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African Cup For Club Championship: Come Back With Gold Trophy, Hockey President Charges Teams

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4 months ago

January 30, 2025

…As 5 hockey teams depart for Egypt

Joel Ajayi

Five Hockey Clubs in Nigeria left the shore of the country for Cairo yesterday as teams are set to take part at the Africa Cup for Club Champions ACCC in Egypt.

Two Male teams, Kada Stars, Niger Flickers and 3 Female teams Plateau Queen, Kaduna Queen and Delta Queen will be raising the flag of Nigeria high as from Thursday in Egypt.

However, the players, their coaches and have expressed their determination to return home with Gold.

The Africa Cup for Club Champions ,ACCC, is a men’s and women’s field Hockey competition for clubs in Africa.It was first played for in 1988.While charging the trievving teams yesterday inside Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the President of Nigeria Hockey Federation expressed optimism on national teams outstanding performance in the upcoming Africa club championship 2025 Africa Cup for Club championship ,ACCC, in Egypt.

According to the President, majority of the national team players have participated in top-level tournaments adding he has assurance that they will represent Nigeria well.

Meanwhile, Kada Queen and Kada stars will represent Nigeria in the championship in Egypt.
He said the team is comprised with highly experienced players that had played.

against powerhouse teams from the Netherlands, Malaysia, and other prominent hockey nations.
‘These set of players on the teams are exposed with international events and I have no doubt that they will represent Nigeria well.

They are highly experienced players used to play on artificial turfs, both locally and internationally
“I urges them to be serious in their games , with dedication and determination to all their games the will return home with gold medal this want we want from them”, he said.

The President said there will be zero tolerance for mistakes during the competition.

The President also expressed gratitude to participating teams and their governors.

“I commend the teams participating in the ongoing hockey tournament which include Delta, Plateau, Niger, and Kada Stars.

“In spite this difficult time , these governors have these players the opportunities to go and represent their state and the country.

“Thee governors of the participating states have approved significant funds to support their teams participation in the competition.

“I specifically thanked the governors of Plateau, Delta, Niger, and Kaduna states for their support”, he said

The President also emphasized the need for private sector support

Kada Stars of Kaduna and Niger Flickers of Jos in the men’s category.

Reports have it that the championship is expected to commence from Jan. 30 to Feb.7 in Cairo , Egypt

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Paul Salami Fires Hat-Trick as U23 Side Defeats 10-Man Melbourne Sharks

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16 hours ago

June 3, 2025

The Gleamer

Jeph Akanji

Paul Salami’s Stunning Hat-Trick Sinks 10-Man Melbourne Sharks in U23 Showdown

Nigerian-born midfielder Paul Salami stole the show with a sensational hat-trick, leading his side to a dominant 3-0 victory over the Melbourne Sharks in Week 9 of the Australian U23 League.

The 21-year-old rising star opened the scoring in the 20th minute, calmly finishing off a swift counter-attack to put his team ahead. The momentum shifted further in their favor when Sharks defender Liam Mastos received a straight red card in the 40th minute for a reckless challenge, forcing the home side to play with 10 men.

Salami continued to exploit the numerical advantage with clinical precision. He netted his second goal in the 52nd minute, capping off a well-orchestrated team move, before sealing his hat-trick in the 75th minute with a composed finish that left the goalkeeper with no chance.

Operating with poise and creativity in midfield, Salami’s performance was a masterclass in attacking intelligence, control, and execution. His match-winning display not only earned him the match ball but also solidified his growing reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in the league.

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