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Elegbeleye visits Family of Late Match Commissioner, Mohammed Sani

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8 months ago

April 18, 2025

In a first of its kind demonstration of compassion and solidarity, Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye travelled to Maiduguri to commiserate with family of late Match Commissioner, Mohammed Sani.

Sani died from injuries sustained in an auto crash on his way from Jos where he commissioned an NPFL match.

During the visit to the family, Elegbeleye was accompanied by Alhaji Babagana Kalil, Executive Board member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Alhaji Ibrahim Mustapha, the Chairman of NPFL side, El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri.

The NPFL Chairman, in condoling the family, noted that the late Sani was a respected figure in the nation’s football given his years of experience as a football player and later as an administrator.

Elegbeleye made a donation of N2m to the family on behalf of the NPFL and the NFF Board where he is the 2nd Vice President.

“This donation serves as a gesture of support to the grieving family during this difficult period”,

“Sani was Known for his dedication to football and commitment to fair officiating, and his untimely death has left a significant void in the Nigerian football community”, Elegbeleye said to the family members.

He further described the late Sani as a humble and passionate football personality whose impact will not be forgotten.

“He was a good man, full of passion for the game of football,” Elegbeleye said. “

Alhaji Kalli also spoke during the condolence visit, noting that Sani’s legacy would be remembered for years to come.

The family of the late match commissioner expressed appreciation to both the NPFL, and the NFF for their kind gesture and for traveling to Maiduguri to show their support.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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11 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.

From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.

Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.

They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.

Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.

The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.

With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.

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