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Federation Chairmen disown fake group

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5 years ago

May 5, 2021

The newly sworn in Chairmen of the 30 Sports Federation have denied any link to the group threatening to disrupt public peace over the constitution of the new Boards of Sports Federations.

Speaking on Wednesday, President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria Barrister Francis Orbih said” My attention has been drawn to a fake statement claiming that members of the newly inaugurated Boards were unhappy about the dissolution of the board. Someone reportedly signed on behalf of my Federation.

This is totally false, I believe impostors are are at work. We were all the swearing in ceremony by the Minister, so I can we we part of something if we dont believe in it? The public should disregard this false statement, we want to focus on our Olympics preparations and win laurels for our country.

We appreciate what the Minister is doing and would give him total support to ensure we do well in Tokyo. “

Speaking in the same vein , Chairman of the Nigerian Golf Federation Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola said” We all aligned with the Minister as we need to focus on how Nigeria can do well at the Olympics.”

Chairman of the Wresling Federation Dr Daniel Igali affirmed” We need to stay focused as the Olympics draws nearer. We can’t afford to get distracted , we are determined, we are forging ahead. The Minister is giving us all the support we need to justify all his efforts by winning medals at the Olympics”

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Nigerian Goalkeeper James Honoured with Spot in Finland’s Team of the Season

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9 hours ago

October 27, 2026

The Gleamer

Ibrahim Lawal

Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper Samuel Friday James has earned recognition among the best-performing players in Finland following his impressive displays for SJK Akatemia in the 2026 season.

The 20-year-old shot-stopper ranks second among the league’s selected best-performing XI, with an average rating of 7.61, according to statistics published by Totori News.

James’ performances have stood out despite the challenging campaign faced by his club, with his consistency between the posts making him one of the bright spots in the team.

The former Mavlon FC goalkeeper has recorded four clean sheets in Finland’s Ykkösliiga this season, while his shot-stopping ability has further underlined his growing reputation in European football.

According to available season statistics from FootyStats, James has made 20 league appearances, playing 1,800 minutes. He has conceded 32 goals and made 75 saves from 109 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of approximately 68.8 per cent.

His four clean sheets account for 20 per cent of his league appearances, demonstrating his ability to keep opponents at bay despite the defensive challenges confronting his team.

James has also shown composure and resilience in difficult matches, including his recent international outing for Nigeria against Russia, where he made his senior Super Eagles appearance in the 3-3 friendly draw on October 6.

Standing at 1.95 metres, the young goalkeeper possesses the physical attributes required for the modern game, combining his reach with quick reactions and an increasingly valuable experience of European football.

His rise has been particularly encouraging following his move from Lagos-based Mavlon FC to Finland in 2025. Since then, he has continued to develop through regular competitive football and has attracted attention for his performances.

James’ latest statistical recognition of 7.55 rating in the team of the season adds to his growing profile as Nigeria continues to assess goalkeeping options for the future.

At 20, the goalkeeper will be hoping to build on his progress in Finland and establish himself as a regular contender for the Super Eagles, while continuing to improve his performances at club level.

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