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Europe Tour : PFC Montana flogs Mavlon 5-0 in friendly game

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3 years ago

July 1, 2022

Modest Nigerian clubside, FC Mavlon in the Nationwide League One ( NLO), received baptism of fire at their on – going training tour of Europe when they lost 5-0 to a strong Bulgarian clubside, PFC Montana, www.totorinews.com reports.

The friendly game which was played on Friday morning at Evima Football Field, Montana, Bulgaria saw the Nigerian team comprising of U19 players conceeding two goals early in the first half.

Muyiwa Showole tutored- side gradually came into the game and tried to curtail the attacking forays of PFC Montana attackers, as the scoreline stood at 2-0 going into the break.

However, the second half proved more difficult for FC Mavlon, as they were exposed further by PFC Montana and their razor – sharp attack struck with three more goals to end the game 5-0 at the end of 90 minutes.

In a brief chat after the game, showole said that the most important thing remains the exposure the management of Mavlon have given to the players and he expects the team to play better in their next friendly game tomorrow.

“What happened was strictly a learning curve for the players. This is their first playing against Europeans and I really appreciate the efforts of the management of Mavlon,” Showole said.

“I believe the players might have used to shake off whatever anxiety in their play especially at the beginning of the game and I expects a better performance in our next game.

“Improvement is allowed in football and this what Mavlon FC will display in other friendly games lined up in this training tour of Europe,” he said.

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No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday

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2 hours ago

June 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.

With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.

Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.

The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.

In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.

While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.

Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.

This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.

Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?

Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.

She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.

Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.

Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.

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