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FCMB Pension Emerges Winner 2022 Edition Of PFA Games In FCT

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4 years ago

November 27, 2022

Joel Ajayi

The impressive First City Monument Bank Pension Administrator, FCMB Pension team on weekend crowned the winner of the 2022 edition of Pension Fund Administration PFA Games after beating their counterpart tangerine AP pension 2-0 in the final.

The popular home of sports in Federal Capital Territory FCT, the Turf Arena saw a five-day event full of excitements between Tuesday 22nd November, 2022 as over seven Pension Fund Administration teams in the city will be slugged it out in a fierce battle in the second edition of the Turf Arena PFA Games but at the end of the day FCMB perform credibly.

Speaking after the final organizer of the event, Mr Muhammed Kamarudeen said TURF ARENA is the leading sports service company in Abuja and what distinguished TURF ARENA was that, over the years, it has had more growth.

“It’s really 5 days of entertainment, fun, intense, and personal, where all Staff of PFA gathered to celebrate themselves.

“And as you can see, the aim of the tournament is to bring the pension Industry together to interact, share ideas, and have fun and enjoy themselves. I can boldly say that that has been achieved.”

He saluted all the management and all the teams that participated in the games for excellent display during and after the games.

Mr Kamarudeen however, pledged for more improved and better games saying that the organizer is working hard to ensure more PFA teams participated in the next edition.

The teams participated in the seven sports which include Football 7 a side, coed volleyball 6×6, Table tennis, Snooker, scrabble, Chess and team bonding games.

In the overall medal table, Norrenberger APT pension finished second, Trust fund Pension third, Premium pension who came first in the maiden edition dropped down to fourth while Tangerine APT pension and Nupemco finished fifth and sixth respectively.

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Nigerian Goalkeeper James Honoured with Spot in Finland’s Team of the Season

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7 hours ago

October 27, 2026

The Gleamer

Ibrahim Lawal

Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper Samuel Friday James has earned recognition among the best-performing players in Finland following his impressive displays for SJK Akatemia in the 2026 season.

The 20-year-old shot-stopper ranks second among the league’s selected best-performing XI, with an average rating of 7.61, according to statistics published by Totori News.

James’ performances have stood out despite the challenging campaign faced by his club, with his consistency between the posts making him one of the bright spots in the team.

The former Mavlon FC goalkeeper has recorded four clean sheets in Finland’s Ykkösliiga this season, while his shot-stopping ability has further underlined his growing reputation in European football.

According to available season statistics from FootyStats, James has made 20 league appearances, playing 1,800 minutes. He has conceded 32 goals and made 75 saves from 109 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of approximately 68.8 per cent.

His four clean sheets account for 20 per cent of his league appearances, demonstrating his ability to keep opponents at bay despite the defensive challenges confronting his team.

James has also shown composure and resilience in difficult matches, including his recent international outing for Nigeria against Russia, where he made his senior Super Eagles appearance in the 3-3 friendly draw on October 6.

Standing at 1.95 metres, the young goalkeeper possesses the physical attributes required for the modern game, combining his reach with quick reactions and an increasingly valuable experience of European football.

His rise has been particularly encouraging following his move from Lagos-based Mavlon FC to Finland in 2025. Since then, he has continued to develop through regular competitive football and has attracted attention for his performances.

James’ latest statistical recognition of 7.55 rating in the team of the season adds to his growing profile as Nigeria continues to assess goalkeeping options for the future.

At 20, the goalkeeper will be hoping to build on his progress in Finland and establish himself as a regular contender for the Super Eagles, while continuing to improve his performances at club level.

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