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Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament: Pinnick Inaugurates Committee

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4 years ago

June 28, 2021

The Quest to host a successful Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament in Lagos began with the Inauguration of the committee by NFF President/FIFA Council member; Amaju Pinnick.

The virtual meeting started at exactly 11am with all Local Organising Members were in attendance to show readiness to stage a tournament of repute.

According to the the FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick “Everyone here is selected based on merit for this national call and I’m confident that you will deliver with utmost efficiency. Aisha Buhari name stands for Integrity and the tournament must live up to that integrity.”

Pinnick expects periodic reports before the tournament starts and to interface with Lagos state government as the host.

The tournament will be yearly and the

LOC is expected to organise a befiting tournament that can stand the test of time sustainably.

Bar. Seyi Akinwunmi who is the Chairman of the committee will Inaugurate different sub-committee that will ensure smooth execution of the tournament.

According to the Chairman of the committee, he appreciated the FIFA Council member for the confidence imposed on the Committee and assured him of leading the team right in unity and as A TEAM.

“I understand your expectation as the FIFA Council member and we will deliver Accordingly” he concluded.

The Committee members include:

Seyi Akinwunmi – Chairman

LASG Nominee – Vice chairman

Ibrahim Gusau – member

Aisha Falode – Director of Organisation

Amina Daura – Deputy Director of Organisation

Margaret Icheen – Member

Ayo Omidiran – Member

Umar Baba – Member

Chisom Ezeoke – Member

Kemi Areola – Member

Ademola Olajire – Member

Ufuoma McDermott – Member

Ese Okpomo – Member

Yinka Olagbemiro – Member

Kola Daniel – Member

Ruth David Secretary

Kamal Mohammed – Member.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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3 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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