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FCT President Cup Reaches Climax as EFCC FC and FWC FC Set to Clash in Final

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2 days ago

February 19, 2025

Joel Ajayi

The FCT President Cup has reached its thrilling conclusion, with defending champions EFCC FC set to face off against Family Worship Champions FC (FWC FC) in the final match.

The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled to take place at the FCT Sports Complex in Abuja, with both teams determined to emerge victorious.

In the Match Day 6 semifinal clash EFCC FC edged out Galadima FC 1-0, while FWC FC defeated N-Youth Academy 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 stalemate in the second semifinal game.

EFCC FC will be seeking to defend their title, while FWC FC aims to claim their first FCT President Cup trophy.

The final match promises to be an exciting encounter between two familiar teams, with EFCC FC and FWC FC having faced each other in previous matches.

The FCT President Cup has been a showcase of thrilling football, with the semifinal stage featuring highly competitive matches. The final match is expected to be a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.

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Stakeholders Ought to Project Nigerian Sports in Positive Light – NSC DG Olopade

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22 hours ago

February 20, 2025

The Gleamer

…Says projecting positive image is key to attracting and sustaining investments

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has charged stakeholders in the sports sector to consistently project Nigerian sports in a positive light to attract the necessary funding and drive sustainable growth in the industry.

Speaking at the Sports Africa Investment Summit (SAIS), co-organized by the NSC and Sports Nigeria in Lagos, Olopade emphasized that the perception of Nigeria’s sports industry plays a crucial role in securing private-sector investment.

“Like international best practices, you don’t de-market a product you intend to take to the market because the perception of the product out there matters a lot.”

“As someone who has worked in the private sector for more than two decades, I understand why our sports have not attracted optimal private-sector investment. This is why, at the NSC, we are working to change the narrative with our Reset, Rethink, and Relaunch campaign,” he stated.

Olopade pointed out that top global sports institutions have thrived because they collectively built a positive image over time, ensuring strong brand perception among all stakeholders.

As a panelist at the Summit’s breakout session, Olopade also addressed the capacity gaps in corporate governance, administration, and management within Nigeria’s sports federations. He outlined key reforms introduced by the NSC under the leadership of Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko, particularly in corporate governance structures.

“And I am glad to say we are already getting positive results from this because in Rugby where they now have a COO, they are already on the verge of security two Sponsorships and the President of the Nigeria Badminton Federation, Francis Obih, has just informed me of how impactful their new COO, Blessing Ekwe, was to the team at the recently finished All Africa Badminton Championship in Cameroon.”

Additionally, Olopade revealed plans to introduce dedicated Corporate Communications Units across all sports federations to enhance information management and strategic dissemination.

“Now, plans are underway to ensure all the sports federations have corporate communications teams for cutting-edge information management and dissemination,” he concluded.

The NSC’s commitment to reshaping Nigerian sports through strategic branding, governance reforms, and private-sector engagement continues to set a new course for the future of the industry.

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