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Nigeria Men’s Hockey Team Depart For Hockey 5s World Cup In Oman

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2 years ago

January 22, 2024

Joel Ajayi
promising development for Nigerian hockey, the men’s national team is set to compete in the upcoming Hockey 5s World Cup in Oman.

The team, under the guidance of National Coach Baba Ndana, has diligently prepared for the tournament on their homebase turf in Kaduna.

The Nigeria Hockey Federation, led by President Engineer Simon Nkom, has played a pivotal role in ensuring the team’s participation in the maiden edition of the Hockey 5s World Cup. The federation’s efforts underscore their commitment to the growth and representation of Nigerian hockey on the global stage.

Learning from past challenges, the team has made an early departure to Oman, aiming to avoid the pitfalls of late arrivals experienced during last year’s Olympics qualifiers. This strategic decision demonstrates the team’s dedication to optimal preparation and readiness for the tournament, scheduled to take place from January 24th to 31st 2024.

The early departure aligns with the federation’s goal of starting the year with a strong representation on the world stage. The Nigeria men’s hockey team, buoyed by the support of fervent fans and hockey enthusiasts across the country, is poised to showcase their skills and determination in this prestigious competition.

As the tournament is about to start, the collective hopes and best wishes of the Nigerian supporters echo, wishing the team success, resilience, and a memorable performance in the Hockey 5s World Cup. The entire nation eagerly awaits the unfolding of this exciting chapter in Nigerian hockey.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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5 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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