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EFCC Emerges Winner of 2022 Unity Preseason Tourney in FCT
Joel Ajayi
The EFCC Football Club of Abuja on Saturday shocked Nasarawa United in 4-2 penalty shoot out after played 1-1 in the 90 minutes at the final of the 2022 edition of Preseason tournament on the Federal Capital Territory.
It was explosive encounter between the two clubs as solid miner of Nasarawa who was runner up of 2021 edition could not laid their hand on the trophy for the second time back to back as EFCC boys carry the day.
Financial club, EFCC player Masoud Danjuma scored in the 7th minutes of match to take the lead 1-0.
But Nasarawa United equalized in the 55th minutes courtesy of Joshua John to leveled 1-1.
Also, all the effort of the two teams proofed abortive at the duration of match and went to penalty shoot out but at the end it went 4-2 in favour of EFCC.
However, the final of Unity Preseason Cup from the opening day attracted the presence of football stakeholders starting from NFF president Alhaji Ibrahim Gusua who graced one of the match.
On final day it was arrays of football stakeholders which includes, the NFF Vice President Chief Felix Anyansi Agwu,Abia Warriors Chairman, Pastor Emeka Inyama, Dominic Iorfa, Danladi Isaac, Aloy Chukwuemeka, Niger State FA Vice Chairman, Kogi State FA Chairman, all were in attendance.
Sports
NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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