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Inclusion of physically challenged Persons in ABL Unity Tournament bring more joy to us-Coaches

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July 28, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The People living with disability in the country has applauded the inclusion of physically challenged persons in the country to the ongoing Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi ABL Football Unity tournament, saying that the gestures indeed, bring more joy to the communities.
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The maiden edition of ABL FCT Unity football championship is aimed to foster unity and discover grassroot talents for the national teams.

The tournament, ABL FCT Unity football championship, started on July 8th of July and will climax on Saturday 29th July 2023 with over 1,200 young footballers. 80 teams in the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been slugging it at the ABL championship, which is now in quarter-finals stage.

Speaking on Thursday, in Abuja, during the game between National Deaf team and Kicker FC coach of FCT para-soccer, Umar Jimba, who was overwhelmed by the organizer’s gesture for allowing PLWD play football tournament with able people expressed that, the game indeed brought more joy to the entire disable community.

She said: “We are very overwhelmed because ABL Unity tournament track record speaks for itself, the founder has been trying a lot to assist the less priviledge people and we are happy about it.

“No doubt, the disable community will be more happy to be part of this tournament.”

Also speaking, was the coach of Nigeria National deaf team, Coach Timothy Simon, who appreciated the organizer for the initiative that is putting smiles on the faces of PLWD in the country.

However, he urged the organizer to continuously help the disable communities, revealing that the gesture remain a plus in the life of people living with disabilities in the country.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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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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