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Maiden Edition Of Abuja Beach Soccer Commence On Friday

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5 years ago

February 10, 2020

Joel Ajayi

Beach soccer on the rise in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, as the first edition of Abuja Beach soccer tournament kick off on Friday in Jabi lake park Abuja.

Tournament that is slated for 14th to 16th of February will see four teams across the country fighting for the honour when the tournament eventually commence.

Already, the Abuja residents are feeling the started feeling the vibe of the event as the clean the park initiative create the awareness through cleaning exercise where fliers and handbill were equally share for residents.

Also, the draw will take place on Wednesday when all the team will be around for transparency and fairness for all the team after which there will be a seminar for the participating teams

The participating teams include; Kebbi Beach Soccer Club, Abuja Beach Soccer Club, Kwara Beach Soccer Club and Badagry United Beach Soccer Club.

Speaking shortly after the exercise on Saturday in Abuja, the Chairman of Abuja Beach Soccer Tournament Mahmood Adejar said it’s about time to revive the beach soccer sports in Abuja and beyond.

“A lot is going, the preparation is on top gear from both organizers and the teams and the publicity is going around we hope people will come out and watch the game. It is global initiative a

“So, far so good we are getting support from NFF, FCT fa media we are really optimistic to have a very good event.

“Beach soccer it’s really on the rise now not just in Abuja but all over the country, we have been having tournament all over the country we have been having tournament in Lagos, Kebbi we really felt that it’s about time to revive beach soccer in Abuja

“Several years ago, we used to have tournament but it’s not been consistent but we said look, we need to make the event annual tournament because all the potential to have an international tournament are in Abuja.

“We are starting this year edition with four teams but next year we are going to expand it.”

On his remarks, one of the sponsors, Cosgrove representative Ahmed Mohammed promised to support Abuja beach soccer initiative and help people especially, the young ones to live their dreams.”

When asked what will be the expectation from the organization toward the Abuja Soccer? He replied; “we will be with an organizer from the beginning to the end, we are ready to support them in any way.”

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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