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NNL: Kanu, Ikpeba for NNL’s Super 8 opener

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5 months ago

June 27, 2025

The NNL Super 8 will be an assemblage of not just the league players, but will be graced by two legends of Nigerian football Nwankwo Kanu and Victor Ikpeba.

The duo who are both products of the Nigerian league assured NNL Chairman George Aluo that they will grace the play- off as a mark of their confidence in the league and also to boost the morale of the players.

According to Aluo, “The Super 8 play- off is really generating huge interest with confirmation by two Former Super Eagles legends Nwankwo Kanu and Victor Ikpeba that they will attend the games. Both legends spoke with me and assured they will grace the opener on July 5.

In fact Kanu said he is shelving an Overseas trip ostensibly to be part of the Super 8. He said he is impressed with how the NNL is being transformed and pledged to use his clout to attract sponsors to the league.”

On his part, former ACB FC of Lagos and Monaco Fc of France ace Ikpeba said he is happy the Super 8 is taking place in Asaba, saying it is a perfect venue to wrap up what he called a fantastic season.

Kanu and Ikpeba are both products of the Nigerian league where they plied their trade with defunct Iwuanyanwu Nationale of Owerri and ACB of Lagos before hitting it big at the international scene.

The presence of the two former African footballers of the year will inspire NNL’S youngsters.
The play -off is taking place at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba from July 5th- 12th.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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2 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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