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Abuja All Stars Tournament Begins with Excitement and a Strong Victory for All Stars International.

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2 years ago

September 2, 2024

…Nurudeen Veterans, Ex-Professionals, Karu, and Kuje All Stars Also Secure Wins

The highly anticipated Abuja All-Stars tournament has kicked off with excitement, featuring over 20 teams competing over one month. The tournament showcases a mix of ex-internationals and captains of industry promising a thrilling display of talent.

Defending champions All Stars International set the tone by dominating City Gate Sporting Club with a commanding 4-0 victory in the opening match. All Stars International coach Zakari Musa attributed the win to the team’s strong cohesion and commitment to training. “There is great understanding among the players, and regular participation in training has made us the team to beat. We don’t take any opponent for granted, so we continue to work hard,” Musa said.

Despite the loss, City Gate Sporting Club head coach Kingsley Omeje remained optimistic, acknowledging the difference in experience but focusing on improvement. “You can see the gap in class; they have ex-internationals, which we don’t have. But we’ve learned a lot and will work on these areas ahead of our next matches,” Omeje remarked.

Patrick Bassey, chairman of the local organizing committee, emphasized the tournament’s mission to provide a platform for interfacing and networking while encouraging families and friends to come out and enjoy high-quality football.

In other Matchday one results played on Saturday, Corporate Kickers Sports Club lost to Jabi All Stars 1-0, UATH All Stars edged out Nyanya All Stars 2-1, MC Steve overcame Lugbe All Stars 2-1, Gwagwalada All Stars secured a narrow 1-0 win over USF, and Likeminds All-Stars played to a goalless draw with Capital Sportive Sports Club.

On Sunday, Nurudeen Veterans, Ex-Professionals, Karu, and Kuje All Stars all secured victories, setting the stage for intense competition in the fourth edition of the Abuja All Stars Veterans Tournament.

Matchday 1 Results :

Match Day 1 Results:

All Stars International FC 4-0 City Gate Sports Club
Corporate Kickers Sports Club 0-1 Jabi All Stars
Nyanya All Stars 1-2 UATH All Stars
Lugbe All Stars 1-2 MC Steve
Gwagwalada All Stars 1-0 USF
LikeMinds All Stars 0-0 Capital Sportiff Sports Club
Apo Fitness Club 0-1 Kuje All Stars.
Police Machine Legends 1-2 Nurudeen Veterans
Games Village FC 0-1 Karu All Stars
Ex Professionals 1-0 Capital City

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Igoche Mark Announces Burial of Beloved Mother, 82

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2 hours ago

November 15, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Renowned basketball promoter and initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, will on Friday, November 27, 2026, lay his mother, Mrs. Veronica Oyiba Mark, to rest in Otukpo, Benue State.

Mrs. Mark, fondly known as _En’Igoche_, died at the age of 82. She was born in 1944.

According to the burial arrangements released by the family, the funeral rites will begin on Wednesday, November 25, with a service of songs at her residence, No. 4 Enugu Road, Eupi, Otukpo, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

On Thursday, November 26, a commemoration service will hold at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. This will be followed by an all-night wake-keep at Pa Obodumu Ooche Compound, Asa 2, from 8:00 p.m.

The funeral proper will take place on Friday, November 27. A requiem Mass is scheduled for 12 noon at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo.
Interment will follow immediately at the family Compound.

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