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Ex Water FC Promising Striker Emeka Chinonso Set New Record with six minutes Hat-trick in Slovakia

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3 years ago

October 20, 2022

Micheal Obasi
Former Flying Eagles striker Emeka Chinonso might have finally announced himself as the next Goal Machine in Europe after scoring three goals within six minutes for Slovakian top side Trencin in the Slovak Cup on Wednesday.

Chinonso came on as a second half substitute for Eynel Soares in the 60th with his team just one goal up against Trebisov.
But after settling into the game for about 20 minutes , Chinonso began the goal rush in the 83rd minute before his second and third goals in the 86th and 89th minutes to seal his side’s place in the Quarter final of the Slovakian FA Cup.

The 21yr Old Former Water FC of Abuja towering forward has long been compared to Erling Haaland because of their physical similarities and playing styles but he has suffered injury setback since his arrival in Europe two years ago.

Speaking after his first Hattrick for the Slovakian side , Chinonso said ” I just wants to Thank God that I am fully back playing again after the injury setback that slowed me down since I came to Europe”.

” I dedicate the three goals I scored to God and I want to appreciate the coach and my teammates for their support”.

” The focus for me now is to stay fit for my club and I know all the people expecting alot from me will not be disappointed”, he added.

Emeka Chinonso who was part of the Nigeria Squad to the 2019 FIFA U20 World cup in Poland was also in action last weekend as Trencin thrashed Skalica 3-1 in the Slovakian Fortuna Liga.

Chinonso alongside his Nigeria counterpart Adewale Oladoye joined the Slovakian side at the beginning of the current season from Gent in Belgium.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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7 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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