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FG Commends ABL Unity Football Tournament in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
Federal government has heaped huge praises on the successful execution of the inagural edition of the Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi football Unity tournament described the tournament as the best.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Abubarkar Ismaila while speaking at weekend during the grand finale of the tourney inside the Main bowl of Moshood Abiola National Stadium said that government will not relent in creating an enabling environment for Nigerian youth to be excel.
According to him, I am delighted to be very part of this occasion ABL Unity Football Tournament which is very much in line with mandate of government through Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.
“That is why we partnered the organizer of this tournament, with aim of promoting unity amongst Nigerians and I must say that this commendable, it’s coming at the best time Nigeria need unity, I therefore commend you for this initiative.
“Our duty is to provide enabling environment for our youth to showcase their talent, hoping that organizer and critical stakeholders will identify them and provide opportunity to succeed in life.”
He however assured that the ministry will restructure the game of football for better performance.
Speaking also was the Initiator of the ABL unity tournament Mrs Adedayo Laniyi expressed that the championship have aim of fostering unity and discover grassroot talents for the national teams.
She added that, She will not relent her in her effort to ensure she put smiles on the faces of Many Nigerians through different initiatives.
“In the coming two weeks players discovered here, will be in camp and by September there will be upward movement of successful ones to abroad for better opportunities.
“Nigerian youth will no doubt have a place in international community through grassroot discovery that is our target.”
However, the Legend Football Club of Abuja has emerged champion of the maiden edition of the ABL Football Unity Tournament on Saturday in Abuja, after a 2-1 victory against their counterpart Maracana FC of FCT.
The three weeks explosive encounter see the champions smiled home with N3.5millions while the runner-up won N2 million as the third position pocketed N1 million.
The tournament, ABL FCT Unity football championship, started on July 8th of July and climax on Saturday 29th July 2023 with over 1,200 young footballers, with 80 teams in the six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) competed for honours.
The diginitaries at occasion was the representative of the federal government and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Alhaji Abubarkar Ismaila, The Onah of Abaji, His royal Majesty, Alh. (Dr) Adamu Baba Yunusa the Chairman of Nigeria Premier Football League, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, the founder of Human Right Radio Ordinary Ahmed ISSA amongst others..
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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025
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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