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Ayuma’s U-20 Display in Egypt Sparks Super Eagles Call-Up Talks

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7 months ago

May 18, 2025

Everything working out fine, Flying Eagles midfielder, Israel Ayuma is set to be invited to the Super Eagles after the NK Istra of Croatia player impressed Eric Chelle at the AFCON U 20 tournament in Egypt,

Ayuma had a commanding presence in the midfield of the Flying Eagles and little wonder that Chelle, the head coach of the Super Eagles who was in Egypt to watch the tournament had singled him as one of the stand- out performers in the team.

However, this indicates that Chelle is favourably disppsed to hand Ayuma his first Super Eagles invitation soon judging by what he witnessed in the tournament and this was disclosed by a top official of the team, who pleaded to be anonymous.

“Flying Eagles players gave their best in this tournament. We are glad that Eric Chelle was also present to watch the team and i can tell you that some players really caught his attention. One of them is Israel Ayuma,” the official said

“Ayuma had a very good tournament. Eric Chelle is fully convinced that he has the quality to play in the Super Eagles. His confidence with the ball, passes and ability to shoot are some of the qualities that has endeared him to Chelle.

“It will be definately be a thing of joy to see Ayuma and one or two others to be invited soon to the Super Eagles. Chelle is ready to give them opportunities very soon.

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria won bronze at the tournament after defeating host, Egypt 4-1 on penalties on Sunday evening in Cairo.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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12 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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