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Excitement and Fun as 6th Edition of OSMO Games Kicks Off in Style

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6 months ago

April 24, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The 2025 edition of the One Service, One Medal Games (OSMO) officially kicked off with vibrant energy, as military and paramilitary athletes from across the country gathered for Nigeria’s premier inter-agency sports festival.

Held annually, the Games have become a symbol of unity, strength, and healthy competition among the nation’s Armed Forces and paramilitary services.

Excitement is already building as fans eagerly await the unveiling of athletes who will represent their respective agencies. A highlight of the opening and closing ceremonies will be the Passing Parade, where participants don uniquely styled outfits representing their agencies with pride.

Beyond the thrill of competition, the OSMO Games aim to promote camaraderie, teamwork, and excellence in service through sportsmanship.
This year’s edition runs from April 24th at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium and various other key venues across the Federal Capital Territory, including:

Package A and B of the National Stadium, Jabi Lake. Old Parade Ground. Nigeria Air Force Base and FIFA Goal Project facility.

Fifteen sports have been scheduled for this year’s Games: Athletics, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Boxing, Football, Golf, Handball, Karate, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, and Tug of War.

As the action unfolds, all eyes will be on the athletes to see who will rise to the challenge and bring glory to their agencies in this celebration of discipline, unity, and sporting excellence

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“ This Award Gives Me Hope” Makanjuola Nureni Honoured for His Dedication to Nigerian Sports

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2 hours ago

November 1, 2025

The Gleamer

Abuja-based football administrator and philanthropist, Makanjuola Nureni, has been honoured with the Distinguished Service Award by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in recognition of his outstanding support to sports journalism and his immense contributions to sports development in Nigeria.

The prestigious award was presented on Friday in Abuja during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration held in Abuja, marking 60 years of promoting sports journalism and excellence across the nation.

Expressing his gratitude after receiving the honour, Makanjuola Nureni described the award as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to continue his lifelong commitment to youth and grassroots sports.

“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration to me and my supporters, and I believe it will encourage us to invest more in youth sports development in Nigeria,” he said.

He added that the recognition serves as a morale booster after decades of hard work and silent impact in the sports community.

“I feel happy and fulfilled because we have been doing this for decades, and many times, our efforts went unnoticed. But I thank God that SWAN recognized people like us,” Nureni expressed.

Makanjuola Nureni is the founder and owner of Water FC Academy, a renowned football institution based in Abuja that focuses on discovering, nurturing, and empowering young Nigerian talents.

Through Water FC, he has developed and sponsored numerous players who have gone on to represent Nigeria’s national teams and play professionally in clubs across Africa, Europe, and beyond.

His consistency, passion, and investment in the development of young athletes have made him a key figure in Nigerian grassroots football.

In presenting the award, SWAN commended Nureni’s unwavering dedication to the growth of sports and his continuous support for sports journalism and youth empowerment.

The association highlighted his decades-long service to football development and described him as a true partner in the promotion of excellence within Nigerian sports.

The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration brought together prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to honour individuals and organizations whose contributions have advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.

Nureni’s recognition stands out as a testament to his vision, consistency, and commitment to creating opportunities for young athletes and strengthening the foundation of Nigerian football.

With this honour, Makanjuola Nureni further cements his legacy as one of the foremost private contributors to sports growth and youth development in Nigeria.

His story continues to inspire a new generation of sports administrators and philanthropists dedicated to transforming Nigerian sports from the grassroots up.

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