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Kun Khalifa FC Crowned Champions of Abia Governor’s NALCOMA Pre-Season Tournament

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11 months ago

November 8, 2024

Kun Khalifa FC of Owerri has emerged as the champions of the inaugural Abia State Governor’s NALCOMA Pre-Season Tournament, held at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba.

The tournament, which featured six teams from the South-East and South-South regions, concluded with a thrilling final. Kun Khalifa triumphed over Abia Comets of Umuahia in a penalty shootout, winning 5-4 after a 1-1 draw at full time.

Kun Khalifa took the lead in the 67th minute, with Awurum Samuel scoring from a corner kick. However, Abia Comets responded dramatically when substitute Chinedu Nwankpa netted the equalizer in injury time, forcing the game into penalties. In the shootout, Kun Khalifa converted four of their kicks, while Abia Comets managed three, sealing the victory for the Owerri-based side.

At the conclusion of the tournament, George Aluo, Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), commended Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, for his unwavering support of youth sports. He encouraged the teams to take full advantage of the opportunity provided by the tournament to refine their squads ahead of the upcoming league season, set to begin on November 30.

Chief Boniface Alozie Uche, the NALCOMA representative in the NNL, also praised Governor Otti for his commitment to the development of youth football. He expressed optimism that the teams would benefit greatly from the tournament, helping them make the necessary adjustments before the start of the league.

The four-day tournament saw participation from six teams: Abia Comets (Umuahia), Kun Khalifa (Owerri), Edel (Awka), Solution FC (Awka), Diamond FA (Umuahia), and Uchecaria FC (Aba).

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Olofinjana Unveiled as SuperWinleague Lottery Brand Ambassador

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22 mins ago

October 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Former Super Eagles midfielder and Chelsea Africa Chief Scouting Manager, Seyi George Olofinjana, was unveiled on Wednesday in Lagos as the brand ambassador for the new lottery brand, SuperWinleague Lottery, and its associated football project.

Speaking during the brand launch at the MTN office in Falomo, the Chief Operating Officer of DayEmpire Sports Marketing Management Company Ltd, Mr. Yemisi Ayodeji Daniel, said:“We are launching a major project today that creates opportunities for footballers, fans, and other stakeholders to fulfill their dreams.

We are therefore excited to have former Super Eagles and Stoke City midfielder, Seyi George Olofinjana, as our brand ambassador for the SuperWinleague Lottery and related projects.

This partnership with leading telecommunications company MTN and a renowned footballer underscores the significance of this project.

Their decision to partner with DAYEMPIRE SMM confirms that this initiative is anchored on integrity, promise-keeping, and the protection of our core values as an organization.

At DAYEmpire Sports SMM, we not only keep our promises, we uphold our integrity because we want to build an international brand that will stand the test of time.”

On his part, Olofinjana expressed confidence in the project, saying he was staking his hard-earned reputation on the brand because he believes every promise made will be fulfilled.

The SuperWinleague Lottery and SuperWinleague offer footballers and fans a unique experience, including chances to win fantastic prizes, trials with European clubs, and opportunities to watch the best leagues in Europe.

Winners will be rewarded daily with cash prizes, jerseys, and football boots, with the ultimate prize being a trial opportunity in Europe for the best player. Fans will also enjoy all-expense-paid trips to watch top clubs in England.

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