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Abuja All Stars Tournament Begins with Excitement and a Strong Victory for All Stars International.

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1 year ago

September 2, 2024

…Nurudeen Veterans, Ex-Professionals, Karu, and Kuje All Stars Also Secure Wins

The highly anticipated Abuja All-Stars tournament has kicked off with excitement, featuring over 20 teams competing over one month. The tournament showcases a mix of ex-internationals and captains of industry promising a thrilling display of talent.

Defending champions All Stars International set the tone by dominating City Gate Sporting Club with a commanding 4-0 victory in the opening match. All Stars International coach Zakari Musa attributed the win to the team’s strong cohesion and commitment to training. “There is great understanding among the players, and regular participation in training has made us the team to beat. We don’t take any opponent for granted, so we continue to work hard,” Musa said.

Despite the loss, City Gate Sporting Club head coach Kingsley Omeje remained optimistic, acknowledging the difference in experience but focusing on improvement. “You can see the gap in class; they have ex-internationals, which we don’t have. But we’ve learned a lot and will work on these areas ahead of our next matches,” Omeje remarked.

Patrick Bassey, chairman of the local organizing committee, emphasized the tournament’s mission to provide a platform for interfacing and networking while encouraging families and friends to come out and enjoy high-quality football.

In other Matchday one results played on Saturday, Corporate Kickers Sports Club lost to Jabi All Stars 1-0, UATH All Stars edged out Nyanya All Stars 2-1, MC Steve overcame Lugbe All Stars 2-1, Gwagwalada All Stars secured a narrow 1-0 win over USF, and Likeminds All-Stars played to a goalless draw with Capital Sportive Sports Club.

On Sunday, Nurudeen Veterans, Ex-Professionals, Karu, and Kuje All Stars all secured victories, setting the stage for intense competition in the fourth edition of the Abuja All Stars Veterans Tournament.

Matchday 1 Results :

Match Day 1 Results:

All Stars International FC 4-0 City Gate Sports Club
Corporate Kickers Sports Club 0-1 Jabi All Stars
Nyanya All Stars 1-2 UATH All Stars
Lugbe All Stars 1-2 MC Steve
Gwagwalada All Stars 1-0 USF
LikeMinds All Stars 0-0 Capital Sportiff Sports Club
Apo Fitness Club 0-1 Kuje All Stars.
Police Machine Legends 1-2 Nurudeen Veterans
Games Village FC 0-1 Karu All Stars
Ex Professionals 1-0 Capital City

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Lawal Delivers Another Brilliant Performance in Europe

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1 hour ago

November 5, 2025

The Gleamer

After displaying great form for Istra 1961against Vukovar in the score draw encounter in the elite league few days ago in Croatia, Salim Fago Lawal has continued to enjoy rave of the moment status in the Eastern European nation.

On Wednesday, Lawal was on the scores sheet for Istra in the 75th minute against Kurilovec, but it was only for consolation, as Istra crashed out of Croatian cup in round 16.

It was a masterpiece display from the former Flying Eagles striker, whose work rate has shown great development after joining Istra from modest Nigerian clubside in 2023.

He has scored three goals and two assists, totally five – goal contribution as a striker so far this season.

Interestingly, two other Flying Eagles players, Israel Ayuma and Charles Agada, who are also former players of Mavlon FC, featured in the game and they gave good account of themselves.

Sadly, it was not the day of victory on the pitch for the three former players of Mavlon FC of Lagos.

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