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Ekpenyong Emmanuel, A Star in the Flying Eagles Whitewash of Paul E Sports

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2 years ago

December 1, 2022

Flying Eagles Winger, Emmanuel Ekpenyong seems to be the revelation of the match against Paul E Sports.

The former Ottasolo winger, made a bold statement right from the commencement of the game, as he scored the second goal, when he chest the ball and sent a ferocious goal to the roof. What a world class goal, scored by Ekpenyong Emmanuel.

Immediately after the goal, he continued to mesmerize the opponent from the flank, as he assisted the fourth goal that gave the Flying Eagles convincing victory, against Paul E Sports.
The match ended 5 goals to Nil in favour of Flying Eagles of Nigeria.

Ekpenyong Emmanuel will be a player to watch out for in this Flying Eagles. A player who is fast, pacy, energetic and as well, a clinical finisher which he did in style in the match. Ekpenyong Emmanuel reminded me his exploits in a match against Abia Warriors in the Aiteo Cup, where he assisted Ottasolo by scoring the goal that sent Abia Warriors packing in the FA Cup, what a promising player to watch out for in the future.

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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney

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53 mins ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.

Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.

In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.

NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.

“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.

“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.

Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.

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