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Goals Galore as Amazing Grace FC Downs Firestone FC 3-1 in League Opener

Published

3 weeks ago

May 11, 2025

By Joel Ajayi

The much-anticipated Kuje Football League kicked off in grand style as Amazing Grace FC delivered a commanding 3-1 victory over Firestone FC in the opening match of the tournament.

Organized by the Kuje Football Association, the maiden edition of the league is aimed at fostering talent discovery and promoting unity through football across the Kuje Area Council.

The opening game, held at the Kuje Township Stadium, showcased a dominant performance from Amazing Grace FC. Nabala Vincent, wearing jersey number 8, opened the scoring early in the first half and quickly followed up with a second goal, completing a brace to give his team a 2-0 lead.

Just ten minutes later, Joseph Emmanuel extended the lead with a well-taken goal, putting Amazing Grace FC 3-0 ahead. Despite the pressure, Firestone FC managed to pull one back later in the game through Samuel Otisi, narrowing the final scoreline to 3-1.

With this strong start, Amazing Grace FC has set the tone for what promises to be an exciting and competitive tournament.

Speaking after the match, one of the sponsors of the league, Managing Director of Defemak Concepts Ltd., Akinwale Femi Stephen, praised the initiative, calling it a timely platform for youth development.

“This tournament is a bold and timely intervention in the effort to give the youth a voice through sport. Honestly, this is what we have been clamouring for, especially to keep the youth engaged. There is so much untapped talent out there, and football is a powerful tool that brings people together. I think this is a truly commendable and well-organized competition,” he said.

Also lending his support, Mr. Alex Alale, representative of Solution Estate, expressed his company’s commitment to the initiative.

“We are ready to assist in every aspect of this project. This is one of the best ways to connect with the youth. We’ve been in this community and understand the importance of initiatives like this. When the idea was presented to us, I keyed in 100%,” he stated.

As the tournament continues, anticipation builds for more thrilling matches and the opportunity for young talents to shine on the local stage.

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Air Warriors Grieve Kano Basketball Secretary, Athletes Lost in Fatal Accident

Published

12 hours ago

June 2, 2025

The Gleamer

The management of Air Warriors Basketball Club has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Sports Commission following the tragic death of Bashir Yargaya, the State’s Basketball Secretary, who lost his life alongside 21 others in a devastating road accident. The incident occurred as the team was returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.

In a statement issued by the Chairman of the club, Abdulmajid Solademi, the club expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking loss. He conveyed sincere sympathy to the family of the late Bashir Yargaya, as well as to the families of other athletes and officials who perished in the accident.

“This is a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian basketball community and the entire sports fraternity,” Solademi said. “Bashir Yargaya was a passionate and dedicated servant of the game who worked tirelessly to develop basketball in Kano State and beyond. His sudden passing, along with that of other athletes and officials, is a tremendous loss not only to their loved ones but also to the entire nation.”

The club chairman also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for strength and comfort for their families and the entire Kano State sports community in this period of mourning.

Air Warriors Basketball Club joins the rest of the Nigerian sports community in honoring the memories of those who tragically lost their lives in service to sport and the nation.

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