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Paul Samson, Ubong William Extends Contract With Abia Warriors

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5 years ago

January 28, 2020

Abia Warriors duo of Paul Samson and Ubong today at the club Secretariat signed an improved contract extension with the Umuahia Warlords which will see the lads pinch tent with the club till 2022.

The duo has been enjoying quality playing time and has grown through the rank to be to deserve a place in the team Starting XI since joining the Umuahia based club from Remo Stars and Delta stars respectively in 2017.

Paul Samson an exceptional winger in the NPFL is arguably one of the best wingers with his unique style of play as he is always a beauty to behold with his exciting runs, skills and his set-piece trademark.

Ubong Williams a rock-solid left-back a blistering pace and ability to pick out a teammate with tailored crosses makes him a dangerous player in offensive plays and his ability to track back and win tackles in his defensive duties makes him an outstanding left full-back in the NPFL.

The Club Sporting Director Mr. Patrick Ngwaogu after the exercise congratulated the players and encouraged them to continue to keep up with their recent form and reminded that their improved contract is as a reward of hard work.

Paul Samson popularly known as ‘Drogba’ amongst teammates while speaking with Abiawarriors.com.ng after signing the dotted lines of his contract renewal thanked the Club Management for finding him worthy to be given a contract renewal and promised to keep working hard to be a better player for the club.

In same vein, Ubong Williams while reacting to his contract renewal promised to remain focused to always give his best whenever called upon to defend the club badge .

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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