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Italian Group, Byke Division Tour Operator Gives Cycling Equipment to CFN

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4 years ago

August 27, 2021

In the efforts to grow the game of cycling in Nigeria, the Italian group and Byke Division Tour Operator has donated bicycle accessories worth millions of naira to Cycling Federation Of Nigeria.

The Italian based group gesture was made possible through former Italian cyclist and road bicycle racer for UCI professional team, Andrea Tonti, who represented many cycling teams like lampre -Cafffita, Quick step -Innergetic and Carmiooro NGC in road cycling during his professional cycling career championed the group course through advocating support grassroot development of cycling across the world.

In furtherance of that relationship with cycling federation of Nigeria, the group donated cycling equipment of different kind to assist the federation in taking the sports to grassroots.

The Items donated are bicycle spare part, tubes, tyres, riding vest, track suit, wheel disk, skin suit, riding shoes, gloves, hand band and helmet.

While receiving the equipment, the President of the federation, Giandomenico Massari appreciated Tonti led group for their support and stated that ‘this equipment will go a long way in furthering the growth of cycling in the grassroot and Nigeria at large’

‘We are taking stock of all the equipment and they are so many but by tomorrow we would have been able to ascertain all the thing sent to us, however, we are totally appreciative of what he has done for the growth of cycling in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the second batch of Nigeria cycling team will depart for Cairo, Egypt, Saturday for the UCI world championship junior track .

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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4 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

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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