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Ikon Allah Academy Set For Scouting Program to Unearth Nigeria’s Next Football Stars
One of Nigeria’s premier football academies renowned for nurturing talent, Ikon Allah is set to kickstart yet another scouting program. Designed to unearth and propel promising footballers onto the global stage, the initiative aims to continue the legacy of discovering Nigeria’s football gems and facilitating their transition to international leagues.
Scheduled to commence on Thursday, the scouting program underscores Ikon Allah Academy’s commitment to fostering talent development within Nigeria’s vibrant football landscape. With a rich history of guiding players to achieve remarkable success, including notable names such as Gideon Goodwill and Friday Adams who have thrived in European football, the academy remains steadfast in its mission to shape the future of Nigerian football.
Ayi Muhammed, the visionary behind Ikon Allah Academy’s success, reiterated the significance of this scouting program in providing a platform for talented players to showcase their skills and talents. His keen eye for talent has propelled numerous individuals towards lucrative opportunities abroad, and he is once again extending an invitation to aspiring footballers to seize this golden opportunity.
The upcoming scouting program has attracted scouts from prominent footballing nations such as Sweden, Spain, Israel, Romania, Belgium, and Italy. Their presence underscores the international appeal and recognition of Ikon Allah Academy as a hub for discovering exceptional talent.
Participating teams in this edition include CKD Academy and Mailantarki Care FC, further enhancing the competitive landscape and ensuring that the scouting program serves as a rigorous test for aspiring footballers.
The scouting program will commence on the 4th of April, 2024, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for talented players eager to make their mark on the global stage.
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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025
Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.
From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.
Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.
They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.
Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.
The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.
With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.
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