Sports
Bitter Pill For Nigerians Football Fans As Black Stars Denied Eagles’ 2022 W/C Ticket
It was not what Nigerian football lovers bargain for, THE GLEAMER NEWS who was on the ground at Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja reported that it was sorrow, tear, and sadness for fans who thronged the refurbished stadium in their number to cheer their team but they received the shock of their life as the black stars of Ghana stunned and denied the super eagles out of Qatar 2022 world ticket on away goal rule.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles who all odd is a favor to pick the sole ticket was on Tuesday failed to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup after they played a 1-1 draw against Ghana in Abuja.
Over 40,000 fans came out to cheer their team but the scoreline make angry fans leave the stadium as they can’t watch the end of the calamity for the Eagles.
Sports
Onikeku Re-elected to Represent Military and Paramilitary on AFN Board
By Joel Ajayi
Renowned athletics administrator and Sports Secretary of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, has been re-elected as the Military and Paramilitary Representative on the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN).
The election, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, brought together key stakeholders from Nigeria’s military and paramilitary sporting units.
Onikeku, who served as Technical Director on the outgoing AFN board and previously held the same representative position, was returned unopposed — a clear endorsement of his leadership and unwavering commitment to the development of athletics within the armed services and beyond..
Speaking shortly after his re-election on Thursday, Onikeku expressed gratitude to his colleagues for the renewed mandate, promising to continue championing the interests of military and paramilitary athletes within the AFN framework.“I am honored by this re-election and deeply appreciate the confidence reposed in me. My focus will remain on fostering discipline, excellence, and opportunity for athletes across all services, while strengthening synergy with the civilian athletics community,” he stated.
Onikeku, who also serves as the Sports Secretary of the Nigeria Customs Service, has been instrumental in discovering and nurturing top talent from military and paramilitary institutions to represent Nigeria at national and international competitions.
His leadership is credited with improving coordination between the Nigeria Customs Service, other sports units, and the AFN, while also driving initiatives aimed at identifying and grooming young athletes from security formations.
The AFN board, which includes representatives from various zones, stakeholders, and institutional blocs, plays a key role in shaping the strategic direction of track and field sports in Nigeria. With his re-election, Onikeku is expected to continue leveraging his experience, discipline, and structured leadership to further reposition athletics as a vital pillar of Nigeria’s sporting success.
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