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Dike congratulates Obuh for his appointment as Chairman of Abia Warriors FC

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2 years ago

July 13, 2023

The Chairman /CEO Pinnacle Properties Ltd Hon. Dike Okoro Uche has congratulated former.Golden Eaglets handler Coach John Obuh for his appointment as the Executive Chairman of Umuahia base Premier League club Abia Warriors F.C .

Speaking to the news men, Dike said appointing Obuh to take charge of the club by the Executive Governor of Abia State is the right step in the right direction considering his wealth of experience in the round leather game.

The former Abia State House of Assembly aspirant, stated that Obuh as a sound football tactician , the fortune and popularity of Umuahia base club would change tremendously.

He added ” I see Abia Warriors Football Club gaining more grounds than their sister club Enyimba. Obuh is trained coach with verse experience locally and intentionally. He knows the rightbl players and coaches to engage for excellent result during 2023/2024 Football League season.

My prayer is for the state government to make the necessary funds available for him in good time to able him executive the club’s programme” Said Dike.

Hon. Dike who also doubles as Chairman D-Trump Hotels & Xtary Lounge further said Obuh being his age long friend and brother, he would also assist him morally and otherwise to ensure success becomes his name in Abia Warriors Football Club.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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3 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

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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