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Excitmement, As Fans Troop Out To Grace Kunav Football League Opening Match

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5 years ago

March 15, 2020

Joel Ajayi

It was a carnival like atmosphere as jubilant fans in Vandeikya and its environs thronged the Vandeikya Township stadium to witness the opening ceremony and first match of the Kunav Football League on Friday, 13th, March, 2020.

The curtain raiser which was between Township Ward FC and Ningev Ward FC had in attendance a creme de la creme of guests as well as other sports enthusiasts and well wishers.

Notable among the guests at the opening match were, Hon. Kukase Tyoer Garba, PDP Chairmanship flag bearer, Vandeikya Local Government, Emmanuel Viashima, renowned transporter who was accompanied by his wife, Hon. Bemgba Chia, PDP chieftain VLG, Hon. Ayua, sports secretaries of Ohimini, Kwande and Katsina Ala as well as royal fathers who added colour to the match, amongst others.

The fans enjoyed quality brand of football from both sides with the township team running away with a 3:0 victory over their opponents in the first match.

The Vandeikya Local Government Football Council Boss, Bob Terry Akpenpuun, expressed joy at the turn out of guests and fans for the opening match as well as the quality displayed by both teams.

“To start something is not as easy as many think, but I’m happy today at the turn out of fans, our special guests and the quality of play from both teams.. This to me is a good beginning and I believe Kunav Football League will play to its hype,” he said.

He commended the Organizing Committee and other supporting commitees of the league for a good job and urged them not to rest on their oars. He also assured that the VLGFC will continue to do her best to rid Vandeikya of crime and youth restiveness through football programs that engage the youths positively, while ensuring that outstanding players are supported to further their careers.

” We have a mandate to help these youngsters progress in their chosen career and this we’ll do to the best of our abilities. Therefore, I’m using this opportunity to plead with the committees and other stakeholders not to rest on their oars until success is achieved.” Bob Terry said.

He commended the League sponsor, Dochiss for their great support as well as other Kunav sons and daughters who in one way or another have graciously supported VLGFC to ensure this football project succeeds, and prayed God to reward their labour of love

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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