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FG Commends ABL Unity Football Tournament in Abuja

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2 years ago

July 31, 2023

Joel Ajayi

Federal government has heaped huge praises on the successful execution of the inagural edition of the Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi football Unity tournament described the tournament as the best.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Abubarkar Ismaila while speaking at weekend during the grand finale of the tourney inside the Main bowl of Moshood Abiola National Stadium said that government will not relent in creating an enabling environment for Nigerian youth to be excel.

According to him, I am delighted to be very part of this occasion ABL Unity Football Tournament which is very much in line with mandate of government through Ministry of Youth and Sports Development.

“That is why we partnered the organizer of this tournament, with aim of promoting unity amongst Nigerians and I must say that this commendable, it’s coming at the best time Nigeria need unity, I therefore commend you for this initiative.

“Our duty is to provide enabling environment for our youth to showcase their talent, hoping that organizer and critical stakeholders will identify them and provide opportunity to succeed in life.”
He however assured that the ministry will restructure the game of football for better performance.

Speaking also was the Initiator of the ABL unity tournament Mrs Adedayo Laniyi expressed that the championship have aim of fostering unity and discover grassroot talents for the national teams.

She added that, She will not relent her in her effort to ensure she put smiles on the faces of Many Nigerians through different initiatives.

“In the coming two weeks players discovered here, will be in camp and by September there will be upward movement of successful ones to abroad for better opportunities.
“Nigerian youth will no doubt have a place in international community through grassroot discovery that is our target.”

However, the Legend Football Club of Abuja has emerged champion of the maiden edition of the ABL Football Unity Tournament on Saturday in Abuja, after a 2-1 victory against their counterpart Maracana FC of FCT.

The three weeks explosive encounter see the champions smiled home with N3.5millions while the runner-up won N2 million as the third position pocketed N1 million.

The tournament, ABL FCT Unity football championship, started on July 8th of July and climax on Saturday 29th July 2023 with over 1,200 young footballers, with 80 teams in the six area councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) competed for honours.

The diginitaries at occasion was the representative of the federal government and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Alhaji Abubarkar Ismaila, The Onah of Abaji, His royal Majesty, Alh. (Dr) Adamu Baba Yunusa the Chairman of Nigeria Premier Football League, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, the founder of Human Right Radio Ordinary Ahmed ISSA amongst others..

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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21 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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