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Another rare football gem surfaces in Malvon FC
Mavlon FC will continue to be a hub of football talents in Nigeria, as the modest NLO side has discovered another rare football gem in 8-year-old wonder- kid, Benjamin Ikwulono.
Watching him dazzle the ball amid other footballers far older than him indicates his rich knowledge and skills in the round leather game.
He was discovered by Mavlon’s chief scout, Raymond Hassan in Abuja, but because he is still very young, the management of Mavlon FC decided to register the kid with Derby Football Academy of Abuja for the development of the young prodigy.
He is to be in Abuja where his parents reside and be undergoing his football development with Derby Academy, but whenever schools are on break, he comes to Lagos, to join his team Mavlon FC to continue to learn the Mavlon philosophy
It was part of his developmental process that made him feature for Mavlon FC against AJ United in a friendly game that ended 10-0 in favour of his side on Saturday.
Now the crux of the matter is not just the friendly game, but the confidence of an 8-year-old playing among U-15 boys, the age gap is quite wide, but his footballing prowess outweighs his age.
It was a beauty to behold this diamond, scoring a goal and creating an assist after coming in as a second-half substitute. His style of football depicts speed, skills, and strength, very similar to that of Kylian Mbappe, the French football star, who plies his trade with PSG in the French Ligue 1.
Amazingly, the shouts of ‘Mbappe’ rang the air whenever the ball was in his possession during the friendly game. His calmness before scoring his goals and his visionary passing skills are all the hallmarks of a future football star.
The potential “Little Mbappe” has demonstrated is hoped to be developed and nurtured as his years roll into teenage and adulthood.
In less than three years, Mavlon FC has developed some notable young football talents in Nigeria.
Golden Eaglets duo of Charles Agada and Cletus Simon, Salim Fago, Flying Eagles striker, and Israel Ayuma who both plies their trade with Istra 1961 of Croatia and Shedrack Kaye of Debrecen are some of the products of Mavlon Fc.
Others are highly gifted goalkeeper Friday James Samuel, who is billed to join Charlton Athletic when he clocks 18 years old, and Caleb Ochedikwu, on the verge of finalizing a deal with another European top division club.
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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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