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FCMB Reclaims PFA Games Title

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2 years ago

December 2, 2024

FCMB Pension emerged as the overall champion of the 2024 Pension Fund Administrators (PFA) Games after a thrilling five-day competition that brought together industry leaders for a battle of skill, strategy, and teamwork beyond the boardroom.

The event featured pension administrators, including NUMPENCO, Trustfund, Norrenberger, Tangerine APT, NPF, NNPC, Access ARM, Premium, and the National Pension Commission (PenCom), competing in football, volleyball, table tennis, snooker, scrabble, chess, and team-bonding games.

Tangerine APT stole the spotlight in football, rebounding from a shaky start to claim victory handling back-to-back defeat to Premium Pension in the final, thereby dethroning defending champions Trustfund.

In the team-bonding games, Norrenberger showcased dominance, while FCMB and Premium Pension followed closely in second and third places. Chess saw Damilola Ogunnaike defend his crown, defeating NPF’s Umar Turaki in a masterclass performance.

FCMB’s prowess extended to volleyball, where they maintained consistency and dominance. Scrabble was a battlefield for Access ARM, who upset the favorites, Norrenberger, with an exceptional display. In table tennis, Premium Pension’s Baana Mustapha edged out FCMB’s Adebayo Jamiu in a thrilling final, while Access ARM clinched the snooker title, defeating Norrenberger.

At the closing ceremony, PenCom’s Director General, Omolola Oloworaran, praised the organizers for fostering camaraderie, networking, and well-being among sector professionals. “This competition strengthens bonds and promotes holistic growth within the industry. We look forward to an even grander edition next year,” she remarked.

With their remarkable performance across multiple disciplines, FCMB Pension walked away as the ultimate winner, setting a high bar for the competition’s next edition.

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Vipers VC celebrate captain Esther Mbah on birthday

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8 hours ago

November 14, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Vipers Volleyball Club have felicitated with their captain, Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.

In a statement signed by the Vipers VC Team Manager, Suraj Abiodun Jabar; the club described Mbah as a leader who has consistently demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.

The statement also praised the Nigerian international for her valuable contributions to the club.

The statement mentioned her role in guiding Vipers to a second-place finish at the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 Club Championship in Ghana.

It read: “The management of Vipers Volleyball Club wants to celebrate Esther Mbah on the occasion of her birthday.

“She has been an asset to Vipers since joining the club, demonstrating outstanding commitment, dedication and leadership.

“Her contributions to the growth and success of the team have been invaluable.

“We appreciate her efforts, professionalism and the positive influence she continues to have on her teammates. We wish her more successful years ahead, good health and greater achievements.”

The club concluded its birthday message by wishing the experienced player continued success as she leads the team towards achieving more honours.

Beyond her achievements at club level, Mbah won a bronze medal for Nigeria at the 2024 African Games in Ghana, further establishing herself as one of the country’s accomplished volleyball players.

She has also secured qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, adding another milestone to her growing career.

In their separate messages, board members of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, James Datuhun and Chinedu Onikeku (OLY) as well as Coordinator of Vipers VC, Samuel Onikeku wished the Nigeria international a glamorous birthday.

They hailed Esther Mbah for exhibiting a high level of leadership trait since joining the team.

The stakeholders prayed for good health and ultimately success as she prepares for the Beach Volleyball event at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

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