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Michael Joel Hat-Trick Sparks Phoenix Rout as Plateau Shine on Matchday 2 of Nigeria Amputee Football Championship

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2 months ago

October 16, 2025

Just like Victor Osimhen’s heroics for the Super Eagles, Michael Joel emerged the star of the day for Phoenix FC of Lagos, firing a stunning hat-trick in their 4–0 demolition of Niger State FC at the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Amputee Football Championship.

Joel opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a composed finish, before Greema Mohammed doubled the advantage in the 32nd minute. The in-form forward then struck twice more — in the 37th and 45th minutes — to complete his hat-trick and seal an emphatic win for Phoenix FC as they launched their campaign in style.

In the day’s second encounter, Plateau State FC bounced back from their opening-day defeat to Kano Pillars with a commanding 3–0 victory over Kaduna State FC, who continue to struggle in this year’s competition. Goals from John Hyacinth, Idris Sulaiman, and Abdullahi Mohammed sealed the statement win, leaving fans thrilled by the team’s fluid attacking play.

Phoenix FC later returned for their second match of the day, edging Abba Gida Gida FC of Kano 1–0 to secure a place in the semi-finals.

With the group stage now concluded, the semi-final fixtures are set as follows:

Kano Pillars vs Niger State FC – 12:30 p.m.

Phoenix FC vs Plateau State FC – 1:30 p.m.

The winners will clash in the grand finale on Friday to determine the champions of the 2025 Nigeria Amputee Football Championship.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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11 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.

From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.

Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.

They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.

Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.

The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.

With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.

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