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Nkom Re-Elected as Nigerian Hockey Federation President, Calls Win a Collective Victory
By Joel Ajayi
Engr. Simon Nkom has been re-elected as the President of the Nigerian Hockey Federation (NHF), securing another four-year term to lead the sport’s governing body in Nigeria.
The election, which took place on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium (Package B) in Abuja, was conducted in an atmosphere of peace, transparency, and inclusiveness.
Engr. Nkom emerged victorious with 10 votes, while Tunde Popoola was elected Vice President with 8 votes.
In his post-election remarks, Engr. Nkom expressed deep gratitude to all stakeholders, describing his re-election as a collective victory for the entire hockey family in Nigeria.
“This success is not my personal victory; it’s a victory for all hockey stakeholders. When hockey wins, everyone in the sport wins. I feel excited, but even more challenged to continue working harder for the progress of hockey and Nigerian sports in general,” he stated.
Reflecting on recent achievements, Nkom praised the national teams for their performances, highlighting the men’s bronze medal finish at the African Hockey Nations Cup—Nigeria’s best-ever result at the continental level.
“It’s the first time our men’s team has won bronze at the African Cup of Nations, which is a huge milestone. But we’re not satisfied yet. We have the talent, and with more exposure and support, I believe we can reach the finals and even win gold next time,” he said.
He also expressed optimism about the women’s team, noting that although they narrowly missed the podium this year, they remain one of the strongest sides in Africa.
Engr. Nkom reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development, emphasizing the importance of catching young talents early and providing better training infrastructure, including artificial pitches.
“We have many young players coming through our grassroots programs. Most of our current national team members started playing before the age of 18. We’ll keep nurturing these talents so that we always have a strong pipeline of players,” he explained.
He further appealed for greater support and media attention for hockey and other less-publicized sports, stressing that all sports deserve equal recognition.
“Sports is sports—whether it’s hockey, basketball, or football. They’re all played by our youth, our children. They deserve equal treatment and encouragement,” he concluded.
With his re-election, Engr. Nkom is set to continue steering Nigerian hockey towards greater achievements, with a focus on development, inclusivity, and international competitiveness.
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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025
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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