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Maiden RCCG Region 10 Football Competition Kicks-Off March 22nd

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5 years ago

March 18, 2020

Joel Ajayi

The Maiden Edition of the Redeemed Christian Church of God RCCG, Region 10 Federal Capital Territory Football Competition is expected to kick off March 22nd at Area 10 mini stadium in Abuja Stadium, Abuja.

Speaking at the press conference to unveil the football competition in Abuja on Wednesday, the Assistant Overseer and Pastor in charge of RCCG Northern Region Pastor Ezekiel Odeyemi disclosed that the of the aim of the competition is to take many of the idle youths off the streets and exploit their passion through the love of Christ with a promising future driven by sports.

He also revealed that the competition is also aimed at bringing people to Christ.

According to him, we believe that the church as a significant institution in the society is not just a religious organization, but also a life-transforming institution commissioned and empowered by the Lord Jesus Christ to preach the good news and to organize life-changing corporate social activities through her CRS programmed and outreaches.

“In the face of the challenges confronting the youths of this nation in times like this; such as unemployment, drug abuse and being victims of all kinds of negative social vices, reaching out to them in creative and rewarding ways has become very crucial.

“It is with this reality in mind that the region has decided to embark on this maiden edition of the inter-provincial football competition. This is aimed at taking many of the idle youths off the streets to exploit their passion for football with the opportunity of finding a meaningful path for their life through the love of Christ with a promising future driven by sports.

“It is known today that, some of the top football clubs in the English premier league like Manchester city football club and several others were started by Church.

“In the coming months, the competition seeks to galvanize a professionally establish football team for this region. As God would have it, we already have established contact with an international sports organization willing to support this vision with us.”

While highlighting the event, Chairman of organizing committee Dr. Ademola Adeyinka said the tournament is the first of its kind in the city and would feature 16 teams that will play through knock out stage.

Also, the competition will last for 3 weeks as trophies, medals and many other prizes are expected to be won.

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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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