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We Are Ready For NSF In Asaba-FCT Director Of Sports

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3 years ago

October 27, 2022

By Joel Ajayi

The Director of Sports for the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Lukas Tifanus has expressed that FCT is prepared to coast to victory when the 2022 Sports festival will commence in Asaba, delta state from November 28 to December 10.

He stated this at the city gate in Abuja where the unity torch was put on and commenced its journey to all the 36 states of the federation before the 21st edition of NSF.

Speaking on the FCT Preparation for the event, he said, FCT is prepared, the government is behind us and I believe we will not disappoint them.

“FCT is ready to fight we maintain our policy, we don’t force athletes, we don’t buy athletes, we don’t hire athletes, we make use of what we have at home and I believe what we have at home are enough to represent us, I want to believe that we will have an improve over the last outing.”

He however revealed that the importance of NSF cannot be quantified saying it will help call the youth of the entire six regions of the country to stand united.

According to him, the youth is responsible for the country’s stability.

However, it was a great excitement, joy, and expectations for athletes who gathered at the popular city gate of the FCT where the Director FCT Sports Council Lukas Tsfanus handed over the torch of unity to the Mandate Secretary, Social Development Secretariat, Hajiya Hadiza Mohammed Kabir as she handed it over to Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Mr. Olusade Adesola who handed it over to the Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu amidst drum and dance.

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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9 hours ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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