaled the end of his tournament as a captain.

Immediate past captain, while reviewing his tenure which will end, expressed gratitude to God for giving him the grace to serve at the prestigious club.

Over the week over 550 golfers participated where Mr Chinaka outplayed others with 81 grossed and netted 67 on count back in the event.

“One thing that is major in everybody’s life, two things. Beginning and End. I believed I started very well and by the grace of God am ending very well. The major issue in any Golf Club is to have the last tournament, we call it ‘end of the term tournament’. IBB’s own Captain’s Cup.

“This particular outing is key because if you look at environment you will see acceptance and satisfaction from those people that voted me as captain of IBB, it was not easy to get into captain it was not easy, it was a battle by the grace of god i had a team especially the no name group in IBB golf club that stood behind me from beginning to end, I am excited that this is coming to an end and last week I played hole-in-one.”

“It is not easy to play hole-In-one so I thank God for bringing everyone to support me and by the grace of God I am going to give incoming board support.”

When what legacy will the outgone President ask will leave behind? He replied: “Peace, as far as the club is concern, the club is fully united before we have some segments issue in this club today, “I am a son to the Board of trustee, am a son to the Club, I am a son to the Ladies section and am a brother to the tennis section. All our sponsors are also excited with what we are doing.”

Also in his speech, Senator Anosike expressed: “I was overjoyed when a year ago, you entrusted me with your votes to lead the prestigious international Golf & Country Club as Captain for the 2021-2022 golfing calendar I am glad to report that I have endeavored to discharge the duties and responsibilities.

There have been challenges and issues but I thank Almighty God that we triumphed and succeeded we successfully hosted events and tournaments of different magnitudes that were attended and contested by golfers from clubs within and outside the country.

We sustained and established new sponsorships and partnerships with the corporate world, fostered trust worthy relationships with individual donors and sponsors

“The success in activities of the club year culminated in the final and most important activity in every Captain’s tenure the Captain’s Cup it is by far the most anticipated and most attended tourney of our prestigious Club, keenly contested for by golfers and tennis players from different clubs within and outside Nigeria

“The success of the 2022 Captain’s Cup would not have been possible without the Organizing Committee who worked hard and toiled to make it a huge remarkable and successful tournament. Same for the undying support of all our corporate and individual sponsors and donors who trust and believe in us.

“I wish to specially celebrate my Vice-Captain for his tolerance, support and contribution at all times.

“The Chairman and Members of Board of Trustees, we couldn’t have done this without your trust Lady Captain, Past Captains and Captains of other clubs keep doing the amazing work you do keeping the game of golf alive.

“While I served as Captain with my Vice and other members of the Executive Committee, we dared to create an unforgettable experience for every golfer and player who played on the course and the tennis court of the club.”

Meanwhile, many golfers and guests who grace the occasion while speaking about Senator Anosike stewardship said that the captain is an action man, he is interested in any activities that can bring more progress to the IBB Golf and country club.

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Drogba, Amuneke, Eguavoen Lead African Legends’ Arrival in Lagos

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21 hours ago

November 7, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With just one day to the much-anticipated Legends of Africa Football Game, Ivorian football icon Didier Drogba has arrived in Lagos, joining an impressive assembly of former African internationals already in the city ahead of Sunday’s star-studded encounter.

Drogba’s arrival further heightens anticipation for the game, which will bring together some of the continent’s most celebrated football figures at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos.

Also in Lagos are Nigerian football greats Mobi Oparaku, Emmanuel Amuneke, Emmanuel Babayaro, Garba Lawal, Austin Eguavoen and Mutiu Adepoju, alongside other members of the legendary Super Eagles generations of 1994 and 1996.

The African contingent also features distinguished names including Togo’s Emmanuel Adebayor, Senegal’s El-Hadji Diouf, Ghana’s Stephen Appiah and Cameroon’s Rigobert Song, among other former international stars.

The excitement will extend beyond the legends’ reunion, with popular Nigerian entertainers and celebrities preparing for a special Celebrity Match as part of the event. Yhemolee, Sheggz, Jeriq, Teddy A and Charles Okocha are among the personalities set to feature in the celebrity fixture, scheduled to begin at 1:30pm.

The Celebrity Match will form part of a wider programme of activities designed to give fans a full day of football, entertainment and celebration before the main legends’ fixture, which kicks off at 5pm. Gates open at 1:30pm.

Organized by Toptier Sports Management in collaboration with Afreximbank and CANEX as part of CANEX WKND 2026, the game will feature 15 Nigerian legends taking on 13 African icons in a celebration of the players whose achievements helped shape the history of football on the continent.

Beyond the match, the programme includes a football clinic involving 500 young players, entertainment and special recognition for the heroes of African football.

The Legends of Africa Football Game promises a memorable gathering of football royalty, bringing together generations of fans to celebrate the enduring legacy of the continent’s finest players.

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