Family Worship Champions FC Clinch FCT President Cup Title

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4 months ago

February 22, 2025

Joel Ajayi

Family Worship Champions ( FWC) football club edged EFCC FC 4-3 on Saturday in a penalty shootout to claimed the 2025 FCT President Cup title in Abuja.

The thrilling finale match, played at the Area 3 football pitch in Abuja.

The match got off to a dramatic start, with FWC FC being awarded a penalty just three minutes into the game.

However, Leonard Chung’s effort was unsuccessful, and the team had to dig deep to withstand the mounting pressure from EFCC FC in the first half.

In spite creating several scoring opportunities, EFCC FC was unable to capitalised on their chances.

In the second half, EFCC FC continued to push forward, but FWC FC’s defense held firm, preventing their opponents from finding the back of the net.

The game ultimately ended 0-0 after regular time, leading to a penalty shootout.

In the shootout, FWC FC emerged victorious, winning 4-3 against EFCC FC to claim the title.

The victory marked a significant milestone for the team, who had previously fallen short in crucial penalty shootouts.

Speaking after the match, Bunmi Haruna, the coach of FWC FC expressed his pride and satisfaction with the team’s performance.

“We have worked tirelessly to improve our penalty shooting, and it paid off today.

“ I am grateful to the players, backroom staff, and supporters for their dedication and hard work.

“ We have secured our place in the upcoming National President Cup,” he said

Haruna, a journalist himself, acknowledged the vital role of the media and community support in their success.

“This trophy is dedicated to everyone who has backed us throughout this journey.”

On his part, the coach of EFCC FC, Kabiru Sani praised his team’s performance, in spite the loss.

“We are impressed with our timing and delivery throughout the FCT President Cup.

“ Although we fell short in the final, we have secured our place in the upcoming National President Cup.

“ The victory marked FWC FC’s first major title, and they will look to build on this success in future competitions,” he said .

In the women category saw Naija Ratel FC beat N-Youth ladies Football Academy 6-0 in the final ,both team also secured a ticket for the upcoming National President Cup.

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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4 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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