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Amusan, Brume Make Quantum Leaps in World Athletics Women Chart

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3 years ago

September 16, 2022

Nigeria’s track sensations Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume have made giant leaps in the World Athletics Women Chart.

From being ranked 43rd in September 2021, Tobi Amusan is now in the top 10, moving up 38 places to being ranked 5th in the world while her compatriot and friend Ese Brume moved up 32 places from being ranked 93rd in the world to 61st within the same period.

Both Amusan and Brume have had a remarkable year with amazing results in all the international competitions they were involved in.

Amusan set a new world record in the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.12s, became a World Champion in Eugene, Oregon at the World Athletics Championships and successful defended her Commonwealth Games title in Birmingham. Earlier in the year, she won gold for Nigeria at the African senior Athletics Championships in Mauritius.

Ese Brume won a silver medal for Nigeria at the World Athletics Championships in Long Jump, and struck Gold at the Commonwealth Games.

Both athletes were awarded national honours by the Federal Government for their remarkable achievement for Nigeria at the Presidential Reception held at the State House, Aso Rock Villa, Abuja on Thursday.

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President Federation Cup: Abakaliki FC stun Ikorodu City to romp into final as NNL boss Aluo hails team

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5 hours ago

May 22, 2025

The Gleamer

Nigeria National League (NNL) side Abakaliki FC cemented their status as the giant killers of the 2025 President Federation Cup after edging out Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Ikorodu City FC in a dramatic penalty shootout at the Bwari Township Stadium, Abuja.

The tightly contested Semifinal clash ended goalless in regulation time, but it was the Salt City boys who held their nerve to triumph 5-4 on penalties, sending shockwaves across the Nigerian football landscape.

The victory marked yet another scalp for Abakaliki FC, who have already knocked out top-tier sides including Katsina United , Nasarawa United, and Enyimba International in this year’s tournament.

Speaking after the thrilling encounter, Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), George Aluo, lavished praise on the Ebonyi State team for their remarkable journey so far in the competition.

“Abakaliki FC’s run is a clear statement that the NNL is producing quality football. This is not a fluke. They have beaten some of the best teams in the country and deserve to be where they are,” Aluo said. “They have shown resilience, technical quality, and mental toughness. I urge them to stay focused and go all the way.”

Aluo also referenced El-Kanemi Warriors, another NNL side, who famously lifted the trophy last season after beating NPFL side Abia Warriors, suggesting a changing tide in the balance of power between the country’s two top leagues.

Also in attendance was NPFL Chairman, Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye, who, despite the defeat of a top-tier team, was full of admiration for the underdogs.

“What we’ve witnessed today is the beauty of the Federation Cup. Abakaliki FC played with heart, and their composure during the shootout was commendable,” Elegbeleye said. “This also affirms that the NNL is not just a feeder league but the heartbeat of Nigerian football development.”

The electrifying contest drew a crowd of top football dignitaries, including NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, NFF Second Vice President Gbenga Elegbeleye, NNL CEO Emmanuel Attah, and former Lobi Stars chairman Dominic Iorfa, all of whom commended the level of competition and the quality of football on display.

With the semifinal hurdle now behind them, Abakaliki FC turn their attention to the grand finale, where they will lock horns with Kwara United, in a mouthwatering clash that will decide who lifts Nigeria’s oldest and most prestigious football trophy.

As anticipation builds, one thing is certain: Abakaliki FC have earned their place on the national stage, and they are not done yet. If they can pull off one more upset, the Salt City boys will write their names in Nigerian football history.

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