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Optima Energy To Power NLO Super 8 From October 18

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4 years ago

October 5, 2021

The city of Remo will be agog with NLO Super 8, powered by Optimal Energy Resources from 18 – 22 October, 2021 at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ogun state.

The tournament which promises to be exciting , will have eight promoted clubs from the Nationwide League One (NLO) to the Nigeria National League (NNL) trade tackles to know the overall champions of the league in the just concluded season.

Speaking to the media, Mohmmed Alkali, chairman of NLO, informed that the tournament will never lack any dull moment, as he noted that all the teams participating in the NLO Super 8 are champions, therefore football stakeholders and fans should look forward to sublime football at the tournament.

“We are glad to let Nigerians know that the NLO Super 8 is scheduled to take place at Remo stars stadium from 18th – 22nd October and we expects all the participating teams to give a good account of themselves,” Alkali said.

“All the teams are champions. So, the tournament is a gathering of champions and when champions play one another, you definitely expect to see great football on display,” he added.

He also said praised the efforts of management of Optimal Energy Resources Limited for securing partnership with NLO to power the Super 8 tournament, as he admonished other corporate bodies to take the football mileage in NLO, with over 300 clubs and invest in the league.

“I deeply appreciate the management of Optimal Energy Resources Limited for partnering with NLO to breath life to the tournament and hopefully the tournament will flourish with so many good things to cheer for the fans and stakeholders.

“I hope more Nigerian companies can follow the footsteps of Optimal Energy Resources in moving the league forward at the grassroot of football in Nigeria,” he said.

The eight participating champions in the tournament are Udala FC of Anambra state, Ijebu United of Ogun state, Destiny Boys of Lagos state, Campus FC of Owerri, Imo state, JM Liberty of Makurdi, Benue state, Ottasolo Fc of Ogun state, Doma Fc of Gombe and Junior Damburam Fc of Katsina state.

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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22 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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