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Nigeria Battle Ready For 2023 Afro-Arab esports league in Saudi Arabia-President

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2 years ago

July 13, 2023

The president of the Nigerian esports Federation (nesfed ) Mr. Agbor Clinton has confirmed that Nigeria will send a solid team to the 2023 Afro-Arab esports league.

Mr. Agbor Clinton who disclosed this in Abuja said the gamers for team Nigeria would comprise both males and females in valorant and efootball competitions respectively.

Speaking on the readiness of the team in Abuja, Mr Agbor expressed: “I am confident with the caliber of gamers in and around Nigeria that will participate in the league, the coming of the foreign-based players is a major boost to the team.”

The president of the nation,s esports body further commended the organizer of the Afro and Arab league competitions for giving the youths the opportunities to excel. The Afro and Arab League is to bring out the best of gamers in Africa and Asia competing at the larger stage.

The Nigeria esports federation has also lined up a series of activities to keep the players in good shape ahead of the event next month which will take place in the Riyadh Boulevard Challange Arena Saudi Arabia.

“We have started talks with play box in Abuja to host the national team of the esports federation ahead of the international engagement.

“The facilities on the ground at the play box Abuja are good enough to serve as a preparation ground for the Nigeria esports federation team for the 2023 Afro and Arab league championship.”

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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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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