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MC Steve Snatch Dramatic Round of 16 Spot as Capital Sportiff Miss Out; Veragold Exit with Heads Held High as Abuja Veterans Tourney Heats Up
In a thrilling twist to close out the group stage of the 2025 Abuja Veterans Tournament, MC Steve pulled off the unexpected, claiming the final Round of 16 ticket with a dramatic 2-1 victory over All Stars UATH. With their backs against the wall after two losses and a draw, MC Steve needed a win by at least two clear goals to survive.
And though they fell just short of that margin, results elsewhere tipped the scales in their favour, sending them through and ending the journey for Capital Sportiff and UATH.
Earlier, Capital Sportiff looked to have done just enough with a hard-fought 1-0 win over a spirited Veragold side. Veragold dominated the first half but failed to convert their chances—an error that proved fatal.
In a tense finale, it was Andy Eze, affectionately known as “Onyearmy” and a close friend of the late Vitus Ekoh,a strong member of Capital Sportiff who passed away a few days ago was the one who struck the goal that many thought had sealed qualification. But MC Steve’s last stand rewrote the script.
Veragold, meanwhile, may be out, but they leave with pride intact—having played their most enterprising football in their final group game.
In other matches, Ex-Professionals edged Capital City Club 1-0 in a match for bragging rights, as both had already booked their tickets to the knockouts. And in a fitting curtain-closer to a riveting group phase, Karu All Stars edged Likeminds 3-2 in a five-goal thriller that had fans on their feet.
As the dust settles on the group stage, attention now turns to the high-stakes knockout rounds—where the margin for error is gone and the chase for glory intensifies.
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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.
NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.
Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.
In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.
Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.
He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.
Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.
The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.
He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.
Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.
He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.
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