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NUJ/FCT Correspondents’ Chapel Unveils Chikelue Iloenyosi As Brand Ambassador for 2nd Edition of Football tournament

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2 years ago

June 18, 2024

Joel Ajayi

FCT Correspondents’ Chapel of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on Tuesday in a grand style unveiled the former Super Eagles defender and the current Chairman of Anambra State Football Association Chikelue Iloenyosi as brand Ambassador for the 2nd Edition of Football tournament slated for July 11th to13th of July 2024.

The three days tourney will see the team from organisations like; Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Federal High Court (FHC) compete for honour inside the Area 10 football pitch Old Parade Ground.
Other teams includes; Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Federal High Court, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), AIBEN Group, Sport Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the mother of them all Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).

Speaking at the Press Conference, the draw and unveiling of it’s brand new Ambassador Chikelue Iloenyosi who has built a reputation as one of the most impressive players and now Administrator per excellentthe Correspondent’s chairman Jide Oyekunle said the aim is to strengthening the relationships between the media and participating organizations.

According to him, today marks another milestone in the history of Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Correspondents Chapel with the hosting of 2nd Edition of our Football Tournament tagged “Football for Friendship and Peace.”

“The 3- Day tournament is aimed at strengthening the relationships between the media and participating organizations. We are using football to promote and shape the synergy with these organizations particularly the security agencies whom our members always interface with on a daily basis.

“Football does not have language. Football is an integral activity that unites the people and has the power to change the world irrespective of the religion, ethnic and political background.

“Football makes people forget their differences because it is a unifying factor. It heals the wounds and bonds people.

“It is one of the antidotes for physical fitness and mental health and alertness which we all need particularly in face of the present economic reality and hardship.

“As one of the improvements compared to the maiden edition in 2023 when eight (8) teams participated, It is my pleasure to inform you that fourteen (14) teams drawn from the security agencies, government organizations and professional bodies will be participating in this 2nd Edition of the tournament.”

While speaking the brand new Ambassador Chikelue Iloenyosi promised to support the tournament massively, while he thanked Organizer for the honour given to him.

“I am happy and honour to be here. Because of the development I am putting in place in Anambra, for the first time he put sport in the budget, it’s because of the work we are doing.
“Not only being ambassador, I am going to support massively, individual I have capacity I will support you.”

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Agada Shines with Brace as Orijent Beat Karlovac 2-0

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7 hours ago

October 24, 2026

The Gleamer

Nigerian forward Charles Adah Agada scored twice as HNK Orijent secured a 2-0 away victory over Karlovac 1919 in the Croatian SuperSport Prva NL on Saturday.

Orijent produced an impressive performance at the Branko Čavlović-Čavlek Stadium in Karlovac to claim all three points in the league encounter.

Agada, a former Mavlon FC of Lagos attacker, was the standout performer, finding the net twice to help the visitors overcome their hosts and strengthen their position in the league campaign.
Orijent went into the half-time break with a 1-0 advantage before extending their lead in the second half.

The Nigerian striker completed his brace with the goal that made it 2-0 in the 57th minute.
Karlovac were unable to find a response as Orijent held on to their advantage to secure victory away from home.

The result represents an important boost for Orijent, who will look to build on the performance in their subsequent league fixtures.

For Agada, the brace underlines his value to the team as Orijent continue their campaign in Croatia’s second-tier football competition.

He has built an important role on loan at the club and has successfully established himself as a regular fixture in their lineup, appearing in all 8 league matches so far this season.

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