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Abba Bichi Unity Cup Set For July 26

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4 years ago

July 15, 2021

About 96 players grouped in 8 teams will lock horns for the 2021 edition of the Abba Bichi Football Unity Cup title.

The 2nd edition of the Abba Bichi Unity Cup will come under spotlight from Monday 26th to Tuesday 27th July 2021 at the Ahmed Musa Sports Centre in Kano State.

According to the former Nigerian Golden Eaglets Star, Abba Bichi, said the tournament is aimed at building peace, supporting and grooming talents to become football professionals in the country.

“The whole tournament is about building up a friendly and peaceful place in the society. To groom talents and support them financially, also providing them with the professional football experience.

“This is to show the whole country that a young person like me is taking these steps so why are others lacking behind, I mean other billionaire Nigerian professionals’’.

He also revealed that the first edition of the Unity Cup was a huge success as participated players had moved to the next level in their footballing career.

“The first edition was a huge success, so many players used the tournament as a springboard in moving their professional football career forward. Hopefully, we should unearth more young stars who would surpass the last edition achievement and seal huge contracts at the end of the second edition”.

Meanwhile, Abba Bichi has become the first youngest Nigerian footballer to be verified on Twitter and TikTok with thousands of followers, following his outstanding personality which serves as an inspiration to other younger generation all over the world.

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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney

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33 mins ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.

Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.

In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.

NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.

“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.

“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.

Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.

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