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Masters (Amateurs) tournament: Ali wins final tournament of the year

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David Ali on Sunday emerged as the winner of the final Masters (Amateurs) tournament of the year.

NAN reports that Ali won the tournament with a total of 301 gross and 13 over pars through 72 holes.

The Tournament Director, Ndubuisi Okeya who confirmed the result to NAN said three players who have proved themselves as the top contenders in the last concluded masters tournament went home with the prize money for their hard work.

Okeya said Ali was more resilient in the course of the four-day outing and finished with a victory.

“The optimistic player who started the game on a high note with a score of 1 under par in his first round, built a two-stroke lead up until day three, where he faltered.

“But he recovered spectacularly to maintain his position as top of the leaderboard and smile home with a whopping cash prize of N250,000,” he said.

“I missed a lot of opportunities, but I’m excited that I could make it to top three, that was my ultimate goal at this tournament and I’m glad I could achieve that.

“I’ve learned so much that I intend to execute next year. I’m grateful for this opportunity” an excited Ali said.

The tournament director noted that coming close in second place by a two-stroke margin was the resilient Uchenna Anuoro.

“The player who anticipated a replication of Saturday’s move up on the leaderboard board faltered in the final round by playing 10 over par 82.

“He ascended to the top of the leaderboard in the third round but failed to maintain it,” he said.

Anuoro was quoted as saying that he was really excited to come out as top three in the tournament and anticipates more from next year.

“I’m a bit disappointed with my golf performance today, but I’m not discouraged, just more eager to succeed next year” he said.

NAN reports that Anuoro pocketed a whooping cash prize of N150,000 for his first runner-up finish.

“It was not the first place, but it’s the top and final three, and that’s satisfactory for John Alex, who struggled successfully to displace J. Moses to come out as top three in the survival of the fittest.

“He had to settle for the third spot and took home an N100,000 cash prize.

The tournament director added that following closely behind was Joseph Moses, who did great but didn’t make it to the final top three.

“But he still stood first on the tour’s order of merit and would be leaving with a whooping cash prize of N100,000.

“With the highest stroke lead of 18 shots, he settles in fourth place, ahead of Bolu Gbadagesi and Austin Okeoma, who rank fifth and sixth respectively, on the leaderboard,” he said.

NAN

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Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria appoints coaches into various disciplines

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October 5, 2026

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Joel Ajayi

The Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria has released the list of 44 coaches to handle the various disciplines in the national teams.

In a statement signed by Rose Verisimo, the Technical Director of GFN, Isaiah Erhunwunse (OLY) has been appointed head coach of the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG), to be assisted by Bala Magaji Juwara and Anthony Duilemi, while Helen Albert (head coach), Edem Umor Patric, and Emmanuel Enejo will be in charge of the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG).

In Trampoline, DMT, and Tumbling (DMT & PT), Dorcas Abel will handle the senior men as head coach and will be assisted by Osamudiamwenam Amennaghawon, while Osasu Obasohan, Godwin Bamidele, and Awokunle Ojo are in charge of the senior women.

In the Aerobics Gymnastic, Edina Ahue has been appointed head coach Senior Team, to be assisted by David West Tamunuosaki and Jennifer Eke while, Michael Ocheke  is the head coach of the junior team, to be assisted by Dimeji Aluko and Toyosi Glory Adeyemi.

President of the Gymnastics Federation of Nigeria, Prince Kelvin Erhunwunse explained that the various coaches were carefully selected because they have distinguished themselves in their respective disciplines.

He said: “These appointments were made based on merit, dedication, and the track records of the individuals. We have absolute confidence that these coaches possess the requisite experience and passion to elevate Nigerian gymnastics to unprecedented heights.”

Erhunwunse revealed that the federation’s ultimate target is to have more athletes win medals for Nigeria at various international championships and ultimately qualify a formidable contingent for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

He said: “Our primary goal is clear: we want to produce world-class athletes who will not only dominate the African continent but also stand on the podium at the global stage.

“Preparation for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics begins now, and we are putting the right technical crew in place to achieve this vision.”

He further charged the newly appointed coaches to see their roles as a patriotic call to duty.

The UAG Vice President said: “I urge all our coaches to view this appointment as a sacred call to serve our fatherland. We expect high levels of discipline, professionalism, and teamwork as you groom the next generation of Nigerian gymnastics.”

Full List of Appointees

Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG)

Senior Team:

Helen Albert (Head Coach)

Edem Umor Patric (Assistant Coach Emmanuel Enejo (Assistant Coach 2)

Junior Team:

Abosede Olatundun Oladele (Head Coach)

Deborah Ajiboye (Assistant Coach 1)

Noel Egbunu (Assistant Coach 2)

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG)

Senior Team:

Isaiah Oni Erhunwunse (Head Coach)

Bala Magaji Juwara (Assistant Coach 1)

Anthony Duilemi (Assistant Coach 2)

Junior Team:

Kennedy Osawaro (Head Coach)

Jimoh Wasiu (Assistant Coach 1)

Jimoh Azeez (Assistant Coach 2)

Aerobics Gymnastics

Senior Team:

Edina Ahue (Head Coach)

Devid West Tamunuosaki (Assistant Coach 1)

Jennifer Eke (Assistant Coach 2)

Junior Team:

Michael Ocheke (Head Coach)

Dimeji Aluko (Assistant Coach 1)

Toyosi Glory Adeyemi (Assistant Coach 2)

Trampoline, DMT, and Tumbling (DMT & PT)

Senior Men:

Dorcas Abel (Head Coach)

Osamudiamwenam Amennaghawon (Assistant Coach 1)

Senior Women:

Osasu Obasohan (Head Coach)

Godwin Bamidele (Assistant Coach 1)

Awokunle Ojo (Assistant Coach 2)

Junior Men:

Michael Jos (Head Coach)

Stephen Taiwo (Assistant Coach 1)

Christopher Akhidenor (Assistant Coach 2)

Junior Women:

Adekemi Ademuwagun (Head Coach)

David Egbunu (Assistant Coach 1)

Ashiagu Charles (Assistant Coach 2)

Parkour (PK)

 Senior Women:Victoria Itodo (Head Coach)

Senior Men: Olorunfemi Samuel Adeyemi (Head Coach)

Junior Men:Davidson Erhunwunse (Head Coach)

Women’s Team: Stephen Soyimiegha (Assistant Coach 1)

Acrobatics

Senior Team:

Elkana Sabo (Head Coach)

Friday Omigie (Assistant Coach 1)

Junior Team:

Kunle Adedoyin (Head Coach)

Amos Dauda (Assistant Coach 1)

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Senior Team & General Coordinator:

Cathrine Sasode (Head Coach)

Valentina Ojo (Assistant Coach 1)

Junior Team:

Chinedu Oyegbata (Head Coach)

Praise Amsey (Assistant Coach 1)

Gymnastics for All & Administration

Gymnastics for All Coordinators:

Lesli Amadi (Head Coach)

Kayode Olusegun Adesola (Assistant Coach 1)

Maureen Ugiagbe (Assistant Coach 2)

Safeguard Officer: Dr. Uwa Anthonia

Anti-Doping Officer: Mrs. Mary Ibrahim

Technical Director: Rose Verisimo (Technical Director, GFN)

Gymnastics Developmental Director: Otasowie Alexander Erhunwunse

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