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Seyi Johnson Thrilled by New Discoveries at BetKing National Wheelchair Basketball Championship

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8 months ago

April 6, 2025

Joel Ajayi

President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Seyi Johnson, has expressed immense satisfaction with the quality of competition and the discovery of new talents at the ongoing BetKing 3×3 National Wheelchair Basketball Championship in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Speaking during the tournament, Johnson praised the remarkable progress seen across the participating teams and lauded the event for delivering beyond expectations.

“I’m truly thrilled by the level of talent we’ve uncovered during this championship,” he said. “Some of these athletes are shining for the first time on a huge stage like this , and I’m confident that a few of them will make the cut for Team Nigeria as we prepare for the Nations Tournament in Agadir this June.”

Johnson also noted the increased competitiveness of the tournament, with emerging states challenging the dominance of traditional powerhouses.

“We’re seeing a real shift—states that were once considered underdogs are now giving the big teams a run for their money. It’s a testament to the growing strength of the game across the country.”

He commended the support that made the tournament possible, adding: “I want to extend heartfelt gratitude to the Ogun State Government, the leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), our headline sponsor BetKing, and all stakeholders, fans, and supporters of wheelchair basketball.

This championship has not only lived up to expectations—it has raised the bar.”

The BetKing National Wheelchair Basketball Championship runs from April 3 to 7, 2025, and continues to highlight the transformative power of inclusive sports in Nigeria.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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8 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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