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LMK Sports Kits Limited Join Forces with China’s FlySports to Produce Affordable Badminton Equipment

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5 months ago

June 24, 2025

One of Nigeria’s leading sportswear companies, LMK Sports Kits Limited, has entered into a strategic partnership with Chinese sports equipment manufacturer FlySports to produce affordable and high-quality badminton gear for athletes and officials across the country.

The partnership was formalized at a signing ceremony held at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, in the presence of Mr Joe Chen
the marketing manager of the company and seasoned badminton coach Jimoh Antony.

Speaking on the significance of the deal, Abdulfatai Salaudeen, Chief Executive Officer of LMK Sports Kits Limited, described the partnership as a timely intervention aimed at addressing the growing need for accessible and durable badminton kits in Nigeria.

“This agreement comes at a critical time when Nigerian badminton players and officials need affordable and reliable equipment to push them to the next level,” Salaudeen said. “Our collaboration with FlySports is focused on delivering exactly that.”

He further revealed that the production line will include:

4.5mm thickness training mats

6mm tournament mats

8mm BWF-standard international mats

5mm outdoor mats

“Our goal is to make badminton equipment available and affordable for all. With FlySports’ technical expertise and our deep understanding of the local sports ecosystem, we are confident this partnership will benefit athletes nationwide,” he added.

The partnership marks a major step in boosting grassroots and professional badminton in Nigeria, providing the necessary tools for talent development and international competitiveness.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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9 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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