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Goddosky FC, WACO FA In Titanic Clash

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5 years ago

February 24, 2020

All set is for the titanic clash between Nationwide League One (NLO) side Goddosky FC of Anambra State against the recently crowned champions of the FCT FA League WACO FA.

The epic battle which will be organised by Pretty Sports Media (PSM) promises to be mouthwatering, will take centre stage 3:30pm at the FCT Area 3 Playing Ground in Abuja on Friday, March 13, 2020.

Ahead of the clash, the Chariman of Goddosky FC, Chief Eloka Agbasimelo, AKA (Oga ndi Oga) said that, the friendly game is aimed at exposing the team ahead of the start of the Nationwide League One in March.

“We want to expose our team, that’s why we want play against the FCT league champions because we know that they are very good side as our team” he said.

“With the match our technical crew will see the areas the team will need to improve on ahead of our campaign at the nationwide league”.

According to him”The players are working hard to make a ground breaking statement in the match and also they have promised to give their best to win the Nationwide league”.

The Goddosky FC which was created in 2009 will be out in search for the Nationwide League One title and a ticket to play in the Nigeria National League (NNL) at the end of the league season.

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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