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FCT FA Chairman Thumbs FOSLA Academy, As Minister Of State FCT Host Champions

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4 years ago

July 15, 2021

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Football Association (FA), under the leadership of Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed congratulates FOSLA Academy, the Champions of the National Principal’s Cup.

They emerged champions of the first National Principal’s cup which is a milestone achievement for the academy as they have been making the FCT and the entire nation proud.

In a statement signed by Media Adviser to FCT FA Chairman, Miss Uche Nwudoh on Thursday in Abuja said the Chairman is happy about the laudable achievements FOSLA Academy has been able muster in their many years of existence under leadership of Former NFF President Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi who is also the owner of the Academy.

I am happy that FOSLA Academy based in Karshi,FCT is one school that has always done us proud in sports mostly in football. The nurturing and mentoring they get helps them to cross every hurdle,i am particularly proud that the owner was a football administrator to the highest level in this country and it is safe to say the children of FOSLA Academy are in safe hands”

” I know they will continue to make us proud, hoping they will not relax and work harder to make age grade National teams as we know there are abundant talents we can get, nurture and harness from the Academy in the future”.

The Academy emerged champions in March,2021 and was hosted today by the Hon Minister of State FCT Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu ably represented by the Acting Director of FCT Sports Council Mr Luka Istifanus.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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4 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

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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