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Drama, Upsets, and Farewells Light Up Fourth Week Of All Stars Veterans Invitational Tournament
Matchday 4 of the All Stars Invitational Veterans Tournament exploded with shocks, comebacks, and high-stakes drama, as the battle for automatic qualification spots reached fever pitch. It was a day where underdogs bit back, favourites stumbled, and hopes rose and crashed in spectacular fashion.
All Stars International bounced back in style after their previous draw and a win, edging Nurudeen FC 3-2 in a pulsating contest. With NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, fondly called Dikkodinho, pulling the strings in midfield, the star-studded side showed grit and class to grab a much-needed win and keep their quarterfinal hopes alive.
Like Minds All Stars also revived their campaign, edging All Stars UATH 1-0 courtesy of a calm finish by Okam Okam, while Zee Michael’s hopes of progressing were dashed following a narrow 1-0 loss to Karu All Stars, with Akin Ropo netting the match-winner.
In one of the most thrilling encounters of the day, Nyanya All Stars and Lugbe All Stars served up a classic. Needing a win, both sides fought tooth and nail. After Nyanya took an early lead, Lugbe responded with two quick goals within 15 minutes, flipping the script and igniting dreams of qualification. But in a stunning second-half turnaround, Nyanya rose like a phoenix, scoring twice to seal a remarkable 3-2 comeback and shatter Lugbe’s hopes of advancing.
Before the match between Apo Fitness Club and New Karu, the tournament paused to honour the late goalkeeping legend Peter Rufai, with a solemn one-minute silence observed in his memory.
On the pitch, Apo Fitness found themselves on edge—a win, draw, and loss left their qualification hanging in the balance. A tense 1-1 draw against New Karu added to their uncertainty, forcing them to rely on other results to determine their fate.
As for Ocean XI, their campaign came to an end after a series of draws left them short of the mark, signaling an early exit and a chance to regroup for the next edition.
With one matchday left, the All Stars Invitational Veterans Tournament is shaping up to be a story of bold comebacks, broken dreams, and unforgettable moments. As the dust settles on a pulsating Matchday 4, the battle lines are drawn, and the final group stage drama promises even more fireworks.
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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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