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Mahanaim FC too good for Green Lock in first match of the year

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Mahanaim FC kicked-off year 2025 with a victory over Greenlock FC on Saturday, at the Bwari Township Stadium. Goals from Aliyu Imran and Nambou Roman were enough to secure victory for the boys in our first match of the year.

Both teams hadn’t met since 2023 when we cruised to a 2-nil win over them. That result set the tone for our match on Saturday, with our opponents hoping to get one over us this time.

Our Coaches, Saheed Jimoh and Jackson Mbuk had set up a line up which had a blend of young players and the experienced ones, including Haruna Abdullahi, who also got a goal the last time we played GreenLock.

After the opening exchange in first few minutes, Haruna bursted through the middle into the opponents 18-yards, Dribbling his way past three players before setting up Aliyu Imran who finished the move with a goal from close range. The game became very close from that point onwards with only the goal separating the teams.

After the break, the match became more open as we pushed forward searching for the second goal. GreenLock FC came close a couple of times before finding an equaliser through a low free- kick from Samuel Daniel, that went past our Goal-Keeper, David Adolphus.

Barely two minutes after the equaliser, Haruna Abdullahi once again conjured a magical pass that found Nambou Roman who had replaced Aliyu Imran in the attack. Roman’s well timed run was complemented by Haruna’s defence spliting pass. Roman lobbed the ball over the on-rushing goalkeeper into the net, to restore our lead.

GreenLock FC fought fiercely to find an equaliser but our defence line which had Nura Yahaya, Jesse Mokele, Salisu Hamisu and Marcus Haruna stood firm with the help of the midfielders, Daniel Egwuatu and Ikoh Danjuma, as we gained another victory over GreenLock FC in our first match of 2025.

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15 Days to Go: Intrigues, Suspense, Culminates in the Excitement for 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon

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With just 15 days to go, anticipation is reaching fever pitch for the 10th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon.

The atmosphere is electric—the city is abuzz, the sun shines brightly, and runners from across the globe are gearing up for one of the world’s most prestigious road races.

As a Gold Label race, the marathon is more than just a sporting event; it is a major economic driver. From the transport industry to the hospitality sector, the event continues to create jobs and boost local businesses, solidifying its impact on Lagos’ economy.

Meanwhile, journalists and analysts are already making predictions about the race outcomes, adding to the suspense and excitement.

At the heart of it all, organizers Nilayo Sports Management remain committed to innovation, ensuring that this year’s edition surpasses expectations in both execution and experience.

As the countdown continues, all eyes are on Lagos, ready to witness another thrilling chapter in marathon history.

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