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Holders Fosla Academy, Horvel Angels Tango in 2025 HerGame Girls Football Championship final

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11 months ago

December 5, 2025

Joel Ajayi
Horvel Angels and defending champions Fosla Academy have advanced to Saturday’s final of the 2025 HerGame Girls Football Championship after securing semifinal victories, at the Area 3 Sports Complex in Abuja.

Horvel Angels had defeated Generation Next 2–0 on Thursday, while Fosla Academy edged SIK Paragon 1–0 to stay on course for back-to-back titles.

Horvel Angels produced a dominant second-half display to outclass Generation Next, with forward Odide Lilian firing home in the 47th and 55th minutes.

Head coach Ogbada Atta praised his team’s execution, saying, “The girls were fantastic today. We studied the match carefully and made the right decisions in the second half. Their discipline and hunger earned this victory.”

He added, “Reaching the final is massive for us. We respect Fosla, but we are coming with full determination to win the title.”

Fosla Academy secured their place in the championship final through a composed and tactical 1–0 win over SIK Paragon, courtesy of Habila Patricia’s decisive strike just before halftime.

Head coach Christopher Igbuku lauded his players’ maturity, noting, “The girls showed calmness under pressure and stayed true to our structure. SIK Paragon pushed us, but the team responded with character.”

He continued, “Now we face Horvel Angels again, and we are ready. Finals are about mentality, and we are prepared to give everything.”

Interestingly, Fosla Academy and Horvel Angels met in the opening match of this year’s tournament, a tightly contested fixture that ended in a narrow 2–1 victory for Fosla.

Their rematch in the final sets the stage for a highly anticipated showdown, with both sides eager to assert dominance when it matters most.

The tournament will conclude on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Area 3 Sports Complex, Abuja. The day begins with the third-place playoff between Generation Next and SIK Paragon at 2:30pm, followed by the championship final between Fosla Academy and Horvel Angels at 3:30pm.

The grande finale is expected to draw high-powered government functionaries, sports administrators, and key football stakeholders, reaffirming the competition’s rising importance and growing national appeal.

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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race

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2 days ago

November 10, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.

The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.

Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.

The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.

The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.

“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.

The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.

Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.

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