Sports
FCT Claims Double Victory at 2025 National School Volleyball U-15 Championship
Joel Ajayi
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) delivered an outstanding performance at the maiden National School Volleyball U-15 Championship, emerging champions in both the male and female categories.
The championship, which featured 15 teams from 10 states across Nigeria, took place from October 20 to 25, 2025, at the Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
The five-day tournament showcased remarkable displays of skill, teamwork, and passion from over 200 young athletes determined to make their mark on the national stage.
In the male category, FCT Team 1 clinched the gold medal after defeating Kaduna State in straight sets — 25-19, 25-20 — in a thrilling final that kept spectators on their feet. FCT Team 2 claimed the bronze medal, sealing a memorable double podium finish for the host territory.
The female final was an all-FCT showdown, with FCT Team 1 overpowering FCT Team 2 in dominant fashion — 25-11, 25-6 — to secure first place. Team Bayelsa earned the bronze medal after a commendable performance throughout the competition.
Individual and team awards were also presented at the closing ceremony. Edo State received the Fair Play Award in the female category for exemplary sportsmanship, while Cross River State earned the same honour in the male category.
The impressive outing by FCT underscored the territory’s growing commitment to grassroots sports development and the nurturing of young talents capable of excelling on national and international stages.
The championship, designed to promote school sports and discover future volleyball stars, has been widely praised as a major milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen youth participation in sports.
With FCT’s double victory setting the benchmark, the inaugural National School Volleyball U-15 Championship has laid a strong foundation for future editions and the sustained growth of volleyball across the country.
Sports
Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025
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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