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Atiba FC Crowned Champions of 2022 Seasiders Cup
The 2022 Seasiders Football tournament came to a close after a thrilling encounter in the final played Sunday at the Seasiders Stadium, Zone 1, Lugbe Abuja.
Back to back champions Atiba FC lived up to the billing by defeating hosts team Seasiders FC 2-0 to win the trophy for a record third time.
Gideon Olakin gave the champions the lead in the 67th minute from the penalty spot after Emmanuel of Seasiders FC was adjudged to have handled the ball with his hand in the 18 yard box. Olakin steps up to give Atiba FC a deserving lead.
When it’s looks like Seasiders FC are looking to draw level, the heroics of the eventual winner of the goalkeeper of the tournament Dahiru kept them asking the questions.
With no answers to those questions, Kenneth of Atiba FC in the 72nd minute was left unmarked from the edge of the box and the versatile midfielder made no mistake as he fires in a rocket shot into the bottom corner to further compound the woes of Seasiders FC and increases Atiba FC lead to 2 nil.
All efforts of the hosts team to respond were hitting the brick until the final whistle was blown. 2-0 it ended in favour of the defending Champions Atiba FC who have now successfully won the title for a record third time.
Gbokoro of Atiba FC won the most valuable player of the tournament while Emmanuel Ayaka of Zuma of FC with 5 goals scoop the highest goal scorer award.
In other the categories of awards, Ayo Olarewaju of Legbere FC won the best young players of the tournament, Dahiru of Seasiders FC won the golden gloves as the best goalkeeper while the coach of the tournament was awarded to Zuma FC Coach.
Cash as we as medals were presented to various winners as organizers of the tournament promise to make the fourth edition of the tournament bigger and better.
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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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