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Ote4wealth National Championship Kick Off In Abuja Tomorrow

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4 years ago

November 24, 2022

All roads will lead to the stadium of light, popularly known as Water FC Stadium at Apo Lokogoma in the Nigeria Capital City where teams from 36 states and FCT will be competing at the Maiden edition of “Ote4wealth” National Championship.

The National tournament tagged “Ote4Wealth” to celebrate one the Nigeria’s Biggest Philanthropist, Femi Otedola, at 60 for his contribution to the national development of Nigeria will kick start today Friday.

At the draw held on Thursday, conducted by 2009 FIFA U17 World Golden Boot winner, Sani Emmanuel in Abuja, Golden Stars FC from Abia State will tackles the Super Boys FC from Taraba in the first game of the tournament.

The 6 days National tournament slated for November 25th to December 1st 2022, will see the winner smile home with 1 million naira and many other individual prizes.

37 teams from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be participating in the tournament

Speaking during the draws, the Chief Executive Officer CEO of MK Sports, Nureni Makanjuola, said the draws were held to follow the normal procedure in football while adding that the tournament will serve as an avenue to discover new talents to feed the national teams as well as keeping youth busy and take them and off the streets.

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Nigerian Goalkeeper James Honoured with Spot in Finland’s Team of the Season

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11 hours ago

October 27, 2026

The Gleamer

Ibrahim Lawal

Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper Samuel Friday James has earned recognition among the best-performing players in Finland following his impressive displays for SJK Akatemia in the 2026 season.

The 20-year-old shot-stopper ranks second among the league’s selected best-performing XI, with an average rating of 7.61, according to statistics published by Totori News.

James’ performances have stood out despite the challenging campaign faced by his club, with his consistency between the posts making him one of the bright spots in the team.

The former Mavlon FC goalkeeper has recorded four clean sheets in Finland’s Ykkösliiga this season, while his shot-stopping ability has further underlined his growing reputation in European football.

According to available season statistics from FootyStats, James has made 20 league appearances, playing 1,800 minutes. He has conceded 32 goals and made 75 saves from 109 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of approximately 68.8 per cent.

His four clean sheets account for 20 per cent of his league appearances, demonstrating his ability to keep opponents at bay despite the defensive challenges confronting his team.

James has also shown composure and resilience in difficult matches, including his recent international outing for Nigeria against Russia, where he made his senior Super Eagles appearance in the 3-3 friendly draw on October 6.

Standing at 1.95 metres, the young goalkeeper possesses the physical attributes required for the modern game, combining his reach with quick reactions and an increasingly valuable experience of European football.

His rise has been particularly encouraging following his move from Lagos-based Mavlon FC to Finland in 2025. Since then, he has continued to develop through regular competitive football and has attracted attention for his performances.

James’ latest statistical recognition of 7.55 rating in the team of the season adds to his growing profile as Nigeria continues to assess goalkeeping options for the future.

At 20, the goalkeeper will be hoping to build on his progress in Finland and establish himself as a regular contender for the Super Eagles, while continuing to improve his performances at club level.

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