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NNL Chairman George Aluo Nominated for Prestigious Pitch Sportsmanship Award

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8 months ago

February 21, 2025

The Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), George Aluo, has been nominated for the prestigious Pitch Sportsmanship Award for the year 2024.
This recognition comes as part of the 11th edition of the Pitch Awards, one of the most esteemed honors in Nigerian sports.

Aluo made the final shortlist of top performers, with voting concluded on December 31, 2024. The nominees were unveiled at a global press briefing in GRA Ikeja, Lagos.

This nomination is the latest in a series of accolades for Aluo, a veteran journalist turned football administrator. He has been recognized by his kinsmen, the Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State and was equally named Sportsman of the Year by the Sportswriters Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Imo State Chapter.

As Chairman of the NNL, Aluo has been instrumental in elevating the league to new heights. His two-year tenure has seen significant improvements, earning him widespread praise from the Nigerian football community.

The President of the Nigeria Pitch Awards, Sina Philips, praised Aluo’s contributions to Nigerian football, saying, “George Aluo’s dedication and leadership have been instrumental in the growth and development of the NNL. His nomination for the Pitch Sportsmanship Award is a testament to his hard work and commitment to the sport.”

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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships

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5 hours ago

October 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.

The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.

The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.

The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.

Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.

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