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All-Stars Int’l Veterans Invitational Tournament: Siasia Inspires Capital City Club To Victory
The fifth edition of the All Stars International Veterans Invitational Tournament kicked off in style, with Capital City Club recording a convincing 2-0 win over Capital Sportif FC.
This impressive victory marks the team’s second consecutive appearance in the tournament, having fallen by the wayside in the group stages of their debut season.
Inspired by the presence of legendary coach and ex Super Eagles’ star Samson Siasia, Capital City Club dominated the match, with Ebuka Ozochukwu scoring a goal in each half to seal the win.
Ozochukwu’s clinical finishing proved to be the difference between the two teams, as Capital City Club ran away with a comfortable 2-0 victory.
The tournament, which features veteran players from various clubs across the region, aims to promote healthy lifestyles, sportsmanship, and camaraderie among participants.
In his post match reaction, stand-in Captain of the team, Jonathan Aleghe said: Samson Siasia is a true Veteran and a household name when it comes to football in the country.
“We greatly benefited from his wealth of experience and I must say we’re very lucky and proud to have him play for us this season.”
With their winning start, Capital City Club sets its sights on the next challenge in the competition.
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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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