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FCT FA Hails EFCC, Naija Ratels on their President Cup Quarter final feat, urges teams to win the trophy

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2 years ago

May 30, 2024

Joel Ajayi

The Chairman of Federal Capital Territory Football Association Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has congratulated the duo of EFCC Football club and Naija Ratels football both FCT based clubs for their progression to the quarter final in the ongoing President Federation FA Cup.

FCT FA Chair Alhaji Adam Mouktar in a statement through the FCT FA Media unit on Thursday in Abuja expressed satisfaction in the effort of the teams, he thereby, urged them to leave no stones unturned to ensure they win the trophies.

In the round of 16 fixtures, EFCC football team(Men’s category) defeated Wikki Tourist of Bauchi 1-0 while Naija Ratels(Women’s Category) walloped Abia Angel 4-0 to progress to the quarter final.

According to FCT FA Chairman I am elated to congratulate our teams EFCC FC and Our girls Naija Ratels football club, on their outstanding performance in the ongoing President Federation Cup where they both progress to the quarter final.
“This feat is a reflection of the attention paid to sports development over the years, that have lifted the profile of men’s and women’s football in the FCT.

“I congratulate them for the indefatigable spirit and commitment and as a football association we pledge our support morally, financially to the team.

“We want them to win the trophies, don’t relent in your effort, we want you to bring the trophies back to Abuja.” He urged the teams.

Meanwhile the EFCC Football club will slug it out with Kebbi United in Kebbi as Naija Ratels will face FC Robo of Lagos at the center of excellence in the round of 8 fixtures.

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Igoche Mark Announces Burial of Beloved Mother, 82

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1 hour ago

November 15, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Renowned basketball promoter and initiator of the Mark D’ Ball Basketball Championship, Mr. Igoche Mark, will on Friday, November 27, 2026, lay his mother, Mrs. Veronica Oyiba Mark, to rest in Otukpo, Benue State.

Mrs. Mark, fondly known as _En’Igoche_, died at the age of 82. She was born in 1944.

According to the burial arrangements released by the family, the funeral rites will begin on Wednesday, November 25, with a service of songs at her residence, No. 4 Enugu Road, Eupi, Otukpo, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

On Thursday, November 26, a commemoration service will hold at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo, between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. This will be followed by an all-night wake-keep at Pa Obodumu Ooche Compound, Asa 2, from 8:00 p.m.

The funeral proper will take place on Friday, November 27. A requiem Mass is scheduled for 12 noon at St. Francis Catholic Cathedral, Otukpo.
Interment will follow immediately at the family Compound.

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