How Football Competition Promotes Peace, Unity In Nigeria – Edede

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5 years ago

December 3, 2021

Joel Ajayi

Project Director for the Eight Dreamland Embassy of Hungary cup, Ndudi Edede, on Friday said the football competition will promote peace and unity in Nigeria.

He said this in Abuja at the ongoing Eight editions of Dreamland designed to discover talents to develop football from the grassroots.

According to him, in this year’s edition, they have more than 10 partners that supported the ongoing competition.

“We also have more partnerships such as companies from “Hungary Be strong, Tropic International Mining limited, Nigeria Football Federation, Mailantarki Care Sports”, among others

“This event is designed to discover talents, to promote unity and peace in the country.

“The competition is growing and people have begun to invest in the events. And we will continue to do our best to ensure that we are innovative about it.

“This edition in particular is designed to promote peace and also use it to discover talents and as such to develop football from the grassroots”, he said.

Edede said this year’s event is used to touch lives and the players that will be discovered in this championship.

He said Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development have been supporting the championship.

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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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