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FCT FA Chair, Mouktar Congratulates Edeh On Success Of Tournament

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2 months ago

January 5, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The FCT FA Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, and the entire FA board has congratulated the Benue State FA under the leadership of Chief Dr. Paul Edeh Esq, the Chairman of the Benue State FA on the successful organization of the 2024 Benue State Governor’s Cup.

Alhaji Adam, stated this in his goodwill message during the Grand finale of the competition, describing the event as one that will help government engage youths by harnessing their potentials.

The FCT FA Chairman, who was represented by the First Vice Chairman of the FCT FA, Alhaji Salihu Kolo, stated that, the tournament is a testament of the commitment of the various State FAs like Benue state for discovering, nurturing and harnessing raw talents for our various national teams.

“I want to congratulate the entire board of the Benue State FA on this great outing. It has shown right from the preliminaries as I gathered that every team gave a good account of themselves. This shows clearly that, truly Nigeria is blessed with abundance of talents”. He said.

“I have no iota of doubt that, this is just the beginning of greater things in Benue state. You have a very committed Governor, His Excellency, Governor Hyacinth Alia, who has the youths at heart. That is why this event is alive today”.

The FCT FA Chairman, called on the players to be dedicated and focused in their chosen career as anything can be achieved through determination.

The Grand finale of the competition which took place at the JS TARKA Stadium Gboko, Benue state, saw Team Katsina Ala LG ladies emerged victorious in the female finals after defeating the ladies from Gwer West LG by three goals to one.

In the male finals, Vandeikya Local Government were crowned champions after edging Agatu Local Government 6-5 via the penalties.

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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney

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48 mins ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.

Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.

In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.

NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.

“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.

“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.

Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.

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