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Lobi Stars FC Edge Sporting FC 1-0, Zoom To The Top Of NPFL Table

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2 years ago

November 12, 2023

Joel Ajayi

Lobi Stars FC zoomed to the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), after a derserve1-0 victory against Sporting Football Club of Lagos in Lafia Township Stadium on Sunday.

Sunday Chinedu gave the hosts the lead in the 29th minute headed a powerful one into the back of the net to give Lobi Stars the lead.

Yes, Father (Lobi) Boys who secured first Away in the Match Day 7 against Bayelsa United continued with an impressive performance against Lagos club with a goal to nothing on Sunday to sit at the top of the league’s table with seventeen points.

As it is now Pride of Benue club Lobi Stars after 8 matches got 17 points after 4 home wins, 2 draws, one away win and one defeat to be on top of NPFL.

However, Shoe Get Size Club will travel to Aba to face Enyimba football club on match day 9.

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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships

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8 hours ago

October 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.

The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.

The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.

The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.

Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.

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