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Nasarawa United Signs Two Foreign Pros To Fortify Team

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5 years ago

February 4, 2020

Nasarawa United Signs Two Foreign Pros To Fortify Team

Nasarawa United has signed two international players to further make the team more stronger and solid by capturing Nigerian-British striker Samuel Kehinde and Former world Cup winner Fabiyi Saheed (M.O.N).

Speaking with the Media, Samuel Kehinde aka Eagle says he took the decision to play for the Lafia based team because football speaks the same language all over the world.

” I believe that wherever you are playing football, as long as you enjoy playing, training everyday and playing games every week then you can still achieve your goals and anything in football, football speaks the same language all over the world and that is the reason i decided to play for Nasarawa United.

” I did my own background check on the team, they are a very good side that plays beautiful brand of football, they also play CAF Confederation Cup some years ago, i think for a team to qualify to play continental football, that is absolutely a prove that they are a good team with a purpose and awesome objectives, i will like to showcase my potentials to every Nigerians and hopefully a call up to the National team would not be a bad idea.

” I will really do my best to ensure Nasarawa United finish well at the end of the season, though it might seems impossible but through hard work, dedication, passion, the love we have for the game we can move to another level, football is still the same all over the world, i have to challenge myself and mentally ready for NPFL, can’t wait to play my first game, i love playing football and i want to make a name in the league by scoring a double figure goals at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, Fabiyi Saheed (M.O.N) also express delight for pitching tent with Nasarawa United.

” I am so happy to have joined Nasarawa United, it will really be a massive one bringing my European experience back to our league and also an avenue for me to rejuvenate my footballing career.

” I faced a lot of trying times after we won the World Cup in 2007, i played for Enyimba FC briefly and i really enjoyed every moment in the league, now our league has improved tremendously, Nasarawa is also a good team which i believe will help me get back on my feet, they also have a very sound technical department.

Barbinton as he’s fondly called by friends and his fans, ” We should finish strongly on the log at the end of the season, we have quality players and ready to play out their heart, the management are also working tirelessly to improve on players welfare as a great motivation, above all we have a supporting Governor, ready to grant all the players need, as he concluded.

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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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