All-Stars Int’l Veterans Invitational Tournament: Siasia Inspires Capital City Club To Victory

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5 months ago

June 23, 2025

The fifth edition of the All Stars International Veterans Invitational Tournament kicked off in style, with Capital City Club recording a convincing 2-0 win over Capital Sportif FC.

This impressive victory marks the team’s second consecutive appearance in the tournament, having fallen by the wayside in the group stages of their debut season.

Inspired by the presence of legendary coach and ex Super Eagles’ star Samson Siasia, Capital City Club dominated the match, with Ebuka Ozochukwu scoring a goal in each half to seal the win.

Ozochukwu’s clinical finishing proved to be the difference between the two teams, as Capital City Club ran away with a comfortable 2-0 victory.

The tournament, which features veteran players from various clubs across the region, aims to promote healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship, and camaraderie among participants.

In his post match reaction, stand-in Captain of the team, Jonathan Aleghe said: Samson Siasia is a true Veteran and a household name when it comes to football in the country.

“We greatly benefited from his wealth of experience and I must say we’re very lucky and proud to have him play for us this season.”

With their winning start, Capital City Club sets its sights on the next challenge in the competition.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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11 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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